* Check that the Wii U GamePad screen is not currently turned off by pressing any button other than the POWER Button.
* Press and hold the POWER Button down on the Wii U console until the Wii U console powers off. Power the Wii U console back on.
** If the Wii U console will not restart, unplug the AC adapter from the back of the Wii U console and wait 15 seconds, then plug the Wii U console back in and turn it on.
* Reset the Wii U GamePad:
## If the Wii U GamePad is currently turned off, press the POWER Button once to turn it on.
## Press and hold down the Wii U GamePad power button until the Wii U GamePad turns off.
## Wait 15 seconds.
## Press the POWER Button once to turn the Wii U GamePad on.
* If the Power LED On the Wii U GamePad blinks red when you attempt to power it on, it is likely that the Wii U GamePad is out of power. You may find our information on [link|https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2136|Wii U GamePad Power or Charge Issues, Including Damaged Systems and Accessories (Won't Turn On/Doesn't Hold a Charge)|new_window=true] helpful.
* General system stability can be improved by applying the current System Update. If possible, try applying this [link|https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1136|System Update|new_window=true] and see if the issue improves.
== Situation not resolved ==
If the Wii U GamePad still goes blank, there is an issue with the Wii U GamePad and Wii U console.
Nintendo no longer offers factory repairs for the Wii U console, the Wii U GamePad, or Wii U accessories. You may find our information on [link|https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5099|replacement and upgrade options|new_window=true] helpful.