Nintendo Repairs in North East England

Console Surgeon provides specialist Nintendo console repairs for customers throughout North East England from our South Shields workshop.

We repair current and previous-generation Nintendo hardware, including Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite, Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, 2DS and DS-family systems where suitable parts and repair options remain available.

Our repair service covers common faults such as damaged charging ports, USB-C faults, no power, no display, damaged screens, overheating and physical connector damage, as well as advanced motherboard faults.

For complex failures, we carry out board-level diagnostics, microsoldering, SMD component replacement, damaged solder-pad repair and PCB trace reconstruction where appropriate.

Based in South Shields, we provide specialist console repairs for customers throughout the North East, including Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Shields, Tynemouth, Jarrow, Hebburn, Washington and surrounding areas.

Customers can visit our South Shields workshop, use our collection and drop-off service where available, or send their console to us using our postal repair service.

Nintendo Models We Repair

Nintendo Switch 2

Hardware diagnostics and repair for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, including charging, display, connector and board-level faults where appropriate.

Nintendo Switch

Repairs for the original Nintendo Switch including USB-C charging ports, no power, charging faults, display problems, overheating, damaged connectors and motherboard faults.

Nintendo Switch OLED

Switch OLED repairs covering charging and USB-C problems, display-related faults, physical damage and board-level issues.

Nintendo Switch Lite

Repairs for Switch Lite consoles including charging faults, damaged ports, screens, controls and motherboard-related failures.

Nintendo Wii U & Wii

We can diagnose and repair suitable faults on previous-generation Nintendo home consoles where replacement parts remain available.

Nintendo 3DS, 2DS & DS Family

Older Nintendo handheld consoles can also be assessed for suitable hardware faults, subject to parts availability and whether the repair remains practical.

Older Nintendo Hardware

Have an older Nintendo system that isn't listed? Contact us with the model and fault and we'll advise whether we're able to diagnose or repair it.

Nintendo Switch USB-C & Charging Port Repair

USB-C charging faults are among the more common hardware problems we diagnose on Nintendo Switch-family consoles.

A damaged charging port can result in intermittent charging, no charging, connection problems or a console that appears completely dead.

Physical damage to the USB-C connector is not always the only possible cause. Charging and power faults can also involve components elsewhere on the motherboard.

We therefore diagnose the fault rather than automatically replacing the charging port.

Where the USB-C connector itself is damaged, we can remove the faulty port using professional board-level equipment, prepare the motherboard and fit an appropriate replacement.

Signs Your Nintendo Switch May Have a Charging Fault

• Console doesn't charge
• Charging only works at certain cable angles
• USB-C port is visibly damaged
• Console won't power on
• Docking or display-out problems
• Loose charging connection
• Console stopped charging after physical damage

Nintendo Motherboard & Board-Level Repair

Not every Nintendo console fault can be solved by replacing a screen, battery or charging port.

Console Surgeon carries out advanced motherboard diagnostics and board-level repair on current and previous-generation Nintendo hardware where appropriate.

This can include microsoldering, SMD component replacement, damaged solder-pad repair and PCB trace reconstruction.

Board-level repair may be suitable for faults involving:

• Charging circuitry
• Damaged USB-C circuitry
• No-power conditions
• Short circuits
• Damaged connectors
• Broken PCB traces
• Missing or damaged solder pads
• Failed surface-mounted components
• Previous unsuccessful repair attempts

Each console is diagnosed individually before complex repair work is undertaken.

Why Choose Console Surgeon for Nintendo Repair?

Console Surgeon specialises in games console repair from our South Shields workshop, serving customers throughout North East England and farther afield through our postal repair service.

Specialist Repair Capability

We carry out USB-C replacement, microsoldering, SMD work, trace repair and motherboard-level diagnostics in-house.

Fast Turnaround

Many common console repairs can be completed quickly, depending on the fault, parts availability and current workload.

Proper Fault Diagnosis

A Nintendo Switch that won't charge or power on doesn't automatically need a new charging port. We diagnose the underlying fault before replacing components.

Board-Level Repairs

Our ability to carry out component-level motherboard repairs means consoles with more complex faults may still be repairable rather than requiring an entire replacement board.

Current & Previous Generations

We work on current Nintendo Switch-family hardware as well as previous-generation Nintendo systems where suitable parts and repair options remain available.

Nintendo Repairs Across the North East

Console Surgeon is based in South Shields and provides specialist Nintendo console repairs for customers throughout North East England.

You don't necessarily need to live locally or travel to our workshop to use our repair service.

Visit Our South Shields Workshop

Bring your Nintendo console directly to our South Shields workshop for diagnosis and repair. Bookings and walk-ins are available.

Collection & Drop-Off Service

We offer a convenient collection and drop-off service for customers within our covered areas.

We can collect your faulty Nintendo console, carry out the repair at our South Shields workshop and return it once the work is complete.

Contact us to check collection and drop-off availability for your area.

Postal Nintendo Repairs

Not nearby? You can send your Nintendo console to Console Surgeon for repair by post.

Once received, we can diagnose and repair the console before arranging its return, making our specialist board-level repair services available to customers who cannot visit our workshop in person.

Nintendo Repair FAQs

Which Nintendo consoles do you repair?

We repair Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite consoles. We can also assess Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, 2DS, DS-family and other previous-generation Nintendo hardware depending on the fault and parts availability.

Do you repair Nintendo Switch 2?

Yes. We accept Nintendo Switch 2 consoles for suitable hardware repairs and diagnostics.

Can you replace a Nintendo Switch USB-C port?

Yes. We carry out USB-C charging port replacement and can diagnose related charging circuitry where replacing the connector alone won't solve the fault.

Can you repair a Nintendo Switch that won't turn on?

Yes. A no-power condition can have several causes. We diagnose the console to establish whether the fault involves the charging port, power circuitry, motherboard or another component.

Do you carry out Nintendo motherboard repairs?

Yes. We perform board-level diagnostics, microsoldering, SMD component work and damaged trace or pad repair where appropriate.

Do you repair older Nintendo consoles?

Yes, depending on the particular console, fault and availability of suitable replacement parts. Contact us with the model and problem for advice.

Do I have to travel to South Shields?

No. You can visit our South Shields workshop, use our collection and drop-off service where available, or send the console to us using our postal repair service.

Do you accept postal Nintendo repairs?

Yes. Customers who cannot visit our workshop can send suitable Nintendo consoles to us for diagnosis and repair by post.