Joycon Customization 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Swapping Shells

Looking to give your Nintendo Switch Joycon controllers a fresh new look? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced DIYer, this comprehensive guide covers all the steps and tools required to transform your joy-cons with a new shell design. From disassembling your joy-con controllers and removing the old shells to installing the new ones and putting everything back together. With this guide, you'll be able to personalize your controllers and create a unique look that reflects your style. Join us as we explore the world of joy-con customization and learn the art of shell swapping!

Everything used in the video
Amazon.ca (Affiliate Links):
Joycon Shells - https://amzn.to/3sexH7T
Metal Locks - https://amzn.to/430vvgQ
Hall Sensors - https://amzn.to/44ocNRB

Amazon.ca (Non-Affiliate Links):
Joycon Shells https://www.amazon.ca/stores/page/DDD...
Metal Locks - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B087...
Hall Sensors - https://www.amazon.ca/Joystick-Replac...

Amazon.com (Affiliate):
Joycon Shells - https://amzn.to/47Ds2Z6
Metal Locks - https://amzn.to/3KJEnRN
Hall Sensors - https://amzn.to/447Xw6V

Amazon US (Non-Affiliate) -
Joycon Shells - https://www.amazon.com/stores/eXtreme...
Metal Locks - https://www.amazon.com/Mcbazel-Replac...
Hall Sensors - https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Replace...

Non-Hall Sensors used in the Video (Non-Affiliate):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - Required Tools
3:06 - Disassembling the Backplate [Left Joy-Con]
3:51 - Swapping the Metal Lock [Left Joy-Con]
5:50 - Removing the Battery [Left Joy-Con]
6:39 - Removing the Battery Bay [Left Joy-Con]
7:22 - Removing the Joystick [Left Joy-Con]
8:25 - Removing the Bumper Board [Left Joy-Con]
8:59 - Removing the Motherboard [Left Joy-Con]
9:43 - Removing Membranes and the Dustguard [Left Joy-Con]
10:29 - Installing Membranes and Dustguard [Left Joy-Con]
11:50 - Installing the Motherboard [Left Joy-Con]
13:16 - Installing the Joystick [Left Joy-Con]
13:56 - Installing the Bumper Board [Left Joy-Con]
15:16 - Installing the Battery Bay [Left Joy-Con]
15:40 - Removing the Triggers [Left Joy-Con]
16:26 - Moving the Trigger Board over [Left Joy-Con]
17:58 - Installing the Battery Adhesive [Left Joy-Con]
18:11 - Installing the Battery [Left Joy-Con]
18:18 - Installing the Trigger [Left Joy-Con]
19:03 - Installing the Rail Buttons [Left Joy-Con]
20:00 - Moving the Lock Button over [Left Joy-Con]
20:21 - Attaching the Backplate [Left Joy-Con]
22:25 - Starting the Right Joycon
22:33 - Disassembling the Backplate [Right Joy-Con]
23:16 - Swapping the Metal Lock [Right Joy-Con]
24:20 - Removing the Battery [Right Joy-Con]
24:30 - Removing the Antenna [Right Joy-Con]
24:41 - Removing the Battery Bay [Right Joy-Con]
25:27 - Removing the Joystick [Right Joy-Con]
26:00 - Disassembling the IR Motion Camera and NFC Ribbon Cables [Right Joy-Con]
26:50 - Removing the Motherboard [Right Joy-Con]
27:24 - Removing the NFC Antenna [Right Joy-Con]
27:44 - Moving the Dustguard over [Right Joy-Con]
28:13 - Installing the NFC Antenna [Right Joy-Con]
28:22 - Installing the Rubber Membranes [Right Joy-Con]
28:47 - Installing the Motherboard [Right Joy-Con]
29:59 - Removing the Trigger Board [Right Joy-Con]
30:11 - Installing the Joystick [Right Joy-Con]
30:30 - Double-checking Your Work [Right Joy-Con]
30:41 - Installing the Bumper and Trigger [Right Joy-Con]
31:21 - Installing the Battery Bay [Right Joy-Con]
32:39 - Installing Battery Adhesive [Right Joy-Con]
33:00 - Installing the Antenna [Right Joy-Con]
33:24 - Installing the Battery [Right Joy-Con]
33:33 - Installing the Rail Buttons [Right Joy-Con]
34:15 - Moving the Lock Button over [Right Joy-Con]
34:24 - Installing the Backplate [Right Joy-Con]
34:39 - Is it Worth it?
35:22 - Outro

▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬
Camera - https://www.po.co/global/poco-f3/
Camera Mount - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085...
Camera Arm - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06X...
Mount adapter (for kit above) - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07Z...
Microphone - https://www.amazon.ca/Blue-Microphone...
Microphone Boom arm- https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001...
Lights - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G...

Intro theme song was written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Check out his work here:
https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/

This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.