My First BROKEN PS5 Slim - Let's Fix It!
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the creator shares their experience of purchasing a broken PS5 Slim from eBay and attempts to fix it. Despite the seller's claim of a replaced HDMI port, the issue persists. The video delves into the process of disassembling the console, closely inspecting the board, and identifying a poorly soldered pin. After resoldering the pin and reinstalling the disc drive, the PS5 Slim is successfully repaired and ready for use. The video also touches on the necessity of registering the new disc drive online and provides a link to additional content for viewers interested in similar DIY projects.
Takeaways
- đïž The individual purchased a broken PS5 Slim from eBay with issues like random black screen and artifacts.
- đ§ The seller had previously replaced the HDMI port, but the console still malfunctioned, indicating a potential need for further troubleshooting.
- đĄ Upon initial testing, the PS5 Slim showed signs of life but failed to display anything, suggesting a need for internal inspection.
- đ© The HDMI replacement job appeared to be done well, with all screws in place and no visible damage to the liquid metal on the APU.
- đ Inspection under a microscope revealed a single unsoldered pin on the HDMI port, which was a likely cause of the problem.
- đ The video also promoted iix as a source for soldering tools and equipment, showing an example of how to solder broken wires together.
- đ§ After resoldering the pin, the PS5 Slim functioned correctly, demonstrating that the issue was likely due to a poor HDMI port replacement.
- đż The original disc drive was tested and found to be operational before being replaced with a new one.
- đ The PS5 Slim allows for easy user replacement of the disc drive, showcasing a design consideration for user-upgradability.
- đ A new disc drive had to be registered to the PS5 online, highlighting the importance of an internet connection for certain hardware changes.
- đ The video concludes with the PS5 Slim functioning correctly after the repair and the new disc drive being recognized and used by the system.
Q & A
What was the initial issue with the PS5 Slim purchased?
-The PS5 Slim had a problem where the screen would randomly go black and display artifacts. The seller on eBay had mentioned this issue and also noted that they had replaced the HDMI port, but the problem persisted.
What was the price paid for the broken PS5 Slim?
-The PS5 Slim was purchased for $260.
How did the seller describe the condition of the PS5 Slim in the eBay listing?
-The seller described the PS5 Slim as being in great condition, with the only issue being the HDMI port which they claimed to have replaced.
What steps were taken to diagnose the problem with the PS5 Slim?
-The diagnosis involved physically taking the console apart to inspect the inside, checking the HDMI port replacement job, examining the board for missing components or issues, and using a microscope to inspect the soldering on the HDMI port.
What was discovered about the HDMI port replacement?
-Upon inspection, it was found that one of the main pins of the HDMI port was not soldered down. This was identified as the likely cause of the screen issues.
How was the HDMI port issue resolved?
-The issue was resolved by applying flux and soldering the unattached pin on the HDMI port. This ensured a proper connection and resolved the screen blacking out issue.
What was the result after fixing the HDMI port?
-After fixing the HDMI port, the PS5 Slim booted up successfully, displayed the PS logo, and was able to read and play a disc, indicating that the repair was successful.
What was the purpose of replacing the original disc drive?
-The purpose of replacing the original disc drive was to test whether the disc drives in the PS5 Slim can still be swapped as they were initially designed to be.
What was the process to register the new disc drive?
-To register the new disc drive, the PS5 had to be connected to the network and the system features updated. After restarting and installing the updates, the console recognized the new disc drive and it started functioning properly.
What was the final outcome after replacing the disc drive?
-After replacing the disc drive, the PS5 Slim successfully recognized the new drive, and it began copying a disc, demonstrating that the replacement was successful.
What was the main takeaway from this repair experience?
-The main takeaway was that a single small error in a repair, such as a pin not being soldered, can cause significant issues with the device's functionality. Correcting this minor issue resulted in a fully functional PS5 Slim.
Outlines
đ ïž Unboxing and Initial Assessment of the Broken PS5 Slim
The video begins with the host purchasing a broken PS5 Slim from eBay. The seller had mentioned issues with the screen going black and artifacts, and had previously replaced the HDMI port without success. Upon initial testing, the PS5 Slim shows a blue light but no video output. The screen flashes black a few times but ultimately displays nothing. The host decides to open the console to investigate further, noting the cleanliness of the inside and the quality of the HDMI replacement job. The host also comments on the price paid for the console and the potential for an easy fix.
đ Detailed Inspection and Soldering of the HDMI Port
In this segment, the host closely examines the HDMI port under a microscope, noting that the overall job appears to be good, but one pin is not soldered down. The host proceeds to apply flux and solder to the pin, ensuring a strong connection. Additionally, the host checks other components on the board, including the liquid metal, which appears to be intact without any significant leakage. The host also discusses the importance of using proper tools and techniques for soldering, mentioning iix as a resource for soldering supplies.
đ§ Reassembly, Testing, and Disc Drive Replacement
After fixing the HDMI port, the host reassembles the PS5 Slim and tests it. The console boots up without any issues, and the disc drive is tested and confirmed to be working. The host then replaces the original disc drive with a brand new one, following the online registration process required by the PS5 system. The video concludes with the successful registration and use of the new disc drive, and the host reflects on the simplicity of the repair, emphasizing the importance of precision in such tasks. The host also encourages viewers to check out a previous video where a significantly cheaper PS5 was repaired and provides a link for further resources on soldering.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄPS5 Slim
đĄeBay
đĄHDMI port
đĄartifacts
đĄrepair
đĄliquid metal
đĄsoldering
đĄifixit.com
đĄdisc drive
đĄwarranty seal
đĄonline registration
Highlights
Purchase of a broken PS5 Slim from eBay.
Seller's description of issues: screen randomly goes black and artifacts, previously replaced HDMI port.
Initial testing reveals screen flashing black and no display.
Deciding to open the console to inspect and potentially fix the issue.
Observation of clean internal components and well-done HDMI replacement.
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Inspecting the liquid metal application and finding no significant issues.
Microscopic examination of the HDMI port reveals a missing solder on one pin.
Soldering tools and supplies from iix mentioned as useful for repairs.
Fixing the HDMI port by resoldering the missing pin.
Checking other components and finding no missing parts or issues on the board.
Reassembling the PS5 Slim and testing its functionality.
Successful reparation of the PS5 Slim by fixing a single pin.
Testing the disc drive and finding the original drive functional.
Installing a new disc drive and registering it online for use.
The video concludes with the PS5 Slim fully functional after a simple repair.
Transcripts
I bought my first ever broken PS5 Slim
from eBay let's get it plugged in and
see what's going on and then we'll see
if we can fix it this video sponsored by
iix it more on them in a minute good the
seller said the screen randomly goes
black and it has artifacts they also
said in the eBay listing that they
already replaced the HDMI port and it
still doesn't work so we got to figure
out whether there's something else going
on or whether they just didn't do a good
enough job replacing the HDMI
port oh and we had a black screen there
for a
second okay I wiggled the I'm pulling up
on the
cable let's move
down okay we still got a blue light so
we got to wait for the white to the
light to turn white which it is white
right
now and now we get nothing so the screen
did Flash black a couple times but we
just never got anything at all I think
it's time to take this thing apart and
see what's going on on the inside it's
been a while since I've taken one of
these apart I have to remember oh there
we go I have to remember how to take it
apart there we go pull up on this corner
and then slide out that way probably the
same
here yep same
thing and then
here yep
similar okay this looks really clean
inside I mean I got to get down to the
board but whoever did the HDMI
replacement on this did a really good
job there's all the screws are here I
mean at least so far everything looks
really good now I did pay a decent
amount of money for this I paid like
$260 which isn't too bad if it's an easy
fix but obviously if it's not an easy
fix then that's not a very good
deal when you're pulling up on these
pull up on the white part of the
connector don't pull on the black part
that's attached to the motherboard and
you will easily tear it off the board
and then you'll have to learn how to
solder in order to put it back now to
remove the disc drive we'll just pull up
back
here and then slide it back that way
this is the connector for the disc drive
and it just connects right down there on
the board the warranty sticker has been
removed so somebody indeed has been in
this like I said it does look pretty
good though it will be also interesting
to see how the liquid metal on this
thing looks I don't know if the Slims
have the same issue as the original PS5
where they get the dry spot on the Apu
and this one probably won't be the best
one to test that since it has been open
but we'll still check it out and there
we go I'm just leaving the screws in
their holes and I'm going to set this
aside just like it is so then when I go
to put it back on I just have to line up
the screws in the holes and then put it
down in there and then I don't have to
keep track of those screws and again so
far so good no missing screws I see here
so that's great all right and now those
screw screws are all
out everything is looking good so far
okay our first look at the
board the top side looks
good I'm not convinced that HDMI port
has been replaced and I think I might
maybe already see a missing component
but we got to get this out and have a
look at the other
side all right let's have a look at that
liquid metal oh and that looks
great no problems at all there
nice big puddle of it it hasn't there's
a little bit right here but it hasn't
significantly leaked which I wouldn't
expect they generally don't unless you
drop it or something like that so that's
all looking good let's get under
microscope and have a look at this HDMI
port iix it is a great place to get
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this wire right here that we broke and
we want to fix it so I'm going to slide
the wire down inside the Jaws right
about there and then this end has a
connector on it so I'm going to slide
this end down here and I'm just going to
adjust it so it matches up nicely with
this other wire right about there and
now I'm just going to add some flux to
the wires the flux just helps the solder
flow I am going to be using this fume
extractor we don't want to be breathing
in any of these fumes now I have my
soldering iron right here and I have
some solder loaded up on the iron so I'm
just going to solder those two wires
together just like that and
now they are soldered together very
solidly and the repair is complete this
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link right in the description let's get
under microscope and have a look at this
HDMI port okay and really not too bad of
a job overall but I can immediately see
one of the main problems here and that's
this first pin right over here it's not
soldered down they did a really good job
of soldering this port in if this is
indeed a new Port the these mounting
pins look really good so overall I mean
it looks really good but all the rest of
these pins are fine this is going to be
crazy if this is the only thing that's
wrong with this it's going to put a
little bit of flux over here that's
plenty going to bring my soldering
pencil over and do just have a tiny bit
of solder on it this is one of the
easiest pins to solder too it's right on
the edge where there's plenty of
room of course I Bridge the
pins okay
so I'm actually going to use my larger
iron because that one is taking a lot of
heat oh there we go that was quick and
easy now let's recheck that
pin yep nice and
strong and I'm just going to recheck the
others real quick want to make sure I
don't miss
anything okay and we're all good this
capacitor right here is the one that a
lot of times people knock off when
they're doing this HDMI port replacement
job this one is still there it's there
and nice and solid we've got this one
right here which is also nice and solid
but let's look at the other side that's
where I thought maybe I saw something
that was missing and right here is what
I was like H maybe there's something
missing there but there's not actually a
component that goes right there so we're
all good on this back side too so I feel
good about that I don't think there's
anything else we need to inspect on this
board so let's just start getting this
thing put back together I wanted to make
sure that I was remembering what the
description of this PS5 said from eBay
and so I pulled it up and it says great
condition PS5 slim blah blah blah boots
perfectly broken warranty seal replaced
HDMI so that is what happened with this
one I just wanted to make sure I wasn't
missing something let's get this thing
put back together and see what happens
the other thing I want to do with this
is try and install a brand new disc
drive into this and just see what
happens I did do a video checking
whether we could swap the the dis drives
in these and everything worked fine when
they first came out I don't know if
that's still the case whether they've
updated the the software so it doesn't
work or whether everything still works
so we'll do that once we make sure this
thing's working there we go now we need
to put all of these totally necessary
screws in now the midf frame and then
the disc drive now this is the original
disc drive that I'm putting in I want to
make sure this one works before I try to
replace
it once we have this all together and
tested make sure everything's working
then I'll replace this with a brand new
one come
on we already got it black
screen the PS logo we've got the safety
thing coming
up wiggling the cable with no artifacts
no nothing okay disc is going
in let's see if it
plays it's up on the screen I can hear
it spinning good
and there we go okay so this disc drive
is working let's get the disc out and
replace the drive and see what happens
and here I have a brand new
sealed PlayStation 5 disc drive okay we
have the plate and we have the disc
drive and of course we have the
instruction manual won't be needing
that and I'll mark this as the
replacement now we'll pull up back here
pull up back
here there we go these are really easy
to replace I love that they made these
kind of user
replaceable all right let's turn it back
on and see what it does all right here
we
go okay here we go repairing console
storage I'm not sure why I did that okay
and starting up everything looking good
oh yeah I turned the PS5 off and
properly let's see if it notices it has
a new dis drive in
it updating your dis Drive
okay your dis Drive is connected to your
PS5 to use your disc drive register it
to your PS5 okay can't can't use your
disc drive you need to connect your PS5
to the network okay that is what I
remember is you have to be online in
order to be able to replace your dis
drive so we'll get hooked up online and
then see what it does okay we're
connected online and it hasn't given me
any errors or anything like that so
let's put this Hot Wheels disc back in
and see what it
does oh no power at all apparently we do
need to register it so when we go to
system feature updates it says to update
some of the system features I need to
restart so we're going to restart and
install okay we're going to see if we'll
be able to register now registering your
disc
drive okay and now it says we can use it
let's find out if that's
true all right it's taking the disc in
and there we go it's now copying the
disc so this was a super easy PS5 slim
fix just that one pin that needed to be
resolder it just goes to show how one
tiny little misstep in a repair can
cause the whole thing to basically not
work if you like this type of video and
want to see a video where I tried to fix
a PlayStation 5 that I bought for only
$100 I'll put a link for that video up
on your screen now so you can come hang
out with me over there and see if I was
able to fix that one don't forget to go
to ifixit.com tronicsfix thanks so much
for watching today and I hope you have a
good
one
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