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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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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 Hertfordshire St Albans

Cut my bed frame, move upstairs and assemble back again to my bed

£100

Fleetville, Hertfordshire

5th Feb 2024

I couldn’t move my bed frame to upstairs because my staircase is narrow. So I need someone to cut the bedframe(metal), move upstairs, assemble again (idk how) and assemble to my bed - Due date: Flexible

Replace taps and connection pipe

£100

Ayot Green, Hertfordshire

6th Sep 2023

Replace sink and bath tub taps. Make good connection to toilet intake - Due date: Flexible

Black light isnt working. Philips LED TV

£175

Marshalswick, Hertfordshire

29th Aug 2023

the tv turns on, there is sound and the ambilight works (external LEDs). However, there's no backlight. - Due date: Flexible

Painting of bathroom walls and ceiling and touch ups in storage area

£150

Bernards Heath, Hertfordshire

8th Aug 2023

Painting white small bathroom. Walls and ceiling as well as touch ups in small storage area. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Good painting job done by Colin. Highly recommended.

Cut and fit two worktops plus hole for sink /hob

£280

Ayot Green, Hertfordshire

11th Jul 2023

Two worktops with sink and hob cuts . Two mason cuts . - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 23 September 2023

Xbox one x no video

£35

The Camp, Hertfordshire

28th Feb 2023

Xbox one x Out of warranty Used to work just fine It turns on, but no signal on TV suddenly - TV shows HDMI no signal. Tried all the troubleshooting (power cycle, low resolution reset etc.) to no avail. - Due date: Flexible

Fixing my Xbox

£100

Oxlease, Hertfordshire

27th Feb 2023

I have water damage on my xbox - Due date: Flexible

New bed assembled - frame collapsed after 6 weeks

£100

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10

3rd Mar 2021

bed was bought 6 weeks ago from Amazon, need find if the bed can be repaired before I contact Amazon

Fitting taps and waste unit

£110

St Albans, Hertfordshire

23rd Jul 2020

I need two bathroom taps fitted and one waste plughole. 3 separate sinks. I have the parts but may need extra piping for the sink waste unit.

Did a great job, which was a bit trickier than expected. He was very thorough and made sure that he got it right.