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Sliding the Switch in and out of the dock will inevitably scratch the screen
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Thanks! Hitting up Micro center in a bit.
Not seeing the link for that cable, but will any usb c extender work?
flyinpiranha
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But it's only been a few days. I noticed mine has no scratches but my dock was straight out of the box and now has a slight tilt.
I'm not really worried about the first few weeks, it's a year out that I'm worried about ...
But who knows, maybe it's just a batch or something? Either way, not taking the chance, will just play in portable until an extension has been used and tested, or another dock solution. Or I may just mod the front.
Deciding to give a second screen protector a go after getting rid of the one from the Official Nintendo case (few dust particles got in which annoyed me too much). Getting a Hori one delivered this week and will give it a try. Never really use them for any devices I have, but this docking issue has me paranoid.
I've attached sticky tape on the 4 areas which come out on the dock for now (even then I get marks when moving my Switch really carefully in and out the dock, but don't think they are scratches as they eventually come off after a lot of wiping with a micro fibre cloth). But may remove the tape now, as the underside might get a bit mucky over many months.
Not had any other issues whatsoever with the Switch though
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I've attached sticky tape on the 4 areas which come out on the dock for now (even then I get marks when moving my Switch really carefully in and out the dock, but don't think they are scratches as they eventually come off after a lot of wiping with a micro fibre cloth). But may remove the tape now, as the underside might get a bit mucky over many months.
Not had any other issues whatsoever with the Switch though
.I can just imagine this being a nightmare with Freddy looking at you slowing and carefully putting the Switch in and him laughing and goading you when it has the tiniest of scratches.
Spiritreaver
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I swear my amfilm protector was shipped on a bed of snails. Never getting this thing, lol.
LlamaBandito
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I just bought this USB-C Male to Female cable extender from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FM4ZSD2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I saw it being recommended earlier in this thread. Has any other gaffers had a chance to use it for an extended period time?
I saw it being recommended earlier in this thread. Has any other gaffers had a chance to use it for an extended period time?
They probably just can't keep up with demand at this point. Once it was mentioned that they were selling one of the better protectors for the Switch, their page just kind of blew up.
Business
Member
Have you checked to see if the rail has any defect? Like if it has a scratch itself or is it totally smooth?
It's funny as yesterday I was placing my Switch down into the dock "like a surgeon" as described earlier in this thread. Then did the same to lift it back up, SO slowly, and imagining it's like a game of Operation. Looked at the screen and marks all the way down the right side! Took a lot of wiping but they went away luckily, it's funny how that happened when even being so careful. My dock doesn't seem bent in anyway though. I'm going to remove the sticky tape I placed in the dock when I get home now though.
NavyPharaoh
Member
😂😂😂😂😂 that's hilarious
Since my dock was bent I've been using things to widen the gap. My dock seems to be stretching out quite nicely. I stretched it out for 20 hours last night and 24 the night before. Only docked it once but no scratches. Looked like a tight fit before so I never tried. Slides straight down now without touching the front of the dock but pulling it up I can see how a bent dock could scratch it. I don't like screen protectors, we TEAM RAW DOG over here... so I'll keep stretching it in between use
I remember the 3DS bezel scratches were actually covered by Nintendo and were eligible for a replacement unit. Unfortunately, it wasn't a REAL solution but maybe that's because people didn't seem as vocal about it.
This is definitely a bigger issue. And what's alarming is not only does it happen after a few times of docking your Switch (twice in my case), but that it's gnawing away at the back of the units as well. I really hope the gaming press starts covering this issue because right now, Nintendo, in their bubble away from the rest of the world, probably doesn't think it's that big of deal.
So, that's what was in my snail soup... Sorry, I'll send it back via Turtle Inc. Should be much faster now.
CloudyTuba
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I honestly just assumed that the stock dock would have pads/liners all along the inside to avoid this sort of thing in the first place. It was too obvious not to be true.
Shocked to find out in this thread that this isn't the case and shit is getting scratched up.
If only Nintendo had thought of that.
Maybe in a future minor hardware revision. More likely in a future overpriced optional accessory.
I've not got a switch yet but I am interested in one so ill be keeping an eye on things like this in the hopes that they've worked it out by the time i come around.
People claimed the dock scratched their switch.
Made some test, using the same switch and dock, without consideration about minute differences in hardware, coming to these conclusions: impossible to scratch, don't know how dock could possibly do that.
Then, a few hours later; oups, dock scratches the screen!
Just like, you know, people said in the first place..
So, time lost because of incredulity. Back to square one..
He literally said that he doesn't doubt that it's happening, but he wonders how it's possible. If you really, really think that doing tests is a bad thing when trying to reach a conclusion, and that he's trolling, then I don't really know what to tell you, and it's not really even worth it to think about what to tell you.
While we're at it, I'm gonna troll this thread too.
My dock doesn't scratch my Switch and I dock/undock it a lot with no screen protector. It isn't bent at all, it's 100% straight. That's my two cents. Or my trolling. Whatever suits your view.
outunderthestars
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So what is the verdict on bending the dock slightly outward: good idea?
mr teaspoon
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Just received my amFilm protector and applied it. Does the thing really need to set for 24 hours? I mean, is there a meaningful distinction between that and, like, 12 hours? I really don't want to not play Zelda til noon tomorrow.
Booker.DeWitt
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who knows, just take one for the team and play zelda right away!!!
For those of you who got the AmFilm glass protector, have any of you had the screen bubble after the Switch has been docked? I thought I read somewhere that it's because people didn't let the screen protector settle; has this been confirmed?
I just ordered my protector a day or two ago and I really want it to be free from issues.
I just ordered my protector a day or two ago and I really want it to be free from issues.
Try owning a Saab and actually being able to do that with your cupholder. My friends always do that when they get in my car.
ussjtrunks
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Guy on reddit chopped the front off, I like it kinda sad the actual dock isn't like this
The Greek Freak
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I haven't put my switch in the dock yet, and don't intend to due to this.
How much do you think I can get for just the dock on ebay?
How much do you think I can get for just the dock on ebay?
Forbes is the first major news outlet that I've seen comment on this
edit: in summary Nintendo says the reason the dock was pulled was because it's out-of-stock. The Forbes writer doesn't think there will be a recall or replacement
edit2: oh god I hate Forbes's website...
edit: in summary Nintendo says the reason the dock was pulled was because it's out-of-stock. The Forbes writer doesn't think there will be a recall or replacement
edit2: oh god I hate Forbes's website...
This is super interesting. Can anyone with scratches check out their dock and confirm?
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw..._came_back_from_a_friends_house_i_think_that/
Essentially, the OP there is saying some switch docks are missing the rubber foot at the bottom and that lip would be a prime area to cause a scratch.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw..._came_back_from_a_friends_house_i_think_that/
Essentially, the OP there is saying some switch docks are missing the rubber foot at the bottom and that lip would be a prime area to cause a scratch.
mindatlarge
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I didn't wait that long. Waited like two hours after applying it, then played with it docked for around three hours and it was just fine when I checked it out this morning. 24 hours seems a bit extreme.
apieceofstrange
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My amfilm shipped yesterday, but looks like it's not using Prime shipping. I was hoping I wouldn't have to use it, but it seems to be the safest bet until the inevitable dock re-design that Nintendo will charge us for. Last time I needed a screen protector was on my blackberry back in 2008. Thought those days were behind me, but here we are.
The design of the dock is seriously looking worse by the day. Like others mentioned, top loading with this dock isn't compatible with my entertainment center. I'm going to have to either pull the dock out to use it each time or have it sit horizontally. What worries me about leaving it horizontal is that the front will eventually start curving inwards since it doesn't seem very structurally sound, increasing the chances of scratches.
The design of the dock is seriously looking worse by the day. Like others mentioned, top loading with this dock isn't compatible with my entertainment center. I'm going to have to either pull the dock out to use it each time or have it sit horizontally. What worries me about leaving it horizontal is that the front will eventually start curving inwards since it doesn't seem very structurally sound, increasing the chances of scratches.
Na, the scratches happen about mid-way up the screen, so that area would never make it that low, anyway.
Yep, the dock is crappy. I'm going to use an extension cable and be done with it. I can't keep pulling the dock out to put the Switch in there. Just too much of a nuisance.
opticalmace
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I wish the dock was like this.
Soon your dock will be like goatse.cx with all that stretching.
Feel the Swift
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That's crazy. No scratches on screen, I only have the bottom rubber, nothing near the top.
Also realized the kickstand lines up with the edge of the back plastic and that's why its being scratched to hell.
Welp, guess I'm getting a USB-C cord for it then. That sucks because sliding it into the dock is a cool concept, but I'm not going to risk scratching it for that. Hopefully we get an updated design eventually that fixes this.
Actually, I have the dock with the rubber. Maybe it'd be fine? Not going to risk it until we get more info though. Or maybe I'll try the whole "microfiber cloth over the rails" thing if that solution has been working.
Actually, I have the dock with the rubber. Maybe it'd be fine? Not going to risk it until we get more info though. Or maybe I'll try the whole "microfiber cloth over the rails" thing if that solution has been working.
This wouldn't solve the issue, anyway, of the screens getting scratched half-way up. The runners are still plastic at that point, even if there are a few versions of the dock.
The dock sucks. Period.
Yup, just ordered mine. I'll run my Kill-A-Watt with it later (Prime Same-day Delivery, woot!), to see the power draw to see if it matches the dock direct connection.
If you get direct light on the Switch, you'd be surprised to see hairline scratches etc.
I'm not convinced a screen protector will prevent against scratches, fyi. Even glass ones may scratch with the kind of pressure exerted by the dock. Even MORE so since you're now making the Switch thicker. Of course, scratches on a screen protector are better than on the Switch screen itself, but still... there's no practical difference if the "screen" is scratched.
Bleh...
Substandard
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I saw a guy on reddit suggesting covering the plastic runners on the dock with electrical tape. I did that to the front side of the dock prior to ever docking mine.
I'm not sure if it makes a difference or not but thus far I don't seem to have any scratches. I've only docked / undocked it 3-4 times though. My glass screen protector is on its way, so I only needed something for a few days.
I might buy that extension cable for a more long term solution if it checks out as being a good long term solution.
I'm not sure if it makes a difference or not but thus far I don't seem to have any scratches. I've only docked / undocked it 3-4 times though. My glass screen protector is on its way, so I only needed something for a few days.
I might buy that extension cable for a more long term solution if it checks out as being a good long term solution.
esmith08734
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I am about to just take this thing apart. I have been playing primarily as a handheld but it'd be nice to play on my tv with peace of mind.
ZombiePlatypus
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I'm assuming a screen protector should be enough to alleviate this issue right? Or is screen protector + modifying/padding the dock essential?
Sanic
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I've checked (with a flashlight even) and I don't have anything yet, though I believe it's only a matter of time given the nature of the dock.
I'm speaking to some of the more egregious examples I've seen here. Are some of you just dropping it in? I slide mine down centered and very slowly all the way through.
Booker.DeWitt
Member
please, that is my main concern, if i draws the same power, then we are gold
Xdrive05
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I did a plastic screen protector (came with official case) plus electrical tape on the dock rails, and no problems yet. I ordered a glass protector for quality reasons however.
My dock is misshapen too, looking tighter than spec.
There's very much a difference between a $10 screen protector getting scratched that you can peel off and buy another vs the actual screen of a $300 console.