How bad is this ps5 hdmi port
How bad is this ps5 hdmi port
I dropped my PS5 by accident. It functions, but the HDMI port is slightly damaged. It still works fine, though I’m curious about the chances of it failing. Right now everything is normal and the screen displays correctly immediately. The main problem is that when I disconnect and reconnect, the connection feels unstable and requires some adjustments to find the correct position. Once it’s properly aligned, it works again. I’d like some additional perspectives on this situation.
It's hard to predict exactly when it will stop working. I've seen worse before, but the outer sections are only slightly bent. The middle connections look fine, which is a positive sign. You might be able to reshape the outer parts using a flat-head screwdriver or knife to get a better fit. A tighter adjustment could reduce the need to move it around for the correct position, which might lower wear on the plug. However, if you rarely move or detach the HDMI, it should remain functional without any issues. That's my impressive skill at troubleshooting.
As long as the outer shield establishes a connection somewhere and none of the solder connections on the motherboard are damaged, it’s usually okay. The reason you need to move it around is likely that a solder joint has failed, even though it could be the plug in the cable that’s broken.
As long as everything is connecting properly, things should work fine. I’ve talked about this before; the main worry is whether any solder joints or traces are damaged. If it’s not affecting performance, you don’t need to stress about fixing it unless you’re confident enough to handle it yourself.