PS5 HDMI port repair done by hand: when your PlayStation 5 powers on but shows no picture, the HDMI port is almost always the culprit — and it doesn’t mean a dead console. Most shops just tell you to “buy a new one.” We don’t — we micro-solder a brand-new HDMI port onto the board, on PS5 and Xbox alike. It’s our specialty, it saves customers hundreds, and it’s available in-shop in Kalispell or by mail to gamers across Montana and the surrounding region.
Consoles we repair
- PlayStation 5 (PS5) HDMI port replacement
- Xbox Series X / S HDMI port replacement
- Older PlayStation & Xbox models — ask us
What does PS5 HDMI port repair cost?
A PS5 HDMI port repair costs a fraction of a new console, and we quote you up front before any work begins — no surprises. The exact price depends on the console and how the port failed (a torn pad can mean extra board work), so we confirm the diagnosis first, then give you a firm number. Call (406) 257-5999 for a same-day quote, or send your console’s symptoms and we’ll get right back to you.
More than HDMI
HDMI ports are our specialty, but we handle the full range of console work too — board-level trace and pad repairs, cleanouts and thermal service (thermal paste or liquid metal, whichever your console needs), SSD storage upgrades and transfers, OS reflash and more. See all our game console repair services.
Mail-in PS5 & Xbox HDMI port repair — from anywhere
Searching for “PS5 HDMI port repair near me” and finding nothing local? You’re not alone — board-level micro-soldering is rare, and most repair shops won’t touch it. Mail your console to RadioActive and we’ll fix it like you walked it in. We accept mail-in console repairs from across Montana — Missoula, Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Helena, Whitefish and beyond — plus Idaho, Wyoming, the Dakotas and the wider region.
- Get a quote — call (406) 257-5999 or send a message with your console and symptoms.
- Pack & ship — box up just the console (no cables or games needed); we’ll send the address and packing tips.
- We diagnose & repair — we confirm the HDMI port is the issue, micro-solder a new one, and test it. Want more done while it’s open? Add a deep clean and fresh thermal paste or factory-spec liquid metal — just mention it with your quote.
- Back to you — we ship it back repaired and ready, with tracking.
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Start your mail-in HDMI repair online
Pick your repair (PS5 or Xbox HDMI, plus optional cleaning & thermal service), sign the work authorization, and pay the 50% deposit in one step — our shipping address and packing checklist land in your inbox instantly. About two minutes, start to finish.
Prefer to talk first? Call (406) 257-5999 — same repair, same price.
How to pack & ship your console
- Take the disc out and keep your cables, controllers and stand at home — we only need the console itself.
- Wrap it well — a couple of inches of bubble wrap or foam on every side, packed snug so it can’t shift. The original box inside a shipping box is perfect.
- Put a note inside with your name, phone and email so we can match the console to your quote.
- Shipping is on you both ways — include a prepaid return label in the box, or we’ll add return shipping to the invoice.
- Any carrier works — UPS, FedEx or USPS, with tracking (and insurance if you want it).
Deposits, payment & the 90-day warranty
Once you approve the quote, repairs start with a 50% deposit and a quick work authorization; the balance is due when the repair is finished, before your console ships home. If our inspection finds more than expected — a torn pad or a damaged trace, say — we stop and contact you with an updated quote before doing any additional work.
Every repair is backed by a 90-day warranty on the work we performed. We record your console’s serial number at intake, and if our repair has a problem in normal use, we make it right. The warranty covers our work — not liquid, accidents, user damage, mishandling or unauthorized tinkering after it leaves the shop (a torqued port tells on itself, and our technician can tell the difference). On a valid warranty claim, you cover shipping to us and we cover the return.
How HDMI port replacement works
We’re diagnostic-first: we open the console, confirm the HDMI port is the issue, and tell you honestly if anything else is going on before we proceed. Then we micro-solder a new port onto the board — a real, lasting repair, not a temporary pin bend. Clear communication and realistic timelines from start to finish, whether you drop it off or mail it in.
How to fix a PS5 HDMI port — what actually works
If you’re searching for how to fix a PS5 HDMI port (or chasing mystery PS5 HDMI issues), here’s the honest rundown. First, rule out the cheap stuff: try a different HDMI cable, a different input on the TV, and ideally a different TV altogether. Then boot the console into Safe Mode — hold the power button until you hear a second beep — and choose Change Video Output to reset the resolution. If you get a picture on another setup, your port is fine; the cable or TV was the problem.
Still “No Signal”? Shine a flashlight into the console’s HDMI port. Bent or flattened pins, a port that wiggles when you plug in, or debris inside means physical damage — and that’s where the DIY road ends. Three things not to do:
- Don’t bend pins back with tweezers or a needle. HDMI pins are tiny and brittle — they snap, and a snapped pin turns a simple port swap into full board repair.
- Don’t glue or wedge a loose port. Adhesive wicks into the connector and can ruin the board around it.
- Don’t keep re-plugging the cable — every insertion on a damaged port risks tearing the solder pads clean off the mainboard.
One symptom that’s a definite send-it-in: a loose or wiggling port. The HDMI port is held to the mainboard by its solder joints — if the port itself moves when you plug in, those joints or the pads under them have already cracked. No cable, no setting, and no careful wiggle brings that back: the port has to come off the board and be replaced. Stop plugging into it — every insertion grinds the broken joints against the board and can take nearby traces with it — and get a quote instead.
The real fix is PS5 HDMI port replacement: the port is soldered directly to the mainboard by rows of tiny surface-mount pins, so a lasting repair means desoldering the damaged port with a hot-air rework station and micro-soldering a brand-new one in its place, then inspecting the surrounding components. It’s very repairable — but it isn’t a screwdriver job, and DIY solder kits usually end in torn pads and a console that nobody can save.
That’s the repair we do every week, in-shop in Kalispell or mail-in from anywhere in Montana. If the checks above didn’t bring your picture back, get a free quote or call (406) 257-5999 — it’s a fraction of the cost of a new console.
How to prevent HDMI port damage
Most of the broken ports on our bench weren’t dropped — they were strained a little at a time. A few habits keep your console’s HDMI port healthy:
- Pull the plug, not the cable. Grip the plug body, support the console with your other hand, and pull straight out.
- If it’s snug, wiggle gently side-to-side — never up and down. The connector is widest side-to-side and tolerates a gentle lateral wiggle; lifting up or down levers against the solder joints and pries the port off the board.
- Leave slack behind the console. A cable bent hard against the wall or TV stand puts constant sideways strain on the port.
- Unplug before you move or rotate the console. Sliding it with the cable attached is how tips snap off inside the port.
- Never force a plug. If there’s resistance, stop and look — check the orientation and shine a light in for debris.
Port already loose, or powering on with no picture? That’s the repair we do every week — get a free quote, in-shop or mail-in.
Why it’s worth it
An HDMI port repair is a fraction of the cost of a new console — and it keeps your games, your saves and your money right where they belong. If the rest of the system needs attention too, we also handle computer and device repair and custom PC builds under the same roof.
Why send it to a small Montana shop?
Because your console never leaves our bench. Big-box repair services typically ship consoles to an out-of-state service center and quote a couple of weeks — sometimes longer. At RadioActive, the tech who signs for your box is the tech who fixes it: typical turnaround is 2–3 days once your console arrives, plus shipping each way.
- Talk to a real person — call (406) 257-5999 and a live tech answers. Ask about your console and there’s a good chance you’re already talking to the person fixing it.
- A shop you can verify — a real storefront at 277 3rd Ave EN in Kalispell, 147+ Google reviews, and your serial number logged at intake.
- Board-level work in-house — micro-soldering, trace and pad repair, cleanings and thermal service, all done at our bench. Nothing outsourced, nothing shipped away.
Console repair across Montana & the region
Wherever you are, your console is one shipment away from a fix. We repair PS5 and Xbox consoles for gamers all over Montana — including Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Polson, Libby, Missoula, Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Helena, Butte, Belgrade, Livingston, Hamilton, Havre, Lewistown, Miles City, Glendive, Sidney, Cut Bank and Dillon — plus the surrounding region: Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint, Idaho; Spokane, Washington; Sheridan and Casper, Wyoming; and Bismarck, North Dakota. If your town isn’t on the list, mail it in anyway — with shipping, distance doesn’t matter.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does PS5 or Xbox HDMI port repair cost?
Far less than buying a new console. We diagnose first and quote the repair before any work begins — call (406) 257-5999 for an estimate.
Do you replace the whole HDMI port or just bend the pins?
We micro-solder a brand-new HDMI port onto the board — a real, lasting repair, not a temporary pin fix.
How long does a console HDMI repair take?
Typically a few days depending on parts and current workload. We give you a realistic timeline up front and keep you posted.
My console powers on but there is no picture — is it the HDMI port?
Often, yes — especially after the cable took a knock. We confirm it with a diagnostic before we quote, so you only pay to fix the real problem.
Can I mail in my PS5 or Xbox for HDMI repair?
Yes. We accept mail-in console repairs from across Montana and the surrounding states — board-level HDMI work is rare, so we fix consoles for gamers who can't find anyone nearby. Call (406) 257-5999 for a quote, ship us just the console, and we repair it and ship it back with tracking.
How long does a mail-in console repair take?
Once your console arrives, the HDMI repair is typically a few days, plus shipping each way. We give you a realistic timeline up front and keep you posted the whole way through.
Who pays for shipping on a mail-in console repair?
Shipping is on you both ways — include a prepaid return label in the box, or we add return shipping to the final invoice. UPS, FedEx or USPS all work; tracking and insurance are recommended.
How does payment work for mail-in repairs?
Once you approve the quote we take a 50% deposit and a quick work authorization, then begin the repair. The remaining balance is due when the work is complete, before the console ships back.
Do you warranty console HDMI repairs?
Yes — 90 days on the work performed, verified against the console serial number we record at intake. Liquid, accidents, user damage, mishandling and unauthorized tinkering are not covered. On a valid claim you cover shipping to us and we cover the return.
What if you find more damage than the original quote?
Sometimes a torn pad or a damaged trace only shows up once the console is open. We stop and contact you with an updated quote before any additional work — no surprises.
Do you only repair consoles in Kalispell?
No — we're based in Kalispell, MT but repair PS5 and Xbox consoles for gamers across Montana (Missoula, Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Helena, Whitefish and more) and surrounding states like Idaho and Wyoming, both in-shop and by mail.
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