HDMI Repair Difficulty Level

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Sony PlayStation 4

A television game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment, also known as PS4. First announced February 20, 2013 and released November 15, 2013.

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Jules Bong @julesbong

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Posted: Oct 23, 2019

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HDMI Repair Difficulty Level

I am about to buy a ps4 with a broken HDMI port, in order to attempt a repair. I have this soldering kit: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07CJQ7...

I have soldered things here and there, mostly on my computer, but I am by no means an expert. Is this repair advisable given my equipment and my skills?

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That's a through hole repair, it's going to be a very tough job and you won't go very far with just that soldering kit. You would need to add at least a hot air station as solder has to melt evenly on both sides of the board. Unless one has a preheater, even the hot air station alone can hardly be sufficient and the risk to overheat one side before melting temperature is reached on the opposite side should be considered.

Oct 25, 2019 by arbaman

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That's a through hole repair, it's going to be a very tough job and you won't go very far with just that soldering kit. You would need to add at least a hot air station as solder has to melt evenly on both sides of the board. Unless one has a preheater, even the hot air station alone can hardly be sufficient and the risk to overheat one side before melting temperature is reached on the opposite side should be considered. — arbaman