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Paul Walsh

Founder and repair technician

I'm Paul Walsh, and I run The Repair Works on my own. Every repair that comes in is diagnosed, fixed, tested and packed by me personally, on my own bench.

I've been repairing electronics for over 25 years. Before The Repair Works I built, ran and sold getitrepaired.co.uk, a mobile phone and tablet repair business, and later founded and sold WeBuyTek, a phone trade-in company. So I've seen the repair and recommerce trade from both sides of the counter.

The articles on this site come from hands-on repair work: the faults these devices are known for, what's worth repairing and what honestly isn't, and when you're better off going back to the manufacturer. If I can't fix something, or it isn't worth your money, I'd rather tell you before you post it.

Every mains appliance that leaves here is PAT tested, and every repair carries a 12-month workmanship warranty.

Articles by Paul Walsh

PS5 console with a pulsing blue power light and a blank TV screen
PlayStation
PS5 Blue Light of Death: What It Means and How to Fix It Yourself
A PS5 stuck on a pulsing blue light is often a software problem you can fix at home. Here's how to do it safely, and the signs tha...
5 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 console with its power button being pressed
PlayStation
PS5 Beeps Then Turns Off? What It Means and What to Check
A PS5 that beeps and switches straight off is protecting itself from a fault. Here's what usually causes it, what to check first,...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 internal power supply unit removed from the console
PlayStation
PS5 Power Supply Failure: Signs, Causes and Whether to Replace It Yourself
The internal power supply is the most common reason a PS5 won't turn on. Here's how to spot a failed one, which model fits which c...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 console plugged into a wall socket during a power cut
PlayStation
PS5 Dead After a Power Cut or Surge? What to Check, and What Usually Fails
Power cuts and surges are a common reason a PS5 suddenly stops working. Here's what to check first, what usually fails, and how to...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 on a repair bench with its power supply removed
PlayStation
PS5 No Power Repair Cost in the UK: What You Should Pay in 2026
PS5 no power repairs vary in price, and even more in what's covered. Here's what a fair price looks like in the UK, and the questi...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Roborock robot vacuum with its lidar turret cover removed
Robot vacuums
Roborock Error 1 or Lidar Not Spinning? What It Means and How to Fix It
Error 1 means the spinning laser on top of your Roborock isn't working as it should. Here's what to check first, and what it means...
5 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Roborock robot vacuum sitting on its charging dock
Robot vacuums
Roborock Not Charging or Won't Dock? The Checks to Try, and When It's a Fault
A Roborock that won't charge or won't find its dock usually has a simple cause. Here's how to work through it, and how to tell the...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Roborock robot vacuum battery pack removed from the robot
Robot vacuums
Roborock Battery Replacement: Signs It's Failing, How Long It Lasts, and What to Watch For
A Roborock's battery wears out gradually. Here's how to tell yours is failing, what shortens its life, and what to watch for with...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Underside of a Roborock robot vacuum showing the drive wheels
Robot vacuums
Roborock Wheel Error or Going in Circles? The Causes and How to Fix Them
A Roborock that spins in circles or shows a wheel error usually has hair in the wheels, a dirty sensor or a worn wheel module. Her...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Dreame robot vacuum base station with its clean and dirty water tanks removed
Robot vacuums
Dreame Base Station Not Pumping or Draining Water? What to Check First
Most Dreame base station water problems come down to the tanks, the float or a blockage. Here's what to check first, and what it m...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Eufy robot vacuum on its charging station
Robot vacuums
Eufy Robot Vacuum Not Charging or Won't Dock? What to Check First
A Eufy robot vacuum that won't charge usually has dirty contacts, a dock problem or a worn battery. Here's how to work through it,...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Roomba robot vacuum on a living room floor
Robot vacuums
Roomba Owners After iRobot's Bankruptcy: The App, Warranties, Parts and Repairs
iRobot, the maker of Roomba, went through bankruptcy and is now owned by its manufacturer, Picea. Here's what that means if you ow...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026

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