Playstation 4 Broken HDMI Port Repair. How to fix this PS4?
Seems that my HDMI port is broken on my PS4 due to having it plugged in and out all the time. Is there a way to fix this easily? I tried calling sony and they said I'm out of warranty and that it was due to physical damage and they would not take it in. Looking for other options if possible as this was a $500 system!
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If you don't have the facilities to use a heat gun, (and who outside industry would have) then to be honest you are simply knackered if you don't have warranty.
Mine broke weeks after first release and when I phoned them they sent me a free post box to have it sent to them, after a day or two I got a message back to say it was beyond repair so they would send out a refurbished model (which I assume was repaired for a different fault). Got the refurbished model about a week after I had sent my PS4 off, still works like a treat to this very day, touch wood.
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What do you do if your PS4 HDMI port is broken?
The only good and permanent fix for a bad HDMI port is to replace the entire port. Some of them just have pins that have been pushed back so they no longer make contact with the pins on the cable. Even though many times you can push these pins back, there is no good way to keep them there.Can you repair PS4 HDMI port?
Unfortunately, in order to fix the HDMI port on the Playstation 4, it needs to be completely replaced. There is no way to restore the existing, broken port and have it work properly and consistently.How much does it cost to fix a broken HDMI port on PS4?
A PS4 HDMI port costs on average $10. However, the total repair price cost can reach $150 or more, depending on the place you choose to have your console repaired. PS4 owners confirmed that Sony usually charges around $150 to repair your PS4 HDMI port.Can you fix a damaged HDMI port?
Though it's possible to repair a broken HDMI port on a television, it is extremely difficult and should not be attempted unless you are very comfortable with soldering tiny connections. If your television is under warranty, have the manufacturer repair or replace it for you.𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗜𝗣: 𝗣𝗦𝟰 𝗛𝗗𝗠𝗜 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 -- Easy, no solder requ
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Yes, the HDMI port on the PS4 is quite a bit different from the previous consoles; thus making the repair a little more difficult without the proper tools.
We do NOT recommend using a basic "heat-gun" as it will cause more damage than good. Not sure about the exacto knife process either, as it has potential for a bad outcome if you do not have a steady hand while cutting the metal pins; but if you are lacking the tools, then it's a viable option.
The best way to replace the port is with a hot-air rework station, an ultra fine point soldering iron, and a high-powered microscope.
Here are the steps:
Remove the motherboard from the case, and clean the old thermal paste.
Apply flux to the existing port connections, then begin heating the posts and pins evenly with the rework station.
Once the existing solder has reached its melting point, use tweezers to SLOWLY remove the old port.
Now clean the board, and inspect for any damaged traces (depending on the severity of the port damage)
Now position the new port in place, add solder to the posts to hold it in place, apply flux to the pins, and then individually solder each pin to the motherboard.
Providing you followed the steps, the unit will boot like normal once you re-assemble.
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