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How to Restart Your Nintendo Switch

How to Restart Your Nintendo Switch
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Ever find yourself needing to restart your Nintendo Switch? Whether it’s acting a bit slow, or you’re troubleshooting an issue, restarting can often be the quickest fix.

So, how exactly do you restart your Nintendo Switch? Let’s dive right into the steps to get your console back to its peppy self!

Quick Steps to Restart Your Switch

Restarting your Nintendo Switch is easy! First, hold down the power button located on the top left side of the console for about three seconds. You’ll see a power menu pop up on the screen.

Next, just select “Power Options” and then “Restart”. Voila! Your Nintendo Switch will take a quick nap and wake up refreshed and ready to go. It’s that simple!

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