At what point do Dems have to make the switch for an effective campaign?

Considering primaries are under way, I’m guessing they can just install someone whenever.

I’m guessing they will do it before the convention to coalesce their support and rally around the new candidate.

Whenever they want. It doesn’t matter.

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I’m guessing they will do it before the convention to coalesce their support and rally around the new candidate

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Or during the convention. Make a big show of it, Michelle announcing
that she didn't want to become involved, but is willing to "step up" to the task in order to protect America from Trump and his deplorables.
Some spin such as that.

If it doesn't happen within the next month (by the time most of the delegates are awarded), it'll have to happen on the convention floor. Delegates would be up for grabs and could vote for anyone they want at that point.

There was a good episode of Veep that went through all this

It's too late legally.

There are laws requiring registration that the deadlines have already passed. These laws have been tested (used against Ron Paul for instance) to keep candidates off ballots. There is a legal history to keep last minute candidates suppressed.

The people in power don't have elections.

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It's too late legally.

There are laws requiring registration that the deadlines have already passed. These laws have been tested (used against Ron Paul for instance) to keep candidates off ballots. There is a legal history to keep last minute candidates suppressed.

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It's too late to get on most state primary ballots, yes. If a candidate with pledged delegates drops out, those delegates are up for grabs at the convention.