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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 London Islington

Incredibly friendly and helpful. Made light work of fixing my freestanding tripod lamp.

T210 bulb holder replacement for a lampshade from made

£40

Very kind and helpful guy, completed every task on our list with speed and efficiency. Highly recommend.

Painting touch ups and a few other tasks

£200

What's the average cost of a Console Repair specialist in London Islington

£72 - £213

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£72

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£140

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£213

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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. 

Airtasker has over 5 Console Repair experts in London Islington, with an average rating of 5.0 stars from 3 reviews. Get in touch with Console Repair experts such as Ibrahim S, Oluwafemi A, and David B today to get a wide variety of Console Repair jobs done.
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Recent Console Repair tasks in London Islington

Ps5 controller repair(potentiometer replacement)

£30

St Luke's, Greater London

10th Apr 2024

I was preparing my ps5 controller and accidentally snapped off the potentiometer bracket. I need help to prep the board and replace the potentiometer with my spare part that I sourced. Will require soldering. Video guide(after 10min): https://youtu.be/Oo50NkEgiNA?si=FMRhQrZ1kUpxGKER Just lost my job and hoping to keep this as cheap as possible plz

2 kitchen tops cut to size with hole for sink a for hob and put on

£250

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

30th Jan 2024

Cut 2 kitchen worktops to size and a hole for sink and hole for hob and put on please. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 2 February 2024

Ps4 hdmi port

£30

St Luke's, Greater London

6th Jan 2024

I need the HDMI replaced. The old HDMI port is broken and it does not show on screen. I do not have HDMI ports. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 7 January 2024

Fix two chips/damage in the laminate floor

£30

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

4th Dec 2023

Fix chips/damage in the laminate floor in the hallway and living room (at the kitchen and living room entrance) - Due date: Flexible

Wardrobe asembly (Kleppstad 3 doors)

£50

Angel, Greater London, N1

4th Oct 2023

Wardrobe assembly (Kleppstad 3 doors) per Ikea instructions and attachment to wall - Due date: Before Saturday, 7 October 2023

Pre move out wall paint - touch ups and banister.

£50

St Luke's, Greater London

16th Jul 2023

1 bannister repainted, walls touched up in preparation for move out. Paint provided. - Due date: Before Thursday, 27 July 2023

Replace 2 ceiling lamps, fix an uneven pendant lamp

£200

St Luke's, Greater London

11th May 2023

Replace 2 ceiling lights. One is a pendant light that needs to be swapped for a piece of track lighting. The other is a pendant that needs to be swapped for another pendant. There is also a hanging pendant in my living room that needs to be re-attached to the ceiling as it's now wonky/uneven. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 12 May 2023

My hifi keeps tripping electric. No blown fuse in plug. Thanks Jennie

£100

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

4th Apr 2023

My hifi keeps tripping the electricity to the sockets in my flat. It’s definitely the hifi as every time I turn it on the same thing happens. Other than that it seems to be working fine. I’ve taken the playground apart and the fuse doesn’t look like it’s blown. It’s pretty old a Yamaha crx-m170. Thanks jennie - Due date: Flexible

Refurb 2 small lamps

£40

Islington, Greater London, N1

7th Mar 2023

Rewire with antique style braided wire (2m) x 2 lamps Remove plastic on/off switch and fit in-line one on the wire approx 25cm from lamp.

Sliding door replacement for upstairs bedroom

£750

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

30th Mar 2022

Replacement of sliding door opening out onto balcony - Due date: Flexible

Leaking from the upstairs bath to the bottom kitchen

£500

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

21st Mar 2022

The bath tab was filtered wrongly by previous tenants now the water is leaking all the way downstairs in the kitchen where the light bulb is and there crack on the ceiling - Due date: Before Monday, 21 March 2022

Painting touch ups and a few other tasks

£200

St Luke's, Greater London

19th Jan 2022

To do: Painting Touch Ups (White Paint), Ceiling in basement + a few more areas Reseal drain cover in production store cupboard, basement floor (needs sealing grease) Paint + Replaster Drain Enclosure on ground floor (white paint) - base level of plaster applied Fit Shelf above Reception Desk - into open brick Replace bolt inside cupboard Tighten fixtures on a leaking radiator Remove and replace dead light bulb in kitchen Most supplies are sourced, will need sealant grease for drain cover. - Due date: Flexible

Very kind and helpful guy, completed every task on our list with speed and efficiency. Highly recommend.

T210 bulb holder replacement for a lampshade from made

£40

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

3rd Jan 2022

I’ve broken the plastic casing which holds the bulb from a lampshade purchased from made. I will need a replacement bought and fitted. Photographs can be provided if helpful - Due date: Flexible

Incredibly friendly and helpful. Made light work of fixing my freestanding tripod lamp.

Two ceiling lamps to be installed

£60

Angel, Greater London

18th Oct 2021

I need two pendant lamps installed in the lace of previous lamps - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 19th Oct 2021

Retiling 2 x cloakrooms and fitting basins + taps

£1,000

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

17th Oct 2021

Tiler needed for replacing tiles in 2 x cloakrooms + removing and refitting baskins and taps. - Due date: Flexible

2 lamps need to be repaired

£50

St Luke's, Greater London

20th Jul 2021

I suspect both aren't working due to a faulty connection.