Loud fans
The fan is much louder than it used to be, even in menus or lighter games. Note when it starts and whether it settles.
New Jersey · nationwide mail-in
Console overheating
repair.
Loud fans, a hot case, or a console that shuts itself off? Check the ventilation first, then book a diagnostic. Overheating service is bench work for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles, with New Jersey handover and nationwide mail-in options.
A $50 deposit reserves your appointment once we confirm it — not a second charge, it covers your diagnostic and goes toward your repair
Recognize the problem
Signs a console is running too hot
Heat usually comes from dust packed into the heatsink and fan, or the thermal material between the chip and the heatsink wearing out, but cooling, fan or other hardware problems can look the same. Describe what you notice so the diagnostic can tell them apart.
Shutting itself off
The console switches off during play. Tell us how long it runs first, whether it shows a warning, and whether it starts again normally.
Hot to the touch
The case, or the air from the vents, is hotter than it used to be. Tell us where the console sits and how much room it has around it.
If the console shuts down within minutes of starting, stop using it until it's assessed: left alone, the heat is what eventually kills the board.
Find the cause
Check the ventilation before booking
Where a console sits affects how hot it runs. These observations help us assess the fault without promising that cleaning alone will fix it.
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Give it room to breathe
Make sure nothing blocks the vents and the console isn't shut in a cabinet. If it runs cooler in the open, mention that when you book.
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Note when it shuts down
Tell us whether it shuts off in every game or only some, how long it runs first, and whether it starts again normally afterwards.
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Confirm the fault and quote
$50 repair diagnostics — credited toward your repair. Cooling, fan or other hardware problems can cause shutdowns; the diagnostic identifies the fault before the work is approved.
Repair prices
Overheating service prices by console
Find your exact console and check its overheating service price. Another fault found during assessment can change the work needed; we confirm the quote first. A diagnostic fee is not the service price.
Xbox
| Model | Overheating Service — Clean & Repaste |
|---|---|
| Xbox Series X | $99 |
| Xbox Series S | $99 |
| Xbox One X | $89 |
| Xbox One S | $89 |
| Xbox One | $89 |
| Xbox 360 E | $79 |
| Xbox 360 S | $79 |
| Xbox 360 | $79 |
PlayStation
| Model | Overheating Service — Clean & Repaste |
|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 Pro | $129 |
| PlayStation 5 Slim | $129 |
| PlayStation 5 Digital Edition | $129 |
| PlayStation 5 | $129 |
| PlayStation 4 Pro | $89 |
| PlayStation 4 Slim | $89 |
| PlayStation 4 | $89 |
| PlayStation 3 Super Slim | $89 |
| PlayStation 3 Slim | $89 |
| PlayStation 3 | $89 |
Nintendo
| Model | Overheating Service — Clean & Repaste |
|---|---|
| Switch 2 | $89 |
| Switch OLED | $89 |
| Switch Lite | $89 |
| Switch | $89 |
| New 3DS XL | $79 |
| New 2DS XL | $79 |
| 3DS XL | $79 |
| 3DS | $79 |
| 2DS | $79 |
| Wii U | $79 |
| Wii | $79 |
Model or repair price missing? Ask us for a quote or book a diagnostic. $50 repair diagnostics — credited toward your repair.
Plan the repair
Overheating service goes to the bench
Overheating work goes back to the bench rather than being completed at your door. In New Jersey, a visit can handle the handover; confirm the arrangements when you book.
You can also mail the console from anywhere in the US and track the repair by ticket number.
A ticket number the moment you book. Track your repair online, start to finish.
Before you book
Useful checks and repair guides
Console overheating or shutting off: what actually fixes it Why consoles get loud and shut themselves off, the ventilation checks to do first, and what an overheating service actually fixes. PS5, Xbox or Switch won't turn on: checks before you pay for a repair Power checks for a PS5, Xbox or Switch that won't turn on, what the lights and sounds mean, and when it's the power supply rather than the console. Mail-in or come to you: which to choose Both get the same repair and the same warranty. The difference is your device, your schedule, and where you are.
Console overheating repair questions
Good to know
How much does a console overheating service cost?
An overheating service is $79–$129, depending on the console; the tables above list each model. $50 repair diagnostics — credited toward your repair.
My console is loud and shuts itself off. What's wrong?
Usually heat: dust packed into the heatsink and fan, or the thermal material between the chip and the heatsink wearing out. Consoles don't all use the same material there, so the diagnostic confirms what the service involves on yours. Cooling, fan or other hardware problems can cause shutdowns too, and the diagnostic identifies the fault first.
Will cleaning the vents myself fix it?
Clearing the outside vents and giving the console room can help, but it doesn't reach the heatsink inside or the thermal material under it. Cleaning alone may not resolve it; an assessment identifies the fault and suitable repair.
Can it be done at my home?
Thermal work goes back to the bench because it needs a full teardown. In New Jersey, a visit can handle the handover. Confirm arrangements when booking, or use nationwide mail-in repair.
What warranty applies?
90-day warranty on repairs (physical and liquid damage excluded).
Your next step
Book the repair, with the quote confirmed first
Tell us your model and symptoms. $50 repair diagnostics — credited toward your repair.