Watton Electronic Repairs

14/10/2026

Character walking off on their own? Camera slowly turning when you're not touching anything? That's stick drift, one of the most common controller faults, and it's an easy fix.

Don't bin it or fork out for a new controller. Get it repaired:

🔧 Standard replacement sticks – £20
🧲 Hall effect sticks – £30

Why go hall effect? Standard sticks have parts that physically rub together, and that wear is what causes drift in the first place. Hall effect sticks read movement with magnets, so there's nothing to wear out.

Every repair is checked on a tester for centring and circularity before it's handed back, so you know it's spot on.

Message to book yours in 🎮

04/09/2026

***SOLD***
Fresh off the workbench! Just finished up this custom soft pastel pink Nintendo Switch Lite, and it is now live on eBay.

Every custom build gets a full strip-down, deep clean, fresh thermal paste, and brand-new shell/buttons with zero stick drift.

Now Available on eBay:

🔗 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/257724027376

Custom Reshell & Refurb Services Available!

Bored of the standard grey or turquoise? Got cracked plastic, scuffed corners, or drifting sticks? Give your console a fresh new look.

Offering full custom reshelling and upgrade services across all models:

Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo Switch (V1 / V2)

Nintendo Switch OLED

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Nintendo Switch Lite - Custom Pale Pink at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products!

02/09/2026

A tale of two Xbox Series X consoles on the bench today—one straightforward win, and one absolute boss fight. 🛠️🎮
​Console 1: Arrived completely dead with a faulty internal power supply. Stripped it down, repaired the PSU, tested the rails, and it fired right back up to full health. Ready to head back home!
​Console 2: A much tougher scenario. Diagnostics immediately threw SMC_SSD_INIT1 and SP_DECRYPT_4 error codes. The internal NVMe SSD is completely corrupt. Because Microsoft marries unique security keys between the SSD and the APU, simply swapping in an off-the-shelf drive isn’t an option. Without those keys readable, the console is essentially bricked.
​Not throwing in the towel just yet, though—we’re going down the data-recovery and low-level repair route to see if any readable blocks can be salvaged before calling time of death. 🔬
​Wish us luck on this one! 🤞
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23/08/2026

Spent a busy weekend bringing this beast of a machine back to life for a highly valued customer! 🛠️
Pictured above is an Edgebander, a crucial piece of equipment used for high-end furniture finishing.
🚨 The Problem: The main control unit refused to boot and eventually went completely dead.
💡 The (Almost) Solution: After some deep component-level diagnostics, we identified and replaced the burnt-out components on the board. We’ve successfully resurrected the hardware and can access a base OS!
We are currently awaiting the manufacturer to send over the correct restore media to get the proprietary software loaded and return this machine to 100% production capacity. Always love a good troubleshooting challenge!

19/08/2026

We Work on Anything Electronic! ⚡️⏱️
​Yes, that includes classic vintage dashboard pieces like this stunning 1970s VW Van VDO Clock.
​When this piece came into the shop, it had officially stopped clicking and lost track of time. To bring it back to life, our bench team performed a comprehensive repair:
​Full tear down to inspect the internal components
​Deep cleaning to clear out decades of dust and debris
​Precision lubrication to ensure smooth movement
​Complete rebuild and thorough multi-hour testing to guarantee accuracy
​Now, it’s ticking smoothly and ready to head back on the road for many more miles of adventures.
​Got a tricky electronics project or a vintage accessory that needs a second chance? Bring it by—if it uses power, we can fix it! 🛠️
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07/08/2026

MacBook Not Charging? It’s Not Always Bad News! 💻⚡
When a MacBook completely stops taking a charge, it’s easy to assume the worst—like an expensive logic board failure. But often, the culprit is much simpler.
Swipe through the photos to see this MacBook Pro repair:
1️⃣ The Problem: The internal contacts inside the USB-C / Thunderbolt board were corroded, worn down, and preventing power delivery.
2️⃣ The Fix: A straightforward replacement of the USB-C port board rather than a costly motherboard replacement.
3️⃣ The Result: Fully powered up, taking a charge, and reinstalling macOS Ventura smoothly!
If your laptop or console has stopped charging, don't write it off just yet. A quick port repair is a far more affordable fix that will get your device back up and running.
📩 Message us today for diagnostic help or a quote!

02/08/2026

⚡ Another Xbox Series X Back From the Dead! ⚡
​This Xbox Series X came into the shop completely dead with a no power fault.
​After tearing it down and running diagnostics, we traced the issue directly to the southbridge daughter board. A few components had gone short-circuit, shutting the whole console down.
​Here’s how we got it fixed up:
​🛠️ Micro-soldering repair: Carefully removed and replaced the shorted components on the board.
​🧹 Full service: Deep cleaned internal components and refreshed the thermal interface to keep it running cool and quiet.
​✅ Tested & verified: Powered right up and back to 100% working order!
​Got a console, laptop, or gadget that’s giving you trouble? Drop us a message or bring it in—we’re here to help get your tech back in the game! 🎮🛠️
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29/07/2026

I just finished fixing up this MacBook Air M2 for a valued customer. It came in with an unresponsive trackpad, but we quickly got to the bottom of it!
Here is what it took to get it running like new:
💧 Cleaned up internal liquid damage.
⚙️ Replaced the flex cable and a few components on the trackpad daughter board.
⌨️ Deep-cleaned all the sticky, "crunchy" keys on the keyboard.
The best part? It’s now fully functional and was back in the customer's hands in under 24 hours! ⏱️
If you need a laptop, phone, games console, or any other electronics repaired, send us a message! We’re always happy to help. 🛠️📱💻

26/03/2026

MacBook Pro M1 Pro (A2442) – No Power Repair 🔧

This MacBook came in completely dead, only pulling 5V at just 0.002A from the charger, which usually means the machine isn’t negotiating proper power and something on the board is holding it back.

After board-level diagnostics, we tracked the issue down to a short on the keyboard backlight circuit. Once the short was located and repaired, the machine negotiated power correctly and is now fully working again.

Another board-level repair completed and another MacBook saved from the scrap pile.

If your MacBook has no power, isn’t charging, or is stuck on 5V USB-C, we can help.

📍 Watton, Norfolk
🔧 Board-level repairs | MacBooks | Laptops | Consoles | Electronics

18/03/2026

💻 MacBook Repair Complete – Back to Life! ⚡
This MacBook came in with a power issue and no signs of life…
After some board-level diagnostics, we traced the fault to failed components on the logic board.
🔧 Work carried out: • Replaced faulty MOSFETs
• Replaced damaged converter IC
• Full testing & power rail verification
Now it’s powering up perfectly and running like it should again ✅
⚙️ At Watton Electronic Repairs, we don’t just swap parts — we fix boards properly.
💡 We also offer: • MacBook motherboard replacements
• Component-level diagnostics & repair
• No power / liquid damage / short circuit fixes
📍 Watton, Norfolk
📩 Message us for a quote or diagnosis