No picture on your console? Fixable here.
Broken HDMI ports are the single most common modern console fault we see. PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One S and Nintendo Switch — we replace the port itself with a brand new one on our own bench, under a microscope, with real micro-soldering equipment. Same day before 2pm.
How HDMI ports on modern consoles actually break.
Every current-generation games console — PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch (in the dock) — uses an HDMI port that is soldered directly onto the main board. There is no cable assembly between the port and the board. The physical socket you plug your HDMI lead into is held onto the console by four small solder pads and a couple of grounding legs. When those pads fail, the whole port either flickers, loses signal, or stops working completely.
The mechanism is almost always the same: physical stress on the cable while it's plugged in. Someone trips on the lead. A child yanks the console while gaming. The TV unit gets shoved back and pinches the cable. A removal and replacement of the cable done at an awkward angle. Any one of those events can crack the solder joints holding the port in place. Once that happens, the port is broken and no amount of rebooting, resetting, or swapping HDMI leads will fix it.
The good news: this is one of the most repairable faults on a modern console. The port is a standardised component, the replacement parts are readily available, and the job — while it requires skill and specialist equipment — is well-understood and predictable. A repair that's done properly will last years.
Definition: Micro-soldering
Micro-soldering is the process of soldering and desoldering components at the millimetre and sub-millimetre scale, using magnification (typically a stereo microscope at 10x-40x), precise temperature-controlled soldering equipment, and hot-air rework stations. It's the technique used to replace HDMI ports, power management chips, capacitors, and other surface-mounted components on modern electronics. It's not the same as normal soldering. You cannot do it with a £20 iron from a DIY shop — the pads on a PS5 or Xbox board are smaller than a grain of sand and the thermal mass of the surrounding ground plane will fight you the whole way. Real micro-soldering needs real equipment and real experience.
What an HDMI port replacement actually involves.
Most people bringing a console in for HDMI repair have no idea what's about to happen to their machine on our bench. Here's the honest version, step by step, so you know what you're paying for.
Full disassembly
The console comes apart completely. Top cover, bottom cover, PSU, fan, heat sink, main board out of the chassis. On a PS5 that's around 20 screws. On an Xbox Series X it's significantly more. Every screw gets tracked and sorted.
Damage assessment
Before we touch anything, we inspect the port under the microscope. We check the solder pads for lifted traces, look for any physical damage to nearby components, and make sure nothing else has been affected by the fault.
Hot-air port removal
The broken port is removed with a hot-air rework station. The air flow is shaped and temperature-controlled so we only heat the port itself, not the surrounding components. The port lifts off cleanly once the solder is molten.
Pad cleaning and prep
With the old port gone, the solder pads on the board are cleaned up with desoldering braid, inspected for any damage, and prepped for the new port. Any lifted pads are repaired before we proceed.
New port fitted and reflowed
A brand-new HDMI port is placed precisely onto the cleaned pads, held in place, and reflowed under the hot air or with fine-tip solder at the four corner pads. Every joint is inspected under the microscope once it's cooled.
Tested before reassembly
Before the console goes back together, the board is powered up and the new port is tested with a real HDMI cable and a real display. Only once the port is confirmed working does the console get reassembled and handed back to you.
Real HDMI repair photos from our workbench.
Nobody else in the Southport area shows you what this job actually looks like. Here's what happens when a PS5 or Xbox HDMI port comes apart on our bench.
Every console is a slightly different job.
HDMI port replacement is the same fundamental process on every modern console, but the difficulty and bench time vary depending on how the machine is built. Here's why the prices differ.
PS5 HDMI Port
Difficulty: Medium.
Why: Around 20 screws to get the console open and the board out. The port itself is in an accessible position once the chassis is split. Good thermal spacing from nearby components means hot-air removal is straightforward.
This is our most common HDMI repair. We stock PS5 ports and can usually do the job same-day.
Xbox Series X HDMI Port
Difficulty: Hard.
Why: The Series X has a very dense internal layout. Significantly more disassembly to reach the board. The port is in a tighter spot with more heat-sensitive components nearby, so the hot-air work needs to be precise. More bench time = more cost.
Xbox Series S HDMI Port
Difficulty: Easy.
Why: The Series S is the simplest HDMI repair of the lot. Faster disassembly, more accessible port location, less bench time overall. This is the £50 same-day job that already has a 5-star Google review attached to it.
Xbox One S HDMI Port
Difficulty: Medium.
Why: Older hardware but still economical to repair. The port is standardised and replacement parts are readily available. We only work on Xbox One S — not original Xbox One or Xbox 360.
Nintendo Switch HDMI
Difficulty: Varies.
Why: Nintendo Switch doesn't have an HDMI port on the console itself — the HDMI output comes from the dock. Dock HDMI repair is by arrangement and the price depends on which component has failed. Call ahead to talk through the fault.
HDMI port repair prices, written down.
No quote forms. No "contact us for pricing" theatre. Here's exactly what an HDMI port repair costs for every console we work on.
| Console | Price | Typical turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 HDMI port | £60 | Same day before 2pm |
| Xbox Series X HDMI port | £70 | Same day before 2pm |
| Xbox Series S HDMI port | £50 | Same day before 2pm |
| Xbox One S HDMI port | £50 | Same day before 2pm |
| Nintendo Switch dock HDMI | From £50 | By arrangement |
| Diagnosis only (if you're not sure it's the port) | Free | No fix, no fee |
All prices include parts, labour, microscope inspection, pre-assembly testing and a 6-month warranty on the repair. PS4 HDMI repairs available at similar prices — call for a quote on PS4-specific jobs.
Usually back the same day.
If you drop your console off before 2pm and we have the replacement port in stock for your model, you'll almost certainly have it back the same evening. The bench work itself — full disassembly, port removal, pad cleaning, new port fitting, testing, reassembly — takes around two to three hours of focused time under the microscope.
Compare that to the typical "console repair" in Southport: drop-off at a counter, console shipped to a third-party workshop elsewhere in the country, 5 to 7 working days waiting. We cut all of that out because the workshop is the shop. You walk in with a broken console, you walk out the same day with a working one.
The HDMI repair that sums up why this page exists.
"HDMI port on our Xbox Series S was damaged, I rang around a few places and got quoted £80+ with a waiting time of several days (including the CEX company who actually send it off to be repaired). For £50 and same day repair I had an Xbox that finally worked again. Graham was more than happy to see me on short notice, and sent me photos to keep me updated. He is very detail oriented and does a cracking job."
Karmen rang round five places before she found us. She got quoted £80+ and several days wait almost everywhere — including shops that don't even do the repair themselves, they just ship your console off. That's why this page exists: so the next person with a broken HDMI port in Southport doesn't have to make five phone calls to find one honest price.
HDMI not the only thing wrong?
If your console has more than one fault, we can usually sort them all at the same time. Drop off with a list, we'll diagnose the whole thing on the bench.
PS5 Repair Southport
Every PS5 repair we do — HDMI, overheating, 3-beep errors, no-power diagnosis. Real prices on the page.
Xbox Repair Southport
Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One S. HDMI ports, deep cleans, disc drives, no-power fixes.
Switch Repair Southport
All Switch models by arrangement. Charging ports, screens, general faults.
Questions we get asked about HDMI port repairs.
How much does HDMI port repair cost for a games console in Southport?
PS5 HDMI port replacement is £60. Xbox Series X is £70 (tighter layout, more disassembly). Xbox Series S and Xbox One S are £50 each. Nintendo Switch dock HDMI repair is from £50 depending on the fault. All prices are fixed, no quote forms, no hidden fees.
What causes an HDMI port to fail on a PS5 or Xbox?
The HDMI port on every modern console is soldered directly to the main board. It's held in place by four small solder pads. When an HDMI cable gets bent, yanked, tripped over, or the console is moved while the cable is still plugged in, those solder pads crack or the port shears off entirely. Once that happens the port either fails intermittently, gives a flickering picture, or stops working completely.
Can an HDMI port be repaired or does the whole board need replacing?
A broken HDMI port can almost always be repaired by replacing just the port itself — a process called micro-soldering. The old port is removed with hot air, the pads on the board are cleaned and prepared, and a brand new port is soldered into place. There's no need to replace the main board. The repair is done under a microscope and takes a couple of hours of bench time.
How long does an HDMI port repair take?
Most console HDMI port repairs are completed the same day if the console is dropped off before 2pm and we have the replacement port in stock. The actual bench work is around two to three hours — removing the old port, cleaning the pads, fitting and reflowing the new port, then testing across multiple HDMI cables and a real display.
Is HDMI port repair worth doing or should I just buy a new console?
Absolutely worth doing. A PS5 HDMI repair at £60 gives you back a working console that would cost £400+ to replace. An Xbox Series S HDMI repair at £50 vs a £250 replacement is an even better saving. The port replacement lasts years and the rest of the console is unaffected by the fault — it's just the connector that's broken.
Why can't I just fix the HDMI port myself with a soldering iron?
Because it's not that kind of soldering. The pads on a PS5 or Xbox board are tiny — smaller than a grain of sand — and the ground plane underneath the port acts as a massive heat sink that fights every attempt to heat the joints up. You need a temperature-controlled hot-air station, proper flux, a microscope, and practice. A £20 iron from a DIY shop will either fail to make a proper joint or — far more commonly — lift the pads straight off the board, turning a £60 repair into a dead console.
Do you offer a warranty on HDMI port repairs?
Yes — every HDMI port repair comes with a 6-month warranty covering the work carried out. If the repair fails within 6 months through no fault of the user, we'll rework it at no charge.
What if I'm not sure whether the HDMI port is the problem?
Bring it in and we'll diagnose it for free. Sometimes what looks like an HDMI port fault is actually a bad cable, a TV input problem, or a different issue on the board entirely. No Fix No Fee — if the diagnosis shows it's not economical to repair, you take it home at no charge.
Where is your HDMI repair workshop in Southport?
178 Gravel Lane, Southport, PR9 8BX. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday 3pm to 7pm. Drop-off only — we don't offer mail-in or courier services.
Drop it off, we'll take a look.
- Phone
- 07568 149550
- halorepairs@gmail.com
- Workshop
- 178 Gravel Lane
Southport PR9 8BX - Hours
- Mon–Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat–Sun: 3pm – 7pm - Drop-off before 2pm
- for same-day repair