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Was this applied in a later software update? I distinctly recall using my Thinkpad's charger with my Switch, prior to giving it to a friend. edit: Keep in mind
by subway 8y ago
Was this applied in a later software update? I distinctly recall using my Thinkpad's charger with my Switch, prior to giving it to a friend.
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Keep in mind that a charger meant for a phone is unlikely to provide anywhere enough power for the Switch. You likely need a charger that implements at least USB-C PD.
- Qwertystop 8y agoThe issue specifically arises when using third-party chargers and/or docks with the system docked. In docked mode, the Switch draws more power than when undocked, and requests an amount of power which is not the same as the amount of power that it actually expects, or that is delivered by the first-party charger and dock. This can result in bricking your system. In short, the Switch does not properly implement the USB-PD standard.
- Slix 8y agoI read that the situation is more nuanced than that. The Switch requests more power than expected because USB devices plugged into the dock might use a lot of power. So it needs to make sure enough power is available just in case. I've heard that third-party chargers work. I could be wrong though.
- jplayer01 8y agoThe problem is that the Switch isn't to spec in regards to how it negotiates power. It generally isn't a problem, but some third-party docks would toast your Switch because of it.
- gjasny 8y agoThere's a nice write-up of the USB spec violations done by the Switch: https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/2CUPZ5yVTRT https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/2CUPZ5yV...