Controller Repair and TMR Stick Upgrades in Latham, NY
Need controller repair in Latham? Tech Station LLC is an appointment-only electronics repair shop at 6 Northway Lane, Latham, NY 12110. We fix stick drift, sticky or dead buttons, and charging ports on PS5 DualSense, Xbox, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and other controllers, and we offer TMR stick upgrades for players near Albany and across the Capital Region. Diagnostics are free, and you get a free estimate before any paid work starts.
The controllers and repairs below are examples, not a hard limit. If your controller or problem is not named here, call or text 518-900-1663 and ask.
What we fix on controllers (examples)
Stick drift
Your character walks on its own, the camera slowly turns, or the stick does not center. Drift usually comes from worn stick modules. We can replace the worn stick, or upgrade it to a TMR stick (see below). Our stick drift guide covers what to try at home first.
Buttons, triggers and bumpers
Buttons that stick, double press or stop responding, mushy triggers, and bumpers that no longer click.
Charging ports and controllers that will not charge
The cable only works at an angle, the light never comes on, or the controller dies fast. Sometimes it is a worn port, sometimes a battery, and sometimes a fault on the board. Board-level soldering is done in house in Latham, not sent to another shop.
Other controller problems
Controllers that will not pair or connect, rattles, broken shells and liquid spills. Bring it in for free diagnostics and we tell you what we find.
TMR stick upgrades
TMR (tunnel magnetoresistance) sticks read stick position with magnets instead of the worn contact parts inside standard sticks. Because they work without that contact wear, they are a popular choice for players tired of drift coming back. We can install TMR sticks in place of the original sticks on many controllers. Fit depends on the controller model, so we confirm what works for yours first.
Price depends on the controller, so there is no single price. You get a free estimate before any work starts, and nothing is done until you approve it.
Controllers we work on (examples)
- PS5 DualSense and DualSense Edge
- PS4 DualShock 4
- Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One controllers
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controller
- Other controllers and handhelds: ask us
Who we help around the Capital Region
The shop is in Latham, right off the Northway. Customers come from Latham, Colonie, Loudonville, Albany, Troy, Cohoes, Clifton Park, Schenectady and nearby towns. Free pickup and delivery is available within 5 miles of the shop. All repairs are done at the Latham shop.
How a controller repair visit works
- Book a time with the Square booking link, or call or text 518-900-1663 between 8 AM and midnight. Visits are by appointment only.
- Bring the controller, and tell us what it does and which games show the problem.
- We run free diagnostics and give you a free estimate. Nothing is repaired until you approve it.
- If a part or TMR stick has to be ordered, we tell you first.
- Repairs include a 30-day warranty on the work we performed.
Questions
Yes. We work on PS5 DualSense, Xbox, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controllers, and other controllers. The list is examples, not the full limit.
TMR sticks use magnetic sensing instead of the contact parts that wear out in standard sticks and cause drift. We install them in place of the original sticks on many controllers.
It depends on the controller and the repair. Diagnostics are free, and you get a free estimate before any paid work starts.
Often. It may be the port, the battery or a board fault. Board-level repair is done in house with microsoldering.
Yes. The shop is in Latham, and customers from across the Capital Region book appointments here. Free pickup and delivery is within 5 miles.
Repairs include a 30-day warranty on the work we performed.
Use the Square booking link, or call or text 518-900-1663 between 8 AM and midnight. Visits are by appointment only.