What's wrong with your console?
Pick the closest match. We'll tell you what it usually means and exactly what we'd do about it — no jargon, no obligation.
The classic console killer — the cable gets knocked or yanked and the port's pins bend or tear from the board. No picture doesn't mean a dead console.
We replace the HDMI port with proper board-level soldering, then test picture and sound at full resolution before handover.
What we do best.
Console faults are our speciality corner of the bench. Here's how the big four are actually done at Royal Tech.
HDMI port repair
The South Dublin PS5 speciality.
A knocked cable is all it takes — the HDMI port tears from the board and the screen goes black. We remove the damaged port and solder a new one at board level, then test picture and sound properly. It's the repair most 'dead' PS5s actually need.
- ✓Board-level port replacement
- ✓Picture & sound fully tested
- ✓PS5, Xbox & Switch ports
Cooling & deep clean
Quiet fans, cool running.
If your console sounds like it's about to take off, it's asking for help. We strip it down, clear the dust choking the heatsink and fans, renew thermal materials where the model calls for it, and verify temperatures under a real gaming load.
- ✓Full internal deep clean
- ✓Thermal materials renewed
- ✓Temperatures tested under load
Disc drive repair
Load, play, eject — as it should.
Grinding noises, discs that won't read, games that install halfway. We diagnose whether it's the laser, the mechanism or the drive board, and replace only what's failed — then test with real discs before you collect.
- ✓Laser & mechanism diagnosis
- ✓Only the failed part replaced
- ✓Tested with real discs
Controller repair
Drift fixed at the source.
Stick drift comes from worn sensors inside the sticks themselves — sprays and calibration can't unwear them. We fit new stick modules, then test every button, trigger and stick across its full range.
- ✓New stick modules fitted
- ✓Every input tested
- ✓All major controllers
Royal Tech assesses and repairs games consoles, including PlayStation 5, at our shop on 13 Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. Tell us the console and what it is doing — or not doing — and we will give you a free quote and honest advice before any work starts.
A note on saves and accounts
If your console still works, back up your saved games if you can and make sure you know your account sign-in details before bringing it in — some repairs can affect locally stored data. Tell us if the console will not switch on, and we will advise you during assessment.
PS5 & consoles, assessed honestlyHow we work, in four promises.
Free means free
The assessment costs nothing — whether you go ahead with the repair or walk away. You'll never pay to find out what's wrong.
The price before the work
You get the full quote up front, before anything is opened or ordered. The price we agree is the price you pay.
Quality parts, tested twice
Every repair is tested on the bench after fitting, then checked again at handover — with you, before you leave.
Straight answers
If a repair isn't worth doing, we say so — and show you what your options are instead.
From broken to back in the game.
Walk in, or message first
Walk in any day — or WhatsApp us what's happening and we'll tell you what to bring (console, cables, controller).
Free check & honest quote
We assess the console on the bench and confirm the full price and timeframe with you. Nothing owed if you decline.
We repair — with your go-ahead
Only once you've said yes do we start. Quality parts, board-level work where it's needed, tested as we go.
Tested & back in the game
Final checks at handover, with you. Your console, working — saves and accounts untouched.
Dublin keeps the receipts.
“Mohammad fixed my phone and it works perfectly… definitely will be back with any future repairs.”
“Excellent service, fast and efficient. Very friendly staff and the price was very good.”
“Fixed my phone that I needed badly in less than 5 mins. Only place open at that time.”
Rated 5.0 across 35 Google reviews — read them on Google.
Before you visit.
How much will the repair cost?
It depends on the exact model and the fault, so we never guess online. Bring the device in — or message us on WhatsApp — and after a free assessment we confirm the full price with you before any work starts. If you decide not to go ahead, nothing is owed for the assessment.
How long will it take?
That depends on the fault and what the repair needs, so we confirm the timeframe together with your quote after the assessment — before you commit to anything.
Do I need to book an appointment?
No booking is needed. Walk in any day of the week, or message us on WhatsApp first and we will tell you what to bring.
Which models do you repair?
PlayStation (including PS5 and PS4), Xbox and Nintendo consoles are assessed in store. If a repair is not worthwhile, we will tell you honestly and can talk through your options.
What should I bring?
Just the device — and its charger if the problem is charging or power related. If the device might still be under the manufacturer's warranty, it is worth checking that first; we are happy to advise either way.
Repairing a different device? See iPhone repair, Samsung repair, laptop repair — or the full repairs hub.