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Sony PlayStation 5 Pro HDMI Port Repair
HDMI Port Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- T8 Torx Security screwdriver
- Precision Phillips screwdriver set
- Plastic spudger
- Fine-tip tweezers
- Hot air rework station
- Temperature-controlled soldering iron
- Magnifying glass or microscope
- Desoldering wick
Parts / materials
- Replacement PS5 Pro HDMI port
- Rosin flux paste
- Leaded solder wire
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Kapton polyimide tape
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from hot solder spatter.
- Work in a well-ventilated area or use a fume extractor when soldering.
- Ensure the console is completely unplugged and power capacitors are discharged before disassembly.
- Handle the motherboard horizontally to avoid spilling the liquid metal thermal compound.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Pop Off Outer Covers
2 minGently lift the rear corner of the top and bottom outer plates and slide them toward the base to release them.
- 2
Remove Expansion Slot Cover
2 minUse a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the single screw holding the SSD expansion slot cover, then lift the plate off.
- 3
Unscrew Cooling Fan Guard
3 minRemove the four T8 Torx Security screws securing the intake fan cover and lift off the plastic guard.
- 4
Disconnect and Remove Cooling Fan
3 minUnplug the fan connector from the motherboard and lift the fan unit straight out of the chassis.
- 5
Remove Middle Frame Screws
5 minRemove all T8 Torx Security and Phillips screws holding the upper plastic housing to the inner chassis.
- 6
Lift Off Upper Housing
3 minCarefully lift the upper plastic frame straight up to expose the inner metallic EMI shield.
- 7
Disconnect Power Supply Harness
2 minPull the main power cable connector straight up out of the motherboard socket using tweezers.
- 8
Remove Shielding Screws
5 minUnscrew all Phillips screws securing the top metal EMI shield to the motherboard assembly.
- 9
Remove Top EMI Shield
3 minCarefully lift the metal shield off the motherboard, ensuring no ribbon cables catch on the edges.
- 10
Remove Motherboard Screws
4 minRemove the remaining perimeter screws securing the motherboard to the bottom heatsink assembly.
- 11
Extract Motherboard
3 minLift the motherboard straight out of the lower casing, keeping it level to prevent disturbing the liquid metal.
- 12
Protect APU Area
4 minApply high-temperature Kapton tape around the APU and surrounding components near the HDMI port.
- 13
Apply Soldering Flux
2 minDispense a generous layer of flux paste across all anchor pads and signal pins of the damaged HDMI port.
- 14
Desolder Damaged HDMI Port
5 minApply hot air at 380°C to the underside of the board while gently lifting the port away with tweezers once solder melts.
- 15
Clear Solder Joints
5 minApply fresh solder and use desoldering wick with your iron to clear all through-holes and signal pads.
- 16
Align New HDMI Port
3 minPosition the new HDMI port into the through-holes, ensuring every signal pin aligns precisely with its pad.
- 17
Solder New Port
8 minSolder the structural anchor pins first, then drag-solder the individual signal pins using fine solder and flux.
- 18
Inspect and Clean Joints
4 minInspect the pins under magnification for bridges, then clean off residual flux with high-purity isopropyl alcohol.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 Pro hdmi port repair
Power the PlayStation 5 Pro 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 5 Pro job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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