Switch Lite Screen Replacement

£75

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

Signs you need this repair

  • Cracked or shattered screen
  • Lines, patches or bleeding colour
  • Black screen with sound still playing
  • Touch not responding or registering in the wrong place
  • Flickering or dim areas

The Switch Lite is a handheld only. It has no dock output, no detachable Joy-Con and nothing to protect the screen when it's dropped or thrown in a bag. Because it can't be played on a TV, a damaged screen leaves you with no way to use it at all.

I open the Lite, remove the damaged screen, fit a quality replacement panel and test the display and touch before it goes back. The Lite is a compact, sealed design, so the job means working carefully around the battery and the built-in sticks. It's £75, and the console is tested with the new screen before it's posted back.

Nintendo treats a broken screen as accidental damage, so it's always out of warranty. Its capped out-of-warranty price for the Switch Lite is £108, and that applies when the console is swapped for a replacement or re-manufactured unit. Save data lives on the console, so a swapped Lite comes back without it unless your saves were backed up. I repair your own Lite and send that back. Back up what you can before posting all the same, and take out the game card and microSD card.

If the screen is lifting because the back is bulging, that's likely a swollen battery. Stop using it and get in touch before posting anything, as a swollen lithium battery can't go through Royal Mail.

If the Lite also has stick drift, it's worth doing both while it's open; see Switch Lite stick drift repair. This guide to Switch Lite screen replacement costs compares your options in more detail.

Switch Lite Screen Replacement

Frequently asked questions

Can you fix the stick drift at the same time?
Yes. If you book both, the console only needs posting once. Mention it when you book so I check both.
Is the Lite screen the same as the original Switch screen?
No. The Lite has a smaller screen and a different panel, which is why it has its own price.
My Lite has a cracked screen but still works. Is it worth repairing now?
Cracks tend to spread, and broken glass can damage the display or cut fingers. Repairing it sooner keeps the damage to the screen alone.

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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.