• GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 year ago

    There was quite a scandal years ago because the Switch could get fried by third-party docks.

    I’ve heard different explanations and I’m not 100% sure what’s true.

    Here’s a good FAQ on the topic. https://switchchargers.com/nintendo-switch-bricking-faq/

    If anyone knows more about this, please share! I’m not sure if the Switch is indeed noncompliant or if that was just a rumor/hypothesis.

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      1 year ago

      Could easily be out of spec chargers. There are a number of prominent iPhone repair specialists (Louis Rossman, iPadRehab and such) that highly recommend against using 3rd party USB power supplies because there’s no guarantee of quality.

      You can easily destroy your expensive device. They even recommend against using the built-in USB ports in planes and transit and instead using an AC power port with your OEM charging adapter to be safe.