PS5 HDMI Repair Specialists
PS5 HDMI Port Repair Canberra and Australia-Wide
A black screen, a flickering picture or a loose HDMI cable? PS5 HDMI port repair is the console repair we do most: we microsolder a genuine HDMI port onto the board, test the HDMI chip behind it and send you a written quote before any work starts.
- Backed by 400+ Five-Star Google Reviews
- Lifetime Warranty on HDMI Port Repairs
- Australia-Wide by Mail-In
- 1 to 3Working Days for Most Repairs
- 4PS5 Models Repaired
- 400+Five-Star Google Reviews
Drop It Off or Post It Today
Book a workshop visit in Franklin, or choose mail-in and post your PS5 from anywhere in Australia. We assess it on arrival and only start the repair once you approve your quote.
Seki Gadgets at a Glance
- 2020Repairing Since
- 1,100+Repair Jobs
- 400+Five-Star Google Reviews
- LifetimeWarranty on HDMI Port Repairs
HDMI Fault Symptoms
Signs Your PS5 HDMI Port Needs Repair
If your PS5 shows any of these symptoms, the HDMI port or the chip behind it is the first place we look.
Black Screen or No Picture
Your PS5 switches on, but the TV shows no signal. Damage to the port, or a failed HDMI chip behind it, is the usual cause, and we test both.
Flickering or Cutting Out
The picture flashes, drops out or comes and goes when the cable moves. That usually means the port no longer holds a steady connection to the board.
Loose or Wobbly Port
The cable feels slack, or the port moves when you touch it. The port has usually been knocked or pulled and is no longer sitting firmly on the board.
Picture Only at an Angle
The picture appears only when the cable is held at a certain angle. That is a classic sign of a damaged port, where the connection is only made in one position.
Lines, Snow or Sparkles
Coloured lines, snow or sparkles across the picture. A damaged port or a fault in the HDMI chip can cause it, so we test the chip as well as the port.
Bent or Missing Pins
Shine a torch into the port. Bent, pushed-in or missing pins, or a port shell that has torn away, mean physical damage that needs a new port microsoldered on.
Before you book, try another HDMI cable and another TV input. If the fault follows your console, it is the console that needs repair.
Two Possible Faults
HDMI Port or HDMI Chip?
Two different faults can leave your PS5 without a picture, and they need different repairs.
- Most Common
Damaged HDMI Port
Physical damage to the port itself, usually from a knock, a pulled cable or moving the console with the cable attached. We microsolder a new genuine port onto the board, fitted with high-temperature premium alloy solder. This is usually the lower end of our published range.
- Board Level
Failed HDMI Encoder Chip
The HDMI encoder chip behind the port, a Panasonic MN864739 on every PS5 model, turns your PS5's picture into the HDMI signal. The PS5 outputs HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K at 120 Hz), so that signal has to stay clean. When the chip fails, a new port alone won't bring the picture back, so it is a board-level repair at the upper end of our range. We test it with a multimeter on every HDMI repair, so you know which repair you need before you approve the quote.
Written Quote First
Know What You'll Pay Before We Start
PS5 HDMI port repair at Seki Gadgets is $195 to $250, depending on your model and the fault. Your exact price is confirmed in a written quote you approve before we start.
How Your Quote Works
Example: PS5 HDMI Port Repair
- Assessment
- On arrival, before any work
- Port replacement or HDMI chip (board-level) repairLower end for a port, upper end for the chip
- $195 to $250
- Return postage (mail-in only)
- $25
- Your quote
- In writingapproved by you first
Example only. Prices current as at October 2026.
If you approve the repair:
Pay once: your repair, and return postage if posted, on one invoice. Our diagnostic fee is waived when you go ahead with the repair.
If you decline or we can't repair it:
Only the diagnostic fee applies, plus return postage if you posted it to us.
Don't want it back?
We can recycle it for you at no charge. Just let us know.
What's Included
Every PS5 HDMI Repair Includes
We don’t just replace the port. Every PS5 we repair for HDMI faults is opened, cleaned, tested and checked under the microscope.
- Genuine HDMI port microsoldered on
- HDMI encoder chip and filters multimeter-tested
- Pads and traces inspected under the microscope
- Full strip-down clean: fan, heatsink, radiators, power supply
- Liquid metal checked and serviced
- Picture tested at multiple resolutions and in HDR
- Full boot and function test
- Detailed diagnostics report
- Your storage and data are never touched
- Temperature-controlled soldering, preheated board
Backed by Our Warranty
Your PS5 HDMI port repair is backed by our lifetime warranty.
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Why Choose Us
The PS5 HDMI Repair We Do Most, Done at Board Level
HDMI faults are where our experience is deepest, and every repair is done in-house at our Franklin workshop.
The Repair We Do Most
In 2026, HDMI has been the most common fault in the consoles that come to us. That volume is why the process is so well practised.
Above 95% Success Rate
Our success rate on HDMI repairs is above 95%, and if a repair isn't realistic we tell you before going further.
Genuine HDMI Ports
We fit a genuine HDMI port on every PS5 model: the original Disc and Digital, the Slim and the Pro.
Lifetime Warranty
Your PS5 HDMI port repair is backed by our lifetime warranty, so you are covered long after it leaves our bench.
Inside Our Franklin Workshop
Every HDMI port is microsoldered in-house at our own bench, with a hot-air rework station, a temperature-controlled soldering station and a PCB preheater, and inspected under a trinocular microscope, then tested again before your PS5 goes home. Since 2020 we have repaired consoles for Canberra gamers and for customers who post theirs from across Australia.
How It Works
From Booking to Back in the Game
Getting your PS5 HDMI port repaired is simple, whether you visit our Franklin workshop or post your console to us.
Step 1: Book or Request a Quote
1Day 1Use our online form or quote widget in about two minutes. For mail-in, your parcel locker address and packing instructions arrive by email.
Step 2: We Assess and Quote
2On ArrivalWe open it up, test the port and the HDMI chip, and email you a written quote.
Step 3: You Approve
3You DecideNothing is repaired until you approve the quote. Decline, and only the diagnostic fee applies.
Step 4: Repair and Return
41 to 3 Working DaysWe repair your PS5. Collect it, or we return it by Australia Post Express, tracked and signed.
Most HDMI repairs currently take 1 to 3 working days, based on our live workshop queue
Protect Your HDMI Port
Most HDMI port damage happens when the console is moved or the cable is pulled. These habits help prevent it:
- Unplug before moving it - Never carry or slide the console with cables attached, because the port takes the strain.
- Power off before plugging in - Connect or disconnect HDMI only when the console is fully off, not in rest mode.
- Leave slack in the cable - Give the cable enough slack that its weight doesn't pull down on the port.
- Use a quality HDMI cable - Use the original, or a well-made replacement that fits the port snugly.
Questions & Answers
PS5 HDMI Port Repair FAQs
Can a damaged PS5 HDMI port be repaired?
Yes. At our Franklin workshop in Canberra, we repair damaged PS5 HDMI ports by microsoldering a new genuine port onto the board, then testing the HDMI encoder chip behind it. PS5 HDMI port repair is $195 to $250, depending on your model and the fault, with a written quote before any work starts, and it is backed by our lifetime warranty. You can book or request a quote online, or post your PS5 to us from anywhere in Australia.
How long does a PS5 HDMI port repair take?
Most PS5 HDMI port repairs at Seki Gadgets currently take 1 to 3 working days, based on our live workshop queue. That covers the microsoldering, testing and final checks, and we confirm the timeframe in your written quote. If you post your PS5 to us, add Australia Post transit time each way, or choose Express mail-in to be prioritised.
Is my PS5's HDMI fault the port or the HDMI chip?
A damaged port is the most common cause. The HDMI encoder chip is the chip behind the port that turns your PS5's picture into the HDMI signal, and when it fails, a new port alone won't bring the picture back. We test the chip on every HDMI repair at Seki Gadgets, so you know which repair you need before you approve your written quote, which sits within our $195 to $250 range.
Will my PS5 show 4K and HDR again after an HDMI repair?
That is exactly what we test for. On every PS5 HDMI port repair at our Canberra workshop, we check the picture at multiple resolutions and in HDR, alongside a full boot and function test, before your console goes home. Your TV, cable and settings still need to support 4K and HDR, so if the picture looks wrong afterwards, tell us and we will look into it.
Will I lose my games and saves during a PS5 HDMI port repair?
Your games and saves normally stay as they are. A PS5 HDMI port repair at Seki Gadgets works on the port and the HDMI circuitry on the board, not your console's storage, and we don't reset your PS5. As general good practice before any console repair, we suggest backing up your saves with PS Plus cloud saves or a backup of your own.
Can I keep using my PS5 with a loose HDMI port?
We recommend you don't. Using a PS5 with a damaged or loose HDMI port can make the damage worse, so power it off, avoid moving the cable and book your repair or request a quote. At Seki Gadgets in Canberra, we assess the console and email you a written quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand first.
Can you repair a PS5 HDMI port after a failed repair attempt?
Yes, and with no judgement. We assess your PS5 at our Franklin workshop, check the pads and traces under the microscope and send you a written quote before any work begins. We can't promise an outcome or a price until we have seen the board, and we tell you if a repair isn't realistic, so you can decide what happens next.
Does a PS5 HDMI port repair include a clean?
Yes. Every PS5 HDMI port repair at Seki Gadgets includes a full strip-down clean of the fan, heatsink, radiators and power supply, and we check and service the liquid metal while the console is open. If your PS5 also runs hot or loud, see our PS5 cleaning service.
Is Express mail-in available for PS5 HDMI port repairs?
Yes. Express mail-in adds $50 and gives you same-day diagnosis when your PS5 arrives at our Franklin workshop before 12 pm, plus priority in our repair queue. PS5 HDMI port repairs are eligible. We return your console by Australia Post Express, tracked and signed, and our mail-in repair page explains how to post it.
Why do PS5 HDMI ports break so easily?
The HDMI port is soldered directly onto the board, so any pull or knock on the cable lands on those joints. The damage we see most at Seki Gadgets happens when the console is moved with the cable plugged in, or when the cable is pulled or knocked. Leaving slack in the cable and unplugging before you move the console, as in our care tips above, helps prevent it.
Real Reviews
What Our Console Customers Say
Backed by 400+ five-star Google reviews. Here’s what console owners say after their repair.
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Canberra and Australia-Wide
PS5 HDMI Repair in Canberra and Across Australia
Visit our Franklin workshop by appointment, in the Woolworths Metro complex opposite the Nullarbor Ave Light Rail Station. Or post your PS5 to us from anywhere in Australia, and we return it by Australia Post Express, tracked and signed.
Australian Capital Territory
Local workshop- Canberra
- Gungahlin
- Belconnen
- Woden
- Tuggeranong
New South Wales
- Sydney
- Newcastle
- Wollongong
- Queanbeyan
- Goulburn
- Wagga Wagga
Victoria
- Melbourne
- Geelong
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
Queensland
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Townsville
- Cairns
South Australia
- Adelaide
- Mount Gambier
- Whyalla
Western Australia
- Perth
- Mandurah
- Bunbury
- Geraldton
Tasmania
- Hobart
- Launceston
- Devonport
Northern Territory
- Darwin
- Alice Springs
- Katherine
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Ready to Get Your PS5 Picture Back?
Don’t let a flickering screen or a loose HDMI port keep you from your games. Request a quote today and we’ll repair your PS5, whether you visit our Franklin workshop or post it to us.
HDMI port repairs are backed by our lifetime warranty