The Nintendo Switch Orange Screen of Death is a significant problem for some users. If you find that your Switch is stuck on an orange or blue screen, you might be wondering if it can be repaired or if there’s a fix for it. We’ll look at what you can do if a solid color is stuck on your Switch screen.
How to fix Switch stuck on orange screen bug
Switch consoles getting stuck on an orange screen is common enough that Nintendo has a support article about it. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do if this happens. You can either:
- Power cycle the console.
- Send it to be repaired.
The confusing thing about this problem is that it can be a software or a hardware issue. So, the first thing you should try if your Switch screen gets stuck on a solid color is to restart it. To do so, hold the power button for 12 seconds. Once your screen turns off, you can power it back on and see if that alleviates the issue. If the console reboots as normal, make sure to update your system software.
If the system reboots and the screen is still orange, or if it sporadically gets stuck on a solid color, you’ll need to send the Switch in for repair. The support page we link above can help you start the process if needed.
