Summary

If you’re lucky enough to be getting aNintendo Switch 2when it launches later this week, you’re going to want to make sure that you don’t mess with a seemingly harmless part of the console.

Well, folks, we’re nearly here -after years of rumours, months of leaks, and asurprisingly controversial reveal that hasn’t quite died down yet, theNintendoSwitch 2 is out in a matter of days. While I’m sure most of you are going to be rushing intoMario Kart Worldas soon as you get your hands on the Switch 2, you’re likely going to spend some decent time admiring the console itself.

nintendo switch 2 in front of a screen with mario kart world on it.

While the Switch 2 has been accused of not being innovative enough,early previews have made it clear that it’s quite an impressive machinethat you’ll likely spend some time fiddling with. In that time, though, there’s one part of the console you’re not going to want to mess with, according to Nintendo.

Nintendo Asks Switch 2 Users Not To Remove Its Film Screen

You’ve Been Warned!

As pointed out by My Nintendo News, the part of the console that you’re going to want to leave alone is none other than the screen’s film layer. Earlier this week,Nintendo of Europe uploaded an official Switch 2 health and safety manual on its official website(thanks Nintendo Soup), which includes a warning about removing the console’s film layer.

Considering how harmless that seems, you might be wondering why you’re not supposed to touch it. Well, there’s a good reason - the screen is protected with a film layer to prevent fragments scattering in the case that you accidentally damage the Switch 2. As such, you’re not going to want to remove it from the console at all.

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The screen is covered with a film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage. Do not peel it off. - Nintendo

From the sounds of it, the film layer is basically acting like a screen protector for the Switch 2 that’s already installed on the console. It’s not really clear if we’ll be able to add any more screen protectors onto the Switch 2, or if we’ll even need to with the film layer already on, but your best bet for now is to leave it alone for as long as you can.

And yes, I know that’s going to be a challenge with how satisfying it is to peel off film from new tech. you may do it, though, I believe in you.