What repairs cost
No flat rate card, no corporate price list — cost is tied to what’s actually wrong, and you’ll know it before any work starts.
How pricing works here
There’s no menu of flat prices — and that’s on purpose.
A cracked TV screen and a TV with a bad capacitor look the same from the outside, but one is a quick, inexpensive fix and the other usually isn’t worth doing at all. Pricing by device type or screen size the way a big-box repair counter does means either overcharging the easy jobs or underquoting the hard ones. Neither is honest, so this shop doesn’t work that way.
Instead, every repair starts with a free diagnosis — call, text, or email with what the device is doing, and bring it by (appointments preferred, so Ed’s at the bench when you arrive). Once the actual fault is known, you get a straight answer on what it’ll cost before anything is repaired. If it turns out not to be worth fixing — more expensive than a comparable used replacement, say — you’ll hear that plainly, with no pressure to move forward anyway.
Cost by repair type
A general sense of where each repair tends to fall, before diagnosis narrows it down.
- TV repair Capacitor and power-supply repairs are usually inexpensive. A failed panel or a hard-to-source part on an older set may cost more than the set is worth — you’ll hear that upfront. Affordable – varies
- Computer & laptop repair Battery and storage upgrades are generally affordable. Board-level repairs and desktop tower work depend on the part needed. Affordable – varies
- Cell phone repair Screen and battery replacements are generally the most affordable repairs on the bench. Water damage and board-level faults vary with how far corrosion has spread. Most affordable
- Game console repair Most console repairs are affordable relative to replacing the system outright — especially disc drive and HDMI port repairs. Affordable
- VCR & DVD/VHS combo repair Belt replacement and cleaning is one of the most affordable repairs done here. Traverse motors and laser assemblies cost a bit more in parts. Most affordable
- Data recovery Straightforward logical recovery — deleted files, a drive that won’t mount — is generally affordable. Physically damaged drives cost more depending on what’s required. Affordable – varies
- Video & analog media transfer Pricing generally scales with how many tapes you’re bringing in and their format. A single tape is affordable; a full box is usually worth a call to talk through timing and cost. Scales with volume
- Electronics recycling Generally free for typical household quantities. For a larger cleanout — an office, an estate, several devices at once — call or email ahead to arrange it. Usually free
What keeps cost down — and what drives it up
- Keeps it affordable: drive belts, batteries, screens, and connectors — common parts that are usually in stock and quick to install.
- Adds cost: board-level faults, water or corrosion damage, failed panels, and parts that have to be specially sourced for an older or retro device.
- Can make a repair not worth it: a part that costs more than the device is worth secondhand — you’ll always be told this before anything is repaired.
Get a straight answer
Call, text, or email with what the device is doing, and you’ll know what it costs before anything is repaired.