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Retro consoles
SNES Won't Turn On? Power Supply, Socket and Cartridge Checks
The checks to try when a Super Nintendo won't turn on: the right power supply for a PAL SNES, the power socket and the cartridge,...
Game Boy
Game Boy Color IPS mod explained: drop-in or laminated?
Why the Game Boy Color screen is so hard to see, the difference between a drop-in and a laminated IPS kit, and when a mod might no...
Nintendo Switch
Switch Not Reading Game Cards? What to Check Before a Repair
Game card not detected? Simple checks to try first, the symptoms that point to a failed card reader, and how the repair differs on...
Retro consoles
PS1 Not Reading Discs? What to Check and How It's Fixed
Why a PlayStation stops reading discs, the checks to try at home first, and what a replacement laser and drive service involves if...
Game Boy
How much does a Game Boy repair cost in the UK?
Every fixed price for original Game Boy, Pocket and Color repairs and screen mods, what each one covers, and why independent repai...
Nintendo Switch
How to Back Up Your Switch Save Data Before a Repair
Protect your game progress before posting your Switch: how Save Data Cloud, console-to-console transfer and microSD copies work, a...
Retro consoles
PS2 Disc Read Error: What It Means and How to Fix It
A PS2 Disc Read Error doesn't always mean a dead laser. Here's what the message means, the checks to try first, and when the drive...
Game Boy
How to Pack a Game Boy for Posting
Sending a Game Boy, GBA or SP for repair? How to pack it so it arrives safely, what to leave out, and what to do if an SP battery...
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Repair vs an Independent Repairer: Which Is Right for Your Switch?
Nintendo or an independent repairer? A fair look at cost, save data, parts and warranty so you can choose the right route for your...
Retro consoles
N64 Black Screen: Jumper Pak, Cartridge and Cable Checks
Power light on but nothing on screen? The simple checks for an N64 black screen, from the Jumper Pak to the AV cable, and when it...
Game Boy
Which Game Boy Do I Have? Model Codes and How to Spot Them
Not sure which Game Boy you've got? Find the model code on the label, match the visual clues, and see which repairs apply to your...
Nintendo Switch
Switch 2 Screen Cracked? What to Do Next
Is it the screen or just the anti-shatter film? How to check a cracked Switch 2, why you shouldn't peel the film, and what to do a...
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