No picture / damaged HDMI port
Typical causes: a bent or broken HDMI connector (common on Xbox Series X/S and One), cold solder joints, a faulty signal retimer chip.
Usually fixed by replacing the HDMI port with microsoldering.
Got a problem with your Xbox? We repair Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One and older Xbox 360 consoles — HDMI port replacement, disc drive, overheating, the red ring of death and motherboard repair. Free diagnosis, quote before repair, 12-month warranty. Warsaw and all of Poland — courier in 24h.
Don't see your Xbox model on the list? Call and ask — we'll check parts availability and whether a repair is possible, including older and limited editions.
Most Xbox failures come down to a handful of typical causes. Below you'll find the most common symptoms and what usually sits behind them. We don't guess — we confirm the cause with a free diagnosis before we quote the repair.
Typical causes: a bent or broken HDMI connector (common on Xbox Series X/S and One), cold solder joints, a faulty signal retimer chip.
Usually fixed by replacing the HDMI port with microsoldering.
Typical causes: a damaged power section, the internal PSU (Series X, One), a short on the motherboard, a surge after a storm.
We repair the power section and the PSU at component level.
Typical causes: a worn laser, the UHD Blu-ray drive mechanism (Series X, One X/S), a pulled-in or scratched disc, a read error.
We replace the laser or drive mechanism — keeping it paired with the console.
Typical causes: dust in the heatsink and fan, dried-out thermal paste, blocked airflow, the console shutting down mid-game.
Helped by a clean + paste replacement (repaste) and a load test.
Typical causes: the legendary Xbox 360 fault — cracked BGA joints under the GPU, the E74 error, overheating chips.
We do GPU and chip reballing — we still service the Xbox 360.
Typical causes: a short in the power section, damaged BGA chips, memory or controllers — after a surge, a drop or years of use.
We repair motherboards at chip level — microsoldering and APU reballing.
Typical causes: error codes at startup, a boot loop, an interrupted update, a damaged system on the drive.
We diagnose the system, reinstall it and check whether the storage is at fault.
Typical causes: a liquid-damaged console, corrosion on the board, a failed SSD/HDD or expansion card (Series X|S), save errors.
Ultrasonic cleaning after spills, drive replacement or upgrade.
Typical causes: worn analog sticks (drift), dead buttons or triggers, pairing issues — Xbox and Elite Series 2 controllers.
Recognise the symptom? Book a free diagnosis — we'll check it and quote before any repair.
We service every generation of Microsoft consoles — from the latest Xbox Series X and Series S, through the Xbox One family, to the classic Xbox 360 and the original Xbox from 2001. We also repair the ROG Xbox Ally handheld. Expand a category and see what we fix most often in your model.
Series X 1TB · Series X 2TB Galaxy Black · Series X Digital 1TB (white) · Series S 512GB · Series S 1TB (black)
Most common repairs: HDMI port replacement, the power section (clicks and dies), cleaning and paste replacement, the UHD Blu-ray drive (Series X), SSD and expansion card replacement.
Xbox One · Xbox One S · Xbox One S All-Digital · Xbox One X
Most common repairs: the HDMI port, the Blu-ray drive (laser, mechanism), the internal PSU, overheating and loud running, motherboard repair at BGA chip level.
Xbox 360 (Fat) · Xbox 360 Slim · Xbox 360 E
A retro specialty: the red ring of death (RROD) and the E74 error — GPU and BGA chip reballing. Plus drive and power repair and a clean-up after years of use.
Xbox (first generation, 2001–2005)
Retro repairs with microsoldering: replacing worn capacitors (including the known leaking clock capacitor), the drive, the PSU, cleaning and servicing.
ROG Xbox Ally · ROG Xbox Ally X
We also service handhelds from the Xbox ecosystem (ASUS × Xbox): stick drift, the USB-C port, battery replacement, overheating, repair after a drop. Full subpage — handheld PC repair. Call us — we'll confirm parts availability.
HDMI port replacement and BGA reballing are microsoldering under a microscope — a skill most repair shops don't offer. For us it's everyday work.
The most common serious fault on the Xbox Series X/S and One — a bent or broken connector ends in no picture. We replace the port with microsoldering, check the signal path and test the image at several resolutions.
Cracked solder balls under a chip are the classic red ring on the Xbox 360 and image dropouts on newer consoles. We remove the chip, replace the BGA balls and re-mount it — instead of swapping the whole motherboard.
Console won't read discs or the drive is noisy? We replace the laser or drive mechanism on the Xbox Series X and One — keeping the factory pairing between the drive board and the console, with no loss of function.
A console after a surge, a storm or a spill goes onto our bench for motherboard diagnostics: ultrasonic cleaning, corrosion removal, power-section repair and replacement of damaged components.
BGA microsoldering is the same skill we use to repair motherboards in our computer repair service. We also repair the other platforms — see our gaming console service.
A guide price list for the most common repairs. Diagnosis is PLN 0. We give the exact price after a free diagnosis — you only pay if you accept the quote.
The amounts shown are a guide and cover typical faults — the final cost depends on the model and the scope of the repair. Diagnosis is always PLN 0, and you learn the price before any repair.
Full transparency at every stage. The diagnosis is free and you learn the price before the repair — we only start once you approve it.
Call us or order a courier 24h and describe your Xbox model and the fault. Bring the console to Praga-Południe or send it from anywhere in Poland.
For free, we open up and check the console — power, the HDMI port, the drive, the chips on the motherboard. We pinpoint exactly what's causing the fault.
We give a specific repair cost — no hidden fees. You decide: approve the quote, or collect the console with no obligation.
We repair, test the console under load and send it back by courier or hand it over in person. Every repair comes with a 12-month warranty and a VAT invoice.
You don't have to live in Warsaw. You order a courier, we collect your Xbox from your door, repair it and send it back. The diagnosis is always free and you learn the price before the repair.
You order a courier through the form in 2 minutes.
Door pickup by DPD courier (PLN 20 one way), the next business day after confirmation.
We check it for free and call with the price — you decide.
We repair, test and send it back with a 12-month warranty.
Sending it yourself? Secure the console (ideally the original box or bubble wrap) and ship it to: CSE Poland Sp. z o.o., Aleja Stanów Zjednoczonych 72 lok. 13A, 04-036 Warszawa — or to the InPost locker WAW47A.
Repairing a console isn't just parts and a soldering iron — above all it's clear rules, a fair quote and the certainty you'll get a working, tested console back with a warranty.
We open up and check the console for free. The diagnosis costs nothing, and if you decline the repair — you pay nothing for the check.
We give the price after the diagnosis, before we do anything. You only repair if you accept the quote — no surprises at the end.
We repair consoles other shops have turned down — HDMI port replacement, APU and GPU reballing, motherboard repair at chip level.
We show photos of what we found inside — a broken port, a dust-clogged heatsink, signs of liquid damage. You know exactly what you're paying for.
Every repair comes with a 12-month warranty on the parts replaced and the work done. We issue VAT invoices — for businesses too.
After the repair the console goes through a load test — gameplay, temperature, drive, image. We hand back a checked console, not a "should be fine".
We issue VAT invoices — CSE Poland Sp. z o.o., VAT ID PL1133107861. We're an independent out-of-warranty repair shop — we're not an authorised Microsoft service centre.
We've gathered the answers to the questions we hear most often from Xbox owners. Didn't find your answer?
Call: +48 512 800 030
It depends on the model and the fault, which is why the diagnosis and quote are free. As a guide: minor repairs from PLN 80, HDMI port replacement PLN 200–450, drive repair PLN 200–450, cleaning with paste replacement from PLN 250, power repair from PLN 350, BGA chip reballing from PLN 500. We give the exact price before any repair — call: 512 800 030.
Yes — it's one of the most common serious Xbox repairs. We replace a bent or broken HDMI connector by microsoldering, check the signal path and test the image before handing the console back. It usually takes 1–3 business days.
Most often it's a fault in the power section — the internal PSU or a short on the motherboard, e.g. after a surge. A free diagnosis pinpoints the exact cause before we quote.
Yes. On the Xbox Series X and Xbox One we replace the laser or the UHD Blu-ray drive mechanism — keeping the factory pairing between the drive board and the console, so everything works as before. Usually 3–7 business days.
Yes — we still service the Xbox 360. The red ring (RROD) and the E74 error are usually cracked BGA joints under the graphics chip. We do GPU and chip reballing — replacing the solder balls under the chip — a lasting repair, not a temporary heat-gun trick.
Yes — we repair console motherboards at chip level: microsoldering, APU and GPU reballing, power-section repair and replacement of damaged components. It's the same skill we use to repair motherboards in our computer repair service.
Usually a dust clean and thermal paste replacement (repaste) is enough — over the years the paste dries out and the heatsink clogs with dust, so the console gets loud and shuts down mid-game. After the repair we test the console under load.
Yes — we repair Xbox and Elite Series 2 controllers: stick drift, buttons, triggers, pairing issues. We also fit Hall Effect and TMR sticks that are immune to drift. Details and pricing are on our controller repair page.
The easiest way is to order a courier online — we collect the console from your door by DPD courier (PLN 20 one way, PLN 40 round trip, paid on collection). You can also drop a parcel at the InPost locker WAW47A or send it to the service address. After a free diagnosis we call with a quote — we repair once you approve it and send it back with a warranty.
Yes — every repair comes with a 12-month warranty on the parts replaced and the work done. We issue VAT invoices, for businesses too.
Call us or order a courier. The diagnosis and quote are free, and every repair comes with a 12-month warranty. Come to Praga-Południe or send your console from anywhere in Poland — courier in 24h.