Description
Board-level replacement of the failed IC on your Nintendo Switch motherboard — most commonly the M92T36 USB-C charging control IC or the PI3USB audio/video routing IC. These two chips are behind the majority of "won't charge," "won't dock," and "no video on TV" faults, and both fail from the same causes: cheap third-party docks, bad chargers, and USB-C port damage. We diagnose the actual fault before replacing anything, install the correct chip with board-level micro-soldering, and fully test charging, docking, and video output before it ships back.
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Place your order
Select your service and complete checkout. No diagnosis fee — you only pay the listed repair price.
Ship your Nintendo Switch to us
We recommend UPS with tracking — Pirate Ship is the cheapest way to buy a UPS label. Console only — no controllers or cables. Follow our shipping instructions for packaging tips.
We repair & test
Your Nintendo Switch gets a professional IC chip replacement, and a full functional test — completed within 24–48 hours of arrival.
Receive it back, ready to go
We ship it back free. Plug in and you're good to go.
Symptoms of a Failed M92T36 or PI3USB
These two ICs sit between your USB-C port and the rest of the motherboard, so when one fails the console usually still turns on — it just stops doing one specific thing. Match your symptom:
Won't charge, or only charges sometimes. The console ignores the charger, charges only at certain cable angles, or shows the charging icon without gaining any percentage. This is the classic M92T36 failure.
Charges, but won't dock. The Switch charges fine handheld but nothing appears on the TV when docked. That split — charging works, docking doesn't — usually points at the PI3USB.
No video output on the TV. Dock lights up, console charges in the dock, but no image. Either IC can cause this, which is why we diagnose before ordering parts.
Charges only when the dock is plugged in a certain way, or the console gets hot at the port. Heat at the USB-C area under charge is a strong sign the charging IC is failing or already shorted.
It happened after using a third-party dock. Cheap docks that don't follow the USB-C power delivery spec are the number one killer of the M92T36. If your Switch died shortly after using one, this is almost certainly your repair.
Why the M92T36 Fails So Often
The M92T36 handles USB-C power delivery negotiation — it decides how much voltage and current the console accepts from whatever you plug in. When a non-compliant dock or charger pushes voltage the chip isn't expecting, it takes the hit to protect the rest of the board. That's the chip doing its job, but it means it's the first thing to die.
Replacing it is board-level work: the IC sits under a shield in a dense area of the motherboard, and it has to come off with hot air without disturbing the components around it, then go back on with every pad aligned. It's not a part swap, and it's why most shops quote you a full motherboard replacement instead. We've been doing this rework since 2010.
One thing worth knowing before you order: if the charging port itself was damaged in the same incident, the port may need replacing too. We check both during diagnosis and tell you what we find before doing any work beyond what you ordered.
Common questions
This service covers replacement of the M92T36 charging IC, PI3USB audio/video IC, or one other motherboard IC depending on your console’s issue. We diagnose the problem and install the appropriate replacement chip.
If the charging issue is caused by a failed M92T36 or related motherboard IC, this service is designed to resolve it. Some charging issues can involve other components, so diagnosis is performed before replacement.
Yes. Internal dust cleaning is included, along with fresh thermal paste application to help maintain stable temperatures and cooling performance.
Please let us know before ordering if your console has had prior motherboard work or soldering attempts. Previous work can affect diagnostics and installation complexity.
Yes. We've handled thousands of consoles shipped from all over the country. We recommend UPS with tracking — Pirate Ship is the cheapest way to buy a label — and you can add shipping insurance at checkout for extra peace of mind. Your console is treated carefully throughout.
Absolutely — bulk pricing is available for 3 or more consoles. Contact us before ordering so we can set up the right pricing for you.
Most IC chip replacements are completed within 24–48 hours after your Nintendo Switch arrives. Once finished, we ship it back free.
The M92T36 is the USB-C power delivery controller on the Nintendo Switch motherboard. It negotiates how much voltage and current the console draws from a charger or dock. When it fails, the Switch typically stops charging, charges intermittently, or gets warm around the USB-C port.
The PI3USB routes audio and video signals through the USB-C port. It's the reason your Switch outputs to a TV when docked. A failed PI3USB usually shows up as a console that charges normally but produces no image when docked.
That combination most often points to the PI3USB, since charging is working (M92T36 is fine) but video routing isn't. It can also be the charging port itself or a dock fault, so we diagnose before replacing anything.
Almost certainly. Non-compliant third-party docks are the most common cause of M92T36 failure — the chip absorbs the out-of-spec voltage to protect the rest of the board. We replace the failed IC and test it with a genuine dock before shipping back.
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