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If you searched “Nintendo repair near me” or “Nintendo Switch repairs”, you probably have a console that will not charge, will not power on, or will not read game cards. In most cases the console is repairable. It does not need replacing.
I repair Switch and Switch 2 at board level in Warrington. That means fixing the actual fault on the mainboard, not swapping the whole unit. Your saves, account and downloaded games stay on the console.
Common Switch faults and guide prices
- USB-C port / not charging: £70 (48-hour turnaround)
- No power: £70
- Not reading physical games: £70
- Battery or screen replacement: £70 to £90
- Switch 2 repairs: add £30 (harder assembly, pricier parts)
- Same-day when available: +£20
How to tell what is wrong before you book
Charging faults often show as a loose port, a cable that only works at an angle, or charging in the dock but not on the handheld port. See the dedicated guide on Switch not charging for step-by-step checks.
No power can be the port, a power circuit fault, or damage after a drop. Photos of the port and a short description of what happened help me give a realistic first answer.
If the console reads digital games but rejects cartridges, the game card reader or related circuitry is the likely fault, not the account or the game itself.
Switch vs Switch 2
Both models share common faults, but Switch 2 parts cost more and the assembly is trickier. I still repair both. You get a formal diagnosis and price before any work starts.
Local and mail-in options
Drop-off and collection are available in Warrington. Mail-in repair works UK-wide if you message first for packaging advice. Use the free quote wizard or WhatsApp with your console model and fault.