Switch 2 screen film layer must not be removed warns Nintendo
Nintendo has warned Switch 2 owners not to remove a protective layer for the screen, as other health and safety information is discovered.
Nintendo has warned Switch 2 owners not to remove a protective layer for the screen, as other health and safety information is discovered.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launches this week and while most people will be clamouring to boot up Mario Kart World on Thursday, June 5, there are always some important steps to bear in mind when getting a new console.
Those who have an original Switch will likely need to transfer save data over to the new system, while those of a clumsy (or sensible) persuasion might have invested in a screen protector to help avoid any long-term scratches or marks.
However, some panic has emerged following the circulation of the Nintendo Switch 2’s health and safety manual, which refers to a protective film layer already on the screen.
As noted in the manual under the ‘Careful Usage’ section, the console’s 7.9 inch LCD screen is covered with a ‘film layer’ designed to make it shatter-proof.
‘The screen is covered with a film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage,’ the guidelines read. ‘Do not peel it off.’
If you’re worried about this film layer, this isn’t a new thing. This same warning was in the manual for the Nintendo Switch OLED, which had the same protective layer to stop screen fragments from spreading if it is damaged. As such, it’s not easily removed.
Perhaps more importantly, this layer doesn’t cancel out the job of a screen protector, which are mostly used to prevent dirt or damage from affecting the screen.
Nintendo provides other safety tips for the Switch 2 in the manual, including advising you not to use the console in ‘dusty or smoky areas’ and ‘not to cover the air intakes or vents on the console or the dock to avoid overheating’.
Elsewhere, Nintendo encourages players to ‘charge the built-in batteries at least once every six months’ as if they’re not used for a long period of time, ‘it may become impossible to charge them’. Again, this same advice is in the original Switch manual.
If you’re on the hunt for a screen protector, Nintendo is selling them with a Switch 2 case for £20.99. Alternatively, you can find cheaper third party alternatives on UK retailers like Amazon.
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