Gaming Console Repair
in Ithaca, NY
Gadget Repair Pro fixes PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. No video, overheating during play, or won’t turn on? We diagnose it and repair it.
Gaming consoles we service
Three platforms, every current model, fixed right here in Ithaca.
PlayStation
PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5
Xbox
Xbox One, Xbox Series S & Series X
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED
What we fix
If your console won’t turn on or has a more complex issue, we identify the problem and quote it before any work begins.
HDMI port replacement
One of the most common console problems we see, especially on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Signs include no display, flickering, or a “no signal” message on the TV.
No power
A console that won’t turn on. We charge a $79 diagnostic fee to identify the problem, and it goes directly toward the total cost of your repair.
Disc drive
Discs that won’t read, won’t eject, or won’t load. We check the whole console during the evaluation and quote it before any work starts.
Overheating
Overheating during play, fans running loud, or shutdowns mid-game. Cleaning and liquid metal replacement runs $90 to $120.
Console repair we provide
HDMI port replacement runs $150 to $175. Cleaning and liquid metal replacement runs $90 to $120.
Email us03 HDMI port repair
HDMI port replacement
Tested before it ships back
The port, replaced on the board
HDMI port repair for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Mail your console in from anywhere in the US, or drop it off at our Ithaca, NY shop. Most HDMI repairs are done within 3 to 5 business days of the console arriving, and every one carries a 90-day warranty.
A new cable won’t help a damaged port. We solder on a new HDMI port and restore full video, then test it before the console goes back to you.
Email us about your HDMI repairConsole HDMI port repair we do
PS5 HDMI port repair
The HDMI port is one of the most common failure points on the PS5. Signs of a failing port include no video (“no signal” on the TV), flickering, tearing, video that cuts in and out, and bent or broken pins. The fix is to replace the port on the motherboard itself. A new cable won’t help a damaged port. We solder on a new HDMI port and restore full video. We do this for the original PS5, PS5 Digital, and PS5 Slim.
PS4 HDMI port repair
PS4 and PS4 Pro ports fail the same way: bent pins, cracked solder, no video. We replace the port on the PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro, and original PS4. Typical signs are the white power light coming on with no picture, audio but no video, or a “no signal” message.
Xbox Series X HDMI repair
Series X HDMI port replacement for consoles with no picture, “no signal” errors, or visible damage to the port. The Series X uses a different port than older Xbox models, and we stock the right part.
Xbox Series S HDMI repair
Series S HDMI repair for the same failures as the Series X. The board is smaller and tighter, but the port replacement is similar.
Xbox One HDMI port repair
HDMI repair for the Xbox One, One S, and One X. Common signs are the green Xbox logo with nothing after it, audio without video, or “no signal” on the TV.
Nintendo Switch HDMI repair
Switch HDMI trouble is usually in the dock, not the console. The tell is a Switch that works in handheld mode but won’t show on the TV when docked. We repair Switch docks, including HDMI port replacement and internal trace repair, and we work on the OLED dock too.
What causes HDMI port failure
Console HDMI ports usually fail for one of these reasons:
- Cable strain. Moving or pulling the console with the cable plugged in is the leading cause. The sideways force cracks the solder joints under the port.
- Bent pins. Pushing a cable in at an angle bends the small internal pins.
- Heat. Years of heating and cooling weaken the solder holding the port to the board.
- Power surges. A surge through the cable can damage the HDMI chip itself, which is a bigger board repair.
- Wear. Enough plugging and unplugging eventually wears out the contacts.
Pricing
Most HDMI port replacements run $150 to $175, plus return shipping for mail-in customers. We give you a firm quote after looking at the console, and you only go ahead if you approve it. If we find more damage during the repair, we stop and check with you first.
Warranty
Every HDMI repair comes with a 90-day warranty on the work. If the same port fails again within 90 days, we fix it at no charge (you cover return shipping). It doesn’t cover unrelated damage, later cable strain, drops, or liquid.
No power & complex issues
If your console won’t turn on or has a more complex issue, we charge a $79 diagnostic fee to identify the problem. This fee goes directly toward the total cost of your repair, so if you move forward with the fix, the diagnostic is essentially free. We ask for 1 to 2 business days for the diagnostic period.
Get a console repair quote
Tell us the console and what it's doing. We'll come back with a firm price, usually within one business day.
Call or text us a photo of what the TV is showing — a “no signal” screen tells us a lot before the console ever arrives.
Free diagnostic on mail-in. $79 diagnostic in shop, credited toward the repair.
Out of the area?
We offer nationwide mail-in console repair for PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Ship your console from anywhere in the US.
Common questions
How do I know it’s the HDMI port?+
Try a different cable and a different TV first. If there’s still no picture on a cable and TV you know work, the port is the likely cause. Bent pins, looseness when the cable is in, or video that only shows when you hold the cable at an angle all point to port damage.
Will I lose my games or saves?+
No. HDMI repair doesn’t touch the console’s storage, login, or saved data. Everything stays intact.
What if the console has other problems too?+
We check the whole console during the evaluation. If we find anything else (overheating, disc drive, power), we tell you with the quote and you decide whether to handle it at the same time.
What does the $79 diagnostic fee cover?+
If your console won’t turn on or has a more complex issue, we charge a $79 diagnostic fee to identify the problem. This fee goes directly toward the total cost of your repair, so if you move forward with the fix, the diagnostic is essentially free. We ask for 1 to 2 business days for the diagnostic period.
How long does HDMI repair take?+
Most HDMI repairs are done within 3 to 5 business days of the console arriving, and every one carries a 90-day warranty on the work. If the same port fails again within 90 days, we fix it at no charge.
What our customers say
“AMAZING SERVICE!! Very kind and informative. Definitely will come back if I need anything and will be recommending! Went in with a iPhone 13 that wasn’t charging and was locked. They got it charging and turned on for me. And it didn’t take them long to unlock it either!! Thank you guys for everything. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
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Bring us the console that won’t show a picture
Stop by our shop on South Meadow Street or give us a call to confirm availability. We look at it, find the problem, and give you a price before we start.
Serving Ithaca since 201525,000+ repairs completed