Latch Replacement for Nintendo Switch NS Joy Con with Screwdrivers, iKNOWTECH Metal Lock Buckles Repair Tools Kit for Nintendo Switch NS Joy Con with Screwdrivers

Ok, so... I confirmed what other reviewers stated about this product. The provided screwdrivers (at least the tri wing) do not help to get the job done. I unscrewed 3 tri wings before the tool rendered itself useless. Had I kept trying using it, had I damaged the head of the screw making it almost impossible to unscrew it afterwards (considering that this was not my first time opening the joycon, since I had to replace the stick in one of them). I then simply did not consider to use the other. So, I ordered an extra set of screwdrivers from Amazon (image attached) that were the ones I used the last time. These I assure you are suitable for the job.Having said that...The latches work perfectly well and now both joycon remain latched in place.I don't mind I had to buy the extra set, because what I needed was the latch replacement. Consult a YouTube video before making the operation.I would definitely recommend this product, just keep in mind the dodgy screwdrivers included.Attached the pictures from before and after, the removed plastic latches and the screwdrivers I used.

Great idea if the screwdrivers will undo the screws in your console. The screws are now rounded and basically f*!# Unfortunately for us it was a chance we took after reading previous reviews and it failed.I feel it’s a design flaw in the console itself and not this replacement. The screws are put in so tightly the hulk wouldn’t have undone them!!Don’t waste your money trying. And most importantly, seriously reconsider buying said console to start with.

I can’t comment on the quality of the screwdrivers supplied, as I used ones from elsewhere after reading numerous posts regarding poor quality screwdrivers supplied with these kits, however the latches themselves seem to be spot on.Nice and easy to swap out in under 10mins, with just 6 screws to remove. The main points to take a little extra care with are when separating the two halves of the controller, as they have x2 ribbon cables connecting them, and also when removing the old latch, as there is a little spring inside it which needs to be transferred over to the replacement.When you look at the design of the console itself, it does make you wonder why Nintendo didn’t make these latches metal in the first place. The rails on the console are metal, with relatively sharp edges around the latch cutout, so it’s no surprise that the plastic latches are prone to getting damaged.If you’ve got issues with your joy cons not staying locked into the rails, then I would recommend this simple fix.You do get x2 sets of latches, so if the metal one does go at some point, you have another spare for each joy con. Just be aware that the left and right latches are different, so be sure to compare the replacement latch to the one you remove to make sure you install the correct one.

These are a perfect fix for joycons with damaged latches . I managed to replace the latches on all 4 of my joycons in less than 30 minutes very simple to swap over like for like , the screwdrivers which come with are absolutely useless the triwing screwdriver is actually one complete size out , but come on at this price who can complain the controllers now feel better than new , use some decent screwdrivers and this set is great

Absolutely brilliant - almost every single switch I’ve seen ends up with the loose/slidey joycons where by you don’t have to push the button they just come off. I’ve seen a few people pick up a switch to watch the middle (console) fall to almost certain doom.Why Nintendo hasn’t decided to simply change the locks to metal themselves is madness.This took me 10 mins max to fit one of these on their own. It’s fairly easy and there’s plenty of tutorial videos out there to show you step by step.My joy cons not only lock into place snug but they seem to sit better also.As the issue at hand lies with the joycons themselves you either have to buy new ones that don’t slip or attempt this very simple fix. There’s also little point in purchasing second hand joycons as you will prob find they are in their way so a slip and slide aswell.It’s a manufacturing issue most adults will prob be fine but if you have kids they usually put the wrong joy con shoulder on which is the main cause for locks to wear.

Bought this to replace worn out latches, just be careful when placing them by making sure you have the right latch as you get two for left and two for the right, just look at the old latch to get the right one. And these are valve for money as well

Everything you need to stop those pesky joycon latches from failing. Just take care and apply a little pressure to keep the tools fully engaged in the screw heads and you'll be up and running in no time. 4 joycons repaired (and cleaned to help fix drift) in under 30 minutes. Fab solution and how they should have been built all along.

Is well made and replaces the original perfectly however it does lead to question why Nintendo used plastic where it would eventually ware unless it's a built in shock proofing for the joycons when attached to a accessory for switch on on switch where itll just pop out when dropped