Nintendo Switch OLED Screen Replacement

£129

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

Signs you need this repair

  • Cracked glass or a damaged display
  • Lines, black patches or spreading dark areas
  • Green or pink tint, or colour patches
  • Touch not responding or registering in the wrong place
  • No picture while sound still plays

The Switch OLED has an OLED panel rather than the LCD used in the original Switch and the Lite. OLED panels can be damaged by drops and pressure like any screen, and a cracked panel can develop lines or dark patches that spread over time. Sometimes the picture survives but the touch layer stops responding, or the display goes dark while sound carries on.

OLED costs more to replace for a simple reason: the OLED panel itself costs more than the LCD in the original and the Lite. That's why this repair is £129 rather than the £85 for the original Switch. I open the console, remove the damaged screen, fit a quality replacement panel and test the display and touch before it goes 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 OLED is £190.50, and that applies when the console is swapped for a replacement or re-manufactured unit. Save data lives on the console, so a swapped console comes back without it unless your saves were backed up to Save Data Cloud, which needs a Nintendo Switch Online membership and doesn't cover every game. I repair your own console and send that back.

Back up what you can before posting anyway; this guide to backing up Switch saves shows how. For a fuller cost comparison, see what a Switch OLED screen replacement costs.

If your console isn't an OLED, check the model number on the back. The original Switch has its own Switch screen replacement page.

Nintendo Switch OLED Screen Replacement

Frequently asked questions

Why is the OLED screen dearer than the original Switch screen?
The OLED panel costs more than the LCD used in the original Switch and the Lite, so the part accounts for most of the difference.
Will the replacement look the same as my original screen?
It's a quality replacement panel matched to the Switch OLED. Brightness and colour can vary slightly between panels, and I test the display before it goes back.
Should I send the dock?
No. The OLED dock isn't needed for a screen repair. Send the console on its own with the game card and microSD card removed.

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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.