Topic: So do I buy a another Wii U or Fix the Gamepad? (Update)

[nickmitch]

Thanks! I just bought one and a new set of screwdrivers (all mine are too big, which I learned installing the SD card on my new 3DS XL).

[BranDonk Kong]

It needs a tri-wing screwdriver...just in case anyone is thinking of opening theirs.

[nickmitch]

The set I got comes with the tri-wing.  I made sure to get one.

[nickmitch]

So, I got (what I think are) control stick replacement parts and not the wifi thing.  I've already printed the return label.

In other news, I think I stripped the screws covering the battery.  My screw drivers won't "bite" the screws anymore.  Am I fucked?

[Ymeegod]

Is it already apart? You can just get replacement screws at a local True Value store.

Or if it's still attached you can try a few methods like hammering your screwdriver down or you can drill but I found it easiest to just use a bonding agent ($5--metal on metal) and a cheap spare nut.  You'll have to replace the screw but it's simple.  If it's a tight space you can also bond it to a (throwaway) screwdriver--I usually find these at garage sales, to worn to use but still have their purposes .

[nickmitch]

It's still in there, I might try the bonding agent (but it's both screws T_T).  Thanks for the tip!!

It's such a bummer that of the two things I ordered, one didn't come and the other I still can't use! Lol.

[nickmitch]

FINALLY Got the battery open AND got the part in the mail!

Still not working.  I'm not sure what I did wrong.

Maybe it's my setup? I already have my Wii U like 3 feet from the router, but maybe it needs to be further?  Any advice?

[Ymeegod]

Did you resync?   Sometimes the best solution is the one you overlooked?  Also did you try "another" gamepad to test you base unit itself? 

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Don't feel to bad though, both my PS4 and WII U fans died two weeks apart.    You know how much of a pain in the ass it is to replace a simple ps4 fan? 

[nickmitch]

Haven't synced it again.  But I did try plugging in the old antenna, and it worked!  The range was still limited though.  I might try again tomorrow.

[Mop it up]

I might need a new stick for one of my Pro controllers, it's been functioning strangely. Is that something possible too? Though it might just be dirty or something.

[nickmitch]

Update!

I synced my Gamepad, and it works like new!!  Thanks to everyone that made this possible.  I now have a Gamepad with full range and an extended battery.  It's like Christmas!

Mop, I accidentally got some joystick parts for the gamepad, so I assume the same pro controller parts exist.  But I really have no idea.

[Nile Boogie Returns]

They do exist but its a different part than the gamepad and its a bit harder to replace. Still overall fairly easy but the GAmePad is cake to repair.

[nickmitch]

Yeah, if you tell me something is only slightly harder than fixing the gamepad, I would totally go for it.  Opening my gamepad was easy enough (once I was able to get that dang battery door open) and taking replacing the antenna was easy.  Other parts didn't look too complex either. (Though, I wasn't pulling out the screen.)