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Microsoft Xbox One S HDMI Port Repair
HDMI Port Repair guide for the Microsoft Xbox One S
Before you begin
Tools
- T8 Torx screwdriver
- T10 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Hot air rework station
- Soldering iron
- Desoldering wick
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
Parts / materials
- Replacement Xbox One S HDMI port
- Tacky soldering flux
- Leaded or lead-free solder wire
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Ensure the console is completely unplugged from the wall power outlet before beginning disassembly.
- Use proper ventilation or a fume extractor when melting flux and solder.
- Avoid touching the hot air nozzle or soldering iron tip to prevent severe burns.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge damage to Sensitive ICs.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Peel warranty sticker
2 minPeel off the tamper-evident warranty sticker from the rear panel to expose the hidden casing clip release points.
- 2
Pry open plastic bottom case
5 minInsert a plastic spudger into the seam along the bottom cover and slide it around to release all retaining clips.
- 3
Remove green casing screws
4 minUnscrew the green T10 Torx screws that secure the inner metal chassis to the plastic outer casing.
- 4
Lift off outer plastic shell
2 minCarefully slide the outer plastic top and bottom cases away from the internal metal body.
- 5
Unscrew top metal shield
4 minRemove all long T10 Torx screws holding the top metal shielding plate in place.
- 6
Disconnect Wi-Fi board
3 minUnscrew the T8 Torx screw securing the Wi-Fi module, detach its antenna cables, and lift it out.
- 7
Remove front power button board
3 minDisconnect the ribbon cable attaching the front RF/power button board to the motherboard and set it aside.
- 8
Lift out power supply unit
3 minPull the internal power supply unit directly upward to disconnect it from the motherboard connector socket.
- 9
Remove hard drive assembly
3 minLift the hard drive tray out of the chassis and disconnect the SATA power and data cables.
- 10
Remove optical disc drive
2 minUnplug the optical drive cables from the motherboard and lift the drive assembly clear of the chassis.
- 11
Extract motherboard from shield
4 minRemove the remaining T8 screws attaching the motherboard to the lower metal shield and carefully lift the board out.
- 12
Apply flux to HDMI port pins
2 minApply tacky soldering flux across all small surface-mount signal pins and heavy side anchor legs of the broken HDMI port.
- 13
Desolder broken HDMI port
8 minHeat the port area evenly with a hot air rework station set to 380°C until the solder melts and slide the port off.
- 14
Clear solder through-holes
5 minUse desoldering wick and a hot soldering iron tip to clean out excess solder from the through-hole anchor pads.
- 15
Solder replacement HDMI port
10 minAlign the replacement HDMI port, solder the anchor legs first, and carefully solder each signal pin without bridging.
- 16
Inspect and clean joints
4 minClean all residual flux with 99% isopropyl alcohol and inspect every connection pin under a magnifying lens.
After your Microsoft Xbox One S hdmi port repair
Power the Xbox One S back on and test the hdmi port repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Microsoft Xbox One S job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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