PS4 HDMI Repair Drop Damage - Can we fix it? 

Great vid Paul, love the channel 👍🏻

Your work is beautiful. Also many spots on your green working sheet shows beautiful pattern and looks like an art. I think you can sell that sheet on auction and I would buy! In any case, hope you post more and educate us with your knowledge!

Love you're work man nice and clean 👍🏻.

Nice video. I'd love to see a tour of your work layout to see how you have things setup

Great Vid Paul.... and happy new year

Happy new Year and nice Vid. like mostly :)

very good work once again andrew!! just a quick question what type of microscope are you using for these repairs? make, model, zoom, price range etc. thanks

u'r a genius guy that was a work of art wow

Hey Andrew, nice work as always! One question...What Gauge wire are you using here?

Love your vids as always man. What was that pen you used on the Link wires?

Holy flux residue! Was the previous repair tech allergic to IPA or something? A 2 minute clean with IPA and a brush was all that was needed :)

Good afternoon Andrew Paul I have seen many tutorial videos and yours are amazing because you have a way to explain and above all verify all your work I like how you do your repairs on PS4 consoles, but I would also like to know if you have tutorials on repairs of PS3 in I specify the RSX GPU chip because in my console I was suddenly set to a resolution of 1080p and now I only get one of 1080i I would like to know what is the reason why I can not visualize at 1080p resolution and tried everything to change cables, format, reset configuration to the factory of the PS3 change TV change the inputs in which I connect and watched tutorials that changing the thermal paste of the RSX or making a Reflow can be fixed but what I need to know is because if I was working well my PS3 I can not I can see 1080p the image and only 1080i that maybe the HDMI port I do not think because it does not have any false contact besides that I take care of my device never let it get dirty with dust, forgive this letter but I would like to know your opinion about it and what would be the possible cause and repair, greetings from Mexico and continue with those tutorial videos so good that you do in quality and especially in technical information.

Hi Andrew. I was wondering if it's not too much trouble if you could help. I have a board with the diode you did a link wire to in this video and the resistor underneath it missing. I need to know which way round the diode goes and what the value of the resistor is. I don't have another board to look at and I can't find a close up pic anywhere. Any help would be much appreciated thank-you

Amazing at his job fare play to Andrew top man :)

Excelente!! Hello Andrew! what is that green that you cover the copper wires? (sorry my english!!)

Hi Andrew, where do you get genuine Amtech flux from in the UK?

hi pau how many degrees you put the air gun to remove the port hdmi many thanks

Good job!

Hello mate is there a possibility that I could get some help? I'm having some problems with my ps4, I basically stripped it down to the mother board to take a look at the HDMI and I've put it back together and it won't turn back on? I'm guessing I've fried the motherboard but I just thought I'd get your opinion?

Hi mate, thank god someone on here actually knows what they're doing! Someone's had a go at fixing my hdmi but although the soldering looks ok(ish) it still doesn't work. Looks like the resistor to the right (2k I think, next to the pin 18 diode) is either bathed in solder or missing, and there's a scratch across all the traces coming from the hdmi socket, do you reckon I'll need to wire every pin to alternate points on the board or is there an easier way. Also, how vital is said resistor?

Hello Paul i this video i see you don't solder the ground pin to the ps4 i have a ps4 that am working on that all the pad's is missing my question is you no they are five ground pin am i going to solder all to the HDMI port or can i just solder one or nor like you do in this video thank you.

hey mate just wondering something when i change my hdmi output from say output 1 wer the sky box is and back to ps4 output my screen has a green tint off it if i plug it into a difrent tv i get no sound try another tv it flashes could this be the encoder chip? a tech place told me it could be any help would be realy apreciated thanks 😊😊

Also, where do you source your HDMI port replacements?

Hi Andrew Thank you again for your answers, have you EMI filters to sell has any chance? cordially

good job bro

What kind of wire do you use to repair traces like these?

Hi Andrew thank you for all these video that you have done they are constructive and I have repaired two ps4 (port hdmi) by following your videos and welding techniques. I will have however a question and what use the electronic components that are between the IC and the port hdmi I speak of the small black rectangles to the numbers of 4? They are connected to the hdmi port and the ic. Can you tell me how it's called and where to find it on the net. I hope you will read my message and answer me. Thank you and continues the videos is cool.

Final question.On a day to day basis doing multiple HDMI port replacements, do you make use of the AmScope when soldering all the smaller pins to the mainboard? This is another frustration at work for me because we do not have any bench scope and instead have the magnifiers in the link below. They're fixed magnification (I think a measly 1.75x), and do not leave enough work space between the magnifier and the item you're trying to solder. Would you say the pin pitch of those HDMI pins warrants a decent scope when doing up to 4 HDMI jobs a day? goo.gl/NlvIUH

How much do you spend on consumables, Andy? Do you think going down the retro repair and restoration is worth it too? I mean retro seems much easier to repair with the right equipment. There's a lot of collectors out there and it's nice to restore something to its former glory, but is there much money in it, we all have bills to pay. Or should I go down Apple laptops or phones in general to make the cash. I'm so undecided.

Hi Andrew, the issue I have is that there is no power going to my my PS4 original , I've checked the power supply with another working one and all the connections and looked around the motherboard SAA-001 and cannot find anything missing or burnt , do you have a diagram or schematics of where the important parts are or a video I can watch.

Thanks, I have a question, is overcoat pen green a UV curable?

What dif you use for copper wire? Size?

Was the wire that you used just a generic 34 AWG gauge ? or a specific one? great work though!

Hi I have a ps vita the charge socket has been damaged what old the price be to swop over the charge port I believe they are soldered on and don't think my work is up to that finer job regards mark

What was that pen you were using with the enamel coating? Link a link for purchase?

Hi I’m in the middle of this right now. How in the world did you solder the wire to the actually board. I’m working on pin 8. Thank you for the info also really nice job sir.

hello andrew, what's the green dough you use to cover the stp circuit

Hi Thank you for your answer! Are they essential for the operation of the console? I have a 1216-a motherboard whose EMI filters are hs, can I solder a copper wire bridge from the hdmi port and directly on the ic? These filters can not be found ??? thanks to you

We have a PS4 here that new HDMI port after pins were rammed in. Solder is all good. Replaced missing Diode and caps that got knocked off but still getting no image white light. Would this be the encoder chip? Could it have been shorted when the pins were pushed in?

Those ground plates and the heatsink effect you mention are a problem for me at work, slowing me down and making the task a bit frustrating when you have 12 jobs a day to hit. The Soldering irons at work are Tenma stations from Farnell and they're 60 watts. I think they're just rebranded Atten models. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the wattage of a soldering station what determines the response time for power (and thereby heat) to be transferred from soldering iron tip to the surfaces being soldered. As such I'm finding 75 watts is likely the minimum for a soldering iron to provide good response times when working in areas that have somewhat large 'heat sink' effects. What do you think?

The copper shim is used by many manufactures like Alienware Nvidia HP etc etc the GPU's seem to respond well i think it would only be a few degrees difference but in a laptop that is very needed good video thou Paul

Hello engi andrew My ps4 fat version has problem The pins of the hdmi have short circuit caused by soldering pins together and now my blue light of the ps4 does not work only i can hear sound of beeb when i press rejection disc button could you tell me please what are the possible problem please kind regards

Nice !

How much would this cost if I sent it to you to fix? It’s a newer model and I’m having the same problem. There’s no output and there’s a white light of death. My brother pushed up the PlayStation against the wall and I believe the pins in the port broke (although I’m not too sure).

You mention in your video Magim wire , I have had a quick Google for the wire , but I am unsure if I have typed in the correct spelling for the wire...how is it spelt please and who makes it ?

hey Andrew.. i'm wondering if you could clarify a couple of things for me.. i have a SAB-001 Motherboard. In this video you linked pin 18 to the diode, but in the other video, you showed that pin 18 should be linked to the resistor right below the diode. the other video that i'm referring to is the one where you overlay the pin locations at the end of the video.. Also, pin number 15 in the other video you pointed to the first diode to the right, but in this video, pin 15 is linked to the first resistor down.. Can you please help me with this one? Also, I noticed in this video, i noticed that you didn't link the ground pins. Is there a reason for that? thanks in advanced.

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Hi Andrew, I messaged you a few about a week ago I think about sending my PS4 to you. But that wasn't an option because I live in the US. I'm having issues with the USB ports on my console and your video on it replacing the chip was helpful. I took my PlayStation to a store down the street and they can repair it but they need a new chip for the board. Do you know where I can get one. A link or anything would be helpful thank you!

I’m doing my ps3 and the pins are a bitch to get out the four posts on the side of the hdmi socket and with regular old hakko soldering iron it makes it so difficult and I have a big heat gun not meant for micro soldering and stuff it’s so annoying

I am from FRANCE and I would need 3 EMI filters are burned and the tracks that connects hdmi to EMI flasers have burned the console works blue to white light but in the state no picture. If you wish I can make a picture but how do you send it?

what pen do you use to reveal the pads on motherboard?

Perfect👌👌👍

Nice

I need some help...my 2ds doesnt power on or charge...does anyone know whats wrong with it?

what gauge of cooper wire do you use???

Andrew Paul, which conformal overcoat are u using?

Really can't thank you enough and yes the kitten is not allowed in my room any more

I have got PS4 and I've got some issue with hdmi port connector has been broken how much do you charge to fix I'm from Leicester

Is it ok to have those jumper wires over traces like that?

Where can I buy that wire & what's the size of it? I tried going to your website but it's down. Any help.

Is there any schematics for the ps4, or is it just wing it and learn ?.

I just wish, Andrew, that you could prosecute, or cause the court, (but her majesties court is a joke here in Murica, after Jeffery Marson's decision on Tommy), to prosecute these repair shops. If the same guy who did this is still there, which might be difficult.

Life would be easier with a smaller gauge jumper wire.......great video though :)

can the wire lay on top of each other and be touching ? :)

this kind of fixing aint easy just like the apu you have to know what your doing you gotta be smart but good work

Hello Andrew I replied in MP thank you to consult your emails. Thank you

how much do you charge for this kind of issue.

Hey I have a PS4 that has the same problem would you mind repairing it

One question.What is most possible problem with ps3 hdmi.On scart works,hdmi detected,no image on hdmi,conection betwin cable and port is ok.Is it possible that hdmi chip failure or that is un common reason or what is most possible thing (rails from port to transistors or chip it self thank you Yes and what to do?

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What type of cable are you using?

Hi Mate, What scope is it that you have? thanks

+Andrew Paul I am novice to soldering, and I did 2 ps4 hdmi replacement, one looked very good and worked perfectly after I changed the hdmi port,but the second was dropped in the floor and I think id damaged the board because there were 2 or 3 missing pads on the board and the hdmi connector was bent a lot, I tried to do just as you did in your video, but I don't skills anywhere near to yours, after I finished it and ran the link the wires to the board, the ps4 is turning on and shows image in the tv, but the image is not very clear, it shows some noise in the image, I dont know if the link wire I used was too thin or if I haven't done a good job in linking them, do you have a suggestion on what could be the problem? I used link wire of 0.10mm from this link www.ebay.com/itm/252962939163

i have a similar problem would you plaes repair it i preordered fifa 18 and i cant play im soo jealous of ppl playing

Can anybody tell me what liquid he is using to clean up the board, that is the name of the stuff, thanks :)

OK how should we proceed

going to try this soon... wiith new my £40 solder station... ! :/

I need diagram

I have ps4 that will not stay connected to controller but unit first began to overheat So I took bottom off and will spin start the fan when turning on ps4 and now controller operates for short time then shuts off you can restart but shortly it again will shut down. controller will work non stop on otther ps4

Would I be able to send you my ps4?

So it was a white PS4 an you finish with a black one ???

Pin 18 would have been easier to jump to the pad right below it.

You should take a picture of the serial number to cross reference when the bastards try to pull a fast one over on you.

Ok of the shot I in 4 for 5 pounds sterling I send you a picture of the disaster tell me if it is still repairable thank you

you still Alive?

Why don't you just buy the v2 port rather than bending legs? :) I have a few horror HDMI jobs in at the moment missing pads, diodes and other small components, IC that are half soldered etc should be acceptable to charge more for previously opened consoles.

mines been sent away finaly after so Long ps4 fix £60 it starts up white so if they send it back fucked evan more , they should fix the console end off!

Hi Andrew I have a private message on your mailbox as soon as you can Thank you cordially

Can you repair Mine lol

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