Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Replacement

£135

No fix, no fee · 12-month warranty · Insured, tracked returns

Signs you need this repair

  • Cracked or shattered screen
  • Lines, patches or bleeding across the picture
  • Black screen on the console, but the picture works on the TV
  • Touch not responding, or only in parts of the screen
  • Flickering or a dim, uneven picture

The Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch LCD with an anti-shatter film on top, which Nintendo says not to remove. If the screen is cracked, leave the film where it is, stop using the touchscreen, and keep it in a case until it's repaired so no more glass comes loose.

Nintendo or me? A cracked screen is accidental damage, so Nintendo's warranty won't cover it for free. If the screen has failed on its own (lines, dead patches or no picture) and there's no sign of a knock, and the console is still under warranty, go to Nintendo first. Everything else is what this service is for.

Is it the screen or the board? Put the console in the dock. If the picture on the TV is fine, the fault is almost certainly the screen or its connection. If the TV shows nothing either, it's more likely a board fault, and the no-power repair is the better place to start.

What I do. I open the console, remove the damaged panel, and fit a quality replacement panel. Then I test the picture, brightness and touch across the whole screen, and check the console works handheld and docked before it goes back. My guide to a cracked Switch 2 screen covers what to do in the meantime.

Back up first. The storage is soldered to the board, so your saves live on the console. A screen job doesn't touch the storage, but it does involve taking the console apart, so back up with Save Data Cloud first where the game supports it. My save data guide walks through it.

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Replacement

Frequently asked questions

Is the Switch 2 screen an OLED?
No. The Switch 2 uses a 7.9-inch LCD, not an OLED panel like the Switch OLED. I fit a quality replacement LCD panel.
Should I peel off the cracked film?
No. Nintendo says not to remove the anti-shatter film. Leave it in place and keep the console in a case until it's repaired.
Can I keep using it docked while I wait?
If the picture on the TV works and nothing is loose or rattling, you can. If glass is coming away or the console gets hot, stop using it and get in touch.

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About this service

How does your mail-in repair service work?
Three steps: book and pay for your repair online, post your item to me using the packing instructions I email you, and I repair it, test it, and send it back tracked. You'll get updates as it moves through each stage.
What is your no-fix-no-fee promise?
Payment is taken upfront at booking. If I can't fix your item, there's no repair fee — I refund what you paid, less £4.99 return postage to send it back to you. Assessment bookings work differently: the £4.99 covers return postage and comes off the repair if you go ahead, but isn't refunded if you decide not to or it can't be repaired.
Do your repairs come with a warranty?
Yes. Every repair carries a 12-month workmanship warranty against the same fault returning. If it does, I'll put it right.
How long will my repair take?
Most repairs are completed within 3-6 working days of arrival, then posted back by tracked post. If a part needs ordering, I'll tell you as soon as I've diagnosed it and give you a realistic date. Diagnostic-led jobs take a little longer if I'm waiting on your approval of a quote.
How do I package my item safely to post it?
I send clear packing guidance when you book. In short: wrap the item well, use plenty of padding, and a sturdy box — the return leg is insured and tracked, and good packing on the way in protects your item too.
Where do I send my item?
Your postage address is included in the confirmation email after you book — you don't post anything until you've booked, so your item is always matched to your order.
Do you cover the whole UK?
Yes — I run a mail-in repair service, so you can send your item from anywhere in the UK. There's nothing local you need to find.
What if my item turns out to be unrepairable?
I'll tell you honestly and, where the fault allows, offer an alternative. If I can't fix it, there's no repair fee — I refund what you paid, less £4.99 return postage to send it back to you.