I have successfully replaced five damaged HDMI ports now. Your videos have taught me a lot including using techniques I never used before (mainly adding leaded solder to help remove the damaged sockets quicker with less heat). Keep up the great work. Thanks!
@@lietus4192 hahaha that's for sure man, learned so much because of him💪🏽 i use to struggle with the HDMI ports a lot, until i watched this channel and learned about low melt solder making things so much easier 🥲💯😂 but that's just only 1 tiny example of what i learn(ed) from this channel
Perfectly executed to a win by a confident and experienced Tech. This is excellent. The customer will be pleased. BIG 👍 from me! Have you recently changed your preferred flux or solder?
@@melodydanielle3883 Flux. Helps with the flow of solder and prevents bridging when soldering many pins at once. northridgefix.com/product/amtech-nc-559-v2-tf-flux-10g-syringe-plunger-2-needle-sizes/
I almost lost you toward the end but it seems you continued using leaded solder when putting the new port in. Learned a lot from this video so thank you! Will be doing my own this week.
@@id-10-terror7 it went well. 1st time didn't work. Took it apart and went over my work again. 2nd time I got an orange light because I had to make sure the heatsink was tight to the processor.
Yes true. I used to do TV repair and people don't like to pay, they think you taking them in, they don't know the amount of work and trouble shooting takes. And not only that they expect it done fast. Then once they get it home they come back to you two months later with a deferent problem. I gave up and stuck to electrical high rise work.
Great video. It will actually help me out trying this repair. On a side note, it did seem like someone dared you to say "low melt solder" 100 times in one 15 minute video. Lmao. Thanks tho
Great soldering job! I just accidentally pulled off the power supply connector from the motherboard on my ps4 while changing the thermal paste. Bought a cheap soldering kit and got her done. Simple for you, but the experience made me feel like I was Einstein! Now I'm looking for shit to solder! I broke the handle off of my wife's coffee mug and that doesn't solder too good at all. LOL Subscribed you. Thanks for posting this!
We use Weller. 140w is over doing it. We are using 55w wxmp iron amzn.to/2BLEd8k and it's more then sufficient. Allot of heat can rip the pads off if you're not careful. Are you using 140w ?
hi, i am amazed by your hand work. It is all about how easy and confident you can do it. I have an issue with one of the USB port in the front of the console which my son damaged. its the port which charges the ps4 controller. Any tutorial on how to replace it? please assist. thanks
I also have sent Ubreakifix my motherboard. So long as the pins line up. No reason it shouldn’t work with out testing. Only wish the better backing port was used.
Okay so I can when you applied the solder to the back to hold the the HDMI port. But I didn't catch when you put it on the pins. I saw you pass over with the soldering tool but didn't actually see the solder. Is the solder already on the pins? Is the solder on the tip? I'm just confused on that part lol. Getting the stuff ready to do my first port swap. Great video thanks!
He put a little bit of solder in the tip but the flux is essential if you will do it that way, flux is what makes the solder flow into the pins, solder itself contains a little bit of flux but as soon as you heat it on your tip the flux dissipates so you have to compensate adding flux to the pins.
Good work. I've learnt a lot watching this and about to embark on my first attempt. What size solder tip do you use and at what temperature do you have the iron and hot air gun.
@@mitzimiau3888 first attempt I had the iron too hot and melted the plastic that holds the pins and used too much flux. Second attempt worked, cooler iron and a lot less flux, (hardly any). Took my time and checked everything with a cheap microscope camera. A little touching up and voilà. Now have working PS4.
Yes, I have learned much from your video and from attempting it myself. One question. I'm assuming from watching you that you cannot solder the pins together, that they must be carefully soldered individually. Is that right?
Good day sir. I just want to ask. I'm from the Philippines. I watched your video about fixing ps4 hdmi port and already fixed mine but there is a problem. The hdmi replacement port does not work on all tv's I tried it with devant 32" smart tv and sharp 29" led tv and nova 16" led tv and it only shows no signal but when I pluged it on sony tv (not smart tv) and it work there is a display and sound. My tech also tried on his hisense tv and it also work. How does it only works on some tv? I bought the replacement hdmi port from china through online. I hope you read this message.
Truest comment on here!! Man, I've literally spent 3 hours trying to remove the solder with the wick. Repair was successfull but I think its time to upgrade my soldering station 😂
Any tips to cleaning the hdmi connecting holes?I have been attempting to clean them with flux, Soldering wick. But it's not cleaning throughly for me to be able to just stick the hdmi port in
Alloy is considered low melt. You can also look Rose's metal as others have mentioned on this channel. The one we are currently using is amzn.to/2QYWV6E
Wikipedia - "Desoldering braid, also known as desoldering wick or solder wick, is finely braided 18 to 42 AWG copper wire coated with rosin flux, usually supplied on a roll."
Attaching the new port with low melt solder doesn’t cause problems down the road? Like the pin joints loosening and losing connection cuz the PlayStation got too hot.
Did he just use low melt solder to re-attach the hdmi port to the board. I've always used low melt solder only to help remove components, and regular solder to re-attach them. Should I be using low melt solder to re-attach components back to the boards?
I'm wondering exactly that. It would be a good idea as getting a uniform connection on those mounting pins is a bitch with normal 60/40 but if low melt is suitable strong enough for that it would be a blessing
I don't know if its the HDMI ports fault, or mine but every time I solder an HDMI back into a PS4, I have to battle like hell to get the pins to line up with the pads. I'll get to the point where I'm wedging something between the HDMI and the ethernet port to force it to line up while I solder down the pins, but I know in time, that tension is going to aid in breaking the contacts with the board and it will need repaired again. Ive also tried feeding my desoldering wick through each mounting pin hole to make sure I'm getting every last drop of old solder that may be causing the pin misalignment, but still have issues. You seem to just drop them in and they line up effortlessly so I hope its my HDMI's.
I have a question, how are you able to wick so much of the solder from the holes? I try this many times but unable to wick it out, used flux and 390 Celsius temp still nothing, any tips ? Also for some reason my solder is not mixing with un leaded solder in the holes ? Why is this ?
Question have you ever replaced the hdmi port on a PlayStation 4, then reassembled it, and then the console can't power on at all? That happened to.me today and it doesn't make sense.
hey there, i'm looking to order some of that Low melt solder to do this job on a PS4... but i'm in the UK, you happen to know any UK retailers or if you can refer me to a similar product from the UK? also, sorry i know it's a bit of an ask but just trying to make sure i got the right stuff coz the Solder that came with the Kit i ordered doesn't seem to be doing the job so my best guess is that it's not mixing with the solder on the board the way it's supposed to or the heatgun i'm using isn't hot enough (hairdryer, lol), also will i need a heat gun or do you know if a hair dryer could hit those temperatures? about to order myself a heat gun anyway, but figured it'd be worth askin. cheers and thanks for the instructional video, take care
Are all the DMI's ports the same for all models? or are they different? CUH 1115a, 1001A, 1215A HDMI Ports? I also heard that sometimes when you change out the HDMI port , it might of shorted the board and it wont show display> I tell my customers that the fix the majority of the times works but at times there is that small % that the new HDMI might now work. Is this true?
Hi there great video I am in the process of doing a hdmi port on my PS4 now. I have removed the old port. However while putting new solder on the 19 pins I accidentally touched one of the diodes/ fuse (am not sure) now there seems to be a lot of solder in between the two components. Is there a way I can remove this? Will wix do it? Would I need a small or big tipi can’t seem to get it out cos the solder has gone in between the two. I don’t want to damage anything. Cheers for any help
I know when removing a chip or hdmi port we use low melt solder. I want to know when you resolder the hdmi port did you use low melt solder again or normal solder? Thanks
You only use low melt solder to remove the port. Low melt solder is too weak to make a long lasting connection. We use 0.015 amzn.to/2SlXeoK and 0.031 amzn.to/2SrSNsu. The solder is 63/37 as Jimmy suggested.
Can anyone clarify if he uses the low melt to remove and put back the hdmi if so how are you saying the low melt to remove and the the same tools to add the hdmi . This wasn’t clearifyed
The legs are ground, and used to support the connector. If one of the middle pins connects to ground, then the only purpose of the legs would be to support the connector. Otherwise you have to have at least one leg connected.
@@NorthridgeFix Thank you for a promt reply. This is the best video I have seen on this issue so far. What is the melting point of the low melt solder you are using?
dont fucking use low melt solder. what a waste of time. Just crank a rework station to 400-450 put some kapton tape around the port to protect the rest of the board, add some flux (i use amtech) and remove. This guy is slowwwww
Sorry I meant specifically on the grounding posts to attach the new port. Thata the only hit that's hit and miss for me when fojng hdmi because normal cynel 60/40 wont flow properly for me
I just want you to know, 4 years later.. I fixed a ps4 thanks to your video. My first time soldering. Thank you for the informative video!
I have successfully replaced five damaged HDMI ports now. Your videos have taught me a lot including using techniques I never used before (mainly adding leaded solder to help remove the damaged sockets quicker with less heat). Keep up the great work. Thanks!
Can you fix mine
Can you fix mine too lol
What is the tool to solder the pins of the connector, that many small pins
watching your vidoes is a learning experience
Same here bro✌🏽
@@RimoCreedeZz Same man XD quarantine has given me an interest in soldering
@@lietus4192 hahaha that's for sure man, learned so much because of him💪🏽 i use to struggle with the HDMI ports a lot, until i watched this channel and learned about low melt solder making things so much easier 🥲💯😂 but that's just only 1 tiny example of what i learn(ed) from this channel
Oh man, gotta say I love your small talks more than the video itself. Although this is definitely a quality guide video.
Very professional and smart. Awesome video man. Took your time and excellent quality and care was given.
About to do my first HDMI socket replacement soon. Low melt solder is on order. :) Very well done video!
Julian Gardner-Hobbs How'd it go?
1 year later, how'd it go?
@@ntodek It went great. Have done quite a few since then. :)
@@justinspiredfallout That's great, about to do mine too
@@ntodek how did yours go
Beautiful job !
I see why you had so many interruptions !
Used your video and fixed my hdmi. Thank you so much, this video completely changed my perspective on soldering.
which hdmi port did u buy
Perfectly executed to a win by a confident and experienced Tech. This is excellent. The customer will be pleased. BIG 👍 from me!
Have you recently changed your preferred flux or solder?
I'm using the same solder and Flux. Haven't changed it.
@@NorthridgeFix what is that clear gel you use?
@@melodydanielle3883 Flux. Helps with the flow of solder and prevents bridging when soldering many pins at once. northridgefix.com/product/amtech-nc-559-v2-tf-flux-10g-syringe-plunger-2-needle-sizes/
The soldering is so clean. Excellent skills. Watched another ps4 repair on different channel, looked more home made so to speak..
Soldering gotta be clean those pins are super tiny...
I almost lost you toward the end but it seems you continued using leaded solder when putting the new port in.
Learned a lot from this video so thank you! Will be doing my own this week.
How did it turn out?
@@id-10-terror7 it went well. 1st time didn't work. Took it apart and went over my work again. 2nd time I got an orange light because I had to make sure the heatsink was tight to the processor.
Nice Job. I need to replace an HDMI port on a mini digital receiver and this video helped a lot. Thanks bro
This is one of the best repairs I’ve seen. Love your shop!
Lovely neat job. Thanks for the Video. I hope my first one of these replacements looks half as good.
Man, this guy's a PRO
This look so easy but believe me it’s not he’s a professional ,great video 👍🏻
why would i believe you?
@@VeggieRice just try it and you will learn, if it’s not that hard, you have talent for that, good look ✌🏻👍🏻
Yes true. I used to do TV repair and people don't like to pay, they think you taking them in, they don't know the amount of work and trouble shooting takes. And not only that they expect it done fast. Then once they get it home they come back to you two months later with a deferent problem. I gave up and stuck to electrical high rise work.
I am pretty sure he uses that same quality braid here too which still works flawless.
He is so right about trial and error for running your own business!
At least, you are the one that know what to do. My problem with another video is they use heat gun and pliers which is not esd safe.
Very Nice! Very clean execution and skilled. Subbed!
Great video. It will actually help me out trying this repair. On a side note, it did seem like someone dared you to say "low melt solder" 100 times in one
15 minute video. Lmao. Thanks tho
Honestly for inexperienced techs that is a very smart thing to reintegrate because the unleaded solder is very hard to remove
Do u know what liquid he put
@@nickboy3439 Soldering flux
he probably said it a hundred times since he realizes it's a small innocuous item to get wrong that would cause the most disastrous results
Great soldering job! I just accidentally pulled off the power supply connector from the motherboard on my ps4 while changing the thermal paste. Bought a cheap soldering kit and got her done. Simple for you, but the experience made me feel like I was Einstein! Now I'm looking for shit to solder! I broke the handle off of my wife's coffee mug and that doesn't solder too good at all. LOL
Subscribed you.
Thanks for posting this!
Very detailed! Just subscribed because of this video
Doing these everyday, one thing I'd recommend is powerful soldering Station, 140w up, my JBC seems to manage these better than the hakko
We use Weller. 140w is over doing it. We are using 55w wxmp iron amzn.to/2BLEd8k and it's more then sufficient. Allot of heat can rip the pads off if you're not careful. Are you using 140w ?
@@NorthridgeFixyes jbc just for the ground pads, the header pads gets the hakko
what temp iron at ? 400C? and hot air at 200C?
Beautifully done 👍🏼
Wish i knew about low melt solder before, have spent hours before slowly trying to get stubborn solder to melt.
What's the clear fluid stuff your using before soldering hdmi pins on it
Flux amzn.to/2UzdZxR
that's liquid flux
What is the clear stuff you put on before soldering? Imagine some sort of flux, any particular type?
Amtech 559 Flux :)
hi, i am amazed by your hand work. It is all about how easy and confident you can do it. I have an issue with one of the USB port in the front of the console which my son damaged. its the port which charges the ps4 controller. Any tutorial on how to replace it? please assist. thanks
I also have sent Ubreakifix my motherboard. So long as the pins line up. No reason it shouldn’t work with out testing. Only wish the better backing port was used.
Okay so I can when you applied the solder to the back to hold the the HDMI port. But I didn't catch when you put it on the pins. I saw you pass over with the soldering tool but didn't actually see the solder. Is the solder already on the pins? Is the solder on the tip? I'm just confused on that part lol. Getting the stuff ready to do my first port swap. Great video thanks!
He put a little bit of solder in the tip but the flux is essential if you will do it that way, flux is what makes the solder flow into the pins, solder itself contains a little bit of flux but as soon as you heat it on your tip the flux dissipates so you have to compensate adding flux to the pins.
May seem like a stupid question, the temperatures you stated at the start, are they farenheit or celcius?
What is the name of that white cloth that you are using to clean the board?
Good work. I've learnt a lot watching this and about to embark on my first attempt. What size solder tip do you use and at what temperature do you have the iron and hot air gun.
Good luck
@@mitzimiau3888 first attempt I had the iron too hot and melted the plastic that holds the pins and used too much flux. Second attempt worked, cooler iron and a lot less flux, (hardly any). Took my time and checked everything with a cheap microscope camera. A little touching up and voilà. Now have working PS4.
Yes, I have learned much from your video and from attempting it myself. One question. I'm assuming from watching you that you cannot solder the pins together, that they must be carefully soldered individually. Is that right?
Good day sir. I just want to ask. I'm from the Philippines. I watched your video about fixing ps4 hdmi port and already fixed mine but there is a problem. The hdmi replacement port does not work on all tv's I tried it with devant 32" smart tv and sharp 29" led tv and nova 16" led tv and it only shows no signal but when I pluged it on sony tv (not smart tv) and it work there is a display and sound. My tech also tried on his hisense tv and it also work. How does it only works on some tv? I bought the replacement hdmi port from china through online. I hope you read this message.
Make sure you guys have a high powered soldering iron. The hdmi port pins on the bottom are a PAIN as they use the most garbage solder ever.
Truest comment on here!! Man, I've literally spent 3 hours trying to remove the solder with the wick. Repair was successfull but I think its time to upgrade my soldering station 😂
What is that brade thing you use when melting the solder to make the hole and that heat thing with it? 6:01
Solder wick or Solder braid
@@Stopes. thank you
Amazing videos, I am learning from your techniques and enjoying watching your work. Keep it up
Ur in Northridge 😂 I'm in Reseda going to attempt this myself.. 😁
Why’s the gold looking wire your using at 6:40?
Its called solder wick.
What’s the liquid that’s on the board? Before you put the low melt solder
I'm new to micro soldering. I was curious as to if I could use low melt paste in place of the wire when attaching the HDMI port to the board.
Such a perfectionist
Any tips to cleaning the hdmi connecting holes?I have been attempting to clean them with flux, Soldering wick. But it's not cleaning throughly for me to be able to just stick the hdmi port in
Do you ever change the HDMI and get a snowy screen? Almost Like a old tv that isn't on a channel
What type of microscope are you using?
Hi what’s classed as low melt solder please can you give me some directions on this matter
Cheers again enjoying ya videos fella!!!
Alloy is considered low melt. You can also look Rose's metal as others have mentioned on this channel. The one we are currently using is amzn.to/2QYWV6E
Hey ,
Very good video !
What is the copper used to clean the holes ?
Thx for the answer
Wikipedia - "Desoldering braid, also known as desoldering wick or solder wick, is finely braided 18 to 42 AWG copper wire coated with rosin flux, usually supplied on a roll."
May i ask on what degrees celsius were your hot air and iron settings at?
What's the point to blow 200C air onto 400C iron? you're not giving it a push - you're cooling it down.
Sir
Nice your video and advice
Please let me know where are you from?
Better than factory ✌🏽💯
Attaching the new port with low melt solder doesn’t cause problems down the road? Like the pin joints loosening and losing connection cuz the PlayStation got too hot.
Did he just use low melt solder to re-attach the hdmi port to the board. I've always used low melt solder only to help remove components, and regular solder to re-attach them. Should I be using low melt solder to re-attach components back to the boards?
I'm wondering exactly that. It would be a good idea as getting a uniform connection on those mounting pins is a bitch with normal 60/40 but if low melt is suitable strong enough for that it would be a blessing
Watching it back yeah he used low melt, this is gonna make them much easier to attach
Amazing teacher!
I don't know if its the HDMI ports fault, or mine but every time I solder an HDMI back into a PS4, I have to battle like hell to get the pins to line up with the pads. I'll get to the point where I'm wedging something between the HDMI and the ethernet port to force it to line up while I solder down the pins, but I know in time, that tension is going to aid in breaking the contacts with the board and it will need repaired again. Ive also tried feeding my desoldering wick through each mounting pin hole to make sure I'm getting every last drop of old solder that may be causing the pin misalignment, but still have issues. You seem to just drop them in and they line up effortlessly so I hope its my HDMI's.
What are those liquid that apply on the pin?
so the low melt is strong enough for the main legs ?
So apply flux, low melt.solder, remove, scrub, flux, solder, back solder done?
I have a question, how are you able to wick so much of the solder from the holes? I try this many times but unable to wick it out, used flux and 390 Celsius temp still nothing, any tips ? Also for some reason my solder is not mixing with un leaded solder in the holes ? Why is this ?
I believe the flux on the braided wick helps the solder to melt quickly.. Using flux helps remove more solder, in my opinion vs using none.
It’s your tip your need a bigger size I’m guessing
Lmk if you you try it and it works
shane ray I have tried but I'm afraid my soldering station is not up to the task, the board needs a lot of heat
What is that liquid he is putting on? Is that flux and alcohol?
Need Laptop repair videos more ..
Thanks
Question have you ever replaced the hdmi port on a PlayStation 4, then reassembled it, and then the console can't power on at all? That happened to.me today and it doesn't make sense.
Great video and thank you very much.
is low melt solder just as strong as the original have you ever had one come back?
hey there,
i'm looking to order some of that Low melt solder to do this job on a PS4...
but i'm in the UK,
you happen to know any UK retailers or if you can refer me to a similar product from the UK?
also, sorry i know it's a bit of an ask but just trying to make sure i got the right stuff coz the Solder that came with the Kit i ordered doesn't seem to be doing the job so my best guess is that it's not mixing with the solder on the board the way it's supposed to or the heatgun i'm using isn't hot enough (hairdryer, lol),
also will i need a heat gun or do you know if a hair dryer could hit those temperatures?
about to order myself a heat gun anyway, but figured it'd be worth askin.
cheers and thanks for the instructional video,
take care
Blow dryer will not get close u need a hot air station not a heat gun it needs to reach temps of over 200c
Can you tell me what digital microscope you are using please?
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What do they call the braided wire to use to remove the old weld and where can it be bought, or can it be done with the suction? Thanks
solder wick
could somebody please tell me the materials he uses and the tools and where to get them?
Hi which low melt solder do you use I am in the uk
you use low melt solder to resolder the ground pins??
great vid and job done properly
Can you actually do this with only a soldering iron and low melt solder or is the hot air gun necessary?
Are all the DMI's ports the same for all models? or are they different? CUH 1115a, 1001A, 1215A HDMI Ports? I also heard that sometimes when you change out the HDMI port , it might of shorted the board and it wont show display> I tell my customers that the fix the majority of the times works but at times there is that small % that the new HDMI might now work. Is this true?
Hi there great video I am in the process of doing a hdmi port on my PS4 now. I have removed the old port. However while putting new solder on the 19 pins I accidentally touched one of the diodes/ fuse (am not sure) now there seems to be a lot of solder in between the two components. Is there a way I can remove this? Will wix do it? Would I need a small or big tipi can’t seem to get it out cos the solder has gone in between the two. I don’t want to damage anything. Cheers for any help
I know when removing a chip or hdmi port we use low melt solder. I want to know when you resolder the hdmi port did you use low melt solder again or normal solder? Thanks
Normal 63/37 usually does the job
You only use low melt solder to remove the port. Low melt solder is too weak to make a long lasting connection. We use 0.015 amzn.to/2SlXeoK and 0.031 amzn.to/2SrSNsu. The solder is 63/37 as Jimmy suggested.
@@NorthridgeFix Thanks to both of you.
can you list everything used in this video pls?
How much do you charge for this repair ?
Hi what microscope do you use thanks
Nice work.
a doubt, I carried out the replacement of the hdmi connector but the screen just flashes what can it be?
theres a HDMI chip right behind the HDMI port on the motherboard, I'd check there to see if you damaged any of the connectors around that.
Why don’t you use hot air on pins?
Do I need to use the heat gun?
Good video I enjoyed thank you
The solder hardened too fast what do I do?
Same here in india. Free is always dearer then paid one.
Very nice I just don’t have the patience 😅
Hello sir, i count that hdmi pins its 19. Am i right? Is all ps4 model have the same amount of pins?
Can a soldering iron damage the hdmi filters.
I tested mine and they were fine and now they show a short across all 4.
a short?
Perfect work
Can anyone clarify if he uses the low melt to remove and put back the hdmi if so how are you saying the low melt to remove and the the same tools to add the hdmi . This wasn’t clearifyed
Whoich hot air gun are you use, please ripley me
What is model number of your hot air gun station?
Do the legs of the connector surve any other porpose then holding it in place. i.e. is there any electrical connection to the board f.ex. grounding?
The legs are ground, and used to support the connector. If one of the middle pins connects to ground, then the only purpose of the legs would be to support the connector. Otherwise you have to have at least one leg connected.
@@NorthridgeFix Thank you for a promt reply. This is the best video I have seen on this issue so far. What is the melting point of the low melt solder you are using?
About 150c
Nice work
I'm sure this has been answered countless times but what the hell is the square in the center of the videos?
that is Camera Autofocus Cursor
@@rahulmechatronics thanks but you're a year late and I don't even watch these videos anymore
clean job.
Does he use low melt solder on the pins too or just the legs?
Both.
dont fucking use low melt solder. what a waste of time.
Just crank a rework station to 400-450 put some kapton tape around the port to protect the rest of the board, add some flux (i use amtech) and remove.
This guy is slowwwww
Sorry I meant specifically on the grounding posts to attach the new port. Thata the only hit that's hit and miss for me when fojng hdmi because normal cynel 60/40 wont flow properly for me