PlayStation 4 Slim repairs.

PlayStation 4 Slim repair in Luton

PlayStation 4 Slim repair in Luton starts from £30 at Mega Mobiles, and most jobs are done while you wait at our shop on Leagrave Road. Below you will find every repair we offer for the PlayStation 4 Slim, what each one involves, how long it takes and what it costs.

We have been repairing consoles in Luton for 27 years. You can walk in any day between 9am and 8pm, book a time online so we have the part ready, or use our collection service in Luton and postal repairs from further away. We are rated 4.9 stars from 920 Google reviews.

PlayStation 4 Slim repair prices

Prices include the part and fitting. Most repairs take up to 60 minutes and come with a 3-month warranty.

Controller charging port

If your PlayStation 4 Slim controller only charges at an angle or not at all, the charging port has worn.

We replace the controller charging port and test charging and wired play.

Use a cable that fits snugly and avoid playing with the cable pulled tight.

The PlayStation 4 Slim controller charging port costs £30, takes up to 60 minutes, and comes with a 3-month warranty on the part and our work.

Controller battery

A controller that dies quickly or won't hold charge needs a new battery.

We fit a new controller battery and test charging and wireless play.

Charging the controller from the console or a standard USB port is gentler than fast phone chargers.

The PlayStation 4 Slim controller battery costs £34.99, takes up to 60 minutes, and comes with a 3-month warranty on the part and our work.

Replacement fan

A PlayStation 4 Slim that sounds like a jet engine or shuts down mid-game is overheating. Dust, a worn fan or dried thermal material are the usual causes.

We strip and clean the cooling system, replace the fan if it is worn and renew the thermal paste or liquid metal where the console uses it, then test under load.

Give the console space to breathe: keep it out of closed cabinets, stand it away from walls and dust the vents every few weeks.

The PlayStation 4 Slim replacement fan costs £59, takes up to 60 minutes, and comes with a 3-month warranty on the part and our work.

Software errors

Error codes, a PlayStation 4 Slim stuck on start-up, failed updates or safe-mode loops are often software faults rather than hardware.

We diagnose the error, repair or reinstall the system software where possible and test that games and updates run.

Let updates finish without switching the console off, and keep some free storage so updates have room to install.

The PlayStation 4 Slim software errors costs £59, takes up to 60 minutes, and comes with a 3-month warranty on the part and our work.

HDMI port

If your PlayStation 4 Slim turns on but the TV says "no signal", or the picture drops out when the cable is touched, the HDMI port is usually damaged.

We open the console, remove the damaged port from the board with professional hot air and soldering tools, fit a new HDMI port and test picture and sound on a screen in the shop.

Unplug the HDMI cable before moving the console, and use a short right-angle adapter if the cable sits under strain behind the TV unit.

The PlayStation 4 Slim hdmi port costs £69, takes up to 60 minutes, and comes with a 3-month warranty on the part and our work.

Blu-ray drive

A PlayStation 4 Slim that won't read discs, ejects them on its own or makes grinding noises has a faulty disc drive.

We repair or replace the disc drive, check it is paired correctly with the console and test it with several discs.

Insert discs gently and keep the console level and still while a disc is spinning.

The PlayStation 4 Slim blu-ray drive costs £75, takes up to 60 minutes, and comes with a 3-month warranty on the part and our work.

Hard drive upgrade

Running out of space, or a slow and failing hard drive on a PlayStation 4 Slim, can be fixed with a new or larger drive.

We fit the new drive, install the system software and test that the console boots and runs games.

Leave some space free on the new drive; consoles slow down when storage is nearly full.

The PlayStation 4 Slim hard drive upgrade costs £79, takes up to 60 minutes, and comes with a 3-month warranty on the part and our work.

Power supply

A PlayStation 4 Slim that won't power on, clicks or turns off at random often has a failed power supply.

We test the power supply, replace it if it has failed and run the console under load to check it is stable.

A surge-protected plug strip protects the new power supply from spikes.

This repair costs £89, takes up to 60 minutes, and comes with a 3-month warranty on the part and our work.

Other repairs

If your PlayStation 4 Slim has a fault that isn't listed here, such as liquid damage, no power or a problem after a drop, we can still help.

We look at the console, tell you what is wrong and what it will cost before we start. For a quick idea of the price, send us a photo and a short description on WhatsApp.

Whatever the fault, switch the device off if it has been wet and don't try to charge it until we have checked it. That gives liquid-damaged boards the best chance.

The price depends on the fault, so we quote it after a quick check. Most of these repairs take up to 60 minutes, and come with a 3-month warranty on the part and our work.

Common problems we fix on the PlayStation 4 Slim

Most consoles come to us with a damaged HDMI port, overheating and loud fans, controllers that won't charge or disc drives that stop reading. On the PlayStation 4 Slim a dusty cooling system is often the hidden cause of shut-downs and noise, so a clean and fresh thermal paste is worth doing alongside any other repair.

Before you bring your PlayStation 4 Slim in

• Bring the PlayStation 4 Slim with its power cable.
• Bring the controller too if it is part of the problem.
• Sign out of accounts you share if you prefer; we only need the console to start up.
• Tell us what you have already tried, such as a reset or a different cable.

Signs your console needs a repair

• No picture on the TV, or a picture that drops out.
• Loud fans, overheating warnings or shut-downs during games.
• Discs that won't read or eject.
• Error codes or a console stuck on start-up.
• A controller that won't charge or dies quickly.
• No power, or clicking from the power supply.

If you notice any of these, it is usually cheaper to fix them early. A cracked screen lets dust and moisture in, and a tired battery puts strain on the rest of the console.

What affects the price of a repair

The prices on this page are for the part and fitting. The main things that change a price are the model, the part needed and whether there is more than one fault. A cracked screen on a console that has also been dropped in water, for example, may need more than one part.

We always check the console first and tell you the price before we start. If we find something else while it is open, we ask before doing any extra work, so the price you agree is the price you pay.

How long repairs take

Most repairs are done while you wait, usually within an hour, so you can stay in the shop or pop out and come back. Some parts for older or less common models need ordering, which is why we ask you to book online or message us on WhatsApp before you visit, so we can make sure the part is ready.

If a repair is going to take longer, for example a board repair or a part on order, we tell you when you drop it off and let you know as soon as it is ready.

Our warranty

Every repair comes with a warranty on the part we fit and our work. If the repair develops a fault within the warranty period, bring it back with your receipt and we will check it and put it right. Keep your receipt or booking confirmation, as it shows the date of the repair.

The warranty covers the part and the work we did. If the console is dropped or gets wet again after the repair, that is new damage, and we will quote for it in the same way as before.

Repair or replace?

A repair is almost always cheaper than a new console, and it keeps your data, settings and apps exactly as they were. As a rough guide, if the console does everything you need and the repair costs less than a third of a replacement, repairing it is the better value.

It can be worth thinking twice if the console has several faults at once, no longer gets software updates, or has been badly damaged by liquid. In those cases we will tell you honestly what we find and what the repair would cost, and you decide. If you do decide to replace it, we also buy used phones, so your old device may still be worth something.

Collection and postal repairs

Can't get to Leagrave Road? We collect broken devices from around Luton and bring them back once they are fixed. If you live further away, our postal repair service lets you send the console to us and have it returned after the repair.

Contact us first on WhatsApp or by phone on 01582 511611, tell us the model and the fault, and we will confirm the price and how to send it. Pack it well, switch it off and include your name, phone number and a short note of the problem.

Your data and privacy

Repairs at Mega Mobiles are done in the shop, and we only use your passcode to test the repair with you. We never reset a console without asking, and we never look through photos, messages or apps.

It is still sensible to back up before any repair if the console turns on, just as you would before an update. If it won't turn on, bring it in anyway: most of the time the data is untouched by the fault.

Looking after it after the repair

Use a case with raised edges and a screen protector, keep the console out of hot cars and direct sun, and charge it with a good-quality cable. If anything about the repair doesn't feel right afterwards, bring it back and we will check it within the warranty.

How a PlayStation 4 Slim repair works at Mega Mobiles

• Check. We look at the PlayStation 4 Slim with you and confirm the fault.
• Quote. You get the price before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
• Repair. Most repairs take up to 60 minutes, so you can wait in the shop or pop out.
• Test. We test the repair and the rest of the console with you before you leave.

To save time, book a repair online so we can check the part is in stock, see all our PlayStation repairs, or contact us with any questions.

If your PlayStation 4 Slim is new enough to still be under the manufacturer's warranty, check your cover with PlayStation support first. For everything else, and for repairs out of warranty, we are here every day from 9am to 8pm.

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