IllawarraTechie

IllawarraTechie On-site, remote & return-to-base IT support in Illawarra. 8+ years experience. PCs, laptops, consoles, WiFi, email, smart devices & troubleshooting.

Previously known as 'MakiiRepair' which was founded in August 2017, IllawarraTechie provides on-site and remote IT Support & Service Solutions within the Illawarra region.

10/06/2026

Another iMac brought back to life. This machine arrived with a power fault and was found to have a failed logic board.

After fitting a refurbished upgraded replacement, upgrading the original 1TB hard drive to a high-speed SSD, and transferring all of the customer's data, this iMac is back in service and performing better than ever.

Repairing, upgrading, and extending the life of technology, one device at a time.

24th August 2025 marked my first custom PC build.Since then, I’ve built, upgraded, repaired, and serviced countless PCs ...
05/06/2026

24th August 2025 marked my first custom PC build.

Since then, I’ve built, upgraded, repaired, and serviced countless PCs for clients. From diagnosing hardware faults and replacing components to complete custom builds and performance upgrades, each system has added to my experience and knowledge.

Looking back at that first build, it’s rewarding to see how far things have come. These photos showcase a mix of systems I’ve built and some PCs I’ve had the opportunity to service over the past year.

29/05/2026

Not every repair comes in clean

This sewer inspection camera monitor arrived with a heavily damaged screen, making it difficult to use on-site.

The unit was taken apart, the damaged display replaced, and testing completed to get the system back up and running again.

Another specialised repair completed successfully.

27/05/2026

Brought this early-gen PS5 back to life with a full disc drive laser repair and realignment

The console was struggling to read game discs, requiring the drive to be fully disassembled for repair. After replacement, cleaning, and reassembly, the console was back loading games correctly again.

Always satisfying restoring these older consoles back to proper working condition.

22/05/2026

Gaming PC upgrade completed.

This system was upgraded to an Intel 12th Gen platform with 32GB RAM and a new ASUS Prime motherboard for improved gaming and overall system performance.

Full hardware installation, cable management, BIOS configuration, and testing completed successfully.

Big improvement over the original setup and now ready for modern gaming.

19/05/2026

SD card physical damage cut off access to important files.

Inside the device, data still existed in fragments. Recovery tools were used to extract crucial data.

We know how significant data can be. Every recovery is handled with care and precision.

11/05/2026

Internal clean on a heavily dusted system. Restored airflow, removed buildup, and brought temps back under control.

Regular cleaning helps prevent overheating and keeps systems running reliably for longer.

10/05/2026

Another Lenovo ThinkPad repaired and back running smoothly for a customer across the Illawarra 💻

Providing on-site and remote IT support for laptops, PCs, WiFi, email issues and more.

Need technical assistance? Contact us today through the link in bio or give us a call 📞



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⚡️ Repaired in under 20 minutes ⚡️ This MacBook Air (A2179) came in for a quick fix and left running perfectly, minimal ...
24/01/2026

⚡️ Repaired in under 20 minutes ⚡️

This MacBook Air (A2179) came in for a quick fix and left running perfectly, minimal downtime, maximum care 💻 🌟

At IllawarraTechie we work on MacBooks, iMacs, iPads and more Apple devices, providing fast, professional repairs you can trust. 🤝

🧊 PS5 Overheating Service (Random Shutdowns) 🔧This early-model PS5 came in running hot — turns out the factory liquid me...
15/10/2025

🧊 PS5 Overheating Service (Random Shutdowns) 🔧

This early-model PS5 came in running hot — turns out the factory liquid metal had dried out in spots 😬
After a full teardown, cleanup, and reapplication of Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, temps are back to where they should be ✅

Swipe to see the before & after — dust buildup cleared, dry patch fixed, and full liquid metal coverage restored for optimal cooling 💨

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Wollongong, NSW
2500

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+61432719518

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