Broken Wii U gamepad :(

[digikari4691]

It's really the craziest thing. So I was playing my Wii U late at night the same as any other night. I set it down on the chair next to my bed and went to bed. But when I turned it back up the next morning to play, I saw a huge crack across the LCD screen... ;_; I swear it was in the same spot as I placed it and I didn't get knocked over or drop on the floor or anything.

Does anyone know any way to fix a Wii U gamepad other than sending it in for repair at Nintendo? I called customer support and they said it's likely that I'll have to pay to get it fixed - I did some research online and it seems like it will be about $100... which is half the price of a refurbished Wii U so I'm a bit hesitant. I also feel like it isn't my fault and I shouldn't have to pay to get it fixed. -_- ALSO, this Wii U is only like 4 months old so how did it break already...!! Just so frustrated. Sigh.

In any case, just wondering what my other options are if I have any. Or if you want to rant with me about your broken consoles then feel free~

 

[matt]

My DS lite doesn't charge so I charge my sisters and swap the batteries but now I got 3DS so j can play DS games on that instead.

 

[Cress]

Sending it to Nintendo is the only way since they don't feel like stocking amiibos Gamepads in stores is a good idea.

 

[CookingOkasan]

you can probably get the part yourself and just replace it. It's pretty easy and probably less than $100 (plus shipping if you have to ship it off somewhere to get it fixed?).

I broke mine recently and after taking it apart, it's not as bad as I thought originally. tbh I'd rather have to buy a new LCD than to have to re solder some stuff like I have to...

 

[EndlessElements]

aww i'm sorry that happened. hopefully nintendo can do something to help you

 

[Dasbreenee]

You may be able to find someone who can fix it where you live. I know where I live we have computer shops that will fix phones and gaming devices. If you have any of those near you try there. Or you could call your local gamestop/Eb to see if they know someone who will, since they don't.

 

[digikari4691]

I looked online but found nothing. and called Gamestop asking if they just sold the gamepad separately, but nope.
Technically the gamepad is still usable, and I can play games on it so long as they don't require the screen. I'm wondering if it might even be a good idea for me to just use it as it is now and wait it out until I have more options on the matter? But im not sure if they'll ever sell separate gamepads from the console.

It's just kind of a drag that this whole thing happened. ;_;

 

[CR33P]

if only the gamepad's screen is broken, it shouldn't be too big a deal. can you see through the screen? or is it just cracked?

 

[Jarrad]

investigate

was the culprit your sibling?

EXPLOSION! you sleep walk, you are the culprit.

 

[digikari4691]

if only the gamepad's screen is broken, it shouldn't be too big a deal. can you see through the screen? or is it just cracked?

The LCD screen is broken so it's basically entirely black and fuzzy on over half the screen :\

- - - Post Merge - - -

investigate

was the culprit your sibling?

EXPLOSION! you sleep walk, you are the culprit.

No sibling here... I plead innocent! D:

 

[strawberrywine]

Same thing happened to my old DS except with the hinge...
Just placed it on my table and the next day, same spot and all, it almost looked like it split in half :/

 

[00ToxicLove00]

I don't understand how it would break by itself. Something must have hit the screen.

 

[Tao]

I don't understand how it would break by itself. Something must have hit the screen.

The only guess I could make (assuming there was nobody else it could have been) is significant and quick change in temperature at some point in the night.


Like, it's really unlikely that this would be the reason since I imagine it taking a bit more than that to break the Wii U screen but it's a possibility, even if it's an unlikely one.

 

[digikari4691]

The only guess I could make (assuming there was nobody else it could have been) is significant and quick change in temperature at some point in the night.


Like, it's really unlikely that this would be the reason since I imagine it taking a bit more than that to break the Wii U screen but it's a possibility, even if it's an unlikely one.

Omg temperature change can affect the screen like that? The weather's been funky in NY these days... although I'm not sure there would have been that much of a change overnight. But I'm starting to think that's more likely than anyone coming into the room and dropping it. I literally placed the gamepad down at like 3am. Woke up at about 11am-ish and the screen was completely distorted... Not even 12 hours later and it was totally broken ;_; same spot, same position.

 

[JasonBurrows]

I am surprised by this, I thought Nintendo made their consoles out of Nintendium... A strong alloy from the Nintendo mines in Japan.

 

[mayorofparadise]

I feel your pain </3

 

[jobby47]

I don't know, that is weird, you probably will have to send it to Nintendo.

 

[digikari4691]

I am surprised by this, I thought Nintendo made their consoles out of Nintendium... A strong alloy from the Nintendo mines in Japan.

If only ;_;

 

[Stevey Queen]

What did you do? Slam it onto the chair? Things just don't break like that. I need answers.

 

[digikari4691]

What did you do? Slam it onto the chair? Things just don't break like that. I need answers.

I wish I could tell you, but I really did not do anything to it! That's why it's so confusing :| I literally turned it back on in shock when I saw the broken screen