Why does my Wii U pad not work?

Make sure there aren’t any other buttons being pressed at the same time. Reset the Wii U GamePad by holding down the POWER button for 5 or more seconds, and then pressing it once to turn the Wii U GamePad back on. Clean the buttons. If you are using a screen protector, remove it.

How do you reset a Wii U GamePad?

GamePad needs to be reset

Unplug the power cord from the console and leave it alone for 30 seconds. Then, press and hold the Wii U GamePad power button until the GamePad powers off. Wait for 15 seconds before powering back on the Wii U GamePad and plugging the console back in.

How much does it cost to fix a Wii U GamePad screen?

The Wii U repair costs have been revealed to be $175 for the console itself, and $85 for the GamePad, according to Nintendo World Report staff members who have had their systems in for repair. The $175 cost for the Wii U Console was specific to the Deluxe model.