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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 Greater Manchester Manchester City

I need 2 IKEA lamps PS 2014 to be assembled and mounted in a room..

£65

Gorton, Greater Manchester

15th Oct 2024

Good afternoon sir/madam, I bought two lamps from IKEA last week. They both needed assembling and mounting. I have no idea how to do this and I have no electrical equipment nor the knowledge of it. The lamps are the same just have different colours. They are IKEA LAMPS: IKEA PS 2014. Two ceiling hooks may be needed and a ladder for health and safety. Your urgent response is needed. Thanks and Regards, Jimo Salami

Nick is very professional and friendly. He loves his job and did the job perfectly without hesitation. Well done and keep it up. Thanks

Desk and game chairs to assemble

£150

Hulme, Greater Manchester

18th Sep 2024

Desk and game chair to assemble not very complicated easy to do that will not take much time

Mirror and 2 wall lamps/sconces installation

£50

Strangeways, Greater Manchester

28th May 2024

Hang 1 mirror, 2 wall lamps (sconces) installation, 1 bathroom vanity mirror

Advice, repair old floorboards fill gaps poss resurface? lay L rug

£1,000

Manchester, Greater Manchester

19th Feb 2024

16ftx13ft livingroom Edwardian floorboards.3 boards at one end bowing below skirting, need repair plus gaps between boards filling.Resurface all or boarder round edge and bay window area?I have a12ftx9ft wool rug to lay. In need of sound absorbing rug underlay. I dont want underfloor underlay-too expensive.Mine is a grd floor flat. A basement flat has been built below my flat with a low ceiling.Please advise what you can supply and also estimate cost.

The generator will start with easy start then stops

£60

Manchester, Greater Manchester

13th Jan 2024

It will start with easy start but won’t ruon - Due date: Flexible

Toilet leaking from the back and water keeps running into the bowl

£60

Whalley Range, Greater Manchester

21st Dec 2023

Water keeps running into the toilet bowl and the back of the toilet there seems to be a slight leak - Due date: Before Thursday, 28 December 2023

Roller grips

£20

Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2

4th Sep 2023

My roller grips are worn and need immediate replacement. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Help moving a stone resin bath upstairs, weighs 22 stone, 4 guys probs

£160

Levenshulme, Greater Manchester

17th Jul 2023

140kg stone resin bath needs moving upstairs to the bathroom. We have purchased some commercial suction cups (used for moving glass sheets) to attach to the bath to give grip. The bath will need to be wrapped to protect it and moved carefully up some fairly narrow stairs on it's side, and turn a corner at the top by standing on it's end. I think approx 4 guys would be needed for the job, two at the top and two at the bottom. Please let me know if you're interested in the job. - Due date: Before Saturday, 29 July 2023

Install new kitchen worktop and sink and taps

£110

Crumpsall, Greater Manchester

3rd Apr 2023

Looking for someone to install new worktops and kitchen sink and tap. - Due date: Flexible

Help repair lamps

£50

Didsbury, Greater Manchester

4th Mar 2023

Desktop lamp possibly needs rewiring, new plug or new bulb fitting. Two standing lamps needing new dimmer switches fitting that work with modern LED bulbs. They are flickering and buzzing a lot at moment which is very distracting. - Due date: Flexible

Disassemble wardrobe and assemble upstairs

£20

Levenshulme, Greater Manchester

27th Sep 2022

Wardrobe may not pass right fit for stairs. So needs to be disassembled partly and assembles upstairs - Due date: Before Friday, September 30, 2022

Fit taps , make a step ,

£200

Ancoats, Greater Manchester

10th May 2022

I need 3 sets of taps fitted , A wooden outside step fabricated some skirting board replaced and some spots lights secured back into the ceiling that have been ripped out - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 15 May 2022

Shower and bath taps are producing only cold water

£40

Harpurhey, Greater Manchester

2nd Apr 2022

The shower and the bath taps are running only cold water. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Dishwasher installation - move worktops first

£125

Chorlton Cum Hardy, Greater Manchester

1st Mar 2022

We need someone to install a dishwasher and remove the previous one however this couldn't be done by AO when they came. The wooden worktop needs removing/lifting to make space to get it in and then the worktops need putting back in place. - Due date: Flexible

Need HDMI port on PS4 to be fixed/ most likely replaced, who can help?

£50

Rusholme, Greater Manchester

25th Nov 2021

HDMI port has dropped slightly, so PS4 doesn’t display on TV screen. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 27th Nov 2021

Hang 2 x tvs and 1 x PS5

£80

Manchester, Greater Manchester

17th Apr 2021

We require 3 items hanging (we have all 3 wall brackets): - Remove 1 x small tv bracket - Hang 1 x 55 inch television onto a plasterboard wall (there is no brick behind, stud wall) - Hang 1 x 65 inch television onto a plasterboard wall (there is no brick behind, stud wall) - Hang 1 x Playstation 5 (small bracket) onto stud wall