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FAQ

Find answers to the questions we’re asked most often about electronics repairs, software development and websites. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

Repairs FAQ

Can water damaged pcb's be repaired?

In many cases, yes it can be repaired, the deciding factor is was it powered on at the time it was damaged and how long ago. A proper inspection is required to assertain the extent and viability of repair.

can you repair HDMI ports?

Yes we can repair HDMI ports and USB ports. Our standard price for a port repair assumes the port is damaged and has not become detached from the circuit board as this can cause more damage.

How long does a repair usually take?

Our usual turn around is within a week. If it will take longer due to parts we will advise you accordingly.

Do you only repair Consoles?

No we carryout all types of electronics repairs not just consoles. With 30 years of experience we have worked on everything from old arcade systems, through the early computers, to modern circuit boards in all manner of devices, if youre unsure wether we can repair your device or PCB, get in touch and discuss your requirements.

Do you repair mobile phones?

Unfortunately we no longer offer repairs on mobile phones or tablets as these require a very fast turn around and retaining a lot of expensive stock.

Software & App Develoment FAQ

How much does an App cost?

This a very difficult question to answer as every app is different. If you contact us with as much detail as possible we can give you a quote.

Do you build Apps for Android or ios?

We use Flutter to create apps whoch means they will work on Android, ios, Mac, Windows, Web.

Do you have any Apps available?

Yes we currently have The Tacklebox, a UK focused coarse fishing app, we also have several other Apps currently being developed.

Website Develoment FAQ

How much does a website cost?

It varies on complexity, for a simple static website with a few pages its relatively cheap. contact us with as much information as possible for an exact quote.

Is there an ongoing cost with a website?

For a simple static site generally no, it can be hosted for free, your only cost is the domain name usually around £20 a year and if you want to make chnages to the website. If your site starts to generate a lot of traffic or is a more in-depth website with e-commerce then there are costs associated with running it.

What makes a website good?

Websites rely on something called SEO, which stands for Search Engine Optimisation, this means internet seacrh engines such as Google can find your web page and using automated software they can see everything about your website and therefore your company. Good SEO means a website will rank higher and therefore can attract more traffic and more sales/leads.

Do you offer maintenece packages and not just website building?

Yes we can offer just a website build or contnued maintenece and updates, this will all be given in the quote.

General FAQ

Where are you based?

Our registered office is in London but our trading office where we carry out repairs and development is near Loughborough.

Can we just drop a repair in?

No, we do allow drop in repairs but only by prior appointment, please contact us before dropping in a repair.

What guarentee do you offer on repairs?

All our repairs are covered by a 12 month guarentee unless otherwise stated.