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

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  • čas přidán 20. 11. 2022
  • This Series X probably got transported with the cables connected, or maybe somebody tried to force a connector when they shouldn't have. Either way, here's how we'll teardown Microsoft's newest console and replace the HDMI port
    I am not responsible for damage or data loss caused by you to your device, this is not a guide for beginners and reasonable safety precautions should be followed. Attempt this repair at your own risk.
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Komentáře • 238

  • @Wendigo_Rye
    @Wendigo_Rye Před rokem +112

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem +22

      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
      @FullThrottleMonty Před rokem +6

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem +5

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

    • @anthonychavezjr4374
      @anthonychavezjr4374 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Samee I'm barely gonna get one soon

    • @bpd8426
      @bpd8426 Před 9 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @thunderbyetronics
    @thunderbyetronics Před rokem +3

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

  • @jesussolis4833
    @jesussolis4833 Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @mobilechampion2169
    @mobilechampion2169 Před 11 měsíci +10

    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
      @jgvtc559 Před 9 měsíci

      Probably has a big magnifying glass stand to look through

    • @deadbluesky
      @deadbluesky Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @heisenburger66
    @heisenburger66 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @BiggsBreaks
    @BiggsBreaks Před rokem +2

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

  • @ChuckWasHere
    @ChuckWasHere Před rokem +6

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem +1

      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!

  • @metrointernetkafe
    @metrointernetkafe Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @AnonYmous-bk7or
    @AnonYmous-bk7or Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @gamerelated3887
    @gamerelated3887 Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @SPARKY-og6ld
    @SPARKY-og6ld Před rokem +10

    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.

  • @Thatguy55595
    @Thatguy55595 Před rokem +28

    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
      @xxxb1gk3vxxx Před 2 měsíci +1

      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
      @Thatguy55595 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @Bruhhgzz
      @Bruhhgzz Před měsícem

      @@Thatguy55595how much?

    • @testaccountusa4828
      @testaccountusa4828 Před měsícem

      ​@@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
      @Dafabi Před 12 dny

      @@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.

  • @ZuBoosh
    @ZuBoosh Před 11 měsíci +1

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 11 měsíci

      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.

  • @thewizdad
    @thewizdad Před 6 měsíci

    This video is great! Much unlike my soldering skill.

  • @mckayhilton4951
    @mckayhilton4951 Před 10 měsíci

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 10 měsíci

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

    • @wario5312
      @wario5312 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@TapticDigitalhow much does it usually cost

  • @Superkid83
    @Superkid83 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks a bunch this was helpful!!

  • @fatdoggolovespizza
    @fatdoggolovespizza Před 10 měsíci +1

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 10 měsíci

      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
      @fatdoggolovespizza Před 10 měsíci

      @@TapticDigital thank you sir!

    • @fatdoggolovespizza
      @fatdoggolovespizza Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @jrcogburn
    @jrcogburn Před rokem

    outstanding video thank you!

  • @AnthonyCarey
    @AnthonyCarey Před 7 měsíci

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @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..

  • @rippeddolphin1321
    @rippeddolphin1321 Před 9 měsíci

    What brand of thermal paste did you use?

  • @ConnorDrummond23
    @ConnorDrummond23 Před 5 měsíci

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 5 měsíci +1

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

    • @ConnorDrummond23
      @ConnorDrummond23 Před 5 měsíci

      @@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
      @TapticDigital  Před 5 měsíci

      @@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

  • @morbidfollower
    @morbidfollower Před rokem +1

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      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!

  • @SSGG-6SP-BEATZ
    @SSGG-6SP-BEATZ Před rokem

    Nice vid 💯❤

  • @eliurrutia602
    @eliurrutia602 Před rokem

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

    • @rwhite9994
      @rwhite9994 Před 11 měsíci

      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)

  • @zombiegemgaming7773
    @zombiegemgaming7773 Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @RCFlyBy911
    @RCFlyBy911 Před rokem +1

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem +2

      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
      @RCFlyBy911 Před rokem

      @@TapticDigital appreciate, Thank you ✌🏼

  • @anthonyesposito7030
    @anthonyesposito7030 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @ph8808
    @ph8808 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 2 měsíci

      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.

  • @ejg34
    @ejg34 Před rokem +3

    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
      @psychonaut8629 Před 7 měsíci +2

      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.

  • @rwhite9994
    @rwhite9994 Před 11 měsíci

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 11 měsíci

      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
      @rwhite9994 Před 11 měsíci

      @@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
      @TapticDigital  Před 11 měsíci

      @@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
      @rwhite9994 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @jasonmeredith4571
    @jasonmeredith4571 Před 5 měsíci

    What do you charge to fix the hdmi port

  • @BunyarContractingLLC
    @BunyarContractingLLC Před 11 dny

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 11 dny

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

  • @FPVirruZ
    @FPVirruZ Před rokem

    Can you use a regular cheapo hear gun from harbor freight? I have soldering experience.

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      You sure can, as long as it can reach up to about 400-450c

  • @xjoshx3
    @xjoshx3 Před rokem +2

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem +2

      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
      @xjoshx3 Před rokem

      @@TapticDigital thanks for the reply!

  • @monkeylordofdoom14
    @monkeylordofdoom14 Před 4 měsíci

    Super helfpul thanks ao much!

  • @ASTRO.316
    @ASTRO.316 Před 6 měsíci

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @loydmcgill
    @loydmcgill Před rokem

    why not show disconnecting the second data cable?

  • @coreyedmonds
    @coreyedmonds Před 11 měsíci +13

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 11 měsíci +3

      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
      @YSCMovement Před 11 měsíci +1

      My exact thoughts 😂😅

    • @SICCWIDIT
      @SICCWIDIT Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @Quixonemia
      @Quixonemia Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @markbarnard1970
    @markbarnard1970 Před rokem

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      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
      @markbarnard1970 Před rokem

      @@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

  • @Fernie317
    @Fernie317 Před 6 měsíci

    What solder did you use at 5:56?

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @vancevance6864
    @vancevance6864 Před měsícem

    Where can i get a soldering tip that small?

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před měsícem +1

      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!

  • @sznpz
    @sznpz Před 8 měsíci

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 8 měsíci

      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
      @sznpz Před 8 měsíci

      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
      @sznpz Před 8 měsíci

      ​​@@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

  • @BayAreaMike99
    @BayAreaMike99 Před měsícem

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před měsícem

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

  • @Gamer1234brendan
    @Gamer1234brendan Před rokem

    Can a Xbox be taken somewhere to get cleaned ?

  • @Soms_vr
    @Soms_vr Před 3 měsíci

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 3 měsíci

      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

    • @Soms_vr
      @Soms_vr Před 3 měsíci

      @@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

  • @Dplaysitcool
    @Dplaysitcool Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @tony21227
    @tony21227 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 7 měsíci

      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!

  • @leethec1988
    @leethec1988 Před 7 dny

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 7 dny +1

      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
      @leethec1988 Před 7 dny

      Thanks for the response.

  • @mimberkly7412
    @mimberkly7412 Před rokem

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      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.

  • @Gamer1234brendan
    @Gamer1234brendan Před rokem +2

    I wonder how much it is to clean everything internal

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

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

  • @Tex0gen
    @Tex0gen Před 8 měsíci

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 8 měsíci +2

      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.

  • @Lofirainbows
    @Lofirainbows Před 11 měsíci +2

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 11 měsíci +2

      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
      @Lofirainbows Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @Unique71046
    @Unique71046 Před 4 měsíci

    Where to get the hmdi replacement piece

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @ShadowBane0513
    @ShadowBane0513 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 2 měsíci +1

      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
      @ShadowBane0513 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @chsi5420
    @chsi5420 Před 11 měsíci

    how can one add on a new port with a hot air station without melting the pin holder inside the port.

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Heatgun the board first until the solder melts, then using pliers or tweezers insert the new port into the holes on the board, and take the hot air off. Removing a port usually melts it, but installing a port shouldn't, no need to heatgun the new port

  • @StephenWitharose
    @StephenWitharose Před rokem

    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?

  • @JayDecayAE
    @JayDecayAE Před 3 měsíci

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 3 měsíci

      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

  • @andreward8510
    @andreward8510 Před měsícem +1

    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
      @TapticDigital  Před 6 dny

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

  • @xx-j-j-m-420xx8
    @xx-j-j-m-420xx8 Před měsícem

    How do I get the smaller data Ribbon off

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před měsícem

      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
      @xx-j-j-m-420xx8 Před měsícem

      @@TapticDigital thank you I really appreciate it!

  • @ytm23ak
    @ytm23ak Před měsícem

    Wow literally exactly this happened to my series x seems like while I could have been more careful, this was not exactly the most resilliant design either.

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před měsícem +1

      It’s really not, I’d love to see a screwed-in design or some kind of reinforcement. It’s hands down the most common repair I do on consoles.

  • @user-wu9ti1yr5n
    @user-wu9ti1yr5n Před 9 měsíci

    What heat gun do u use

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @SemperFi_Bry
    @SemperFi_Bry Před rokem

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      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
      @SemperFi_Bry Před rokem

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

  • @earlwhitney17
    @earlwhitney17 Před 2 měsíci

    How hot should I use the heat gun?

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @earlwhitney17
      @earlwhitney17 Před 2 měsíci

      @@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

  • @tommygarcia6049
    @tommygarcia6049 Před rokem

    How long does it take? IRL TIME?

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

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

    • @RetroPCUser
      @RetroPCUser Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@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).

  • @imrielkekoa3787
    @imrielkekoa3787 Před rokem

    How much would it cost to get this repaired?

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem +1

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

  • @Scrotumlips
    @Scrotumlips Před 9 měsíci

    What would make it not power on afyer doing this

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 9 měsíci

      A bad short, a disconnected power supply, or most commonly I see people forget to plug the power button ribbon back in

  • @NewJourneyBarbies
    @NewJourneyBarbies Před 10 měsíci

    How much would one charge to do this?

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Most shops seem to charge between $150-$200

  • @Jmpmaster83
    @Jmpmaster83 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 4 měsíci

      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!

  • @rqgoat3821
    @rqgoat3821 Před rokem

    where do i take it to repair

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      Local shops with good reviews! A lot of cell phone repair shops also do consoles.

  • @user-xq5xo7ov9h
    @user-xq5xo7ov9h Před 3 měsíci

    my hdmi port blew out. idk how,

  • @dalebarber7021
    @dalebarber7021 Před rokem +1

    How much to fix my hdmi port? Same exact damage

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      I don't offer mail in repairs just yet, check local shops with good reviews. Even franchises (in the US) like CPR or UBreakIFix offer console repair at reasonable prices!

    • @FullThrottleMonty
      @FullThrottleMonty Před rokem

      UBreakIFix charges $199 + tax. Microsoft is $299. I'm still trying to decide what to do.

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem +1

      @@FullThrottleMonty honestly Ubreak is pretty reliable in my experience. You might also have a CPR Cell Phone Repair nearby that offers the service too. I personally wouldn't recommend the Microsoft route, they are expensive and take a long time, and honestly at that price you could almost buy a new console.

    • @Hollisbot
      @Hollisbot Před rokem +2

      @@FullThrottleMonty the one near me tried to charge me $350 to fix it but I did i was like hell nah so I’m trying to do it myself

  • @catalinnicolaevici2061
    @catalinnicolaevici2061 Před 9 měsíci

    I just fixed mine I bought it for 160$ with me having to drive to go ger it. Idk if I'll ever mess with another one that someone already removed the port. They lifted 5 pads... I got it together though I think if I dont get another one for like 100$ if they messed with it themselves they can keep it😂😂

  • @mexcan133
    @mexcan133 Před 2 měsíci

    I think I fucked up it doesn’t turn on no more 😢

  • @natehupe8114
    @natehupe8114 Před rokem

    How do you turn it on

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      I turned this one on for testing by temporarily plugging the ribbon back in. In most cases it's best to reassemble properly and use the power button like normal.

  • @simonw60
    @simonw60 Před rokem +1

    Buy a solder sucker - it will really help pulling the solder out of the holes and they’re very cheap :)

    • @MrRawUK
      @MrRawUK Před 7 měsíci

      It's amazing how many pro's don't use one though, I can't get my head around it.

    • @simonw60
      @simonw60 Před 7 měsíci

      Absolutely! It was painuful to watch him struggle!

  • @rickybobbysbigcat8255

    What hdmi ports do you buy to replace on the series x? Is there any specific port you'd recommend?

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem +2

      As far as I know there is only one type compatible with the Series X. I recommend parts vendors like Injured Gadgets, MobileSentrix, or Gadgetfix

    • @rickybobbysbigcat8255
      @rickybobbysbigcat8255 Před rokem

      @@TapticDigital I really appreciate the response friend!

  • @lousaidwat4748
    @lousaidwat4748 Před 2 měsíci

    Can you do this for me😭😭😭

  • @daniel2134
    @daniel2134 Před 8 měsíci

    Mine is just wobbly

  • @mcannon7097
    @mcannon7097 Před 11 měsíci +1

    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

  • @nathansoliz4522
    @nathansoliz4522 Před 3 měsíci

    Is it possible to just replaces the main board? No chance i can solder that😂

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 3 měsíci

      May as well buy a new Xbox at that point! Check with some local computer and phone repair shops, lots offer soldering!

  • @ejg34
    @ejg34 Před rokem

    I cannot get the feet solder out. My gun is at 800 still cant get it out

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      If using Fahrenheit you'll want at least 890. The solder in the feet themselves may not come out, and you may have to heatgun it till it's liquid and then force the new port in place

    • @ejg34
      @ejg34 Před rokem

      @@TapticDigital I can't even get the port off. I'll try more

    • @ejg34
      @ejg34 Před rokem

      I just don't want to over heat it

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      @@ejg34 I can almost promise you won't, the boards take so much heat because of how effectively it spreads heat. As long as you keep the air moving in a circular pattern you should be ok

    • @ejg34
      @ejg34 Před rokem

      @@TapticDigital thank you kind sir. Appreciate your response

  • @ethanlove4762
    @ethanlove4762 Před rokem

    Can I pay you to fix mine? Literal broke from falling .

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      I don't offer mail-in repairs just yet but I would recommend checking local shops with decent reviews! Most cell phone and tablet repair places also work on consoles.

  • @dracus6877
    @dracus6877 Před rokem

    Looks like Microsoft hardware quality is alot better than sony's

  • @samuelcarter76
    @samuelcarter76 Před 11 měsíci

    Is 200 a reasonable price for this repair? Thats what the places out here charge.

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 11 měsíci

      Sounds about right, I see mostly $150-$200, anything more is kind of overpriced

  • @trevorariza1865
    @trevorariza1865 Před 6 měsíci

    If I ship you my Xbox would you fix it? I’m no where near skilled enough to do this. Let me know how much you would charge and I’ll cover shipping both ways

  • @paulajayi5696
    @paulajayi5696 Před 10 měsíci +1

    My hdmi port is toast. Oh well. Its either i pony up 316 dollars to msft to fix it or i buy another.
    Can't believe how flimsy the hdmi port is on this system.. straight garbage

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Don't send that to Microsoft and their overpriced repairs. Half the time they don't even disassemble the console, claim "the board is broken" and ask you to buy a new one, total scam. Any local repair shop should be able to get this done for less than $200, in a matter of hours.

    • @paulajayi5696
      @paulajayi5696 Před 10 měsíci

      @@TapticDigital thank you. I'll look into a local repair shop

  • @linda0883
    @linda0883 Před 15 hodinami

    The least u could do was link all the tools you used

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 15 hodinami

      That’s definitely the least I could do, and exactly why they’ve been linked in the description since the video was released. As for soldering equipment, that’s user choice.

  • @Shankovich
    @Shankovich Před rokem

    Need something else? A link to the part...

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      Amazon, eBay, Injured Gadgets, MobileSentrix, all very reputable but some will require a business license.

  • @garrettthorn9550
    @garrettthorn9550 Před 3 měsíci

    Hold on, give me time. I’ve got a solution….

  • @samuelnelson8538
    @samuelnelson8538 Před rokem

    People in az said that they were going to charge me $199 to fix

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem

      That sounds about right on average, I've seen anywhere from $150-$250.

    • @samuelnelson8538
      @samuelnelson8538 Před rokem

      @@TapticDigital I am fixing it myself for less than $100, is there anything special I should know beforehand?

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před rokem +1

      @@samuelnelson8538 just that you are hopefully pretty familiar with soldering smt components! The pins can be pretty tricky. Also it will take a bit longer to heatgun out compared to most soldered parts!

    • @kenlyons3811
      @kenlyons3811 Před 11 měsíci

      Hi - I took this somewhere to get repaired and found your video after. The guy put in a. We port but there was no option beyond 480p. He said something yesterday about a fix he found online that he thought had to do with a chip. Today he said that he was right about the chip and ordering a new one. Does this sound right to you?

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@kenlyons3811 yep that's about right, sometimes a damaged HDMI port can cause a short to the HDMI Encoder which is a little black square chip near the port. This chip allows it to output 1080, 2K, and 4K resolutions. But if it shorts out the Xbox defaults to any resolution it can, which is usually really low.
      This can also be caused if two specific pins on the back of the port are badly soldered, but in most cases it's just the chip

  • @garn1177
    @garn1177 Před 4 měsíci

    All that to get to the HDMI which is right there in plain view. Freaking stupid….

  • @TheRealBruceWayne01
    @TheRealBruceWayne01 Před 9 měsíci

    Why the hell does this have to be so hard? It eeally should be easier.

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I dream of the day they make these things modular, and I can just plug a new port in

    • @TheRealBruceWayne01
      @TheRealBruceWayne01 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @TapticDigital that day seems too good to be true. My HDMI broke and Microsoft wants $430 canadian to fix it. I can just buy a used one at that price.

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před 9 měsíci

      @@TheRealBruceWayne01 noo don't go for Microsoft, they're probably just going to send you a refurbished one back. Check around for some local repair shops, most cellphone and computer repair shops also offer console repair at reasonable prices. This repair should cost $269CAN at the absolute most!

  • @charlessnortley4519
    @charlessnortley4519 Před měsícem

    Man I just broke mine.

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před měsícem

      Did it at least make a good crunchy sound? How’d it break?

    • @charlessnortley4519
      @charlessnortley4519 Před měsícem

      @@TapticDigital I was rolling my wheelchair an my wired controller cord got tugged under it. It had allot of play when plugging it in the back. Like a 10th of a inch wiggle. An when I looked inside the copper prongs were smashed on the right edge. I scheduled an appointment with assurion ubreakifix hopefully they don't knock me over the head I already got a dental appointment before that.

    • @charlessnortley4519
      @charlessnortley4519 Před měsícem

      @@TapticDigital and it fell onto its back wires :( I just got 15 dubs on warzone Rebirth Island too.

  • @minnesotanice4490
    @minnesotanice4490 Před měsícem

    duck I'll just buy a new one lol

    • @TapticDigital
      @TapticDigital  Před měsícem

      Take it a shop! Costs less than half a new console most times.

  • @marknorthern5887
    @marknorthern5887 Před 4 měsíci

    lol, now show removing the actual jack

  • @TommyT_
    @TommyT_ Před 5 měsíci

    Damn it. Soldering. I'm out

  • @theyresocool8028
    @theyresocool8028 Před 6 měsíci

    😂8