System Buttons Are Not Responding Correctly on Nintendo Switch Lite
The information in this article can help you when the system buttons do not respond or respond incorrectly on Nintendo Switch Lite.
Important
- Prior to troubleshooting for non-responsive buttons, we strongly recommend that you verify that the button mapping settings have not been changed.
- You can tell that the system's button inputs have been remapped because throughout different menus, a spanner icon will be displayed beside the system icon at the bottom-left corner of the LCD screen..
- If you can't remember the button mapping settings for your controller, you can set the system to sleep mode. Upon waking it, you’ll have the option to reset the button mapping.
Additional Information
The button test feature on Nintendo Switch Lite is not available for the following system buttons:
- POWER
- Volume
- HOME
- Capture
What to do
- If there are any wireless controllers paired to the system, use the touch screen to verify that the Console Button Input setting is set to On.
- Check if the non-responsive buttons feel sticky or stuck down.
- If any are sticky or stuck, turn off the system and clean the area around the problematic buttons using a soft, dry toothbrush.
Important:
Avoid using any cleaners or fluids.
- If any are sticky or stuck, turn off the system and clean the area around the problematic buttons using a soft, dry toothbrush.
- Ensure your system has the latest system version.
Which button is not responding?
POWER HOME Volume Capture Other
While in the HOME Menu, press and hold down the POWER Button for at least one second.
If the system does not go into sleep mode, continue to troubleshoot the POWER Button.
While navigating the menus or within a game, press the HOME Button.
If the Nintendo Switch Lite system does not return to the HOME Menu, it will need to be repaired.
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While in the HOME Menu, verify that volume changes on the console speakers when the volume buttons are pressed.
If the volume buttons are still unresponsive, continue to troubleshoot the volume.
While in the HOME Menu, press the Capture Button.
If there is no response, continue to troubleshoot capturing screenshots.
Perform a button test for the unresponsive button.
Did the button respond during the button test?
Button responded Button did not respond
Was the non-responsive button issue occurring with a specific game or application?
One specific application All applications
It's possible that the intended button is not compatible with that game or application. Check the software manual for more information.
If the game or application is compatible with the intended button but it is not working on the system, the Nintendo Switch Lite system will need to be repaired.
Please click here to book a repair.
The Nintendo Switch Lite system will need to be repaired.
Please click here to book a repair.
If the button test fails, the Nintendo Switch Lite system will need to be repaired.
Please click here to book a repair.