Can’t believe after 4 years I’ve finally thought about fixing my game pad screen

Took me like 4 hours to do it but I replace my screen! Thank you very much!

Thanks Splatoon.

We did it!!! My wife and 3 kids were in on it. It was a family event. My son's wii u gamepad screen is now fixed thanks to you and your video. It was much easier than I expected. THANKS again!

After procrastinating for 2 months I decided to fix my Wii U game pad, and I followed the instructions you gave us viewers, and mine works like new again. The only thing different was mine didn't come with "The other portion" of the screen (6:38). Instead I careful peeled the old one off my old screen and it still worked out fine.

Thanks so much! I was able to fix my son's broken screen. those of u having trouble with the small ribbons, i used a small pair of tweezers and it helped alot.

My two younger brothers and i spent a bunch of time playing on the Wii U. After finding our old gamepad and this guide, we can finally relive those days. Awesome Video!!!!!

This was the most useful video ever. I'll remember that splatoon is just a game.

Thank you very much for your detailed instructions! We are not tech savvy and we were able to fix our screen very easily.

I've fixed my gamepad screen due to this video, so big thanks!!! :) Nintendo have updated the gamepad since this video - there are more ribbons, screws and less clips (replaced by soldered on wires). It's still managable. The motherboard doesn't fully come off but you can move the wires out of the way to get enough clearance to slide the screen out and back in. The old screen needs almost dividing in two as it's the plastic cover screen, not just the black rim that you need to stick onto the new screen as well as the insulator sticker from the back of the old screen. I ended up having to re-dismantle and rebuild the gamepad as when I turned it on I had a tiny bit of black sticky foam in the corner. Make you sure throughly clean the screen and both sides of the protector plastic before installing. I broke the tiniest ribbon grey hinge off, but I did manage to get it back into place. If you look super close there are actually 2 pin prick sized hinges either side of the miniscule grey plastic square - that it will go back into the slots either side of the tiniest plastic ribbon. You have to line it up with the tiny gold wires in the ribbon. Look how the other ribbons/hinge caps are aligned for reference. I found using a rounded pointed tool from a manicure kit helped get ribbons into position. Some clips open by the ribbon, others open from the other side of the clip. I also used 3 separate bowls to store the screws and buttons as they came of of the gamepad. (Made for easier reconstruction.) I used amazon's screen which worked perfectly and came with a magnetic tri-wing mini screwdriver. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01FX8NHEY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You just saved me so much money! Your video was easy to follow and great quality. I’ve never worked on electronics before in my life but I took the chance and spent $30 on a screen and screw driver set and was successful at repairing the gamepad all thanks to your video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

Thanks for your help! I’ve always been good at fixing things, and I was especially proud of myself for doing this for my son and saving us some money!

I FIXED IT!!! Well it definitely was not easy. Had to use more than just screwdrivers. I needed a flat metal ruler to pry some adhesive surfaces, some pliers, and this tool that looks like a pair of hooked tweezers to pull some plugs. At least I was able to successfully replace the LCD at last! The broken one is my trophy and reminder to never rage on the screen again

Thank you, works swell and my back is killing me.

Fixed my LCD screen! I am a novice and have gotten my screen back to full working order thanks to this video. There were a couple of tricky parts, but I took my time and it worked out. My kids can now have their game pad for Christmas.

Thanks for the video. Fixed my game pad for my kids just in time for Christmas. Good job bro!

Thank you. I didn't even know I could fix my gamepad.

As a last resort for those of you like me who managed to break the small grey clasp that hold the smallest ribbon connections. U will need to make a very small fold, right at the end of the ribbon where it connects to the clasp, this will expose the four connection lines from underneath the ribbon. Now carefully slide the ribbon where you folded it underneath the four small connection wires where the clasp used to be ( it is possible if your carefull) and now the fold in the ribbon should be pressing against the connection port wires from the underside. Now you will need to put a small blob of glue(use a glue gun if pos) over the clasp connection and folded ribbon to bond the ribbon in place( make sure this is the last thing you do after connecting everything else, as you will not be able to take apart after glueing) make sure not to use a solder iron as you will mix up all the connections into one

Thanks buddy. Saved me $250.00 for a new game pad. The son said you the boss lol. Thanks again.

THANK YOU so much! The screen has been broken on our controller for almost 2 years, and I thought it was trash...until I ran across your video instructions. Bought the part and followed your video - VOILA' - it works! Wasn't so hard after all with your detailed instructions. My kids are up and playing and very happy! THANKS AGAIN!!!

Great vid. I just changed out my sons LCD panel and this video made it a breeze. I read quite a few complaints on the Amazon reviews saying the new digitizer in this kit was less sensitive than the original so I wound up just swapping the LCD panel only since the original screen was not cracked and still good. The old screen and trim bezel peeled away very easy from the old LCD panel and the double sided tape that was used was even reusable. Just take your time peeling the screen off and it should come off easy without breaking. All total the repair took about half an hour and is well worth the time and effort compared to buying a new/refurbished gamepad, or giving Nintendo $100 to repair it.

what is the wire connecting the back to the main motherboard i accidentally broke but what is it for doesn't seem important please answer asap

this is my second time and you explain everything so easy i love thank you !!!!!!

My son, in less than a month, broke the screen and pricing out a new controller, we were just making do with the steering wheel for Mario Kart 8. However, when having to put in pins and possible credit card numbers for DLCs, it became apparent that we needed a new screen or controller. Thankfully, I found this video. Thank you for posting it. Really. Thank you. Oh, and by the way, thank you for posting the link to the product on Amazon. That was really helpful.

I got a Wii u in Christmas, and I cracked the screen, I feel totally guilty ever time I look at the game pad...

FYI: At 5:20 if your cover plate is BLACK, like mine, you need to also remove 2 screws below the circuit board w/the charging connector because the cover plate extends beneath it. BTW good tutorial

Thank you for this video. All of the necessary stuff without the fluff. Straight to the point

Thanks Splatoon. Damn Kelp Dome.

How are you supposed to attach those tiny ribbons, IT'S SO IMPOSSIBLE!

So helpful man, you save me a lot of stressing out over whether or not I did it right

Thank you! followed your guide and now my Wii U lives to fight another day! really appreciate your clear instructions.

Who also punched the screen while losing in Smash Bros? God i hate it if a Charizard player uses his flame to edgeguard, and than you die in such a stupid way that you just have to rage.... Oh one question, the glas is not broken, it just looks like it is broken, what i have to do?

i broke my screen by raging over 17 failed wifi connectopn tests >:(

It's fixed!! Thanks. Took about 1 1/2 hours, watching your video and pausing at each step. Yes, those two tiny little ribbon cables. Finally I used a pair of tweezers and a magnifying glass to get the small ribbons lined up with the tiny slots. Thanks for a great video!!

This video really helped me. Thanks man!

I broke mine because of splatoon

Trying to do this now, broke the thinnest ribbon's clasp (near the really wide ribbon at the top). I still have to do the other one. BIG NOTE: The clasp opens up the opposite way compared with all the other ribbons. Wish Russ Olsen explained this in the video :(

Great tutorial! I appreciate a lot your chart about wires and plugs! You make the replacement of my screen muche more easy! Thank you!!!

Your video really helped me out last night. Thanks alot.

Gamepad fell off bed. Hope this works. Because i will have a very boring spring-break

Max Santoro - glad you found it helpful!

Thank you, your youtube video walked me through the screen replacement flawlessly. I had a long metal pry bar that was able to run the length of the digitizer that lifted the rubbery gasket with the digitizer to reuse with the new lcd screen, I think the placement onto the screen was lucky that it was perfectly in place to go back into the case. Thanks.

Thank you for putting this on video. It took me 5 hours to change out my son's screen. He is so happy, it works!

Help! This is the first time in my life I broke something out of rage and im really worried that my mum is going to freak out... What should i do? Im surely not going to play that game until im sure that im not raging though...

Thanks raging mom

Just wanted to say thank you so very much for a fantastic tutorial on fixing the screen it was so informative. Keep up the great video content.

This was a very helpful video! I followed it step-by-step after ordering a replacement screen from Amazon (YTTL Replacement LCD Screen and Digitizer). I took pictures along the way so I could double check my wiring. Took me about 2 hours and I'm not a very technology-savvy person. If you can follow directions and are meticulous, you can do it. Thanks so much for this video! Saved me so much money and time!

"It's not really that difficult" *proceeds to struggle with removing 1 tri wing screw* Edit: nvm I got it, also I managed to fix my screen, thanks! However the volume slider doesn't slide left and right fully and also the touch screen doesn't work but besides that it works fine 👍

Nintendo Needs to make wiiu gamepad and I say it cost 50$

I want to thank you. I followed all your instructions and finally I could fix my broken Wii U. Best Regards!

AMAZING!! Thanks a Million for the video and the links. Ordered, changed and fixed for less than half of what nintendo charges for fixing it. Thank you again. :)

Spent several hours working on it. turned it on. A black screen.... FML

Wow, this was extremely helpful, thank you! Not exactly the best at disassembling electronics and systems, so this is definitely a good start for learning, and, of course, fixing my Wii U GamePad screen.

Thank you so much for posting! our new screen works like a charm! Your video was so helpful!

This tutorial was amazing. Wonderful instructions and I'm so happy that I was able to fix my screen, thank you!!!!

Thank you! Followed your steps and everything works great!!

Thank you so much!! Thanks to you I could repare my gamepad screen in no time ! It was faster than expected ! Thanks a lot

Awesome , this video was very helpful it took 2 hrs to fix my gamepad , first time I've done it and it works like new , thanks

Awesome video helped so much it's finally working thanks so much :)

Took a little less than an hour for me. I didn't have to remove those larger buttons. Thanks a lot for this. My son is happy to have his wii u back in working order!

I love you, thanks for the link to the amazon order.

Thanks for the vid. Got it right on my first try. Very well done.

Thank you man. Video helped me out so much 😎👍🏻

Thanks for the help! Its been years since I last played my Wii U but I finally sat down and fixed it.

Thanks for this detailed repair guide. I was able to fix our gamepad digitizer with a replacement part from Amazon which has saved us money but also provided longevity to the Wii U. Our 5 year old daughter is happy once again being able to play Mario while our younger son watches Cbeebies...

Great tutorial! It took me like 2 hours including cleanen but everything was perfect. So happy with results! You save me some bucks

I used the links and instructions provided. My screen is fixed. Overall good tutorial.

Best video I have ever seen on here with all the directions. Good job.

Thank you SO MUCH!!!!! You just walked me thru fixing my sons Wii U after 2 years I had given up hope. It’s a miracle!!! 😄😄😄

awesome!!!!! a very thorough and detailed video, one of the best ive seen. thank you so much! success!!!!

You helped me save a broken screen on a Zelda Windwaker Gamepad I found for $50 at the thrift store. Thanks man!

My son's model was slightly different on the inside but your instructions worked like a charm. Thanks

Just fixed my own thanks to your video! awesome help! My son and i will enjoy this console! thank you so much!!!

This was very helpful! Really liked the graphic you made of which connectors and cables need to go over the motherboard. Thank you!

Very easy to follow direction. Screen is fixed. Store was charging me $170 and I bought the screen from Amazon for $36. Thanks for this helpful video. My 10 year son is now a happy little man.

Very helpful video. I was a little nervous about taking this on, but it was easy thanks to the tutorial. Saved a lot of money this way! Thanks for posting the help!

This video helped me so much. Thank you.

Thanks a lot, buddy! I followed your instructions and got my wiiU gamepad fixed!

Thank you so much for this video! Made it so easy, and saved me money!! Awesome dude.

thank you for this very helpful tutorial! I ordered from the link you provided and replaced my screen, It's like nothing ever happened! Thank you again so so much!!

Thank you this helped me so much great tut I subbed and liked thanks man :)

Thanks so much! Saved me a lot of money fixing my WiiU! I really appreciate it!

Great video really helped I just tackled my buddies Wii U pad today and got it almost as good as new! Think I screwed up the volume slider but yeah great video and a perfect guide! Your awesome

Thanks dude. Fixed mine and it works like a charm. Came with LCD, digitizer, two screwdrivers, and a couple of screen protectors for $27 on eBay. Took me about 3 hours.

I just want to say THANK YOU!!! I replaced the screen, and everything is in perfectly working condition. The Wii U is one of my favorite consoles of all time, and I would have been so disappointed if I couldn't get my gamepad fixed. I had never torn down and replaced anything in any kind of machine. I wanted to at least try to fix my gamepad, but I was thinking that I would mess something up inside of the controller. I just finished replacing the screen, so Thank You very much!!!😅

Just got my new screen, your vid going to help me big time

Thanks man, very helpful!

Thanks!!!! I fixed my screen with the help of your video!!!!

My son still plays the Wii U... is obsessed with making Miis and was so bummed when the screen broke. I didn't want to invest another $250 in an outdated system so I figured I'd attempt the repair myself. Your video was great! Wii U is fixed and working perfectly again! Thanks so much :)

Thanks for the video. I was able to fix my game pad.

Repaired mine! Was amazed I could actually do it. The only minor issue is now the volume slider on the gamepad doesn't work but I can live with that. Thanks a lot!

Thank you for this video, I know nothing about electronics, and I saved myself $100 following your video and repairing my Wii u myself after our puppy broke our screen. You rock!!

Thank you so much this helped me a lot!

Really easy fix with the help of this video. Thank you!!

Thanks! Helped a bunch!

Got mine working again thanks to this video. Thanks.

Lifesaver! Fixed the Wii U and made our kids happy again!

Great tutorial! I just used it to fix a broken screen on my son's Wii u. Thank you very much!!

This video is great. I replaced the cracked screen on my son's controller (kept the original touchscreen/digitizer as I knew this worked) and I put it all back together just fine after watching your video, now the controller is fully working. Thanks! The screen replacement was £17 including post (UK seller from ebay) and the tri-wing screwdriver was about £2 from Amazon , so I saved a lot of money.

I replaced a broken screen with the help of this video. First try success. Thank you RussOlsenVideo.