If you don't want to risk hardware surgery, a patched Switch is still a fantastic console for its intended use. You can enjoy online play, eShop purchases, and system updates without the fear of getting banned from Nintendo’s servers—a common risk with modded consoles.
This report documents an incident where a Nintendo Switch console has been successfully patched, potentially affecting its ability to run unauthorized software or perform certain user-defined functions. my switch is patched
Generally, serials starting with XAW1000 through XAW1007 are unpatched. If you don't want to risk hardware surgery,