PS4 Slim USB port repair. Is this the right repair for you?
>USB port looks physically damaged >Pins bent inside >USB port is loose >Console still powers up and the light turns from blue to white
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The most common reason we hear is that the PS4 Slim has been dropped or knocked while plugged in. This causes the USB cable to yank out and physically damage the port. It can also happen while plugging in the cable. The ports are quite delicate so if the USB cable isn't plugged in carefully to the PS4 Slim it can cause damage.
How do we repair the PS4 Slim?
To repair this fault we need to carefully strip the console down to the motherboard. From there we desolder the old USB port. If the original port is really badly yanked this can cause damage to the motherboard and in some circumstances could be beyond repair (although that is very rarely the case).
Once we have cleaned up the board and prepped the solder pads for the new port we solder the new USB port to the PS4 Slim. We reassameble the console and it goes down to our testing bench where all consoles are tested for at least 4 hours.
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PS4 Slim USB port repair. Is this the right repair for you?
>USB port looks physically damaged >Pins bent inside >USB port is loose >Console still powers up and the light turns from blue to white
The Gamer-Tech Service
>Free DPD delivery >Free DPD collection label. Pack the device yourself and drop off at a DPD pickup shop. Find your nearest shop here >Or DPD can come to your door with a secure box to package the device for you for £9.99 >Online tracking to keep you up to date and regular status email updates >Quality repairs from very experienced technicians >90 day warranty for your piece of mind
