<p><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5da891e2695b580a2f086282-2226/nintendo switch lite-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Nintendo Switch Lite" data-mce-source="Hollis Johnson/Business Insider"></p><p></p><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><p>There's a lot to love about the Nintendo Switch, but its relatively short battery life isn't on that list. </p><p>As a mobile device, the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/nintendo-switch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Switch</a> is lacking when it comes to lasting power. You can use the console in handheld orientation for up to six hours, but most games are so resource-intensive that you won't reach that point.</p><p>If it seems like your Nintendo Switch is not charging, there are three main ways to troubleshoot the issue. </p><p>First, make sure you're giving your Switch enough time to charge after the battery died, then, if waiting doesn't work, check the AC adapter to ensure it's working properly by plugging it in and out of the device and outlet. Finally, if it's still not charging, try force resetting your Nintendo Switch. </p><p>Here's a breakdown of each method. </p><p> </p><h3>Give your Switch time to charge</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5da879fc4af90924e9241f34-400-300/give-your-switch-time-to-charge.jpg" alt="" /><p><p>If your Switch's battery died, and you plugged it in only for nothing to happen, don't worry — this is normal.</p><p>When a Switch's battery is fully drained, it can take several minutes to turn back on, even if connected to its charger. Give it up to a few hours to charge and restart. If you haven't used your Switch in days or weeks since its battery drained, it can take even longer to resuscitate, up to 12 to 24 hours.</p><p>If the system fails to turn back on even after the given amount of time, ensure the Switch is properly connected to its dock or USB-C charger. Connecting the USB-C cable is a more consistent charging method, since you can directly see whether it's connected or not.</p><p> </p></p><br/><br/><h3>Check the AC adapter</h3><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/5da87ade4af909265b5680c8-400-300/check-the-ac-adapter.jpg" alt="" /><p><p>Assuming you're using the official USB-C power adapter that came with your Switch (and Nintendo highly recommends you do so), you can reset the charger by removing it from its outlet, and from the Nintendo Switch, for about 30 seconds.</p><p>Now plug it back into its outlet and the Switch, and see if it charges.</p><p>If it doesn't, there are two other things you can try: plugging the AC adapter into a different outlet, or trying a different AC adapter.</p><p><br /><br /></p></p><br/><br/><h3>Force reset your Nintendo Switch</h3><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5d97939149e03f15293bd1cd-400-300/force-reset-your-nintendo-switch.jpg" alt="" /><p><p>If all else has failed, your Switch may be frozen. This means it's time to reset it.</p><bi-shortcode id="related-article-module" class="mceNonEditable" data-type="5d978c5f2be658139d7c7fcb" data-title="How to soft reset or factory reset a Nintendo Switch to fix software issues and glitches" data-url="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-reset-nintendo-switch" data-thumbnail="https://i.insider.com/5d9796e03e077415030cad62">Related Article Module: How to soft reset or factory reset a Nintendo Switch to fix software issues and glitches</bi-shortcode><p>You should hold down the Switch's power button for at least 12 seconds. If it's simply frozen, this will force a shutdown. Once you let go of the button, you can try waiting a minute before pressing the power button again to turn it back on or try to charge it again.</p><p>And if that fails, it's time to contact Nintendo.</p><h2><strong>Related coverage from </strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/tech-how-to"><strong>How To Do Everything: Tech</strong></a><strong>:</strong></h2><ul><li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-sync-nintendo-switch-controller"><strong>How to sync Nintendo Switch controllers with your system, so that up to eight people can play at once</strong></a></li><li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-charge-nintendo-switch"><strong>How to charge a Nintendo Switch console in 2 ways, and keep playing while it charges</strong></a></li><li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-charge-nintendo-switch-controller"><strong>How to charge a Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers in 2 different ways</strong></a></li><li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-turn-off-nintendo-switch"><strong>How to turn off your Nintendo Switch or put it into Sleep Mode, to save battery or fix software issues</strong></a></li></ul><p><br /><br /></p></p><br/><br/>
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