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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

Samsung Fingerprint Not Working After a Screen Replacement?
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Fingerprint Not Working After a Screen Replacement?
On Galaxy A models with an under-screen fingerprint reader, a new screen needs the sensor calibrating. Which models are affected a...
3 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Samsung Galaxy A Screen Black, Green Line or Flickering? What to Check
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy A Screen Black, Green Line or Flickering? What to Check
A black screen, a green or pink line, or flicker: how to tell whether your Galaxy A needs a restart, an update or a new screen.
3 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Galaxy A14 Touchscreen Not Working After an Update? What to Try
Samsung Galaxy
Galaxy A14 Touchscreen Not Working After an Update? What to Try
Many A14 owners reported unresponsive or erratic touch after the One UI 7 update. Why it's software, what to try, and when it real...
3 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Genuine vs Aftermarket Samsung Screens: How to Tell the Difference
Samsung Galaxy
Genuine vs Aftermarket Samsung Screens: How to Tell the Difference
Copy screens make cheap repairs possible, but some swap AMOLED for LCD or stop an under-screen fingerprint reader working. How to...
4 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Which Samsung Galaxy A Do I Have? How to Find the Model Number
Samsung Galaxy
Which Samsung Galaxy A Do I Have? How to Find the Model Number
Your model number starts SM-A and tells you exactly which Galaxy A you have, including 4G or 5G. Where to find it, and a list of U...
3 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Cracked Samsung Galaxy A Back: Glass or Plastic, and the Fix
Samsung Galaxy
Cracked Samsung Galaxy A Back: Glass or Plastic, and the Fix
Nine Galaxy A models have glass backs and the rest are plastic. Which is which, why a cracked back is worth fixing, and what a rep...
2 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Before You Post Your Samsung Phone for Repair: A Checklist
Samsung Galaxy
Before You Post Your Samsung Phone for Repair: A Checklist
A checklist before a mail-in phone repair: backing up, factory reset, SIM and memory card, passcode, model number and colour, pack...
3 min read · 28 Sep 2026
PS2 Fan Loud or Overheating? What to Check
Retro consoles
PS2 Fan Loud or Overheating? What to Check
Is your PS2 sounding like a jet engine or getting too hot to touch? The common causes, safe things to check, and when it's time fo...
4 min read · 27 Sep 2026
How to Pack a Retro Console for Posting
Retro consoles
How to Pack a Retro Console for Posting
Sending a retro console for repair? What to take out, what to put in, how to box it so it arrives safely, and which postage to cho...
4 min read · 27 Sep 2026
PAL vs NTSC Retro Consoles: What's the Difference?
Retro consoles
PAL vs NTSC Retro Consoles: What's the Difference?
Why do some PAL games run slower with black borders, and will an import work on your UK console? PAL, NTSC and region locks explai...
4 min read · 27 Sep 2026
Is Recapping a Retro Console Worth It?
Retro consoles
Is Recapping a Retro Console Worth It?
A recap can bring back sound and a steady picture, but it isn't a cure-all. Here's when it's worth doing and when your money is be...
4 min read · 27 Sep 2026
Pokémon Game Boy save battery: signs it's dying and what to do
Game Boy
Pokémon Game Boy save battery: signs it's dying and what to do
Why the Game Boy Pokémon games stop saving or lose their clock, what the small battery inside does, and how to protect your save b...
4 min read · 27 Sep 2026

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