| Sony Repair Center | DIY YouTube Repair | Barrie Screen Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No-Power Fix | Board/console swap, $300+ | "Free" (if you can even find the fault) | Starting at $249 |
| Time | 2–3 weeks | Could be days, could be never | Usually 5-10 Days |
| Shipping | You pay both ways | You're on your own sourcing parts | Drop off in Barrie |
| Save Data | Gone — new board, new console | Depends if you can even fix it | Preserved if possible |
| Warranty | 90 days on repair only | Lol, your problem | 90-day warranty on parts & labour |
| Sympathy | Robot phone tree (enjoy) | Reddit comments | Real human who games too |
Got an older PlayStation? Give us a call — we'll be honest about whether we take it on.
Most of the time, yes — no lights, no beep, no fan spin at all is almost always power-related. But sometimes what looks like "no power" is actually overheating protection kicking in, or a different fault entirely. We test before quoting anything final, so you're not paying for a repair that wasn't the real problem.
$249 covers the diagnostic and initial repair attempt. If the fault turns out to be a bigger part — like a PSU or disc drive — those cost more, and we'll quote you the exact price before doing anything further so you know what you're paying. Sometimes there's more than one issue at play too — we had a PS5 last month that needed both an HDMI encoder repair and a new PSU. Whatever we find, you get a clear price before we proceed, not a surprise at pickup.
Honestly, it varies. Some no-power boards are diagnosed and fixed within a few days. Others take longer — we may need to source a specific part, or the fault takes time to properly trace. We'll keep you updated rather than promise a timeline we can't guarantee.
If we can repair the board itself, your data stays intact. If the fault requires a full board or console replacement (rare, but possible), data isn't guaranteed to survive — we'll tell you before that happens.
Just the console itself. No controller, no cables, no power brick needed.
Yes, all PS5 models. The overheating fix is the same across each.
If we determine the repair isn't economical, or the fault is taking longer to chase than it's worth, we'll stop and tell you before running up costs further. You'll pay a diagnostic fee for the time already spent — not a repair that isn't happening.
If it's a component-level fix, yes — we test under load before it leaves the bench. Board-level power issues are more unpredictable than HDMI or overheating repairs, so we're upfront if a fix feels less certain to hold long-term.
Yes — 90-day warranty on parts and labour, on any repair we complete. If we can't fix it or don't attempt further work, warranty doesn't apply since no repair was done.
Of course. Call (705) 481-1572 or use the contact form — whichever's easier for you.
