TronicsFix Blog

It can be easy to make mistakes when working on your PS5. Check out our list of common mistakes you'll want to avoid when taking your PS5 apart for your next DIY project.

If you're in the middle of a game and see the message pop up on the screen, “Your PS5 is too hot...” this post can help you know what to do to solve your PS5's overheating issue.

Here are my recommendations of products I personally use on a regular basis to clean electronics and game consoles.

The PlayStation 5, released in 2020, was the first game console to use liquid metal inside for cooling. Here's information on liquid metal including how to diagnose issues and fix dry spots if they occur.

Whether you’re trying to replace the HDMI port on a PS4 or you’re reballing a BGA chip on a Macbook Pro, one thing you’ll need for sure is a good microscope.

The Nintendo Switch commonly has trouble reading game cards. If your game card games won’t play, we have some simple things you can try to get them working again.

The PS5 Slim and Pro both allow you to swap disc drives between the digital and the disc versions. Learn how this new disc drive swapping feature works as well as how to get your disc drive working.

There are several problems that can occur with the disc drive on a PS5, including your disc not reading correctly or not spinning or working in general. Here we will tackle common issues and outline DIY fixes you can try at home.

Finding a great gift for a gamer who likes to work on and fix their electronics can be really difficult. I've got your back! Here's my list of favorite products and I guarantee you'll find something the DIYer in your life will LOVE.

If you've accidentally broken the fan or power supply connector off the motherboard of your game console this is the post for you. Well get your started with your repair with tool recommendations and an explanation of each step of the process.

Most retro game cartridges are between 20-40 years old, and you may have noticed that they don’t work the way they used to anymore. Luckily, a simple cleaning is often the only thing needed to fix them.

If your NES is giving you a blinking red light on the console or a glitchy/static screen we're here to help. Keep on reading if you want to learn why this happens and how to fix it.