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Sony PlayStation 4 Slim HDMI Port Repair
HDMI Port Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Hot air rework station
- Soldering iron with micro chisel tip
- Desoldering braid/wick
Parts / materials
- Replacement PS4 Slim HDMI port
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Rosin liquid flux
- Leaded solder wire
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against flux spatters and hot solder.
- Operate soldering equipment in a well-ventilated space or use a fume extractor.
- Ensure the power cord is fully disconnected before disassembling the unit.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge onto motherboard chips.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Slide Off Hard Drive Cover
2 minPress firmly on the plastic hard drive cover on the rear corner of the console and slide it sideways to remove it.
- 2
Remove Hard Drive Bracket Screw
2 minUse a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the single retention screw securing the hard drive caddy.
- 3
Extract Hard Drive Tray
1 minGrasp the hard drive caddy tab and pull the assembly straight out of the console bay.
- 4
Peel Off Warranty Stickers
2 minUse fine tweezers to peel away the security stickers covering the rear body screws.
- 5
Unscrew Rear Screws
3 minRemove the T8 Torx Security screws located underneath the rear stickers.
- 6
Pry Off Top Outer Casing
4 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the front seam and pry upward to release the clips securing the top panel.
- 7
Pry Off Bottom Outer Casing
4 minFlip the console over and use a spudger to detach the bottom cover clips from the middle frame.
- 8
Disconnect Power Supply Cable
2 minGently pull the small 4-pin power supply cable straight up out of its motherboard socket.
- 9
Unscrew Power Supply Unit
3 minRemove the long Phillips screws and T8 screws anchoring the power supply to the metal shield.
- 10
Lift Out Power Supply
3 minGrasp the power supply module from both sides and pull it straight up out of the chassis.
- 11
Disconnect Antenna Cables
2 minDisconnect the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth coaxial antenna connectors from the motherboard using tweezers.
- 12
Remove Metal Shield Screws
5 minRemove all perimeter Phillips and Torx screws securing the upper metal EMI shield plate.
- 13
Remove APU Retention Clamp
3 minUnscrew the two spring-loaded screws on the X-shaped APU clamp and remove the metal plate.
- 14
Extract Motherboard Assembly
3 minCarefully lift the motherboard straight up and clear from the plastic lower chassis.
- 15
Apply Flux to HDMI Port
2 minApply rosin flux generously over the HDMI port's ground posts and individual data pins.
- 16
Desolder Damaged HDMI Port
6 minHeat the ground anchor pins with a hot air rework station at 380°C until the solder liquefies, then lift the port away.
- 17
Clean Motherboard Solder Pads
4 minApply fresh solder and desoldering wick to clear existing solder from all motherboard pin pads and anchor holes.
- 18
Solder New HDMI Port
8 minPosition the new HDMI port, anchor the ground posts, and carefully solder each individual pin with a fine chisel tip iron.
- 19
Clean Off Residual Flux
2 minScrub the solder joint area with 99% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab to remove all leftover flux residue.
After your Sony PlayStation 4 Slim hdmi port repair
Power the PlayStation 4 Slim 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 4 Slim job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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