HDMI port snapped? Joycon drifting? We fix consoles.
PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. HDMI ports, disc drives, fans, joycon drift, blue light of death, water damage — common console faults we’ve fixed thousands of times.
The console faults we see every week
HDMI port replacement
The classic PS4/PS5 fault — black screen, no signal, port wobbly. Component-level repair, port removed and replaced. We do this almost every day.
Disc drive problems
Disc won’t go in, won’t come out, won’t spin, won’t read. Belt replacements, laser cleaning, full drive swaps. PS4, PS5 (where possible), Xbox.
Overheating & fan issues
Console sounds like a jet engine? Shuts down mid-game? Dust build-up, dried thermal paste, or a failing fan. Full clean and re-paste service available.
Joycon drift / Stick drift
Character walks on its own? Aim wandering? Switch joycons and PS5/Xbox sticks all develop drift with use. Module replacements, in and out in under an hour.
Blue light / red light of death
Console won’t boot, just blinking lights. PSU failure, board fault, or stuck firmware. Bench-tested to identify the cause.
Liquid damage
Drink spilt into the vents? Console got wet? Bring it in fast. We’ll open it, clean the board and tell you what’s salvageable.
PlayStation, Xbox & Nintendo — the repairs we do most
Current-gen and previous-gen, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. Not sure which fault you’ve got? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you.
PlayStation repair
PS5 (Disc, Digital, Slim, Pro) · PS4 (Slim, Pro) · DualSense & DualShock controllers
- PS5 / PS4 HDMI port replacement — black screen, no signal to the TV
- Disc drive won’t read, spin or eject
- Overheating, jet-engine fan, mid-game shutdowns — clean & re-paste
- Won’t turn on / single beep then off (power supply)
- Blue light / white light of death diagnosis
- DualSense & DualShock stick drift
- Liquid / drink damage
Xbox repair
Xbox Series X & S · Xbox One (S, X, original) · Controllers
- HDMI port replacement — no display, black screen
- Xbox Series X / One won’t turn on — power fault
- Disc drive grinding, won’t read or eject discs
- Overheating & loud fan — clean & thermal re-paste
- Controller stick drift & bumper repair
- Boot problems & E-error code diagnosis
- Liquid / drink damage
Nintendo Switch repair
Switch (original) · Switch Lite · Switch OLED · Joy-Cons
- Joy-Con drift repair — stick module replacement
- Won’t charge / USB-C charging port replacement
- Cracked screen replacement
- No picture to the TV — dock / USB-C output fault
- Won’t power on / won’t boot
- Overheating & fan clean
- Liquid / drink damage
Also: Steam Deck, and older consoles (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii) on a case-by-case basis — parts permitting.
PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo are trademarks of their respective owners. Creative IT is an independent repair service and is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo.
What happens between “help” and “fixed”
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Drop in or get in touch
Walk into our Mullingar shop, WhatsApp us, or post it in.
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Free initial assessment
We’ll bench-test, no charge. If the fault needs board-level diagnostic, we’ll quote that separately.
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Honest quote
Parts and labour in writing. Nothing happens until you say yes.
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Repair & collect
Most console repairs done in 2–5 working days. HDMI ports and joycon drift often same-day.
Real board-level repairs — not "send it to Sony"
Free initial assessment
Bring it in. We’ll tell you what we think is wrong and what it’ll cost.
Quote before any work
Free initial assessment first, then a written quote covering parts and labour. Nothing happens until you say yes — and any deeper diagnostic work is quoted upfront too.
Component-level work
HDMI ports replaced under microscope, joycon modules swapped, board diagnostics — in-house, not sent away.
12-month warranty
Every repair backed for 12 months. If our work fails, we re-do it — or refund.
About console repairs
My PS5 / PS4 HDMI port is broken — can you fix it?
Yes — we do this all the time. It’s a component-level repair where we desolder the old port and solder a new one onto the board. Most are done in 2–3 working days. Warranty applies for 12 months.
Can you fix Switch joycon drift?
Yes — usually a 30-minute repair to swap the stick module. We can also do PS5 DualSense and Xbox controller stick drift while you wait if we have parts in stock.
Will I lose my game data?
For most repairs, no — the storage stays with the console. For hard drive or SSD failures, depends on what we’re replacing and why. We’ll always tell you upfront if data preservation is a risk.
How long does a typical repair take?
HDMI port and joycon drift: same-day or next-day. Disc drives, fans, board-level work: 2–5 working days. Liquid damage: depends on extent, usually 5–7 days as we’ll need to dry and clean the board.
Do you fix PS5 disc drives?
PS5 disc drives are paired to the motherboard via firmware, so they can’t be cleanly swapped. We can sometimes repair (lens, belt, motor) but if the drive’s electronically dead it’s usually a motherboard re-pair job — we’ll be upfront about whether it’s worth doing.
Why won’t my Nintendo Switch charge?
Usually a worn or damaged USB-C charging port, or a charging fault on the board. We replace the port or repair the charging circuit — free initial assessment first so you know the cause and cost before anything happens.
My Xbox Series X / Series S won’t turn on — can you fix it?
Yes. A no-power Xbox is usually a power supply or board-level fault. We bench-test to find the cause and give you a written quote before any work starts.
Is my console still under warranty?
Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all offer 1–2 year manufacturer warranties depending on region. If yours is still within that period, contact them first — our repair voids any remaining manufacturer cover.
Can you fix water / drink damage?
Often, yes — if you bring it in fast. Don’t turn it on. The sooner we open it, clean the board and check for corrosion, the better the odds. Free initial assessment so you can decide based on what we find.
Do you sell refurbished consoles?
Sometimes — check our shop or ask in store. If your console is beyond economic repair, a refurbished replacement is often the smart call and we’ll be honest about which way to go.
Collect & return · zero effortWe send DPD to your door.
Not local? No problem — and no post office runs either. Schedule a collection and we’ll book a DPD driver to pick your device up from your home or workplace — tracked to our workshop, and tracked back to your door once it’s repaired.
- DPD driver collects from your door — anywhere in Ireland
- Tracked both ways, from pickup to return delivery
- Free assessment on arrival — quote before any work begins
Schedule a collection
Post your console in — tracked both ways, insured.
Tracked courier both ways, free initial assessment when it arrives, written quote before any work. Most mail-in console repairs returned within 4–7 working days.
- Free initial assessment
- Tracked courier both ways
- Written quote before any work
- 12-month repair warranty
- 4–7 working day turnaround
Console not playing nice? Let’s sort it.
Walk into our Mullingar shop, WhatsApp us, or post it in. Free initial assessment, honest quote, 12-month warranty.