Nintendo Switch 2 Teardown Reveals Detailed Look at Nvidia Chip

Sure thing, let’s dive into this with a bit of chaos, some scattered thoughts, and a few personal quirks. Here we go:

So, this whole deal with the Nintendo Switch 2 — someone out there, bless their heart, couldn’t just leave it alone. ProModding on YouTube jumped right in, tore the thing open, showing off its guts like it was nothing. I was watching, thinking, “Man, why can’t I be this brave with my gadgets?” Anyway, they’re poking around with microscopes and stuff — which kinda reminds me of how I used to scrutinize my cereal as a kid. No idea why that memory popped up. But I digress.

First thing, those tiny screws at the bottom and behind that little kickstand — seems like the starting line of this tech surgery. More screws hiding under those colored covers where you’d slap on the Joy-Cons. Once those pesky things are out, the back practically invites itself off. Easy-peasy, right? Not that I’d try it — I’m all thumbs with this stuff.

Then there’s all this metal shielding. Sounds like a fortress, but ProModding whipped through it, screws flying, antennae popping off like in some heist movie. I almost expected dramatic music. Then they’re at the cooler and battery — yanking the motherboard like pulling Excalibur from the stone (okay, maybe not that dramatic).

Now, this Nvidia chip — I swear it was whispering “I’m special” or something. The guys on the video said it carries the GMLX30-A1, and it jogged my memory, like a weird déjà vu from 2024. Leak city, am I right?

There are pictures floating around somewhere online (I’m not actually sure where), real close-ups of this chip. It’s wild how much stuff they can cram onto these tiny boards. Makes you think — the things these pieces have seen, locked away inside our devices…

But hey, word to the wise — doing this at home? Big nope from me. Void your warranty, break something, maybe even make it unplayable. That’s the scariest bedtime story right there. Nintendo’s updated their legal mumbo-jumbo too — basically, they’ll zap your system if you try to play tech wizard. Kinda like that time I tried to fix my toaster. Spoiler: it didn’t toast for weeks.

And of course, tomorrow, it’s official launch day, June 5. Can’t wait to just watch pros — those modders diving into details on YouTube, doing the stuff I only dream of trying. Nintendo’s got their own tech crew, manuals and all. Meanwhile, I’m stuck in this limbo of admiration and self-preservation. Go figure.

Anyway, quick note — if you’re needing fresh updates, just hit up Tom’s Hardware on Google News. They’ve got the inside scoop. Hit that Follow button or whatever. I should probably do that myself.

Alright, I’ve rambled enough. Until next time, folks.