The Retro Directory

Arcade Machine Restorations – Lakeside Arcade

Independent arcade restoration specialist documenting hands‑on restorations and PCB repair logs for classic arcade machines. Services shown include PCB diagnostics and repair, cabinet and control‑panel refurbishment, CRT/monitor work, cosmetic restoration and MAME cabinet builds covering titles such as Donkey Kong, Centipede, Joust, Asteroids, Ms. Pac‑Man and Star Wars.

ArcadeRevive - Expert Arcade Machine Restoration

Independent arcade-machine restorer specialising in full restorations of classic 1970s–1990s arcade cabinets. Services documented include cabinet repair and refinishing, PCB and power-supply fault finding, control-panel rebuilds, artwork reproduction and CRT monitor rebuilds. The site also publishes detailed technical repair notes and restoration project journals (e.g. a Nintendo Donkey Kong (1981) rebuild).

Cassette player repairs, AB Repair | Morpeth

Morpeth

AB Repair (Morpeth) is an online specialist repairing and refurbishing retro electronics. Their site documents services and guides for cassette players, CRT TVs/monitors, Sega Game Gear LCD repairs, MiniDisc/Pocket MD audio mods and other retro PC/tech items. They also sell tested refurbished devices via an online shop and provide technical guides and PCB/board repair services.

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.

MSX2 repair update: It’s working! – North Devon Retro Computing Archive

North Devon

North Devon Retro Archive is a personal retro computing and gaming collection based in North Devon. The site documents hands-on repair and restoration projects for 1970s–1990s hardware (MSX2, Sinclair QL, BBC Model B, Atari 800XL, CRT TVs etc.) and acts as a catalogue and resource; contactable by email for enquiries or donations.

Pinball & Arcade Repair - The Pinball Factor - Repair, Service and Expertise Pinball UK coverage South Wales

South Wales

The Pinball Factor (South Wales) offers specialist repair, restoration and maintenance for pinball machines, classic coin-op arcade cabinets (70s–90s titles), jukeboxes and pool-table re-cloths. Services include PCB and amplifier repair, playfield cleaning and restoration, cabinet refurbishment and component upgrades; nationwide visits or workshop work/collection available (covers UK up to the Scottish border).

TV Repair in Reading | Fast & Reliable Service - Same Day Collection | Quick Fix Gadgets

Reading, Berkshire

Reading-based repair shop offering fast diagnostics and repairs for modern and classic televisions — including CRT and other vintage models — plus phones, tablets, laptops and gaming consoles. Services include screen panel replacement, same‑day/quick turnaround repairs, warranties, free collection/drop‑off and device buying.