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The bench round the back
The same bench every machine on the floor goes across. Bring your own kit down or post it in — we'll tell you what's wrong and what it'll cost before a soldering iron gets near it.
What comes across the bench
Most jobs are the same handful of faults wearing different badges. Here's the bread and butter, with rough prices — every quote is firmed up once it's open and we've seen inside.
| Job | What it covers | From |
|---|---|---|
| Full recap | Old electrolytic caps swapped on a 16-bit or 32-bit board — fixes hum, dull picture, dead sound. | £35.00 |
| Laser swap | New optical block on a disc console that's stopped reading. | £28.00 |
| Stick & button fix | Drift, dead directions or sticky buttons on pads and cabinet panels. | £18.00 |
| Screen refit | Fresh IPS panel and shell on a handheld. | £42.00 |
Trade-ins
Clearing a shelf or upgrading? Bring the old console to 11 Marine Drive or post it for a quote. We weigh it against what we'd sell it for, then pay cash or take it off whatever you're buying. Working or not — dead boards still have parts in them, so it's worth asking.
Grading a box of bits
Lofts and house clearances turn up some odd lots. We'll go through a box with you, sort the carts worth keeping from the spares, and give you a straight read on the lot. No charge if you sell the good stuff to us; a small fee if you just want the list.
Booking it in
There's no online basket for repairs — it's all judged by eye. Ring the counter on +44 1843 226 470 or drop a line through the counter page and Reggie will sort a slot. Turnaround is usually a week, quicker if the part's in the drawer.