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Cleaning & restoration

Cooling & thermal service

Assess overheating, loud fans and heat-related shutdowns, with cleaning, fan replacement and thermal-interface service where needed.

We inspect airflow and cooling components, then recommend the work the system actually needs. That may include fan or heatsink cleaning, a replacement fan, or renewal of thermal paste or pads with the correct materials and thickness. Systems that use liquid metal need a different service approach; we assess those individually. Include the symptoms, how long the console runs before the issue appears and any previous thermal work. The goal is reliable operation, with testing after service.

What happens next

  1. Tell Texas Board Works your hardware model, its condition and the result you want. For homebrew or modding, include the firmware version and any existing modifications.
  2. Confirm the proposed work, price and shipping instructions before sending your hardware.
  3. Create a Texas Board Works account when submitting your repair to track your device and communicate with the repair team.

This listing describes a service for hardware you own. Ready-to-play consoles are available separately in the shop.