Hi again, I went thrifting and found a working, original switch dock for 3$ including the charging cable and assuming I could just plug in my other devices via the usb c input, I brought it. Turns out it doesnt work with other usb c devices for reasons and I dont own a switch personally so I’m kinda stuck with this cool paper weight. Do you guys have any ideas? Alternatively, I could take it apart for spare parts and keep the housing for a project or just donate it again. I usually do research before buying electronics but for the price I took a gamble.
Edit: I’ll just donate it appreciate all the feedback thank you
Sell it on ebay for cheap and I’m sure some poor sap who lost or broke theirs will be very thankful for a cheap replacement.
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It’s not the dock that is the issue, it’s the adapter. The Switch’s AC adapter is garbage and is made to work only with the Switch. Try plugging your phone into it, and you’ll see it won’t charge properly. If you replace the adapter with another USB-C adapter, it will probably work fine.
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If I plug my Steam Deck or my phone to my Switch adapter, the connection goes on/off repeatedly. All three devices work fine with their own adapters.
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Switch docks are quite expensive and quite difficult to replace you could sell it and get your money back
I’d be interested in purchasing it. Let me know if you decide to sell.
Oh sorry I already donated it
All good.
Put it up on fb marketplace/Craigslist for $5 or $10 depending on how much you valued your time buying it, and get it onto someone with a use for it.