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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 London Chinatown

Ps4 repair

£25

Charing Cross, Greater London

6th Jul 2023

My ps4 keeps flashing blue whenever I trn it on and I’d like it fixed - Due date: Before Wednesday, 5 July 2023

Instal a new gas hot water heater (for hot taps not central heating)

£100

Charing Cross, Greater London

4th Feb 2023

The gas water heater keeps going out, I need a new small one just for heating the hot taps (there is no central heating in the flat) - Due date: Flexible

Tv 4k Phillips, 65 inch backlight repair

£90

Charing Cross, Greater London

21st Nov 2022

Tv 4k Phillips, 65 inch backlight repair - Due date: Flexible

Apply cement around the boiler flue to block any gaps

£10

Charing Cross, Greater London

26th Aug 2022

Ensure cement is applied around the boiler flue to block any gaps Need to come with all material needed - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 27 August 2022

Patient and steps laid

£3,000

Charing Cross, Greater London

4th Sep 2021

Wall built and patio and steps laid

Painting touch ups, bathroom plug, door handle fix

£70

Charing Cross, Greater London

11th Aug 2021

Skirting boards and marks on walls need a paint touch up (not entirety of flat). Bathroom plug needs reassembling Part of the handle mechanism for a cupboard door has come off.

Bath taps and shower head fitted

£120

Charing Cross, Greater London

3rd Aug 2021

Need to replace my old bath taps and shower head to new ones

Curtain pole put up. Nets. Lampshade small paintwo

£80

Charing Cross, Greater London

15th May 2021

Put up curtain pole on kitchen window with net. Hang lampshade. Paint over stain on window and ceiling.

Install water filter and replace 3 taps

£250

Charing Cross, Greater London

30th Jan 2021

Bathroom sink mixer tap to be replaced- Access will need to be obtained through careful removal of exiting tiles. . At the same time the mixer tap of the bath is to be replaced with one that matches the new sink tap. Access to the bath taps is restricted, but they have recently been replaced without too much difficulty. The bath side panel is being replaced with a Croydex storage panel. This will need slight “cutting in” to ensure a good fit and a seal can be achieved. Additionally, the kitchen sink tap is to be replaced, taking the opportunity to install an in-line water filter to the cold supply. In addition to reinstatement of the sink, creating a solution around bath to fill a void that exists (possible need 30 6” tiles) also to extend the splash back to enable showering over the bath. (Approx 80 6” tiles) Taps & filters supplied

Repair leaky taps and toilet

£100

Charing Cross, Greater London

2nd Dec 2020

Repair leaky kitchen tap that leaks from where the spout swivels. Repair small drip from where the toilet waste pipe meets the flexipipe. Repair leaky bathroom tap Repair broken double socket in kitche. need to bring washers & new white double socket.

Boarding up some gaps

£30

Charing Cross, Greater London

31st Oct 2020

I have gaps on the top of my kitchen cupboards. Cat keeps falling behind them and getting stuck

I need lampshade replaced

£50

Charing Cross, Greater London

6th Sep 2020

silk shade with silk lining the bottom is 40 cm (one side - square) the top is round one side is 18 cm height of the shade is 30 cm

Painting and touch ups

£150

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

2nd Aug 2020

Fill ceiling where paint has come away and paint over. Paint bedroom door - inside only. May have to sand over one area to repaint.

Build wardrobe in upstairs master bedroom

£100

Charing Cross, Greater London

14th Jun 2020

3 meters in width, depth 60cm and height 239cm. We have 6 doors and 6 drawers.