Despite the thinner OLED panel, the internal space is more crowded, leading to a complete redesign of the thermal solution.
The 7-inch OLED panel connects via a delicate ribbon cable located under the motherboard. Unlike the original's separate digitizer and LCD, the OLED is a fused unit, adhered only around the bezel for easier replacement. Nintendo Switch™ - System hardware, console specs Schematic Nintendo Switch Oled
The Switch OLED’s internal schematic is defined by three primary layers: the rear housing, a central metal shield plate, and the motherboard assembly. Despite the thinner OLED panel, the internal space
The internal storage is doubled to 64 GB eMMC , but unlike earlier versions where the storage was a separate module, it is now integrated into the main circuitry. Cooling and Power Distribution Nintendo Switch™ - System hardware, console specs The
The fan is smaller than previous models, and the copper heat pipe is more slender. Nintendo appears to have optimized the system for efficiency rather than raw cooling volume.
The original speakers were open; the OLED's speakers are housed in dedicated plastic brackets to direct sound forward, requiring different electrical connectors.
The system retains the standard 4310 mAh (16 Wh) lithium-ion battery (HAC-003), which is glued to the housing but remains accessible once the shield plate is removed. Audio and Display Interconnects