Easily Fix Nintendo Switch Dock not Working [Complete Guide]

We got complaints from users that were facing the Nintendo Switch Dock Not Working issue and have listed some solutions and fixes that you can use to completely get rid of this issue. In addition to that, we have included the reasons due to which the error might occur in the first place. Make sure to read through them and follow the solutions until one of them works for you.

Why is the Nintendo Switch Dock Not Working Issue Triggered?

After having to go through the solutions and steps that have proven to be effective in fixing this error, we came to the conclusion that the following must be the most important reasons due to which the issue is triggered.

• Glitched Setup: The error is mostly triggered when the setup is glitched or hasn’t properly loaded the launch configurations due to an error during startup. Therefore, in order to fix the Nintendo Switch Dock Not Working error, we recommend that you power cycle the whole setup.
• Cable Connections: The cable connections might not have been done in the proper order or they might have gotten loose. Therefore, we suggest that you try to redo them as we have listed below and check to see if the issue is fixed.

Now that we have discussed most of the reasons behind its occurrence, it is time that we move on towards implementing the solutions.

Fixing the Nintendo Switch Dock Not Working Issue:

Solution 1: PowerCycle the Setup

1. Make sure to unplug the HDMI and the power cables from the Switch Dock.

   

2. Press and hold the power button of the Switch Dock for at least 10 seconds.
3. Repeat this same process with the Nintendo Switch and your Television.
4. Plug everything back in and check to see if the Nintendo Switch Dock not Working issue is resolved.

Solution 2: Make Cable Connections in Correct Order

1. Unplug all the cables connected to your Switch Dock including the power cable and the HDMI cable.
2. Now, plug in the Power cable into the Switch Dock first and check the Power LED to ensure that it is turned ON.

   

3. After this, plug in the HDMI cable into your Television first and select the HDMI input option on it.
4. After doing that, plug the HDMI cable into the Nintendo Switch Dock.
5. After that, insert the Nintendo Switch into the Switch Dock and check to see if the Green Light turns “ON”.
6. Check to see if doing so fixes the Nintendo Switch Dock not Working issue.

Solution 3: Verify Power Cable Connection

The Switch Dock is responsible for connecting the Nintendo Switch to the TV and for Charging it as well Therefore, it requires ample power to be coming through the power cable to perform this task. If the power isn’t enough to power the dock, it might not work properly due to which the issue might occur. Therefore, we suggest that you first check the power cable and replace it and then try to connect it to an empty power outlet.

Solution 4: Verify HDMI cable Connection

The HDMI cable needs to be of good quality if you are to transmit the content to your TV as well. Therefore, we suggest that you try the HDMI cable on another device to ensure that it is working and also select HDMI as the output on the TV. In addition to this, make sure to replace the HDMI cable if it isn’t working properly with the other devices as well.

Solution 5: Verify that the Switch isn’t Faulty

Sometimes, the Switch Dock itself might be faulty due to which the Nintendo Switch Dock not Working issue might be triggered. Therefore, you can contact the customer support center and have them take a look at the Switch Dock to test if there are any hardware-related issues with it. Most of the time, they should be able to get to the bottom of the reason and have the issue sorted out for you.

If you are still getting the same error after troubleshooting, Contact Us for further assistance.