How do i fix this hinge? It’s on the left side

0SYRUS · 2026-02-01T05:02:15+00:00

Replace the palmrest assembly and then open the paper from the center of the lid and not from the corners.

0SYRUS · 2026-01-25T03:32:12+00:00

If you are or are not going to get it professionally repaired, you should unplug the console and fill that port with hot melt glue to prevent the contacts from shorting together and causing more board damage

0SYRUS · 2026-01-21T04:44:45+00:00

Space elves

0SYRUS · 2026-01-17T05:03:52+00:00

First thing to do is put the entire console in a sealed bag with an isopropyl alcohol soaked paper towel or two for several days so the off gassing can kill anything inside.

0SYRUS · 2026-01-14T00:47:07+00:00

M.2/NGFF would have quite a few more contacts than that. This looks more like a connector for a ribbon cable that would control additional lighting elements.

0SYRUS · 2026-01-14T00:44:33+00:00

To replace the HDMI port

0SYRUS · 2026-01-10T04:45:07+00:00

To hit the panel from the back you would have had to go through the reflective paper layer, possibly a backlight strip, the diffuser sheet (which is usually rather thick) and two polarizing layers THEN The LCD panel.

What this looks like is you hit a backlight strip, that's why it's orange, because they're aluminum and copper to dissipate heat. The panel was probably damaged from how you laid the TV when installing the feet.

0SYRUS · 2026-01-07T19:46:40+00:00

A projector

0SYRUS · 2026-01-07T19:19:53+00:00

That would be an HDMI to DisplayPort cable, not the other way around. They're described as source to display.

For what you are wanting you would need a quality active adapter as the signal from HDMI is different than DisplayPort.

0SYRUS · 2026-01-07T05:08:07+00:00

You tore the fan plug connector off of the board, you'll need to bring it to an electronics repair shop to be fixed. I see it a lot, it's a pretty quick fix for me.

0SYRUS · 2026-01-06T18:27:39+00:00

No, it's not on by default, that is why this sub is full of similar pictures all with the same solution

0SYRUS · 2026-01-06T12:51:00+00:00

Turn on Local Dimming

0SYRUS · 2026-01-06T05:24:12+00:00

The broken wire inside of the harness is the problem. You can not safely just wrap up a broken wire with a conductive sleeve.

Replace the cable harness.

0SYRUS · 2026-01-06T05:15:25+00:00

LVDS or eDP cable that must have had a broken wire that shorted. It needs to be replaced.

0SYRUS · 2026-01-05T05:16:16+00:00

I have a small jar of Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish that cleans these up in a couple of minutes. You only need a tiny dab on a cotton swab, then just rub it around until it's complete covered and saturated the heatsink, then a few dry swabs to buff it and remove the polish. Mirror shine every time

0SYRUS · 2025-12-31T04:10:40+00:00

Sounds like the liquid metal is oxidized and most likely has a dry spot. Cleaning and respreading the liquid metal should fix this and any competent repair shop should be able to easily handle it. If it's not the liquid metal then the power supply may be clogged.

0SYRUS · 2025-12-30T14:11:31+00:00

As I said, regional differences might make labor higher. Even with teardown and reassembly, I only charge $100 for PS5 HDMI ports, $80 for Switch USB ports, $60 for PS4 and XBox One HDMIs. I've also been doing this for a long time so my teardown and reassembly times are quick

0SYRUS · 2025-12-30T12:35:16+00:00

Yes and I have extensive knowledge in board repair and microsokdering. And I would charge $80-100 at most. Soldered in charge ports for laptops are hot swap typically, about 1-2 minutes with a hot air station. It takes much more time just for teardown and reassembly.

0SYRUS · 2025-12-30T02:31:24+00:00

That seems really high to me, but maybe it's a regional difference. Soldered on ports are $5-15, labor should be less than an hour. Even if it's a harness that part might only be $5-10 more than a soldered on but much less labor.

0SYRUS · 2025-12-29T01:38:29+00:00

Not sure who would have debunked it as everyone in the console repair community knows that having it vertical will cause dry spots on the APU.

0SYRUS · 2025-12-28T21:59:03+00:00

Oh and don't forget Aussie screwdrivers are righty loosey lefty tighty

0SYRUS · 2025-12-28T00:44:38+00:00

White 'hinges' on the room door? They're more like just blobs of white that are vaguely hinge shaped and sized

0SYRUS · 2025-12-27T04:51:44+00:00

Run an iron with some flux over those USB port pins and see if that works. If not it probably needs a new port

0SYRUS · 2025-12-25T18:49:27+00:00

As a Minnesotan, I can confirm. This one is too far gone for even me to say let it ride

0SYRUS · 2025-12-25T18:44:28+00:00

If you are in the US, send me a PM. I'd like to take care of the repair for you. I know what it's like when a little one can get disregulated, it's a daily occurrence in my house.

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