PlayStation 5 Slim

Serviceable side panels and a straightforward HDMI board make this a great first console repair.

Repairability

7/ 10

medium risk

66% of cases

Symptom: Blue or blank screen on every HDMI input and cable.
Diagnosis: Inspect the HDMI port pins under a microscope; bent centre pins and cracked solder are the norm.
Solution: Replace the HDMI port with hot air and low-temp solder, then verify the retimer IC.

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Questions about this model

PS5 Slim: no video after HDMI swap, retimer suspect?
Replaced the port cleanly, continuity is good on all pins, still blank. Retimer measures warm. What next?
7 answers · 15 votes · Solved

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