Once an HDMI port goes, it's not subtle under magnification — bent pins, scorched pads, sometimes a port that's fully detached from the board. This is what we're actually looking at before we get to work.
That's not a bad cable. That's a dead port.
| Sony Repair Center | DIY YouTube Repair | Barrie Screen Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI Port Repair | $269–$329 | "Free" (and 4 hours of swearing) | $199 |
| Time | 2–3 weeks | All weekend | Usually under 24 hours |
| Shipping | You pay both ways | You order parts from AliExpress | Drop off in Barrie |
| Save Data | "May be wiped as a precaution" | One mistake = goodbye saves | Stays intact |
| Warranty | 90 days on repair only | Lol, your problem | 90-day warranty on parts & labour |
| Sympathy | Robot phone tree (enjoy) | Reddit comments | Real human who games too |
Got an older PlayStation? Give us a call — we'll be honest about whether we take it on.
Most of the time, yes — a dead HDMI port with no picture and no sound is almost always the port itself. But some no-video issues come from a damaged encoder chip or board-level fault underneath. We test before we quote you anything final, so you're not paying $199 for a repair that wasn't the actual problem.
Most HDMI port repairs are done same day if we have the part in stock, which is usually the case. If it turns out to be something less common — a damaged encoder chip, other board damage — it can take longer, and we'll tell you which situation you're in before we touch anything.
No. HDMI port repair is board-level soldering work near the video output — it doesn't touch your hard drive or SSD. Your saves, games, and settings stay exactly as they were.
Just the console itself. You don't need the power cable, controller, or original HDMI cable for us to diagnose and repair it.
Yes, we repair HDMI ports on every PS5 version.
If we open it up and it turns out to be something we can't fix or isn't worth fixing, a diagnostic fee applies for the time spent investigating. If it's a straightforward port swap, that fee doesn't apply — you just pay the flat $199.
That's the main thing that separates a good HDMI repair from a bad one. We prep every pad properly and control heat carefully through the whole reflow so the joint forms solid — not rushed, not a cold joint waiting to crack. And, if you do happen to have an issue with the repair give us a shout.
