US Can anyone here replace a Wii U gamepad screen?

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  1. jp.

    jp. Be Attitude For Gains

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    Note: Mods, I wasn't sure where to put this (after reading the guidelines, the Restoration and Repair forum didn't seem like the right place...).

    Anyways, my son recently knocked my Wii U off of its stand and I guess it landed just right on something and the screen cracked (on the inside). I went to set up a repair with Nintendo but that transaction was going to cost ~$120, which is just $20 or so less than what it would cost me to just buy a new one.

    Anyways, if anyone on here can, I'd love to pay for shipping + replacement part + your time (just not $120...). If anyone (that has a good reputation on here) is willing, let me know and we can work out the details.

    Thanks!
     
  2. AtomizerZero

    AtomizerZero Peppy Member

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    What I would do personally is by a broken gamepad off ebay (one that is broken for other reaons other than the screen itself) and fix it that way.
     
  3. Bad_Ad84

    Bad_Ad84 Keyboard Error: Press F1 to Continue

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    Looks like it should be pretty straight forward. Replacement screens aren't that much either.

    I'm sure someone will be able to help you out.
     
  4. LeHaM

    LeHaM Site Soldier

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    Where are you located?
     
  5. Tokimemofan

    Tokimemofan Gutsy Member

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    You can have it done at A&J Games in Los Angeles, I do these repairs there for $89 with US return shipping included. PM me if interested.
     
  6. jp.

    jp. Be Attitude For Gains

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    Thanks for the responses guys.

    Actually, I found a video on repairing the screens on Youtube and I just ordered the LCD kit and will knock it out myself. :)
     
  7. retro

    retro Administrator Staff Member

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    Yeah, don't pay for that, too! :p
     

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