Technical repair log of a PS5 HDMI port recovery involving torn motherboard pads and micro-soldering trace reconstruction in Georgetown. 

PS5 HDMI Port Surgery: Recovering Torn Motherboard Pads 

The Challenge: The PlayStation 5 HDMI port is a high-density component with 19 individual pins. Because the port is only held by four structural legs, a minor trip over a cable can rip the port off, often taking the delicate copper pads with it. When pads are missing, a standard port replacement is impossible—it requires trace reconstruction. 

Diagnostic: Identifying Signal Path Failure 

When a PS5 shows a "White Light" but no video output, we don't just guess. We use a breakout board and a multimeter to check for continuity across all 19 pins. In this case, three of the high-speed data lines (TMDS) were "Open Line," indicating the traces were severed beneath the solder mask. 

The Surgical Rework Process 

Restoring a device with torn pads requires a steady hand and 40x magnification. Our protocol includes:

1. Preparation: We remove the old lead-free factory solder and replace it with high-quality leaded solder to reduce the thermal stress required for the new bond.

2. Micro-Jumping: We use 0.02mm enameled copper wire to bridge the gap between the severed trace and the new HDMI pin. Each wire is thinner than a human hair.

3. Bonding: To ensure the repair is permanent, we apply UV-cured solder mask (insulation) over the jumpers. This "locks" the wires in place so they cannot move or short out.

4. Final Set: The new HDMI port is seated using a specialized hot air profile, ensuring the structural legs are fully anchored to the motherboard's ground plane.

Why Precision Matters for 4K 120Hz 

The PS5 relies on extremely high-speed signals. If a trace repair isn't perfect, you might get a picture at 1080p but lose the ability to play in 4K or use HDR. By choosing PS5 HDMI repair in Georgetown from The Solder Surgeon, you are guaranteed a repair that meets original factory signal specifications.