When the Dock does not work, both the display and USB port fails to respond, and the green LED on the corner does not light up. Although it may seem like the faulty power cable is to blame, we cannot rule out other possible causes like HDMI issues, the device being low on power or the device being in an error state.
There could be a slew of fixes. Checking the green LED is the easiest method. This indicates whether or not the device is receiving power. If the device receives power, the problem is most likely with its firmware or ports. And you might want to start by repairing those components. However, depending on what caused the issue, there may be more than one solution.
Why Is My Switch Dock Not Working?
When a NintendoSwitch Dock stops working, there are two things that could have happened. Whether the device is not getting power or there could be other technical issues.
The device usually faces power issues due to a faulty power adapter or the port itself. On the other hand, technical issues could be anything from a defective display cable to a damaged dock.
Switch Dock Not Working? Here’s What You Can Do
Now that you know whySwitch Dock stops working, let us understand how you may fix it.
First, restart both the Dock and the Switch and connect the two. Now check the Switch dock for a green LED.
If the LED is on, the issue is likely with the ports or configurations. If the LED does not turn on, remove and reconnect all the cables that go into your Dock.
If that does not work, you might want to power cycle the Switch.
Power Cycle the Switch
Any parts inside a hardware component need to interact with each other to function. If a system or a device enters a deadlock situation wherecomponents cannot interact with each other, the entire device may not work.
This is where power cycling a device comes in. Power cycling a device frees it from all remaining charges which removes any configuration stored. This in turn returns the device to its base state or a stable state, fixing any errors or bugs causing the malfunction.
To power cycle the Switch,
If power cycling does not work, you may need to insert the cables in the correct order before turning on the Switch.
