This Xbox Series X HDMI port is destroyed, here's how to fix it

[@Wendigo_Rye]

Man I swear I’ve been very gentle with my series X, it just seems like it was an issue to begin with. I never had an hdmi port issue with my PS5 or older gen Xbox’s. A lot of people seem to also get defective hdmi ports maybe it’s the design of the series X.

[@TapticDigital]

Most common thing I see are people that will transport their console with the cables connected still. So if it slides in the backseat of a car and hits the cord that's still in the port, port loses the fight. But I have seen some from factory that are just barely attached, so quality control could definitely step it up a bit

[@FullThrottleMonty]

@@TapticDigital I broke my connector when doing some cable management. Should have just left it messy.

[@TapticDigital]

@@FullThrottleMonty ouch! Always unplug when rearranging or moving things. Cables are cheap, the stuff they connect to isn't 😭

[@anthonychavezjr4374]

Samee I'm barely gonna get one soon

[@bpd8426]

Have 3 console with bad hdmi ports 2 series x, and one s. I want to replace myself, but I’m nervous I may damage it.

[@andyduhh4278]

“Once your done taking apart the hole console, we’re ready to start replacing the hdmi port”.

[@TapticDigital]

You gotta start somewhere, right? :)

[@gabrielbob6443]

Want a link to all the things u used

[@mobilechampion2169]

The skill you have with that micro soldering is crazy. I spent a few days trying to just realize my solder was too big. Got .3 and it’s actually possible now but still insanely difficult to nail right

[@jgvtc559]

Probably has a big magnifying glass stand to look through

[@deadbluesky]

Put some flux and some solder on the pads before soldering the HDMI it will help.

[@bubbleyeet5979]

This was my worry, im glad I have people to help me, I need to practice more

[@ChuckWasHere]

I love the whole "while Im in here" step of removing the old thermal paste.

[@TapticDigital]

It's always a good idea when you take the heatsink off and break that thermal seal, plus I like seeing how crunchy it gets!

[@garretttingle3209]

Thanks for sharing this! Definitely made me realize there’s no way I can do this myself so I won’t even try. Pretty ridiculous how common this issue is and how difficult they’ve made it to replace.

[@TapticDigital]

@@garretttingle3209 I wish they’d make them modular, plug and play

[@Pbrady711]

Thanks for the taking the time to make the video . I would not recommend using that small tip for the hot air machine, also add the leaded solder to the pins as well, it will make for easy removal and lower the risk of tearing off a pad.

[@BiggsBreaks]

This helped, I got mine in Feb 2021 and my son just broke it, never had an issue, this saved a headsche

[@anthonyesposito7030]

“At speeds a small Honda Civic could only dream of achieving”fucking dying

[@coreyedmonds]

Just when I thought I was gonna do this myself lol😂

[@TapticDigital]

I feel like most people think "okay this is easy, this isn't so bad, this is fine, holy cow nope I'm out!"

[@YSCMovement]

My exact thoughts 😂😅

[@SICCWIDIT]

Facts lol man I’m finna pay $175 to get it fixed

[@Quixonemia]

Luckily I joined the Army as a radio comsec repairer and had to learn to solder/desolder

[@Broke4ever]

Sheesh, I'm sitting on my bed with my Xbox completely disassembled, my new soldering iron and heat gun and I'm just praying I do this right!

[@AnonYmous-bk7or]

Noticed a few steps and components missing or left out that are very important for someone that’s not familiar with this

[@SPARKY-og6ld]

I want to say thank you very much good sir for this because I have now successfully repaired my first xbox hdmi port. hats off to you for the detailed video thank you again.

[@TapticDigital]

Glad it helped!

[@thebigdorf6726]

what tools did you get away with using?

[@antonalderliesten1421]

Where did you get your ports? What soldering kit did you use?

[@Thatguy55595]

Holy shit this looks awful. Definitely going to send it to the factory or something. I’m pissed I didn’t even do anything to my Xbox.

[@xxxb1gk3vxxx]

Shit I’m just glad I’m not the only one i played my Xbox for about 20 hours left it alone for 2 years and then boom wont pick up the picture like wtf is that about lol🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Thatguy55595]

@@xxxb1gk3vxxx take it to a store that repairs electronics that’s what I did and they fixed it

[@Bruhhgzz]

@@Thatguy55595how much?

[@testaccountusa4828]

​@@BruhhgzzThe fact he said nothing says enough, and now mine just got fucked. I heard they dare ask almost $300. I don't have that kind of money, I'll never be able to play again.

[@Dafabi]

@@testaccountusa4828I called in and they said 200 dollars. I laughed and said “thanks for the quote goodbye”. The part is 12 dollars on Amazon and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to watch a guide on replacement. Those repair places are insane.

[@whoisntwhoisit2126]

Awesome teardown for HDMI! Thank you very much! As much as I used to love ifixit, you absolutely destroyed them. So much better explained here!

[@TapticDigital]

@@whoisntwhoisit2126 I love iFixit, they definitely inspired me to make videos. But the problem was their guides and teardowns can be really long and have too much information, I just want the meat and bones! Quick and to the point is how I like guides!

[@ejg34]

If you dont know what you are doing, don't attemp this. Just tried it. Dissembly is easy, gettimg the hdmi port off and back on without ripping pads off is not going to happen. Leave it tonthe pros. Now I have a board missing pads, so its pretty much useless now. Dont learn the hard way like I just did

[@psychonaut8629]

It's not as bad as you are making it. The problem is, people get too impatient. It takes some serious heat to free the thing. So you have to be careful and take your time. I actually added some lower melting point solder to the pins before I removed it so it would mix with the factory solder and lower the melting point, because I was so paranoid.

[@jesussolis4833]

Very good video. Straight to the point. Thank you. I’m getting my soldering kit tomorrow

[@thunderbyetronics]

Great video man, saw you editing it on stream and it turned out very good.

[@gamerelated3887]

Great video! Personally I use low melt on the anchor points. They come right out with wick if you do that. Just gotta make sure to get it all out! Lots of flux :) I like your technique for doing the pins! Think I'll try that next time.

[@JayDecayAE]

What an insane amount of disassembly just to access the HDMI port, which is an obvious design flaw. Seriously, the HDMI port is in the exact spot that if you even slightly rock the console backwards while plugged in, it breaks it

[@TapticDigital]

If you invent a hot swappable HDMI port and sell them the patent, you’ll be very rich and I’ll be behind you 1000%. They could have done so many other things, like putting the port on its own daughterboard that could be easy replaced if broken

[@heisenburger66]

This is super helpful. Lots of insight and concise. Thank you!

[@ZuBoosh]

Love the video, you make it look so easy. What airflow do you have your hot air station set to? I had trouble getting this thing to budge. Thanks

[@TapticDigital]

Thank you! 😊 I set my air to about 450, it still takes a while to actually melt the factory unleaded solder, which would melt better at 480, but risks overheating the actual board into thermal shock.

[@mckayhilton4951]

Super professional video! Haven’t even watched other ones yet on repairing the Xbox hdmi cause I’m already convinced this is the best one out there! Do you offer this repair if I were to send you an Xbox series x?

[@TapticDigital]

Thanks! Unfortunately I don't offer mail-in repairs just yet but I would recommend checking local shops with decent reviews!

[@wario5312]

@@TapticDigitalhow much does it usually cost

[@r.p.mcmurphy3222]

how much you charge?

[@AnthonyCarey]

Wih stickers over screws, I usually blow it with a heat gun or hairdryer on one side while pushing a blade underneath, then just slowly peel it off while giving a lil heat and stick just above till ready to go back. It just looks better

[@TapticDigital]

That's exactly how I remove most warranty void stickers 😂 sometimes they go back on, the company never needs to know!

[@jopptyip1645]

*jump cuts removing the hardest part: data ribbon and latching connector #2* @ 1:56 Thanks bro

[@TapticDigital]

@@jopptyip1645 if you have trouble unlatching those connectors I can tell you the rest of the repair ain’t gonna be fun for you.

[@Lofirainbows]

The Xbox series X seems to be deceptively fragile; it appears strong and I've been so gentle yet the HDMI is broken apparently, my first Xbox in years and it breaks the day Gamestop (the store that i putchased it from last year) closed down in my country. It is not that uncommon a problem either apparently, but I can't believe this...

[@TapticDigital]

Interesting enough Microsoft only puts solder under the pins, instead of envoloping the pin with solder to bond it with the board. This means the joints are very weak against any kind of force. Almost like they want you to ship it off for repairs with them...

[@Lofirainbows]

@TapticDigital I almost don't want to believe that. But it is Microsoft and I have a bad history with their products

[@justvers]

Mine has just broke. I just moved my consol a little bit and it happend. Never had this issue with any other condolences ever . To me this doesn't like an easy or cheap fix. I live in the UK. How much would you expect this to cost to fix?

[@ConnorDrummond23]

Will this replacement port still be able to output 4K at 120Hz? Is there a difference between replacement parts, or will all of them support HDMI 2.1? Great work!

[@TapticDigital]

Thanks Connor! Thankfully the only port compatible with this model is one that supports 2.1, so you should have no issues!

[@ConnorDrummond23]

@@TapticDigital Mine was just repaired today. It's not outputting more than 1080p, could the issue be that it needs additional solder? or could it be an issue with the Booster IC chip? Thank you!

[@TapticDigital]

@@ConnorDrummond23 the plot thickens... When I test consoles at the shop I only have a 1080p TV, so it usually changes the resolution setting. But if yours isn't a setting change I'd lean more towards that booster/retimer chip. Sometimes when a port is damaged it can burn up that chip as well. If you had it repaired at a shop they should cover that under a warranty

[@xjoshx3]

What kind of soldering gun did you use? I borrowed one and it could not have gone worse

[@TapticDigital]

I use a Hakko FM203-HD, it's pretty overkill but I do a lot of soldering. Adjustable temperature is a must, and you'll want around 800f to melt the factory solder

[@xjoshx3]

@@TapticDigital thanks for the reply!

[@nickbrown539]

I’m having trouble removing the cables at the 3:15 mark, are you supposed to push or pull the tab?

[@TapticDigital]

@@nickbrown539 they are super stuck, push the locking tab toward the wires it’s connected to, it should unclip

[@fatdoggolovespizza]

Hi there, picking up your tweezers and silicone mat from the links provided (already have the small screwdriver set). Do you have a recommendation for a good starter soldering kit to do this job, that includes flux and the wick? Thanks.

[@TapticDigital]

I actually keep an inexpensive kit at home instead of the overkill Hakko. I'd recommend a Tilswall Soldering Station, they are 65w and offer temperature control, and it's only about $60. Unfortunately wick and flux are separate. I like Techspray brand wick, and ChipQuik brand flux, but usually any kind will do

[@fatdoggolovespizza]

@@TapticDigital thank you sir!

[@fatdoggolovespizza]

@@TapticDigital hello! Would you mind recommending to me which # wick to grab? Will #3 do? Thanks.

[@VanguardofTruth]

The moment you puncture the informational sticker where the screw is you void your warranty, and that's the point as it lets Microsoft know the machine had been opened.

[@TapticDigital]

You can use a heatgun to completely remove that sticker without destroying it if you want! Shows no evidence of "tampering"

[@morbidfollower]

Thanks for the video. I need to do this but looks like way too much work and many steps to damage it if not careful. Plus the specialized tools needed. Dang oh well

[@TapticDigital]

Disassembly is the easy part, unfortunately I can't say the same for the soldering unless you have experience working on smaller components. Check out some local shops with decent reviews!

[@JimmyGOliver]

Great instructional! Thanks!! Very helpful!

[@ph8808]

How doable is this if I have some, but limited experience soldering? Seems like a good heat gun is the trick?

[@TapticDigital]

I wouldn’t recommend it for a beginner, the heat gun isn’t too difficult, it’s soldering the pins on the port that can be kind of tricky. You have to have very thin solder to avoid it smearing or bridging multiple pins together with melted solder. If you do attempt this I would recommend having a good bit of flux to keep the solder from smearing around, and solder wick to undo any blobs that might appear.

[@metrointernetkafe]

very informative. using kapton tape on smd components can be dangerous sometimes. when you start to applying from its coner, kaptop starts to shrink within smd components.

[@thewizdad]

This video is great! Much unlike my soldering skill.

[@achilles1373]

Planned Obsolence. Its with everything these days. Remember the RGB cables with the mounted screws? Yeah, needs to be a thing here. Thanks for the video. Researching to see about repairing a friends.

[@andreward8510]

MEtal cross - it is a good idea to undo each screw gradually, GPU can break if you release tension on one edge and not the other. Just a friendly advice

[@TapticDigital]

Good tip, treat it like lug nuts on a car tire!

[@jasonmeredith4571]

What do you charge to fix the hdmi port

[@RCFlyBy911]

Where can that thermal paste be purchased ? Like a hardware store ? Thank you for the informative video 👈🏼‼️😀

[@TapticDigital]

You can find thermal paste at most electronics stores and some hardware stores, though they may be marked as "thermal grease" at a hardware store.

[@RCFlyBy911]

@@TapticDigital appreciate, Thank you ✌🏼

[@cdb989]

Very interesting to see this, i don’t think i would attempt to try this but a great video 👍👍

[@TapticDigital]

It definitely isn't one for beginners! Thank you!

[@tony21227]

We're you not worried about burning the board when trying to remove the solder with a blow gun?

[@TapticDigital]

Not at all, as long as you keep the heat moving. Console PCBs are capable of handling way higher temperatures than regular boards, they contain a lot of excess copper throughout the board (intentionally) making the entire thing act like a heatsink. I've only ever blown out one board, a PS4, and it was intentional as I was testing the board's heat limit. Two heatguns at 450C blasting a single spot, took a good 8 minutes before the internal layers catastrophically split, was very cool!

[@greysongladney4403]

How much does this cost to have done? I can't get a view unless my hdmi cable is halfway in

[@sznpz]

This is probably a dumb question but which type of flux did you use? does it matter which one i use, same for paste on the back board itself? please lmk thank you

[@TapticDigital]

Any kind works. I use ChipQuik tacky flux, it dries and then chips off easily. Flux isn't entirely required either, just depends on your preference

[@sznpz]

aha thank you, appreciate it. a friend of mine's HDMI is destroyed so i've gotta try fix it. just got another new series x HDMI replacement on amazon, dp you have any tips when it comes to soldering. i've a steady hand. i have some (mx4 thermal compound i use for my pc. could i use that to replace the previous paste? thank you once again. saved the day lol. i watched others to this and your video is 100x better @@TapticDigital

[@sznpz]

​​@@TapticDigitalhi there so I'm currently trying to remove the HDMI from the motherboard and nothing is happening. How long do i have to keep the heat gun on the board for? Does a 350w do the trick instead of 450w

[@dylanpeters8117]

Hey, the tutorial is great and all except my heat cross isn't a cross, it's a big silver plate with an x shaped into it. It's where the normal plate is. Any ideas on where to go from that?

[@TapticDigital]

@@dylanpeters8117 likely just a cover plate of some kind, the outside of it should have a bunch of teeth that just snap on and off. You can email me a picture if you’d like and I can guide you a bit better

[@dylanpeters8117]

@@TapticDigital hey, appreciate the reply, but it's made me a bit apprehensive and I'm thinking I'm gonna bring it into a shop. Thanks for the offer though, man! That's really solid of you, and huge props to you for supporting people like that.

[@BunyarContractingLLC]

What is the list of tools that was used for this project?

[@TapticDigital]

You’ll need a precision screwdriver set with security torx bits, a hot air station, and a soldering iron with flux and solder wire.

[@iceverything.j.r.2564]

How many Watts is your soldiering tool? I’m over here with a flame thrower an thermal lance an can’t get the legs to let go..

[@Superkid83]

Thanks a bunch this was helpful!!

[@Fernie317]

What solder did you use at 5:56?

[@TapticDigital]

Not too sure, it's some Chinese brand of leaded solder

[@eliurrutia602]

What kind of solder are you using? As far as Tin/lead percentages?

[@rwhite9994]

Not sure, but commercial electronics have aggressively moved away from lead. (yeah good thing) You can still get lead solder for hobbyists, but it is also going away. Most common 60/37%. (which is also a good thing)

[@rippeddolphin1321]

What brand of thermal paste did you use?

[@CereaLover123]

Is this repair worth trying with no soldering experience? And is it risky that I'll destroy the whole xbox?

[@TapticDigital]

@@CereaLover123 absolutely would not try unless you’re pretty comfortable with a soldering iron, and a using a microscope while soldering. It’s possible without a microscope but very tricky to get all the legs attached without completely bridging them. Doing it wrong won’t kill your Xbox, it’ll just make it not work until it’s properly installed. I’d recommend taking it to a shop, it’ll be much cheaper than a new Xbox and in most cases the HDMI port will be stronger than the previous. When the factory makes these they only use solder paste which sits under the pin and on top of the pad, making the solder like the crème filling of an Oreo. When a shop does it they usually put solder all around the pin, making it a tasty soldery burrito that hugs the board.

[@CereaLover123]

@@TapticDigital thanks a lot, I’ll go take to to the shop then!

[@frenchbeluga7055]

I’m really struggling on the smaller latching connector but you don’t show how you took it out could you tell me what you did please.

[@TapticDigital]

@@frenchbeluga7055 it’s a pain to hit the latch, most of the time I just pull the ribbon straight out, and reverse to get it back in.

[@tylerclarke15]

Me, a novice, being cheap with my console in parts scattered accross my counter: 👁️👃🏻👁️

[@fanaticdino]

Same

[@jrcogburn]

outstanding video thank you!

[@shawnrainey9063]

Hi. I'm Shawn living in DeRidder Louisiana . Can you fix my Xbox X HDMI port? If so for how much

[@Dplaysitcool]

Thought I'd find a video to show me how to replace it. Yeah, I'm not gonna try this myself. Haha

[@ShadowBane0513]

My friend wants me to fix his Series X HDMI port but I’ve never soldered before. It doesn’t look hard though.

[@TapticDigital]

I’m not saying I make it look easy, but I kind of make it look easy. I’d definitely recommend practicing soldering on a few other things first!

[@ShadowBane0513]

@@TapticDigital ok I’ll do that thank you great video you got my sub.

[@rwhite9994]

5:50 Have you tried the solder vacuum pens? Common item that sucks the liquid state solder into it. I am sure you have seen these spring blue and lt blue pens for decades.

[@TapticDigital]

I have, and recently after getting a Hakko solder sucker my entire repair flow has changed. As long as you keep them clean they work wonders!

[@rwhite9994]

@@TapticDigital The are cheap, very disposable almost, the plastic ones. The metal ones, be sure to use minwax paste wax on the tips and insides. Just jab the tip in the wax. They make no clog ones, they make one that you can heat the tip of the sucker while heating the solder. Big fun!!

[@TapticDigital]

@@rwhite9994 so we can wick the solder off, we can suck the solder out, what happens if I take an air compressor instead and blast it out?

[@rwhite9994]

@@TapticDigital Have no idea. I am sure the risks, would not be worth the reward.

[@TommyDarn-l2o]

What heat gun do u use

[@TapticDigital]

Quick 861DW, completely overkill for most people. Any heatgun that can reach 450C will do just fine!

[@tommygarcia6049]

How long does it take? IRL TIME?

[@TapticDigital]

😉Longer than this video. I'd say about an hour, maybe two or three if it's your first one

[@RetroPCUser]

​@@TapticDigitaldarn. It might take me a while to do one in the future, but it'll be totally worth it. I just need the right tools (I have a soldering iron, solder, some flux, thermal paste, but no Isopropyl Alcohol and no hot air station).

[@vancevance6864]

Where can i get a soldering tip that small?

[@TapticDigital]

It’s a wee little tip for sure! I get mine from Hakko, they offer a lot of precision tips. They have one that basically looks like a nail, but unfortunately because it’s so thin it barely heats up enough. If you can find a nice pointy conical tip you’ll be set!

[@Zombies12344bc]

Can a Xbox be taken somewhere to get cleaned ?

[@Zombies12344bc]

I wonder how much it is to clean everything internal

[@TapticDigital]

Depends on the shop, I've seen places charge anywhere from $20-$100. I typically charge around $40 for time and materials

[@mcannon7097]

So this is why i payed an extra 200$ for a warranty, and when i sent mine in cuz of broken hdmi, they just sent it back. Because you literally have to turn this fucker inside out to fix one input

[@Jmpmaster83]

It’s counterintuitive alright, they do it purposely to see that someone did work on them for warranty purposes.

[@TapticDigital]

Bingo. Sometimes I like to challenge myself to make it look like it’s never been touched, heatgunning the void stickers off cleanly and wiping any residues. It’s fun!

[@zombiegemgaming7773]

I need help, I installed a port all pins are connected it all worked for a little bit then hdmi suddenly stopped worked seconds after being plugged in, I did everything by the book I fix like 7 a day but now I got one I cant figure out

[@jessewamberg4060]

Any idea why the resolution would be locked to 640x480 after this repair?

[@TapticDigital]

Can be a loose or bridged pin, or the encoder chip dying

[@BayAreaMike99]

I don’t know if this is caused by the HDMI port mines a little loose. It looks like and 5-10 minutes into playing a game. The sound becomes choppy and laggy. I have to unplug it and plug it back in for it to register but then it does it again.

[@TapticDigital]

Could indicate an issue with the encoder chip, but could also be a slightly loose port

[@HefestoLuna]

And how much you charge for doing it ????

[@TapticDigital]

@@HefestoLuna most shops seem to charge between $150-$200. Most of that cost is from the labor involved, the tools that are used, and the technician’s training and time. But it will vary from shop to shop usually

[@angelrosario9957]

Hiw can I ship mine to you.

[@taylorsacks5987]

Mine just broke I was hoping to be able to fix it but fuck that shot says 150 is thst a fair range for something like this?

[@TapticDigital]

@@taylorsacks5987 yep, my shop is usually $150-$200. Its a lot of work and skill

[@paulhernandez6697]

The port costs: $15 The job overall cost: $300

[@slimskullsgaming]

I have tried the heat gun solder iron the whole nine I can not get anything out of the 4 holes

[@erNomic]

Oh good, I thought it was going to be hard.

[@StephenWitharose]

I bought a used series X just like this yesterday. I tested everything before I bought it but i noticed the seller had to jiggle the hdmi at the port to get it to show on screen. After it did everything on the box seemed to be in order. I went through the settings tested the network card amd even did a factory reset on it. So i bought it. But the guy ripped out the cables so carelessly and violently at the end. It made me cringe. Anyway I took it home and upon plugging it in sure enough it wont show up on screen and the hdmi housing is noticeably loose. I almost fainted. I sold my series S and my drone to buy this thing. I'm so financially strapped right now I don't think I can recover from the hit. It's such a shame too the Xbox seems almost new. I opened the back and its sparkling clean inside and out but I'm too scared to go any further with the repair myself. I just don't know what I'm gonna do now. Any suggestions?

[@Tex0gen]

Just tried this repair. Now the xbox turns on, white light, straight off again. I swear the pins were not bridged and they were all attached to the board. If they had bridged, would that cause this issue?

[@TapticDigital]

It can, though I will say the turn on-turn off issue has plagued Xbox since the One/One S, all the way to the Series S/X. It can be a real nightmare to track down. I might start with removing the HDMI port entirely and then attempting to power the console on, you don't need video to know if it stays on.

[@markbarnard1970]

What are those tiny components on hdmi rail inch and half up and can they be ordered somewhere?

[@TapticDigital]

Those are just small filters, they can be ordered separately but off the top of my head I'm not sure which chip they are

[@markbarnard1970]

@@TapticDigital I knocked off one for someone and now they aren't able to adjust resolutions and am thinking that is issue. Got image on screen for myself but didn't change resolution, so am thinking may be that but will be getting back tomorrow and will see for sure after some diagnostics. If anyone knows what they are and where can order, would be appreciated

[@MrNewt05]

Repair cost?

[@TapticDigital]

@@MrNewt05 most shops will charge between $150-$200 on this one, call around for pricing at local repair shops!

[@earlwhitney17]

How hot should I use the heat gun?

[@TapticDigital]

To melt the factory solder you’ll want around 420c-450c at a medium airflow

[@earlwhitney17]

@@TapticDigital thank you for the fast reply I’m trying to do it myself for the first time want to make sure I do it correctly

[@split4933]

How much would it cost to fix it

[@TapticDigital]

Most shops seem to do this for between $150-$200. It’s an expensive in depth repair, but still cheaper than a whole new Xbox, and it’s usually stronger than factory after it’s repaired.

[@Unique71046]

Where to get the hmdi replacement piece

[@TapticDigital]

Many parts vendors like Injured Gadgets or Gadgetfix are good choices, you can also find some on Amazon or eBay

[@monkeylordofdoom14]

Super helfpul thanks ao much!

[@IRL_Jonesy]

Could you fix mine?

[@imrielkekoa3787]

How much would it cost to get this repaired?

[@TapticDigital]

Most shops I've seen charge between $150-$200 for this console

[@fanaticdino]

What temperature should I have my heat gun at

[@TapticDigital]

@@fanaticdino minimum of 420c, I usually run mine at 450c

[@fanaticdino]

Yeah I just wanted to know because I was scared I was Going to crack the board so thanks

[@mimberkly7412]

Mine has a yellow plastic thing that’s keeping the new port from seating any suggestions?

[@TapticDigital]

Is it the circular bit that was under the old HDMI? If so, the new one will sit on top of that plastic, no need to remove it. If it's just yellow tape it can be removed and discarded.

[@michaelcw33]

What should i do if all my usb ports are not working

[@TapticDigital]

@@michaelcw33 try a system update, if that fails look into replacing the ports. But it’s very odd for multiple to fail.

[@michaelcw33]

I cant connect any controllers to the xbox to do this the pair controller does not work but the disc eject does

[@davidtatum8682]

Man fuck this. I bought the port but i didn't realize you needed a doctorate in engineering to replace the damn thing. Jesus.

[@Petersonwbush]

I need help when I was trying to remove my disc drive one of the wires popped out when I was trying to take it off and the pins were shown bented

[@TapticDigital]

It happens every now and then, the best thing you can do is carefully reinsert the pin into the connector. It should still work fine

[@Petersonwbush]

@@TapticDigital something is stuck in the sata cable and i think the black part of that is under the pins it got stuck in there

[@Omarccio]

Is it possible to use a hdmi 2.1 port on a hdmi 2.0 console

[@TapticDigital]

Possible yes, functional, ehhhh

[@gooseboy6046]

Cant get it to get a good hold its like the solder isnt grabbing the legs and it keeps coming loose.

[@TapticDigital]

@@gooseboy6046 make sure you are pressing your iron against both the pin/hole and the part being soldered to heat them both up. The board itself is like a giant heatsink and if your soldering iron can’t heat fast enough it’ll actually cool down when you work on the board.

[@gooseboy6046]

@@TapticDigital thanks for the fast response ill give that a try see if it will get hold.

[@ASTRO.316]

any recommendations on where to send this to get it fixed? 10 years ago I would fix them popular iphone screens, this is wayy above my level of confidence.. LoL greatly appreciated!

[@TapticDigital]

I'd first check some local computer or phone repair shops as most offer this service. Worst case, look up Chase Fournier on KZbin or ShaneFix

[@xx-j-j-m-420xx8]

How do I get the smaller data Ribbon off

[@TapticDigital]

When you first open it? It technically has a tiny latch on the connector but it’s really small and hard to access, I usually just gently tug on the ribbon and walk it out.

[@xx-j-j-m-420xx8]

@@TapticDigital thank you I really appreciate it!

[@Bear_83]

To much work

[@loydmcgill]

why not show disconnecting the second data cable?

[@vautek]

yes the 2nd data cable needs down pressure on the metal tab to release it

[@DS2GZ-6SP-BEATZ]

Nice vid 💯❤

[@NewJourneyBarbies]

How much would one charge to do this?

[@TapticDigital]

Most shops seem to charge between $150-$200

[@SemperFi_Bry]

welp you skipped over the power ribbon cable. messed mine up. unfortunate for me.

[@TapticDigital]

Did the connector come off with it? Used to happen a lot to the hard drive and drisc drives on the One S. You should be able to jam it back down without issue.

[@SemperFi_Bry]

@@TapticDigital the conector is super loose now. Didnt realize i needed to push on the conector then pull cable.

[@leethec1988]

I got my hdmi slot replaced on xbox series x and had to buy a new hdmi cable. I purchased a anker brand. Now my TV struggles to show 4k it keeps going in and out of game mode. And on the screen there are little dots on the screen.

[@TapticDigital]

Usually caused by a loose solder joint on the HDMI or the beginning of an encoder chip failure. In rare cases it could be the cable not being able to support a high resolution and refresh rate, but as far as I know Anker is one of the better ones. I’d take your Xbox back for a warranty repair at the shop, they should have caught that during testing

[@leethec1988]

Thanks for the response.