2. Symptom-specific notices
HDMI / No picture
An HDMI fault can mask other electronic defects. When the console no longer outputs a picture, not all resolutions and video features can always be checked before the repair. Replacing the connector does not guarantee that any additional defect on the motherboard or video circuit will be resolved. Traces, protection components, signal-management circuits, and impact-related damage may require an additional diagnosis or supplementary quote.
Overheating / Shutting down / Melted solder / Thermal paste
Overheating or shutting down can have several causes. Thermal maintenance does not guarantee that an additional defect in the power supply, sensors, fan, or motherboard will be resolved. Further tests may be required after the repair.
Console won't turn on / Power supply
A console that no longer starts up may have several defects. Replacing or repairing the power supply does not guarantee that the console will work again if another electronic component is also faulty.
Disc drive
Replacing or repairing the drive addresses the identified fault. Other issues may be present in the mechanism, the laser, the electronic board, or the communication with the console.
USB-C port / Charging / Battery
A charging issue may come from the port, the battery, the charging circuit, or the motherboard. Replacing the port or the battery does not guarantee that an additional electronic defect will be resolved.
Controllers / Joystick / Triggers / Buttons
The repair addresses the identified faulty parts. Other defects may be present in the buttons, triggers, joysticks, or the electronic board. Functions that cannot be tested before the repair may require further checks.
Liquid damage / Corrosion
Liquid damage can cause multiple, evolving, or intermittent defects. Targeted decontamination or repair does not guarantee full recovery or the device's long-term stability. The possibilities for repair and data recovery depend on the actual condition of the components.
Motherboard / Complex electronic fault
Work on the motherboard may require several diagnostic steps. Replacing or repairing a component does not guarantee full functionality if other defects are present. The customer will be informed of the results and any further steps proposed.
Intermittent issues / Crashes / System errors
Intermittent faults can be difficult to reproduce. Tests are carried out under the conditions available at the workshop and do not guarantee that an intermittent fault will occur consistently.