# Gaming Lab

> Gaming Lab is a component-level console and controller repair lab and gaming store in North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It repairs PS5, PS4 (and PS3), Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch (including OLED, Lite and Switch 2), game controllers and PC hardware, and sells tested consoles, games and accessories. Diagnosis is free, the price is approved before any work, many repairs are done the same day, and repairs are accepted by courier from anywhere in South Africa. Rated 5.0 from 54 Google reviews.

## Key facts

- Phone / WhatsApp: [+27 84 052 0266](https://wa.me/27840520266)
- Email: [mo.dawjee@gmail.com](mailto:mo.dawjee@gmail.com)
- Location: North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Drop-off by arrangement (WhatsApp for directions); no walk-in street address is published.
- Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00; Saturday 10:00–15:00; Sunday and public holidays closed
- Reviews: [5.0 stars from 54 reviews on Google](https://share.google/6NZlQkPCPb0KizuwS); [leave a review](https://g.page/r/Cea7izu9MHHKEBE/review)
- Website: [https://gaming-lab.co.za/](https://gaming-lab.co.za/)

## Repair services

- [PS5 Repair Durban](https://gaming-lab.co.za/ps5-repair-durban/): Yes, we fix PS5s, every model. Gaming Lab in North Beach, Durban repairs PS5 consoles that won’t turn on, show no HDMI signal, overheat or shut down randomly, at component level.
- [PS4 Repair Durban](https://gaming-lab.co.za/ps4-repair-durban/): Yes, a PS4 is still well worth fixing. Gaming Lab in North Beach, Durban repairs the blue light of death, overheating and jet-engine fans, HDMI faults, power problems and disc drives on every PS4, PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro, at component level.
- [Xbox Repair Durban](https://gaming-lab.co.za/xbox-repair-durban/): Gaming Lab repairs Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, One S and One X consoles in North Beach, Durban, at component level: no power, power supply failures, no HDMI signal, overheating and disc drive faults. Diagnosis is free, you get the price before any work, and many Xbox repairs are completed the same day.
- [Nintendo Switch Repair Durban](https://gaming-lab.co.za/nintendo-switch-repair-durban/): Gaming Lab repairs the Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite and Switch 2 in North Beach, Durban: charging ports that won’t charge, Joy-Con stick drift, cracked screens and dock or TV-mode faults. Diagnosis is free and you approve the price before any work.
- [Controller & Stick Drift Repair](https://gaming-lab.co.za/controller-repair-durban/): Controller drifting? Gaming Lab repairs PS5 DualSense, PS4 DualShock 4, Xbox and Nintendo Joy-Con controllers in North Beach, Durban: stick drift, faulty triggers and buttons, and controllers that won’t charge or switch on. Many controller repairs are done the same day, and you can upgrade to drift-resistant Hall effect sticks.
- [HDMI Port Replacement Durban](https://gaming-lab.co.za/hdmi-port-repair-durban/): If your PS5, PS4 or Xbox powers on but the TV says “no signal”, the HDMI port is the most likely culprit, and it’s very repairable. Gaming Lab replaces damaged HDMI ports by precision micro-soldering in North Beach, Durban, checks the board around the port, and tests the picture before you collect.
- [All services](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#services): power supply and power fault repair, overheating, fan and PS5 liquid metal service, deep cleaning and thermal paste, disc drive and laser repair, motherboard-level diagnostics and trace repair, console and PC SSD upgrades, PC hardware repair, firmware and system software installation.
- [Consoles, games and accessories for sale](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#services): tested and refurbished consoles, games, controllers and accessories; courier delivery across South Africa. Stock changes; ask on WhatsApp.

## How it works

- [Five-step repair process](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#how-it-works): message the lab, drop off in North Beach or courier it in, free diagnosis and quote, repair and testing, collect or receive it back by tracked courier.
- [Get a free quote](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#contact): web form that opens WhatsApp with the details pre-filled.

## Service area

- [Areas served map](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#areas): Central Durban & beachfront: North Beach, South Beach, Durban CBD, Berea, Morningside, Musgrave, Glenwood, Essenwood, Windermere, Stamford Hill, Greyville, Point Waterfront. North coast: Durban North, Umhlanga, Umhlanga Ridge, La Lucia, Glenashley, Mount Edgecombe, Umdloti, Phoenix, Verulam, Tongaat, Ballito. Western suburbs: Westville, Pinetown, Kloof, Hillcrest, Gillitts, Waterfall, New Germany, Queensburgh, Reservoir Hills, Sherwood, Overport, Sydenham. South Durban: Bluff, Montclair, Woodlands, Yellowwood Park, Umbilo, Glenmore, Wentworth, Chatsworth, Umlazi, Isipingo, Amanzimtoti.
- Courier repairs nationwide, including Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London.

## Frequently asked questions

- [My PlayStation is not turning on. Can you fix it?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Yes. A PS4 or PS5 that won’t turn on is one of the most common repairs at Gaming Lab in Durban. Whether there is no power light at all, or the console shows the blue light of death where it blinks and shuts off, the cause is usually a power supply fault, a blown fuse or a failed component on the motherboard. We diagnose first, so you know exactly what is wrong and what it will cost before any work starts.
- [My Xbox is not working or won’t turn on. What should I do?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Xbox consoles that won’t power on or show no signal to the TV are commonly caused by power supply issues or HDMI port damage. Gaming Lab provides component-level diagnostics and repair for Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. Drop it off in Durban or send it by courier from anywhere in South Africa.
- [My controller is broken or drifting. Can you repair it?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Absolutely. Stick drift and broken buttons are among the most common repairs we do. We repair DualSense (PS5), DualShock 4 (PS4) and Xbox controller drift, and replace analogue sticks, buttons and charging ports, usually with a fast turnaround.
- [My PS5 has no HDMI signal. Can you fix the HDMI port?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Yes. HDMI port replacement is a specialised micro-soldering repair we perform regularly on PS4 and PS5 consoles. We use professional soldering equipment and quality replacement ports for a reliable, lasting repair. A no-signal PS5 is one of our most frequent repairs.
- [Do you repair consoles sent from outside Durban?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Yes. We repair consoles for customers across South Africa by courier. You package your device safely and send it to us in Durban; we diagnose, repair and test it, then courier it back. Customers from Johannesburg, Cape Town and other cities use this service regularly.
- [My console is overheating. What causes this?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Overheating is usually caused by dust build-up blocking the vents and heatsink, a failing fan or dried-out thermal paste. A loud fan that sounds like a jet engine is an early warning sign. We offer full internal cleaning, fan replacement, thermal paste reapplication and PS5 liquid metal replacement to bring temperatures back to safe levels.
- [How long does a console repair take?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Most repairs are completed within a few business days once we have diagnosed the fault and you have approved the quote. Complex motherboard-level repairs can take a little longer. We give you a clear timeline before starting any work.
- [Do you sell consoles, games and accessories?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Yes. Alongside repairs, we sell gaming consoles, games and accessories, with courier delivery across South Africa. Stock changes regularly, so WhatsApp us to ask what is available or to request something specific. Every console we sell is tested by our technicians before it leaves the lab.
- [My console is not reading discs. Can you fix the disc drive?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Yes. A console that won’t read discs usually has a worn laser, a misaligned drive mechanism or a jammed tray. We repair disc read errors, tray jams and laser failures on PS4, PS5 and Xbox, and test every drive with multiple discs before the console leaves the lab.
- [How much does a PS5 HDMI port replacement cost?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Diagnosis is free, and we confirm the exact price with you before any work begins. A professional PS5 HDMI port replacement costs a fraction of replacing the console, and because we repair at component level the fix addresses the actual damage. WhatsApp us on +27 84 052 0266 for a quote on your console.
- [Where is Gaming Lab located?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): Our repair lab is in North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. WhatsApp us on +27 84 052 0266 to arrange a drop-off and we’ll send you directions. If you’re outside Durban, you can courier your console to us from anywhere in South Africa.
- [Which areas in Durban do you serve?](https://gaming-lab.co.za/#faq): All of greater Durban: the CBD and beachfront, Umhlanga, Durban North and La Lucia, the western suburbs (Westville, Pinetown, Kloof, Hillcrest), and the south (Bluff, Chatsworth, Umlazi, Amanzimtoti), plus Ballito, Phoenix and Verulam on the north coast. The rest of KZN and South Africa is covered by courier.

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