Repair Guides & Tips

Straight answers to the most common PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch problems we see in Perth — and how to fix them. Know the fix already? Book a repair and we'll sort it.

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Nintendo4 min read

Nintendo Switch Not Charging? Causes & Fixes (Perth)

From deep-drained batteries to bent USB-C pins — why a Switch stops charging and how it is fixed.

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Xbox4 min read

Xbox Series X Turning Off By Itself? Here Is Why (Perth)

Random shutdowns almost always trace back to heat. Here is how to confirm it and fix it properly.

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Controllers4 min read

PS5 Controller Stick Drift: How to Fix It For Good (Perth)

Why DualSense drift always comes back after cleaning — and the module upgrade that ends it.

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General4 min read

Spilled a Drink on Your Console or Controller? Do This Now

The first ten minutes decide everything. What to do — and the popular fixes that make it worse.

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General3 min read

How Long Does Console Repair Take? (Perth Turnaround Guide)

Same-day cleans, next-day ports, honest timelines for the tricky stuff — what to actually expect.

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PlayStation4 min read

Why Is My PS5 So Loud? Causes & Fixes (Perth Guide)

The real reasons a PS5 gets jet-engine loud — and how to quieten it down for good.

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PlayStation4 min read

How Much Does PS5 HDMI Port Repair Cost? (Australia)

No signal on your PS5? Here is what an HDMI port repair involves and what it costs.

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Nintendo4 min read

Nintendo Switch Stick Drift: Fix or Replace? (Perth)

Why Joy-Con drift keeps coming back — and the upgrade that fixes it for good.

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General3 min read

5 Signs Your Console Needs a Clean (PS5, Xbox & Switch)

Five warning signs your console is overheating and overdue for a clean.

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Xbox4 min read

How Much Does Xbox HDMI Port Repair Cost? (Series X/S & One)

No picture from your Xbox? Here is what an HDMI port repair involves and what it costs.

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PlayStation5 min read

PS5 Won't Turn On? Causes & Fixes (Perth)

A dead PS5 is not always a dead PS5 — work through these checks before you panic.

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Nintendo4 min read

Nintendo Switch Cracked Screen Replacement (Perth)

Cracked Switch screen? What is broken, what it costs to replace, and the OLED catch.

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Controllers4 min read

Xbox Controller Stick Drift & Button Repair (Perth)

Drifting sticks, dead bumpers, mushy triggers — all common and all repairable.

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Controllers4 min read

PS5 Controller Won't Charge or Connect? Fixes (Perth)

DualSense not charging or pairing? Try these checks before replacing the controller.

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General4 min read

Is It Worth Repairing Your Console? (Repair vs Replace)

An honest guide to when a repair is the smart call — and when it is not.

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Controllers4 min read

Hall-Effect Thumbsticks Explained — The Permanent Drift Fix

The upgrade that ends stick drift for good — and which controllers can get it.

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PlayStation4 min read

PS5 Disc Drive Not Reading or Ejecting? Fixes (Perth)

Discs not reading, auto-ejecting, or jammed inside? Here is what is going on.

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