What is the Nintendo repair status?

Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company, Nintendo, offers its client repair services even beyond the warranty period. Once you send your device out for observation, you are able to track your repair status with ease.

You simply insert your order number on the status summary page on their website and information on your repair will be available. Setting up is easy, fast, and secure. The turnaround time is usually 1,5 to 3 weeks.

How to book a Nintendo repair

Repairs can be booked through Nintendo’s Repair Centre Portal. Repairs are to be arranged way before dispatching of your console. It is also important to follow the packaging instructions that are received when a customer raises their order.

Additionally, a copy of proof of purchase should be included by the client in the parcel they are sending out. Once the Nintendo centers receive the customer’s product, it remains there until the services resume.

Customer Support at Nintendo repair

The website has a customer support section, where you can first identify and select your console. Once you have selected your console, you are taken to a troubleshooting page, where information is provided on certain problems that may relate to you. Here, you can learn about your issue and see if it is covered by warranty or not. You can also see if they will service your console and if you should send it to their center.

Terms and conditions for Nintendo repairs

If there are circumstances where the fault is not due to defect whilst the product was being manufactured, the fix will not be covered by the warranty. In this case, customers will then be contacted and notified of any extra costs that they will be charged. These costs will be charged prior to the repairs taking place so that the customer can prepare themselves and make an informed decision. To book them, customers have to be 18 years of age or older.

Sending the product to Nintendo repair

Once the customer had made the decision to go ahead and fix their console and has filled in the booking form, they will be contacted by email and will be given instructions on how to return the product to them. Information on how to arrange for prepaid shipping materials will also be sent by post or email. The customer has an option to select which method of contact they prefer during their booking process.

Packaging guidelines

There are packaging guidelines that need to be followed before shipping a product. The company encourages its clients to follow these guidelines so that the product is protected and packed safely. They won’t be liable for any loss or damage of products that occur before they arrive at their centre. This is the responsibility of the customer and will not be covered by any warranty. What is also recommended is to make a backup copy of the data stored on the console.

Assessment and repair

Once they receives the product, they assess it and determine whether any reparation is indeed needed. If it is required they further assess whether the reparation will be covered by a Nintendo warranty or not. If it is outside of the Nintendo warranty, the customer will be contacted by email to be informed of the reparation service fee. In this case, payment is to be arranged before any repairs can be made. The customer can also have their product returned.

Conclusion

Due to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has placed preventative measures and their repair centers have been closed until further notice. They have done so in accordance with the federal and local guidelines. The owners will be notified once the repair services resume.

If anyone sends out products during this time, they will be returned or forwarded to any Nintendo warehouse available for temporary storage. To avoid disappointment it is best to fix consoles when services resume.

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