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Sony PlayStation 3 HDMI Port Repair
HDMI Port Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 3
Before you begin
Tools
- TR10 Security Torx screwdriver
- Phillips #1 screwdriver
- Fine-tip soldering iron
- Hot air rework station
- Desoldering braid
- Precision tweezers
- Magnifying loupe
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement PlayStation 3 HDMI port
- Rosin soldering flux
- Lead-free solder wire
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- High-performance thermal paste
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from molten solder and flux splatter.
- Work in a well-ventilated area or use a fume extractor when soldering.
- Ensure the console is completely powered off and unplugged before disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Pry Off Rubber Screw Cover
2 minPeel back the warranty sticker and remove the rubber foot on the side panel to access the top plate screw.
- 2
Remove Top Cover Security Screw
2 minUse a TR10 Security Torx screwdriver to remove the single chassis screw under the rubber foot.
- 3
Slide Off Top Plate
1 minSlide the top glossy panel sideways toward the left until it disengages, then lift it away.
- 4
Unscrew Upper Housing
3 minRemove the seven Phillips #1 screws holding the top cover to the main chassis.
- 5
Lift Off Upper Casing
2 minUnlatch the rear plastic tabs and lift the upper casing straight up to expose the internal components.
- 6
Disconnect Power Supply Unit
3 minUnplug the internal power connectors and lift the power supply module out of the chassis.
- 7
Remove Blu-ray Drive
3 minDisconnect the wide ribbon cable from the motherboard connector and lift out the optical drive assembly.
- 8
Disconnect Control Ribbon Cables
3 minUnplug the front power button ribbon cable and the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna wires from the board.
- 9
Unbolt Motherboard Shielding
4 minRemove the remaining Phillips screws securing the motherboard heatsink retention clamps.
- 10
Lift Out Motherboard Assembly
2 minCarefully lift the motherboard assembly out of the lower plastic shell.
- 11
Separate Motherboard Shields
4 minDetach the heatsink brackets and split the top and bottom metal shield plates apart.
- 12
Apply Flux to HDMI Port
2 minApply rosin flux across the mounting anchor posts and the fine signal pins on the damaged HDMI port.
- 13
Desolder Damaged HDMI Port
10 minHeat the solder anchor joints and signal pins with hot air to remove the damaged HDMI port from the motherboard.
- 14
Clean Motherboard Pads
5 minRemove leftover solder with desoldering wick, then clean the pads thoroughly using 99% isopropyl alcohol.
- 15
Position Replacement HDMI Port
3 minAlign the new HDMI port anchor legs and signal pins precisely onto the motherboard solder pads.
- 16
Solder Port Contacts
8 minSolder the four structural anchor legs, then carefully solder each signal pin with a fine-tip soldering iron.
- 17
Inspect Solder Connections
3 minInspect the solder joints under a magnifying loupe to verify all pins are separate and bridge-free.
- 18
Apply Fresh Thermal Paste
4 minClean the old thermal compound from the processors and apply a fresh layer before reinstalling the shields.
After your Sony PlayStation 3 hdmi port repair
Power the PlayStation 3 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 Sony PlayStation 3 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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