The Retro Directory

Cassette Repair and Maintenance

Vintage-Electronics.net specialises in parts, kits and technical advice for 20th‑century audio equipment — especially cassette decks, turntables and reel‑to‑reel gear. The site sells replacement belts, lamp kits, pinch rollers and related components, hosts service manuals and detailed maintenance guides, and links to partner repair centres.

Cee Dees TV repairs leeds audio hifi ghd computer repairs

Pudsey, West Yorkshire

Cee Dees TV (Pudsey, Leeds) is an appliance and electronics repairer and retailer. They repair CRT, LCD/LED and plasma TVs, video recorders (VCRs), DVD/Blu‑ray players and audio/hi‑fi equipment, and also sell new and refurbished televisions. Additional services include aerial and satellite installation/repair, CCTV work and general household appliance repairs. Drop‑off, collection and local call‑outs available.

CH Vintage Audio

Northwich, Cheshire

CH Vintage Audio (Chris Hewitt) is a Cheshire-based specialist with one of the UK’s largest collections of vintage sound equipment. They hire classic PA systems, microphone collections, guitar amps, tape machines and vintage synths (ARP, Moog, EMS, WEM, Fender, Marshall and more) for film, TV, events and studio use. Items can be delivered across the UK or shipped by courier, and pre-booked visits to the Chris Hewitt Museum of Rock are available for industry and enthusiasts.

Commodore 64 Repair - RetroNerd

RetroNerd is a UK-based retro computing specialist focused on preserving and restoring 1970s–1990s home computers and gaming hardware. The site documents repair and restoration projects (Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari, ZX Spectrum, Acorn, Sinclair, Amstrad, Oric, Vectrex etc.), offers an online shop, and provides downloadable schematics and technical guides.

Computer & Laptop Repair – Glasgow G42 9PR | Electronic Partners

Glasgow, Glasgow City

Electronic Partners is a UK specialist electronics repair centre offering component-level diagnostics and restoration for a wide range of devices. They accept drop-offs at a Glasgow service point (Langside Foodstore, Sinclair Drive) and handle computer & laptop repairs, gaming consoles, circuit-board rework, and vintage Hi‑Fi/amplifier restoration. Nationwide mail-in/drop-off, ultrasonic cleaning and a up-to-12-month warranty are provided.

Console Modding & Repair in Bristol, UK | Bytes Free - Console & Electronics Repair in Bristol, UK

Bristol

Bytes Free is a Bristol-based console and electronics repair specialist offering retro-focused services including Retro G.E.M. HDMI installations, modchip and board mods (eg. Modbo for PS2), Sega Mega Drive hardware work, Sega Saturn FRAM mods, Dreamcast HDMI conversions and SDLoader/Neo Geo CD installs. They also repair controller stick drift and modern controllers alongside retro console work.

Console Repair Staffordshire | PS5, Xbox, Switch & Retro Consoles

Tamworth, Staffordshire

Elford Tech Repairs is a Tamworth-based independent repair workshop specialising in consoles (modern and retro), gaming PCs and general electronics. They fix everything from PS5, Switch and Xbox Series to retro systems such as SNES, N64, PS1 and GameCube, offering services like recapping, laser/drive repair, HDMI and controller fixes, Steam Deck SSD upgrades, and RGB modding. Free local collection within ~15 miles of Tamworth plus insured UK‑wide postal repairs; all work includes diagnostics and a 12‑month warranty.

Console Repairs | Nintendo Repair, Xbox Repair. Playstation Repair | Any Gadget Repair

Birmingham, West Midlands

AnyGadgetRepair (trading as Markdownelectricals Ltd) is a Birmingham-based electronics repair centre handling a wide range of gadgets. Services include console repairs (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox), vintage audio and hi‑fi repairs (turntables, cassette decks, VCRs, vintage amplifiers), TV/projector and general electronics repair. They operate a public drop-off location in Winson Green and offer collection/door‑to‑door options.

Console Repairs Chesterfield - Ageek

Chesterfield

aGeek is a Chesterfield-based electronics and console repair shop offering drop-off and mail-in repairs. They repair a wide range of gaming systems — from modern PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch models to retro hardware such as Game Boy and Nintendo 64 — and perform component- and board-level work (BGA reflow/reball/re-chip). Services include diagnostics, HDMI/USB/drive repairs, controller and battery replacement, internal cleaning, SSD upgrades, express service and a one-year warranty on parts and labour.

Cosmic Jo's Norwich Collectibles and Toy Shop - Blanc Creative

Norwich, Norfolk

Cosmic Jo’s Galactic Trading Outpost (Norwich) is an immersive collectibles and toy shop with a strong focus on vintage and retro pop‑culture items — from Disney and Star Wars to Doctor Who, He‑Man, Tron and retired LEGO sets — plus a themed on‑site Cosmic Café. The shop emphasises rare, curated pieces, rotating nostalgia displays and a community-friendly experience for collectors of all ages.

CRT Repair & Replacement | Overhaul & Refurbishment Services | TE

Clyde

Thomas Electronics (headquartered in Clyde, NY, with sites in Illinois and France) specialises in cathode ray tube (CRT) manufacture, overhaul and refurbishment. They provide CRT replacement and repair (including Sony and Panasonic models), phosphor refresh, high-voltage and anode work, deflection coil manufacture and in-house environmental and performance testing for avionics, industrial and display applications.

Cyberwave EMS Vintage Synth Repair

London; Builth Wells; Hereford, Greater London; Powys; Herefordshire

Cyberwave EMS is a UK-based specialist workshop repairing and restoring pre-1990 vintage synthesisers and drum machines. With ~25 years' experience and facilities in London, Builth Wells and Hereford, they offer repairs, servicing, restorations, analogue/digital troubleshooting and MIDI retrofit work for classic instruments from Moog, Roland, Korg, Oberheim, EMS, Fairlight and many more.