Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Withstands 50 Pliers Strikes — Destructive Test Proves Its Durability

Alright, so, there’s this YouTube dude, JerryRigEverything—I dunno why that name makes me think of duct tape and adrenaline—who decided to tear into the Nintendo Switch 2. Spoiler: He’s pretty chilled about the whole thing. I mean, it turns out the insides are super modular, like those old Transformer toys. Yeah, even the Joy-Con 2 sticks and headphone jack are all Lego-like. But, hang on, let’s backtrack a sec…is that a good analogy? Anyway.

Despite the whispers, and yeah, I’ve heard them, that this new Switch might drain your wallet if it needs fixing, the actual tearing apart? Not rocket science. At least, not according to Zack Nelson, the guy behind the channel. Grab your Phillips and this weird tri-point screwdriver, and you’re basically set. Sounds like a typical Sunday plan for someone, right? And hey, he managed to slap it all back together and it worked. Magic or just good design? Who really knows.

But, ugh, here’s the kicker—those batteries? Glued down like they’re never moving. I mean, you’re gonna need some serious alcohol (not that kind, keep it together) and elbow grease to pry those suckers out. And yeah, game card slot and USB-C ports? Not modular. Nope. You mess up, and you’re looking at replacing the whole motherboard unless you enjoy soldering. Anybody? Didn’t think so.

Oh, right, about a YouTube video that I weirdly enjoyed. This Zack guy? He’s poking at the screen. Removes the screen protector like it’s nothing—it supposedly prevents shards from flying if it breaks—like how car windows don’t explode into your face. Smart, I guess. After stitching everything back up, minus some parts like a haptic motor, he went full plumber mode with these giant pliers, whacking the screen. I swear, he’s got nerves of steel. Over 50 smashes later, it finally shatters, like a drama ending, but ta-da! A reset, and it’s back to life. Well, kind of. Gaming on a cracked screen might not be the best idea—for your fingers or your nerves.

Anyway—wait, where was I? Oh, yeah, the thing’s tough. Props to Nintendo for making it rugged enough for daily chaos. Just, y’know, don’t use it as a frisbee. I’m pretty sure that’s not in the user manual. Also, a quick mention—Tom’s Hardware is where you wanna be for tech updates. But that’s a story for another day, I guess?