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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 Illawarra

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

Plumber - taps moved from wall the sink mount

$250

Professional and prompt and a lovely polite man! Definitely recommend!

Electrician to hang lampshade

$150

Very professional, quick with the job and did great work, will definitely use thiagos services again !

Need my Simpson dryer Mounted! Please read..

$100

Great job!

Remove small palm trees (and stumps)

$120

Great to deal with.

Dispose of concrete post stumps

$60

Great job!

Replace cistern and washers on taps

$200

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

$142 - $346

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$142

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$200

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$346

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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. 

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Lawn mowed and topsoil

$600

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20th Oct 2024

Mow 100m2 lawn and topsoil you will need to wheel barrow the top soil 50m from the front yard to the back and level the top soil. Top soil will be supplied

Awesome work will use again

Clean up tiling job and install metal finishing strips

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Ps5 hdmi port is no good

$200

Albion Park Rail NSW, Australia

3rd Oct 2024

HDMI port is broken my son his the console and it fell n ripped cord out so it damaged the hdmi port

Remove small palm tree stumps below ground level x4

$100

Bellambi NSW, Australia

15th Sep 2024

There are four small palm tree stumps that require removal up to 10cm below ground level

Taps needs servicing or replaced by mixer tap

$100

Berkeley NSW, Australia

10th Sep 2024

They were old taps, I was changing the tap washer with a new set of taps and washer , the washers stuck don’t have enough time to fix it.

Marino was punctual and did the job up to standards.

2 stove tops no gas coming out and one stove top no pilot light

$100

Woonona NSW, Australia

20th Aug 2024

2 stove tops aren't producing gas, 1 stove top there is no pilot light and the last stove top the flame isnt as powerful as before.

Install kitchen Benchtops

$400

Figtree NSW, Australia

16th Aug 2024

Install kitchen bench tops and remove old tops.

Replace light bulbs, fix leaking taps, replace blinds

$250

Wollongong NSW, Australia

12th Aug 2024

Change light bulb, fix leaking taps, replace vertical slats on blind, re silicon section in bathroom.

Remove taps and hot water cylinder

$150

North Wollongong NSW, Australia

8th Aug 2024

I’m removing the kitchenette in my warehouse and need the pipes capped and hot water cylinder removed

Adam came from Sydney

Repair my Xbox one S

$100

Wollongong NSW, Australia

11th Jul 2024

Xbox will turn on, tv recognises the Xbox but nothing shows on tv

4 table lamps rewired

$100

Thirroul NSW, Australia

10th Jul 2024

I have 4 U.S. table lamps. I need to switch them to AUS wiring.

Sanding and sealing wooden floor 30m square plus tops of staircase

$1,100

Wollongong NSW, Australia

31st May 2024

Machine sanding with dust catcher of wooden floor on top level of townhouse then sealing with lacquer wood sealant to protect the floor also tops of a staircase on entry that loops around to top flooring.

Ps5 hdmi port replacement

$120

Wollongong NSW, Australia

22nd May 2024

need my ps5 disc edition’s hdmi port repaired

Leaking taps, and isolating a power point in a bathroom vanity

$150

Wollongong NSW, Australia

17th May 2024

I have several leaking taps that need the washers changed. I have the washers. Plus remove and replace a bathroom vanity that has a power point in it, so the power point needs to be isolated before removal of the vanity.

Peter was on time, efficient and friendly. Got the job done and well and would highly recommend.

Leaking taps

$60

Wollongong NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2024

Leaking kitchen and bathroom taps

Fix gaps in kitchen floor cabinet walls to benchtop

$400

Gerringong NSW, Australia

21st Apr 2024

bush rats get in the kitchen when its cold. I need to seal off the kitchen cabinets to benchtop permanently so they cant come in. I also have many guests arriving on the weekend so it must be fixed before then please. 7 cabinets.

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

$200

Blackbutt NSW, Australia

15th Apr 2024

Remove existing shrubs in front yard they have been cut down low (orange Jessamine) they need to be dug out and disposed of there is a green council bin on site that can be used Approximately 20 plants

Chip timber into wood chips 40-140mm diameter

$180

Wollongong NSW, Australia

10th Apr 2024

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

Good to work with Great stuff

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!