Nintendo Switch 2 Teardown: A Closer Look at the Nvidia Chip

Sure thing, let’s take a wild ride through the mesmerizing world of gadget dissection—brace yourself. So, here’s the lowdown. The Nintendo Switch 2 just stepped onto the scene, and guess what? Someone’s already cracked it open like it’s Christmas morning. Enter ProModding on YouTube—a dude (or team, maybe?) with a zest for cracking open tech—gave this shiny new console its first teardown treatment, peering right into its silicon soul.

You dive into this curious case starting with screws. Yeah, they’re hidden underneath—like behind the kickstand and the colorful side bits. Pop those screws and clips, and voila, off comes the back cover. It’s like peeling the husk off an ear of corn, but instead of corn, you get a peek at some serious circuitry wrapped under a ton of metal shielding. Was I expecting this? No idea why, but it’s kind of thrilling.

Anyway—oops, hang on—where was I? Ah, right. Antennae come out next. Then more screws. It’s a metal symphony of sorts. Trust me, there’s art in it! With the cooler and battery out, the motherboard, that glorious green slab, finally sees daylight. And just when you think, “Could this chip reveal be any more dramatic?” The answer is a solid yes. Bye-bye thermal paste, hello Nvidia chip, GMLX30-A1, basking under scrutiny. Rumor has it—leaked whispers back in 2024 hinted at this very name. Spooky, right?

If you wanna get microscopic, ProModder’s got you. They zoom into every IC—every nook and cranny. It’s not brain surgery, but yeah, unless you fancy voiding warranties and possibly bricking your new toy, maybe don’t attempt this at home. I mean, Nintendo’s legal vibes scream “don’t mess with it.” Their End User License thingy seriously warns against tampering. Like, they could shut your device down, forever. Yikes.

So, leave it to the pros—or the brave souls on YouTube. Meanwhile, Nintendo’s probably got some hidden secret manuals for their tech squad. But hey, until June 5, which is like tomorrow (or today? I lose track), we’ll just keep binge-watching YouTube teardowns.

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