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  • Troubleshooting the problem
  • Checking connections
  • Cleaning the internal parts
  • Rewiring the console and controllers
  • Replacing the non-working components
  • … or anything else
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Recent Console Repair reviews in Townsville

Very happy. Fast and helpful and very professional. Highly recommend.

Double bed Assembly. Unpacked, 1st steps done

$80

Andrew was quick to respond and got the job done.. Legend!

Repair timber steps

$200

Good work rendering

Patch render cracks and gaps

$550

Quick & efficient and super cool people Thank you so much!

Help us jumpstart our car

$20

Peter did a good and efficient job - changing the washers in some taps. He brought everything he needed for the job and knew what he was doing

Change the washer on 2 taps

$50

What's the average cost of a console repair expert in Townsville

$95 - $275

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$95

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$200

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$275

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What do console repair services include?

The game console repair service includes all the tasks necessary to make a non-working or malfunctioning game console work as intended. To repair popular consoles like the PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch, your console repairman can do troubleshooting followed by the needed repairs. After completing the repairs, they can test the system to ensure the console is back to its original working order. 

Troubleshooting the problem 

Your console repair specialist begins by inspecting the different functions and components of your gaming console. They may also check each game disc for dirt or scratches if reading or loading errors occur. Your specialist inspects the cables, controllers, connection ports for issues. The monitor or TV and the Wi-Fi are checked as appropriate for any video, audio or connectivity problems. Once the problem is found, your console repair specialist works on the necessary fixes.  

Checking connections

Your console repairman checks all the connections that lead to and from the gaming console. This includes the HDMI cables, the HDMI ports on both the TV or monitor and the console, the power plugs and the controller ports. Your specialist can also check your internet for connectivity problems and do the appropriate fixes. 

Cleaning the internal parts

Defective gaming consoles can trace some of their problems to issues with heat management. The cooling fan usually causes this, along with the heat sink and other internal parts choked with dirt and debris. 

Your console repair specialist disconnects the console, shuts off the power and opens your game console’s case. They then clean the fan, heat sink, hard disk if any, and other parts with a non-static brush or blast from a can of compressed air. The case is reassembled once all the cleaning is done.

Rewiring the console and controllers

Some issues on your gaming console or its parts may be due to wires that have snapped or got cut from excessive bending. Your console repair specialist can check the wires on the controllers, HDMI cable or other connecting cables, and the power cable. Should any cut wires be discovered, your specialist can install new wires and splice or solder new connections.  

Replacing the non-working components

Any parts that no longer work on your consoles, such as the cooling fan on your PS4 or Xbox or the PS4 hard disk can be replaced if necessary. Note that your specialist may not have the replacement parts ready, so you must purchase these. Some specialists may offer to go to the console repair store to get these parts for you for a small additional fee.  

Testing the game console after repair

After your hired repair specialist has applied the fixes, they can test the console. They can check that the game loads up and works, both controllers function and respond as they should, and the video, audio and internet connectivity work as expected. If any issues arise, your repair specialist repeats the diagnostic and repair process until the console works without any problems. 

Recent Console Repair tasks in Townsville

Heaps of green waste needs removal

$200

Bluewater Townsville, QLD, Australia

5th Dec 2024

Heaps of palm trees and leaves ,tree stumps . Have been pulled out of the ground ,but now needs removal from our yard

Aircon switch trips power

$100

Condon QLD, Australia

8th Oct 2024

The living room air condition keeps tripping the power anytime it is turned on. Need this fixed so we can use the aircon without tripping to power every time. Must be licensed electrician.

Fix ps4 console

$150

Mount Louisa QLD, Australia

13th Sep 2024

I knocked my ps4 off my tv cabinet while cleaning and now its making a loud fan sound when i turn it on

I need "No More Gaps" around our ceilings.Patch Painting.

$1,000

Kirwan QLD, Australia

23rd May 2024

I'd specifically like AirTasker - Peter M. to do some work repainting a concrete patio, grouting repairs in two bathrooms, no more gaps applied to 1/4 of our ceilings. Minor patch painting as required.

Curtain rod installation and moving furniture upstairs

$200

Rosslea QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

I need 3 curtin rods installed into the roof and move some furniture from downstairs upstairs.

Replace vertical blind slats. Slant and slat clips are on site.

$80

Kirwan QLD 4817, Australia

18th Dec 2023

Replace vertical blind slats. Slats and slat clips are on site. - Due date: Before Friday, 22 December 2023

Allign the campshaft and fit the timing chain

$100

Ayr QLD, Australia

17th Dec 2023

Rotate the campshaft to allign with the mark and fit the timing chain - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 19 December 2023

I have a tent Zipper that does not lock properly & keeps separating.

$50

Bohle QLD, Australia

13th Nov 2023

The Slider of the Zipper on my tent does not lock properly & needs repair.B - Due date: Flexible

Install Hot & Cold Outdoor pipes and taps - under a deck

$200

West End QLD, Australia

27th Sep 2023

Install Hot & Cold Outdoor pipes and taps - under a deck to outdoor tub - Due date: Flexible

Paint/render back steps to patio

$500

Bushland Beach QLD, Australia

16th Sep 2023

Paint/Render back steps to patio - Due date: Flexible

Change the washer on 2 taps

$50

North Ward QLD, Australia

11th Sep 2023

I have a couple of old style taps in the bathroom that are dripping and need a washer refresh - Due date: Flexible

Peter did a good and efficient job - changing the washers in some taps. He brought everything he needed for the job and knew what he was doing

Re hinge three doors and window sills wood rot and four steps

$2,200

Railway Estate QLD, Australia

27th Aug 2023

just fix the window sills and steps and rehinge - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible

Replace tap washers on shower and bath taps.

$100

Douglas QLD, Australia

24th Aug 2023

Change tap washers on shower and bath taps. Licensed plumber. - Due date: Flexible

Odd jobs - gurney, paint touch ups

$240

Townsville QLD, Australia

19th Aug 2023

General jobs in prep for cafe opening Gurney, paint touch ups, clean floors, clean interior. 8 hour’s required or $30 per hour All equipment is provided - Due date: Before Tuesday, 22 August 2023

So easy to work with, great attention to detail, take pride in their work. Would definitely hire again

Install outdoor taps and shower

$100

Townsville QLD, Australia

11th Aug 2023

exterior bath tub needs taps and shower fitted - Due date: Flexible

Help fix my xbox

$1,000

Townsville QLD, Australia

2nd Aug 2023

the hdmi port doesn’t work - Due date: Flexible

Three steps tiled , roughly three metres long

$300

Mysterton QLD, Australia

17th Jun 2023

Thre steps to be tiled , a mentioned roughly three metres long - Due date: Before Saturday, 24 June 2023

Painting touch ups, bit of carpentry and rust treatment for house

$800

Hermit Park QLD, Australia

14th May 2023

External paint touch ups, rust treatment, small carpentry job, fix some small holes inside where nails have been removed. All just cosmetics in preparation to sell house. - Due date: Flexible

Cleaning of PS4 console and controller

$30

Mundingburra QLD 4812, Australia

25th Apr 2023

To clean up the PS4 Controller as it is heating up and has loud noise of fan.The controller stick is drifting as well. - Due date: Flexible

Remove two palms and grind some stumps

$500

Kirwan QLD, Australia

4th Apr 2023

Two fox tail palms and then grind the stumps along with the stump of a golden cane palm - Due date: Flexible