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  • Checking connections
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  • Rewiring the console and controllers
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  • … or anything else
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Recent Console Repair reviews in Illawarra

Good communication, punctual and hardworking. Would hire again!

Pull hedge roots out & stumps. weed garden bed.

$275

Great job!

Remove small palm trees (and stumps)

$120

Great to deal with.

Dispose of concrete post stumps

$60

Fast, professional and friendly, did a fantastic job doing some gardening and tree maintenance , would definitely recommend ! Thanks peter

Cut down 3 tree stumps

$150

Marino was clear with his communication and prompt in attending the property to assess the problem. Thanks again for your help.

Quote to reseat laundry taps

$30

Really happy with the job, would recommend to any plumbing task

Plumber - taps moved from wall the sink mount

$250

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

$137 - $327

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$137

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$200

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$327

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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 Illawarra

Chip timber into wood chips 40-140mm diameter

$130

Wollongong NSW, Australia

7th Apr 2024

Turn the pile of wood pictured into wood chips. Diamaters range from 45mm to 140mm. We will keep the wood chips

3 sets of bathroom taps replaced

$200

Wollongong NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2024

I need the following , all of which the replacements are already purchased. 1) hot and cold shower taps 2) bath taps, plus faucet 3) bathroom, sink, vanity, hot and cold taps and faucet

Marino was fantastic. Prompt and clear communication, and he asked for important confirmation information before accepting the job. The job itself was great, and he tidied up at the end to leave everything spotless. Will certainly be using Marino again!

Remove 20 shrubs (orange jessamine)stumps.. already cut back

$200

Flinders NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2024

Remove existing shrubs in front yard

Hicaps machine has no connection when plugged into the ethernert port

$60

Dapto NSW, Australia

13th Mar 2024

Our centre has a Hicaps machine for guests to claim on remedial massages. When the machine was installed, the technician mentioned we'd need the Hicaps machine to be connected to the Internet in order for guest's to claim. I'm needing an electrician to come and figure out why when the machine is connected/ plugged into the Ethernet port that there is no connection or power and reconnect so that we can use the machine

Remove wasps nest

$50

Woonona NSW, Australia

9th Mar 2024

There are some wasp nest that I want to remove

Cornice and Bathroom Taps

$200

Helensburgh NSW, Australia

13th Feb 2024

Cornice repair in bedroom wardrobes and laundry taps need to be replaced for duel

Plumber to fit new taps and spouts into 2 hair salon basins

$150

Albion Park NSW, Australia

1st Feb 2024

Salon hair wash basins x 2 nerds new mixer taps and water spout to be installed. I have the hardware, my old contractor has done all the plumbing . It's a quick job to probably 30 mins. Only reason my contractor couldn't finish it was because the hardware didn't arrive in time - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 2 February 2024

Plumber - connect shower head and taps

$200

Balgownie NSW, Australia

31st Jan 2024

Install tilecloud combination shower. I have taps also (not pictured). Very simple quick job. Plumbers only - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Will use again was great

Replace ps5 usb port in rear

$100

Dapto NSW, Australia

28th Jan 2024

Replace broken usb port in rear of PS5. - Due date: Flexible

Stone Bench tops dismantled

$5

Albion Park NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2024

Repair and restore my stone bench tops, multiple chip repairs, join repairs , under mount sink to be re glued - Due date: Flexible

Jarrod communicated so well from start to finish. He was very polite, and professional. Also really strong! , he arrived on time and worked very hard to get job done, this was a difficult job. He was very smart in he’s approach , and knew what he was doing. He gave me helpful advice, and demonstrated many skills. I will definitely be using him again in the future! For any tasks , Thanks again Jarrod , all the best

Assemble game

$60

Horsley NSW 2530, Australia

19th Jan 2024

New game to be assembled - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 20 January 2024

Flexible and arrives on time. Respectful and courteous. Would consider for more jobs if I need help.

4 x Tree stumps removed

$150

Berkeley NSW, Australia

17th Jan 2024

Need 4 x tree stumps removed - Due date: Flexible

Have a Landice treadmill . Switches on , but stops . Need it fixed

$75

Bellambi NSW, Australia

8th Jan 2024

Press start and it comes on, but take finger off switch and it stops - Due date: Flexible

Chainsaw a few stumps down

$180

Balgownie NSW, Australia

29th Dec 2023

Chainsaw 5 stumps down. If you have decent petrol chainsaw should be pretty simple. Just want them down to ground level so not as visable - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 30 December 2023

Amazing work will use again

Shower fittings - sink tap, shower head and taps

$100

Woonona NSW, Australia

14th Dec 2023

New tap fitting to be fitted in en-suite. Sink tap and shower head, taps and towel rail, 2 hooks - Due date: Flexible

Very happy with the friendly service and communication Marino went out of his way to fix a couple of extra issues happily. Thank you would recommend !

Plastering internal touch ups

$100

Gerringong NSW, Australia

14th Dec 2023

Small touch ups of small damage and very minor renovations around my house - Due date: Flexible

Sand and restain wood kitchen countertops

$500

Helensburgh NSW, Australia

12th Nov 2023

I need my kitchen countertops sanded and re-stained. - Due date: Before Sunday, 19 November 2023

Incredible work! Counter tops look bette than ever

Repair: skirting boards, door frames and other touch ups

$1,000

Thirroul NSW, Australia

7th Nov 2023

We need touch ups done to: - the skirting boards in 3 rooms - some skirting boards near stairs - ceiling to be sanded back in parts where we have gyprocked over it - door frame to be touched up with neater paint - skirting board (1m long) coming off and needing to be put back and fixed/painted - filling in a small hole in the wood on a windowsill - painting / plaster on one corner of ceiling cornicing to be sanded / painted fixed - bubbles on a 30cm section (squared) of painted wall (see pic) All small jobs in isolation, just lots of them. The work needs to completely remove evidence of damage so it is more than a simple paint job - sanding, filling, plaster in small parts, painting etc. Pictures available - 41 areas needing small touch ups. Thanks Due date: Before Friday, 10 November 2023

Tim you are a complete legend! Thanks for helping us at short notice and for your incredible attention to detail. You have made such a difference to our home and you went above and beyond to help us - even putting decking oil on our front doorstep since you noticed it could do with some! Your skills and positive attitude are second-to-none. Massive thanks.

Ps5 repairs

$300

Kiama NSW, Australia

19th Oct 2023

I have a overheating ps5. A friend has added liquid metal to the heatsync but it still stops working. All dust have been removed and cleaned thoroughly, but still has issues. HELP! - Due date: Flexible

Ps5 repair

$200

Kiama NSW, Australia

6th Oct 2023

Ps5 is shutting down and saying its overheating. I have clean and cleared all dust from fan and it hasnt helped - Due date: Before Wednesday, 11 October 2023