Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement

Written By: Daniel Tagalog

Comments: 12

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

Welcome! Does the battery in your controller not last as long as it used to or not at all? You must be looking to replace the battery in your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, well you have come to the right place! Below you will find instructions for replacing the battery in your controller, read them carefully and follow the steps in order from one to six.

The Switch Pro Controller uses JIS screws. Be sure not to use a Phillips screwdriver to remove them, as it will potentially strip the screws.

NOTE: an improperly sync Switch Pro controller will not charge properly. To determine if your battery is faulty and needs replacing, you can first re-sync your controller and, while plugged in, check within the Switch controllers menu if it is charging properly.

CAUTION: The handling of any swollen batteries should be done with the utmost care. For information on how to identify, what to do with, how to handle, and how to dispose of swollen batteries follow the link below.

What to do with a swollen battery

Tools

JIS #00 Screwdriver

Parts

Nintendo CTR-003 Battery

Step 1

Flip the controller over so the model stickers face the ceiling.
Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the two black 8.4 mm screws that secure the handles, located at the ends of the handles.

Be carefull, these screws are super easy to strip even with the right tools.

Lukas Eberharter -

I tried editing these instructions after I had trouble with stripping screws, but it doesn't seem to take. The issue is that these are JIS and not Phillips screws. They are VERY similar looking but a Phillips head screwdriver will strip the screws.

Isaac Webb -

I tried using a Philips #00 screwdriver but it didn’t work

vincent ingrassia -

Step 2

Carefully remove the handle covers by pulling them away from the main body.

Step 3

Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the four silver 6.8 mm screws that secure the clear back plastic cover.

Step 4

Carefully pry away the clear plastic cover using your fingernail.

Step 5

Remove the clear plastic cover.

Step 6

Remove the lithium-ion battery by using a fingernail or plastic opening tool to pry it up on the left side.
Only a small amount of force is needed.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

Author

Daniel Tagalog

Member since: 10/10/19

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9 comments

now what after taking the battery out

Seani M - 08/04/20

Install the replacement battery and follow the steps in reverse order…

frzno72 - 21/12/20

easy peasy only have to recycle battery

Dan Carroll - 19/05/21

Where can I buy genuine ctr-003 batteries in germany/europe?

smol_tsukiko -

You can buy them directly in the iFixit Europe or in your case in the Germany store.

Henrynaja -

My controller would not turn on one day. Followed this guide to remove the battery and just reseat it . Works now! Thank you!

Unthar -

Used the iFixit PH00 and it stripped my screws

Gaspard Petit -

Guide facile à suivre et rapide à exécuter. Merci!

Philippe Côté -

Thanks for sharing this "how to" guide. Upon replacing my battery I realize that there was a malfunctioning into the USB-C port which was not charging batteries through the controller port. I'm writing this in order to alert some people that the problem with batteries been depleted can be related to charging issues. Check it before replacing batteries! =)

Danilo Mazzolani -