We repair PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One at our Newport workshop. HDMI ports, disc drives, overheating, controller faults, power issues — same-day service on most jobs, with a free quote before we start.
Game console repairs we carry out
HDMI port replacement
Broken or loose HDMI port on a PS5, PS4 or Xbox? We solder a replacement port — no display, no problem.
Disc drive repair
Disc not reading, ejection issues, grinding noises. We diagnose and replace disc drive mechanisms on all major consoles.
Overheating fix
Console shutting down mid-game? We clean and re-paste thermal compounds, replace fans, and clear heatsinks on PS5, PS4 and Xbox.
Controller repair
Stick drift, broken bumpers, unresponsive buttons — we repair DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Wireless and Switch Joy-Cons.
Power fault diagnosis
Console won’t turn on or keeps restarting. We trace and repair power supply faults and blown components on all major platforms.
Nintendo Switch screen replacement
Cracked or dead Switch or Switch Lite display replaced with OEM-grade parts. Includes the digitiser where required.
Consoles we repair
PlayStation
PS5 and PS4 (all models including Slim and Pro). HDMI ports, disc drives, overheating, controller faults and power issues.
Xbox
Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One (all variants). Drive faults, HDMI issues, power supply problems and controller repairs.
Nintendo Switch
Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED. Cracked screens, Joy-Con drift, charging faults and dock issues.
Why choose Microsmith for console repairs
Free quote, no obligation
We assess the fault and give you a fixed price before any work starts. No hidden charges.
Same-day on most jobs
HDMI ports and overheating fixes typically done the same day. Drop in at our Newport workshop.
12-month warranty
All parts and labour carry a 12-month warranty. If the same fault returns, we fix it at no extra cost.
Component-level repair
We solder and diagnose at component level — not just swap modules. That means lower costs and more faults fixed.
Console repair FAQs
We give you a free quote before starting any work. PS5 HDMI port replacements are typically carried out the same day — walk in or call ahead on 01633 357 357.
Yes. We replace the analogue sticks on Joy-Con controllers to fix drift. It’s a common fault and we stock the parts.
Almost always yes. Overheating is usually caused by dust buildup or dried thermal paste. We clean the system, re-paste the CPU/GPU, and replace the fan if needed.
Yes — disc not reading, not ejecting, or making grinding noises. We diagnose and replace disc drive mechanisms on Xbox Series X and Xbox One.
In most cases, yes. We’ll give you an honest assessment — if the repair cost doesn’t make sense for the value of the console, we’ll tell you before you commit to anything.