Awesome Xbox one x repair - New way to solder an HDMI connector without making a mess

[@therealb888]

This is by far the best soldered HDMI connector I've seen. Very impressive.

[@ojonasplima]

Better than factory!

[@asifineededaname]

Better than factory !

[@gamingtalent2888]

Better than factory!

[@komi_maru]

Better than Factory!

[@Krebsi]

Bananarama

[@phoneland564]

I am a phone tech. I have been teaching myself how to solder HDMI ports on consoles, I have watched so many different videos. yours are done the most accurate and clean methods that I will be using. you are a legend bro. stay awesome.

[@joeblack8491]

Bro what particular type of soldering iron do I need to take care of replacing HDMI port and my Xbox 1s motherboard??

[@joeblack8491]

Bro what particular type of soldering iron do I need to take care of replacing HDMI port and my Xbox 1s motherboard??

[@joeblack8491]

How the hell do you apply solder while the flux is caked-on there??

[@Cliffordrussellpsyc]

And my heat gun WONT melt the solder, even a t 500 degrees and that fucked up

[@TheRealJLucas]

@@Cliffordrussellpsyc You have to apply low melt solder so it lowers the melting point of the factory solder

[@stevensims3342]

I love how solder flows and makes connections on electronic circuit boards, it's so neat.

[@dannykusters6842]

I also run a small repair business. I don’t even bother removing the solder on the pads and in the holes but do add leaded solder to them. I also pre-tin the connectors of the new HDMI port. After that I again apply flux on the holes and pads, heat the board from underneath and gently push the port into the holes with a plyer when the solder has melted. I believe this makes for a sturdier connection between the board and the legs.

[@julianojoselourenco664]

I've been watching your videos for a while, it reminds me of my childhood when I wanted to work with repair, maybe now I can study to become one good professional like you, hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷!

[@tinman9341]

Great work sir! So nice to see that your dad is there working along side you! The greatest memories I have is working on my cars with my dad and him patiently teaching what he knew. Treasure those moments because you never know how long you’ve got with him. My dad passed away 1 1/2 years ago and miss him every single day. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@LiquidSnakeSSJ4]

destroyed 8 xbox 360s attempting to solder a simple modchip back when i was 15 years old - so simple, yet even that was a challenge as a dumb teen. replacing HDMI ports is way more difficult. you make it look so easy, man. failing repeatedly in the past was extremely depressing and a huge waste of money, but the experience and repetition was worth it. have improved quite a lot since then. still not a master at micro-soldering; however your videos are inspiring and really appreciate the time and effort you put into sharing your progress, it's very helpful and insightful 👍 high quality flux is definitely important. had to learn that the hard way

[@virgildeklerk]

Very nice way to solder the HDMI port indeed but you really have to know how to handle a hot air station, if you aim wrong you will smelt the connector so yes for more experienced repair people like you this is a much easier and faster way to do it. Great fix Alex

[@MitchCairns]

I do this method from underneath the port. Once you get the factory solder off, to heat from under I use about 390c at full speed and it's pretty easy to reflow the new connection.

[@dannyboyat12]

@@MitchCairns what solder are you using for tinning the pads

[@cashmoney9709]

Ive always done it like this only time i solder each pin is if i don't feel confident in the reflow which usally doesn't happen everyone should have been doing it this way safer and easy. Lot of us can solder well just dont have the same following to post videos. Keep up the good work

[@Finditfixitphilipit]

Been doing this years but I dont have the best hot air station and always found this to be the easiest way. Glad to see you show it and some people would have learned something new

[@melstead7937]

I look forward to every video with anticipation. You continue to impress, "every" time. Awesome to watch a true professional at work. Keep them coming my friend.

[@Tutterzoid]

A true Master at soldering Very Impressive

[@graphicd00d75]

Alex, thank you for making this video! This helped me replace a HDMI connector for a customer. I'm confident that I can do many more repairs like this. Again, thank you for what you do and keep up the great work!

[@manojgajjar9997]

WOW.. I'm replacing HDMI port in the same way for last 5 years sir. Good work is done by the company too.. thanks

[@Emphasis213]

Same method I use to remove high temp solder around heat sensitive RF components. Glad to see your using this technique.

[@MrMelville100]

Merry Christmas Northridge. I hope you have a great time off with your family!

[@mharkonnen]

You can also reflow it simply by using heat underneath the board. Stops the port getting cremated.

[@iggy151]

Yes I've always done it this way. Try tinning the pins of the HDMI port as well.

[@stephenrivera5768]

Nice reflow trick. Will try next time to compare results. I think the mico tip soldering iron preformed better than I thought it would. Holds just enough solder to get the job done with little waste

[@ena6631]

Great job. It was fun to see the smile on Big Boss's face.

[@AntonioWengratt]

Its awesome. It wants me to try that on charging ports too (no news here, just I'm not used to do that way). Also, this is a job that requires the user to know pretty well his hot air station, like you do. Good job!

[@n3kro838]

Wow, you did an amazing job! Great to see, new ways to soldering a HDMI port! Good as always! Thank you!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Very nice. When you used to solder the pins with an iron, you would drag solder across them, or actually do 1 pin at a time?

[@thomaspegoda9759]

I just use hot air to lift it and without letting it cool I just drop a new port right back into the molten solder and touch up the pins if needed which isn't often. I do this on ps4,xbox one and series and ps5s.

[@atekanbarut]

You are the best teacher of last century. 👏👏👏

[@_mylastname]

Man, I wish I knew about you a week ago. I've already learned so much, and I'm happy about that, but upset that I didn't find you sooner

[@PJManike]

Some people droll over great looking dishes, that HDMI connector, is just one of those beauties i could glare at it longer than play on the console itself Great job

[@enesfazlic6017]

This was just mesmorising to watch honestly. Couldnt take my eyes of it. Thank you so much. You do amazing work

[@jafish711]

Hands down , Above the rest. I liked that you told , how Flux worked. Very informative and explained that I could easily comprehend. You now have one more Subscriber. Thank you Sir. From Oklahoma. BOOMER SOONER!!!!!BABY.

[@Vintaginside]

Much better than factory. Your skills are amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@sellsair]

I use solder paste and hot air for the pins. Works like a charm each and every time.

[@Viggen66]

Soldering perfection, better than factory, well done :)

[@wolfdale_43]

It is sooo clean by reflowing only and the quote it fits “better than factory”

[@LukeEdwards67]

This is my preferred way of soldering HDMI. Not that I can ever get it that clean looking, but it sure beats messing around with bridged pins with an iron. Amazing, and super clean job 👍

[@johny1220]

Fixed an Xbox One X HDMI port today as well, oh and replaced the retimer chip on it too! 😂🥳

[@AmadonFaul]

Where do you get your ICs from?

[@MBrulla]

They all seem to go in pairs. Waiting on some HDMI ports so I can finish one up here, too (ran out).

[@nhlakaniphombatha5769]

THIS GUYS WORK IS THE BEST ...LOVE YOUR WORK 👍👍

[@Hasham00]

U are doing a very noble job big brother. Bless u . Just like linus

[@SuPeRbOmBeRmAn4]

your vids are just the best. i'm glad you took the time out to teach us how it should be done. i dont do any soldering , but i have after watching most of your vids learnt a lot, maybe all i need to know about micro soldering done well. 💣💣💣

[@ninjasploit]

It is sooo satisfying to look at; I want to get into repairs just for this

[@xonsightx]

I like it when I can reflow an hdmi port on one of the Xboxs.I personally feel as they are the easiest to do when compared to other gaming consoles. Definitely a lot faster and safe because of how much metal is around that replacement hdmi port.

[@jeroenvanschaik4680]

I want to give you some major credits and a lot of thank you. I've been soldering since I was 17 or 18 years old and since a couple of years I've been working on smd both profesionally and as a hobby. This afternoon I've finally found the guts to work on fitting the flashdrive connector on an old asus eeepc 701 I've had flosting around so I can fit a board with more storage capacity. (The eeepc 701 only has 4GB on board storage) Took the connector from an old scrap board (same as mini pci-e) with some techniques I saw on your videos and soldered it on the eeepc mainboard. I'll keep you updated on the progress 😀

[@kostitras7777]

NorthridgeFix: Nice work. What Flux are you use?

[@Aivinex]

I used to do hdmi repairs that way when I first started out, needless to say I didn’t know my hot air station well enough and melted the plastic. I’ve been doing pin by pin ever since but everyone is different great work.

[@razaelll]

I wouldn't go above 340C for that. Could also try about 400-420C and go from the bottom, given there's nothing super sensitive down there.

[@playzfahdayz]

Yes, simple technique but super effective and informative. Thanks so much, Robert

[@alexzamora3416]

I used the low melt solder from your shop and did this on PS4 hdmi to remove post solder but after watching this will try and see if falls off like butter and clean. Great job. BTF

[@a.z.7193]

Reflow with heat on top the airflow and the heat has to be right otherwise the Port is melting. Good Job like always 👍

[@unicbertprofi2851]

I'm using this method 2 maybe 3 years ...nice work !

[@alexanderthomas5063]

Absolutely love your videos , did a whole marathon of them . Love from lebanon

[@angelinalewis9807]

Makes sense, reflow is cleaner and even solder distribution, and Big Boss the best.

[@therealb888]

Reflow is also risky if not careful. Can easily smoke the HDMI connector as you said ;). Btw are you a repair technician?

[@paulmoran3142]

nice work! happy trees at the end rob ross style

[@rojoroj9777]

Thanks for ur information. Can u just please show us ur setup tour where u r working

[@mry4354]

I love watching this guy, he is so good at what he does, very interesting and very satisfying

[@waqaszaft]

BIG FAN OF YOURS... I HAVE LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU. LOVE FROM PAKISTAN

[@svensvenka8134]

great job and great teacher on this other way to solder an hdmi connector! always learning with your videos thanks from Argentina

[@liveroy]

Weird, I solder pins like that for years.... Be it eeproms, flash, socs or ports, it's just better than one by one with the iron. There are exceptions of course, but in general that's the way better thing to do.

[@pietervanderweg1157]

I totally agree. Its faster (especially if you need to do multiple devices a day) and the result looks cleaner. Been doing it this way for years as well.

[@christang9406]

10:34 Sir, can you flip the back of the Chip for 2-3sec, im curious never seen them (on the back side) before 🙏🙏🙏

[@ogDoctorCrypto]

Thank you for doing what you do that really helped me out a lot. For real from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

[@crisflashin]

Best team: Big boss and Alex!

[@infexusbytez]

Love your content and I watch often. Just being a bit picky though. That HDMI connector. The solder didn't flow all the way through the post holes for the feet. The solder on the feet should completely flow from the back of the board to the front to give stability and structure.

[@ChuckNORRlS]

11:52 Big Boss saying the magic word! ❤

[@melplishka5978]

Of course Big Boses special touch saved the day lmfso. Great job guys you rock.

[@MicroMageRepair]

My favorite method, switched to it awhile ago, it comes out very clean.

[@brainyjanie8186]

Beautiful work

[@joshuasox]

use ir plate and heat gun held by articulating arm, factory ports every time. looks like it came out the pcb oven. its a cinch in the removal process as well. removing ports in minutes, replacing them in minutes. the longest part is disassembly/reassembly. but most boards come by mail pre-disassembled. i dont even need to use low melt to remove ports, the heat from the bottom allows me to do it effortlessly at 380c with 001 airflow.

[@r00t_sh3ll]

man you video's are like crack.. so so so addictive. love this stuff man. so happy I found you.

[@MarcioSilva-ig7vl]

perfect welding, congratulations, friend!!!

[@hasnainmolu5189]

Surely better than factory...you're the best.

[@normski123456789]

This is my preferred way to install hdmi ports, it's a bit more tricky on the Normal Xbox one the 1s is by far the easiest. I use this method and kapton tape when you have plastics close by.

[@farhadfarajzadeh2971]

hi king awsome job i have some costumers that only come to my shop for changing connectors the reason is other repair shops in my town are replacing with hot air only i use solder iron heat decreases quality of the connectors even the best quality connectors better than factory

[@NatekCGSN]

I love learning from your videos

[@hinny2005]

We did do an amazing job, well done guys.

[@grouchitiger]

Cool technique! Thanks

[@tommyjohnson7506]

Pins are soldered down nicely but the solder has to flow up on those mountings pins.

[@michaelblack5011]

amazing job , new way is always better that factory

[@klevrepairs]

I do this with a lot of phones samsung models J series and G series. Great video my friend.

[@ppoojan92]

Solid, solid, solid, solid,... Just like your channel 😉

[@wasirahman]

I have a question for Big Boss. It is astonishing how much he has the patience to dissemble and later assemble these devices. How much concentration required for this to work? How can he remember to put the screws back into their places? Thanks!

[@diaboloavocado]

Very neat job. Better than factory for sure.

[@abbasmohammadbeygi2055]

Well done, thank you for teaching us

[@stefanlechner]

Wow...a masterpiece of work. It's like art and magic. Perfect work alex. Thank you for the video, it is so relaxing to watch your videos after work.

[@bestbuildpc]

Both of u are doing a great job! Thanks for sharing! I have a question: Don't need to use aluminium paper to protect other components when u are using the hot station?

[@patrickp5645]

Love to see your work. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidchavarria]

Question, are you tinting pad with low key solder as well? Or do you use different solder for reflow?

[@jacobmullins8280]

How much flux do you consume in an average week of business? And how do you handle waste disposal? These are the questions I want answered haha. Your videos are helping me make extra money thank you friend

[@ggisbackonline]

Amazing job quality. Greetings from France!

[@YEYO7140]

I had always done it this way. Great work!

[@REMEDY-REPAIRS]

Sweet job beautiful 💯🙌🏾

[@microgamingrepairs1981]

@NorthridgeFix Did you take the method I use from one of my few videos? Just kidding, but this is exactly how I do it. I still usually do a quick soldering of the pins just to make 100% sure though. That said, what you have to be careful about when doing this, especially on the PS4 is that if you leave too much flux on the board when doing this, flux can end up getting sucked into the port itself, which can cause many issues as you know. But yes, I've been using this method on Series X, PS5 and all previous gen consoles as well. Works very well.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Great job bud, will give that a try next time for sure. What temperature/air flow did you use if you don't mind sharing? 😊

[@JoeyDoesTech]

@Simon C Thanks Simon 😁

[@ZachariahSaleh]

@@JoeyDoesTech These boards soak up heat like no other. I run 480c for port removal

[@Finditfixitphilipit]

Been doing this years joey. By far the easiest way to do a hdmi port very rarely will you ever have to touch a pin with the iron. 400°c is my goto just make sure you keep the heat moving so you do not melt the port

[@hankcarr5131]

That was painful to watch. Have you considered getting a desoldering gun? Something like a Hakko FR-301 like I use would have desoldered those large pins in seconds even with the high temperature lead-free solder. The rework pencil for removing the HDMI connector is a good idea but I would have used a gullwing tip to resolder the top pins. I would solder all 19 of those pins in 2 seconds using a Weller WES51 with an ETGW tip.

[@atranfanatic]

Yeah that is how I like to repair the HDMI connectors as well. But it would be tough to do it on a PS4 due to the plastic wall behind the pins. It melts pretty easily when trying to use the heat gun like you showed in the video. So I try to re-flow by having the hot air gun underneath the motherboard. It's tricky but I am getting better at it.

[@KhramtsovSMT]

Perfect job men👍

[@brilliantcheesecake1894]

The trick is to solder the through holes last so the heat doesn't just dissipate into the board.

[@electronicverse9221]

BIG BOSS IS THE MAN !

[@j.lietka9406]

Do the replacement ports, the smaller pins, come pre-tinned? Or if needed, pre-tinned before installing? Thanks 🤓

[@lucymc0191]

another winner alex great job .....

[@ilikethemapples5430]

I use the Mechanic T12 Pro Soldering Station with Hakko T15 tips and works well and is cheaper in my experience.

[@666Delson666]

big boss is the best, as always

[@TheManolov88]

Hi from Bulgaria, can you tell me the model or more (review ) component tester what you use . Next to Fluke on the right.

[@timmyleonard5053]

Great technique