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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 Melbourne

Channa is an amazing skilled professional tasker no task is too hard or impossible to do went out of his way to make sure the task was completed properly due to previous incompetent work thank you so much Channa

Taps replaced

$60

Great operator. Good communication and gets the job done

Removal of two stumps

$600

Quick to fix the taps and did a good job on it

Fix leaking water taps

$200

Really friendly and professional. Came when he said he would and really happy with the results. Would definitely recommend Channa

Taps replaces

$160

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

$125 - $298

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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 Melbourne

Repair decorative lampshade

$60

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

26th Oct 2026

I have a purple beaded lampshade with a broken metal support ring. I’m looking for someone experienced with small metal-frame repairs who can fix it while preserving the original shade. I can provide photos before the job is accepted. Please quote a fixed price, including any materials and travel costs.

Fill gaps in on the door

$100

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

26th Oct 2026

I need the gaps filled with a clear tap or wing dust preventer on the door

Repair chips in my cornice and plaster in doorways and bedrooms

$50

Ripponlea VIC 3185, Australia

26th Oct 2026

I have a few chips in random places around the house that needs repairing in cornices and doorways

Vinyl applied to bench tops, drawers & reception desk

$300

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

25th Oct 2026

I need vinyl applied to x2 beauty rooms (bench top & cabinetry) & also my reception desk. Needs to be early morning please. We have vinyl already.

Topsoil excavation

$350

Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044, Australia

24th Oct 2026

I need 5cm of topsoil excavated from my front garden. The access is easy, it’s next to the driveway with no obstacles. You need to remove the soil from the site. The area is 4.5m X 3.7m. The volume of soil to be removed is 4.5m X 3.7m X 0.05m =0.83m3 We are flexible with dates and times but within 3 weeks.

Punctual, good communication, good job, exactly what I was needing.

Fix my built in cabinet fridge door - pops open

$50

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

24th Oct 2026

My fridge cabinet door pops open constantly. It seems to hang lower at the top, hinge may be bent. This results in fridge beeping constantly

Install pre-made wooden steps to verandah

$250

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

24th Oct 2026

These steps need firm fixings to be properly installed - holes dug and concrete pads at base for steel stirrups to bolt onto. Fixing to face of verandah under the top step. I need materials and labour. Please quote for both thanks.

Pre-Sale Handyman: Plastering, Painting & Door/Floor Touch-Ups

$900

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

24th Oct 2026

Pre-sale cosmetic punch-list in Brunswick. Seeking an experienced, detail-oriented handyman for a 1-to-1.5 day job. Budget is for LABOUR ONLY; I will reimburse the exact receipt cost for paint pots, plaster, and seals. PAINT INFO: Original tins are on-site. The paint inside is dried solid, but all labels/tint formulas are perfectly readable so you can grab fresh project tins easily. SCOPE OF WORK: 1. Ceiling Fan Plaster Repairs: Flush, patch, and sand flat two circular holes/rough cutouts near the ceiling/wall junction from a recent fan install. Prime and paint to match ceiling profile. 2. Wall Patch, Clean & Paint: Sugar-soap vertical condensation streaks on a bedroom wall. Patch/sand minor chips. Apply stain-blocking primer over streaks, then roll the single wall corner-to-corner using matching Whisper White for a seamless finish. 3. Bathroom Ceiling Remediation: Treat dark mould stain at edge with mould killer, dry, and seal with a stain-blocking primer. Sand a previous rough, raised plaster patch flat/flush. Roll entire ceiling with two coats of flat ceiling white. 4. Door Gasket Replacement: Remove damaged black rubber/vinyl weather seal on aluminum glass door (dog damage). Source matching profile gasket and roll into channel. File down sharp bite scratches on frame and touch up. 5. Windowsill Touch-Ups: Scrape loose, flaking paint caused by condensation. Sand smooth, apply timber primer, and topcoat with matching enamel trim paint. 6. Timber Floor Touch-Up: Lightly hand-sand greyed, worn timber threshold where dog scratches stripped the coating. Apply matching stain or wipe-on clear polyurethane to blend it back into surrounding floor. Please provide a labour quote and your earliest availability.

Disassemble bed frame, move upstairs, reassemble bed frame

$125

East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

23rd Oct 2026

Hello, the job is to carry one Ikea timber double bed frame up four full flights of stairs (eight half flights). Please note we can’t assist and this may require two people

Walide is great! Highly recommend him and his work

Assemble Eva eclipse sofa

$150

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

8th Oct 2026

I have an Eva sofa in the style ‘eclipse’ that has arrived this morning and I need someone to unpack, assemble and take away the packaging for me. Location South Melbourne

Super helpful and easy to communicate with! Will book again! Highly recommend

Brick steps altered

$100

Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia

8th Oct 2026

We have a brick step leading up to our terrace house that is 40 deep and 80cm wide. I need that step extended to 80cm deep, and an additional step created on top. The aim is to reduce the height of the step by creating 2 shallower steps, as it’s hard for my elderly mother to manage the current height. I can supply the bricks or you can. Need it done in the next approx 2 weeks. I also need a handrail installed but we could discuss that if you’re interested. Thank you.

Respectful, communication was great, no fuss and job was done so quickly and well! Highly recommend. Thank you!

Assemble Eva Eclipse sofa

$200

Melbourne VIC 3068, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Assemble Eva Eclipse sofa - four seater with chaise, including putting on covers, dispose of packaging, instructions suggest two people

Walide was so quick and helpful, he did a great job and was so lovely to deal with

Small Wall Patch & Paint Touch-Ups – End of Lease

$100

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

2nd Oct 2026

Need a few small wall patches and paint touch-ups completed after moving out. There are some minor marks/small damaged areas that need to be patched and painted to match the existing wall as closely as possible. This is not a full wall or room repaint, just small end-of-lease repairs. Please bring the necessary tools/materials. Ideally looking for someone who can come today. Please let me know if you can colour-match the existing paint and whether materials are included in your offer.

Jeisson did a great job, he was so friendly and helpful.

Wall patching & paint touch-ups

$300

Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

27th Sep 2026

Looking for someone experienced with minor wall repairs to tidy up our domestic rental before we move out. We have various screws, picture hooks and wall fixings from hanging artwork that need to be removed and repaired. Work includes: * Remove existing screws, hooks and wall plugs/fixings * Patch small holes in plasterboard walls * Repair small fixing holes in brick/masonry walls * Sand and finish plaster repairs neatly * Touch up paint where required * Clean up minor marks/scuffs around the fixing locations There are no major holes or damage — mainly fixing points from artwork and. Photos attached show examples.

Amazing job! Great eye for detail, excellent communication and super-fast responses. The patching was finished perfectly — you’d never know the holes were there. Highly recommend and would definitely use again!

Painter Required: Move Out Touch Ups for Rental flip

$300

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

21st Sep 2026

Repair plasterboard / wall damage & repaint Looking for someone experienced with plasterboard repairs and painting to repair several areas of wall damage before we move house. Work includes: Areas where adhesive has pulled away paint and the top layer/paper of plasterboard, including one larger horizontal section and a bedroom wall A handful of screw/anchor holes Several smaller nail/picture holes Remove/scrape any loose material Seal exposed plasterboard where required Fill/skim, sand and prime all repairs Repaint repaired areas/walls for a clean finish We already have the matching wall paint for all areas. Happy for you to supply the remaining repair materials (filler/joint compound, sealer, primer etc.) and include them in your quote. Photos attached show the main damage. Nothing structural — mainly surface/plasterboard and paint repairs. Looking for a professional finish where the previous damage/repairs aren't visible.

Ahmad was excellent, went above and beyond. Great quality, would highly recommend. 👌💪

Minor grouting needing to be redone in upstairs shower

$150

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Grouting needing to be redone in shower

Great job done thanks

Install safety cord clips for roller blinds

$50

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Looking for a handyman to install 4 child safety cord clips/cleats for my roller blinds to meet Victorian rental compliance standards - 2 x timber, 2 x cement/brick. I already have the official safety clips, but they need to be drilled securely into the walls. Screws for timber fittings provided (x 2). Will need you to provide screws for cement/brick (x 2).

Went above and beyond to help troubleshoot an issue that came up during the job. Highly recommended.

Taps need replacing

$150

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

9th Sep 2026

Tap handle is worn out, needs replacing.

Great communication and efficient work.

Connect washing machine to communal taps in communal laundry

$160

Essendon North VIC 3041, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Need washing machine water puors connected to Communal laundry that has one set of taps. Appears to require connectors.

Sujal was very easy to deal with and very professional. Highly recommend his services.

Replace bathroom sink taps

$200

Coburg VIC, Australia

28th Aug 2026

Looking for someone experienced with plumbing to replace the sinks taps in the bathroom, I don't have replacement taps yet as im not sure which to buy, so the person who accepts the job can find the suitable ones, cheers

Highly recommend