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The backside of the GamePad's motherboard:

• InvenSense ITG-3280 Gyroscope
• Micron 25Q256A 256 Mb Serial Flash
• DRC-WUP 811309J31 1217LU603
• Texas Instruments AIC3012 Audio Converter
• Texas Instruments 1010007

Just a few more components block our path to the 6.2-inch touch screen display.

First out are the dual antennas that transfer the GamePad controller's wireless signal back to the Wii U console.

The microphone and remaining speaker were previously blocked in place underneath the motherboard, but are now easily removed.

The big plastic pieces are getting a bit cliché as we remove yet another.

The bracket between the screen and the rest of the internals is held in place by standard Phillips #00 screws. Wii cheer for repairability!

In what can only be hailed as a win for repair enthusiasts, the display assembly lifts off the GamePad's front case without any resistance from adhesive.

However, it seems the LCD is fused to the digitizer. Oh well, you win some, you lose some.

The display assembly is labeled as NB-F9C AE1 013.

Nintendo Wii U Repairability Score: 8 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair):

No components were held in by adhesive, including the display assembly in the GamePad controller.

Most components in both the console and GamePad controller can be replaced independently of their respective motherboards.

The battery in the GamePad is easily accessible and replaceable.

Once the Tri-wing screws have been removed from the top case, minimal prying effort is required to open.

Some of the screws on the GamePad controller are very recessed, requiring a longer Tri-wing bit, or in our case, a 4 mm nut driver attachment.

The inclusion of Tri-wing screws prevents easy access to internal components.

The GamePad controller's LCD and digitizer are fused together, increasing repair costs.