I replaced a couple of VGA connectors recently. I did use low melting solder, and desolder gun up to 150C just to pre-heat the board. The actual melting was done with normal solder tip T-shape, to get the low melt within through the pins. I sucked the with a gun like you did, ensured nothing was connected and removed it. Unfortunately a blob of solder was between the connector and the board, on the side we cannot see, and lifted a trace on the H synch pin. I repaired like you did, soldered a small copper wire through the whole until the backside, and protected with green mask. Worked very well. As for wholes that still get solder and resist to suction, I learned another trick… put a nozzle on the dessolder gun, and blast just the whole clogged hole, eventually the solder will be expelled on the other side. I do also put tape on small components around, it saves the hassle to fix when they move. i know you are experienced with this, and you do have references to crosscheck like other boards, we normal people don’t have these resources normally, so better just to avoid it. Greetings from South America

Port repair/replace ? For a minute I thought I was on a different repair YT channel 🤣

Tony, a trick I learnt to remove a component with a row of pins is to solder a bare copper wire across them. Then, with a strong enough iron you can heat up the wire (so melt the solder across all at the same time) to then drop the component.

I expected a northridge fix flashback at the "better than factory" part but OK🤣

I know it's old news but: Still amazed at this level of fine repair work being possible. When surface mount technology first came out; board replacement was the only option. Glad to see these skilled repair techs figured it out! By the way, that card still had the clear protective sheets on 2 of the fan hubs, LOL! Long term balance issues; maybe???? Won't a proper support bracket on the far end be good enough for conventional mounting? I started doing that since the 20 series cards and have had no issues. My son's 4070Ti I built for him was 4+ pounds and had a support bracket installed too. Plus he transported the machine back to his house 500 miles, (I made sure he laid the case it on it's back for the trip for added safety.) All is good thus far 7 months later.

@ion1984

6 ай бұрын

4070ti is an amazing card. it should have come with 16gb of ram... and now the super (for the same price) is exactly that. but i dont think im spending 800 again haha. The use of L2 cache to compensate for the smaller bus is something a lot of people overlooked, and is why the card can cook a 3090 (which as more ram and almost 3x the bus). I love the low power usage, too. Card was perfect sweet spot for me.

It's interesting you even went for a repair

I work on consoles and do hdmi replacements all the time the ps5 is the bread and butter these days i was surprised seeing you working on an hdmi port great work as always!

@hristiqndimitrov5249

6 ай бұрын

It usually takes quite a while to take a port off especially on a motherboard like that one this was reasonable time it takes about the same amount of the on the series x

@northwestrepair

6 ай бұрын

yeah, it took almost as long as it would take me to fix any gpu with reballing the core, placing new pads and running stress tests. Very time consuming process.

Outstanding work Tony!

I own the exact same model, super happy with it

No reballing the core? This GPU probably feels like it's missing out. 🙂

Heavy, but that cooler does an excellent job.

Very Cool video. Please keep them coming!!

Some HDMI cables have VERY aggressively shaped metal locking tabs and will not come loose unless you depress the release tabs properly. I've seen some major damage to these ports by older people and younger people because they simply apply more muscle to the problem. Seems to be a great overlap between people who can't see up close and those who do this type of damage.

@Stackali

6 ай бұрын

i've never seen hdmi cables like that. i've seen display port cables like that.

@northwestrepair

6 ай бұрын

That is why i remove one from the DONOR board first to know if there are any problems ahead.

@Apollo-Computers

6 ай бұрын

Your think of DisplayPort, those are the ones with locking tabs.

i think more appropriate term would be "installing the motherboard into the gpu"

have this card for a while now no issues thank goodness but have always used a GPU support

To paraphrase Mr Spock from Star Trek: That sir, was fascinating.😮

Great work 👏

Hi, Tony, excellent job! If you take advices, you need a custom soldering iron tip. A larger one that covers all HDMI pins. And at least a 100W soldering iron. And work more over the intonation. More Lebanon, like choping woods. :)

@northwestrepair

6 ай бұрын

i have that. i dont like it.

Good work 👏💯🎉

Finally, u said it. "Better Than Factory" yeay

thank you

So you tell me that you have only HDMI port to replace? 🙂 Great job!

you can mount directly to the motherboard with support brackets (plural) or use a horizontal case.

@Hawlkeye-e9p

6 ай бұрын

Hard pass, you go to adjust it, sags huge then snap. Ur beat. Vert mount is best.

@RJT80

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I got a support bracket for $10 on Amazon. Almost mandatory at this point But I don't know if I'd trust it to support 6.2 lbs. The size of these cards is absurd. The ATF is going to come knocking on your door one day asking if you're still in possession of it.

I own this GPU and In using the included "leg" to keep it from sagging.The best 4090 on the market.

Just use DP to your monitor or if you have one of the weird cheap/old ones (but can buy a 4090) that only has HDMI then buy a DP to HDMI adapter, got to be cheaper than shipping alon and far less risky. People are weird.

@pottingsoil723

6 ай бұрын

Yea 😂😂

Those cards get heavy af. They need support or they bend so hard, the GPU is ripping itself off the board or the PCB cracks. I have a small NR200P case and my 4090FE is resting on a slim fan. :D

i have probably had 10 good graphics cards over the last 20 years. I have never EVER had a bad one or one with a problem. Am I just incredibly lucky? or is it common for people to have issues with these things and have repair as an option? Right now I'm on a 4070ti. I absolutely LOVE thing thing. Ofc i wish I had waited for the super version to have 16gb of ram :( but ... other than that the thing works like a dream.

its crazy how it still has the stickers on the fan hubs.

I was surprised to see the amount of work needed to do a "simple" HDMI swap. Truth be told this looks like Alex's territory 😅.

@northwestrepair

6 ай бұрын

yeah. different kind of experience for sure.

I have the same 4090, been using the sag bracket and no cracks so far

@northwestrepair

6 ай бұрын

Good

When you buy this card, it comes with support that you have to use

actually you don't need to power off the PC to switch the display, that work plug&play :)

better than factory!

Which brand is the best built GPU? We finally paid off the no interest Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming OC for our young teen and added an edge GPU support bracket to go along with the included bracket near the MB so I hope to avoid the sag issue. EVGA RTX 2080 Ti XC Ultra is what I'm still using, which is still fine for Warzone, but I cheaped out by strapping a popsicle stick behind the power cable as a GPU support.

Man, I would’ve bent the shield back on that port and kept it moving. I didn’t see any damage to the pins

@northwestrepair

6 ай бұрын

there is. its easier to see with a microscope

Awesome job with that tough fix! What component of a graphics card determines the version of the DisplayPort connection? Is it part of the I\O on the GPU itself or is there a chip somewhere on the board that controls it? I'm wondering for 2 reasons - why do you think the 40 series only have DP 1.4 (cost cutting doesn't make sense)? And is the DP upgradeable from 1.4 to 2.1, how would that work? Thanks.

@arromger

4 ай бұрын

It's a combination of everything: the connector, the GPU core itself, the firmware on the GPU, the pcb design (trace lengths, optimisations for signal integrity, copper balancing, noise reduction, etc) as well as the circuitry driving the DP signals. So, there is no way to upgrade the hardware to support DP 2.1 from 1.4.

Hi Tony, thanks for sharing your work with us! As an interested tinkerer, I'm wondering if (and how) you care for workplace ergonomics. Would be a shame, having to give up a hobby/career/calling because you bent your neck out of shape over time. The time lapses make it look like a breeze, but it'd be great to know how long you actually worked on thesse boards (e.g. clock/timer in the background or as overlay). Something that grounds these in reality, making it even more educational. Could even serve a bit to manage customer expectations / misconceptions ot a "quick fix". Time lapses make it look magical. Also easy to forget the actual effort behind all that. How much real time did you spend, heat soaking the boards? What temperature did you set your hot air to assist? Did you change these settings over time? Are there early warning signs to look out for before bulging occurs? Thanks! I appreciate your content a lot! Cheers, Mo

@akierum

6 ай бұрын

Good idea, but i do not thing author will do it

@akierum

6 ай бұрын

Good idea, but i do not thing author will do it

@akierum

6 ай бұрын

Good idea, but i do not thing author will do it

@akierum

6 ай бұрын

Good idea, but i do not thing author will do it

@akierum

6 ай бұрын

Good idea, but i do not thing author will do it

yes!!!!!!!

Hi Tony, what do you think about the Thermaltake CTE series of cases where they turned everything 90 degrees so now the GPU is mostly hanging vertically on the back bracket? Since I saw that concept I don't want any other case but unfortunately the CTE cases are still not available in my country. I know there are plenty if cases supporting sort of a vertical mount with a rizer but I don't like it.

If my GPU had an issue with the HDMI port and it is known that specific port only but other DP are working fine . I would have two options 1. I would have RMAed the Card if still under warranty. 2. If not in warranty I would have just bought a Display port to HDMI adapter for about $20. Now I understand bussiness is bussiness and you must do what the customer says. But value logic more than money. Heck I would have told the customer that the better solution is to Buy an DP to HDMI adapter or RMA the card.

there is an easier way get a new port ready heat up with airgun untill old port drops keep heat on board and push new port inplace let cool done. Now only the ground needs a good solder and its done.

👍👍👌👌

If you soak the wick with Flux it will remove the solder better.

I cannot fathom buying a 4090 and then using HDMI. Display Port is Superior to HDMI in every way, except in some audio scenarios.

@ttpechon2535

6 ай бұрын

Really? I've heard it's complete garbage, I never looked into it though.

@pottingsoil723

6 ай бұрын

​@@ttpechon2535 Depends, AMD RX 7000 has HDMI 2.1 VRR which adds support for 4k 120Hz I think. Either way DP is typically faster but it just depends especially going forward as newer HDMI and DP revisions get released and implemented it could change.

I've always heard a through hole solder joint should look like a Hershey's Kiss.

I water cooled a 4090 pny card and it has ran flawless. When people think of 4090s they never choose pny but im happy with my purchase. PNY 4090 +48 inch LG C2 OLED =bliss

@SeanAlSuwaidi

6 ай бұрын

you should hear the coil whine on these asus cards as well. They are horrible.

As somebody who repairs a TON of gpu's, youre a good source on what would be considered a quality card. What's your opinion on the Asus ROG RTX 2070 super?

@FR4M3Sharma

6 ай бұрын

Just get a 3060

if you use a GPU holder you can install it directly??

When I bought my 4080 I switched from an AIO to an air cooler for the cpu so I could lay my tower on its side, on a shelf under my desk. I could have vertically mounted it, but I need the space. My pc, my rules....

That will bend the mobo too in horizontal pc cases.. god.. nvidia should limit the power usage.

Asus strixs cards are at the top of the best graphics cards you can buy. I still own and use a 1080 ti strix card, It's 7 years old. I love it.

can these cards still break if you mount them vertically?

I bought a tuf 4080 oc for my pc build, and its mounted horizontal with a gpu support bracket. That should be safe?

which state ur workstation? im gna move to that state!

Like for switching weight to metric 😂👍

11:46 what twmp were you using MR?

First thing to do when getting a 4080 or 4090 is rip it apart and install a full waterblock. Cuts the weight way way down, cools better (in most cases) and is quieter. Of course you'll have to spend as much as the 4090 costs in other parts of the cooling loop.

@Apollo-Computers

6 ай бұрын

Hmm, every water block I've used weighs more than the stock coolers.

@jeffm2787

6 ай бұрын

@@Apollo-Computers May have been true for 20 series, certainly not for the 40 series and many of the 30 series. I'm running a 4080 with a full water block and it weights far less than the stock cooler config. Also it extends a shorter distance producing less of a lever action on the PCIe slot.

@soundspark

6 ай бұрын

A cooling loop costs nearly $2,000?

@jeffm2787

6 ай бұрын

@@soundspark Actually these days the prices are not so bad. But it's amazing when you start adding up all the prices of everything needed.

That thing weighs as much as the maul I use to split wood!

Well done Tony. Display port to HDMI adaptor would be way cheaper and "safer" option than board "surgery". I know this is your business and your income. So we do as a client asks. And you are paid your worth. People need to understand that time is money, and time spent one job is time lost on another.

@petegrass622

6 ай бұрын

DP to HDMI don't go at 120 - 144Hz at 4K so it wouldn't be practical for everyone. You are limited to 60Hz if you use an adaptor.

@lee-annewalker3430

6 ай бұрын

Thought of that@@petegrass622 after posting. If you have 4090 at such high res and refresh rate., then you likely higher end monitor with DP. Sure there is a use case

What's the point in taking the risk and money by replacing a HDMI port? The card has enough display ports that will also work as a HDMI port, if connected with an adapter cable.

@northwestrepair

6 ай бұрын

I tried to talk him out of it but he insisted.

@teddp

6 ай бұрын

And the customer is always right....

@Kyfran414

6 ай бұрын

@@northwestrepair If the display is a TV with VRR, the display port to HDMI adapter doesn't support the VRR/G-sync feature of the TV anymore. At least that's what I read but I could be wrong.

@ketti1510

6 ай бұрын

I think the customer wants it fixed for when he will sell the card. The card had no dust anywhere and the stickers were still on the fans. I'm pretty sure they just want to sell it in the best possible condition. Maybe they even try to sell it as new. Otherwise I would see no point in doing this but who knows.

@AladimBR

6 ай бұрын

Think about a future resell… much easier if everything is ok. It a very expensive card, it makes sense at this point

6:40 well after you finish you can say "better that factory" , hehehehhehehehheheheh

HDMI adapter splitter for one port on a videocard?

@petarpartaloski8889

6 ай бұрын

Not possible, however - DisplayPort to HDMI adapter is a thing :)

Could you help explain why the memory test came up as failed at the beginning of the video?

@northwestrepair

6 ай бұрын

wrong mods version

@user-disgust

6 ай бұрын

@@northwestrepair ty for replying. Keep up the great work

I got away from HDMI a long time ago nothing but DisplayPort

For this problem I would buy a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter

On diff note, i sneezed and domething huge flew out of my nasal cavity, i slipped on it and just sbout broke my ankle

The center fan hub has still the transparent sticker. 🤣🤣

@wingcommanderbob8268

6 ай бұрын

all 3 do

@floppydisk1137

6 ай бұрын

@@wingcommanderbob8268I bought a rx580 8GB in 2018 after the crypto crash for 100usd and after a year I've notice the transparent film on the fan since there was no tinny lip to remove them. The owner of this 4090 left the plastics film on purpose since you can clearly see the lip to peal them off. 🤣

@hentosama

6 ай бұрын

funfact RMA will be denied if stickers are left on the card, claiming you didnt read manual whwre it states to do so

@ttpechon2535

6 ай бұрын

What are the stickers for?

HDMI ... Only one tool needed ... ...the customer (I know you tried your best to talk him out of it)

may be he had an OCD

Maybe he's a VR user

Looks like you need a northridgefix solder sucker.

@northwestrepair

6 ай бұрын

maybe. Ill have to look at it

@worroSfOretsevraH

6 ай бұрын

Have to be careful with that! It might create a black hole with all that sucksion.

tricky

haha, nowadays you remove the card from the heatsink, not the other way around.

Why not use Display ports there's 3 of them. Who would buy a 4090 to use Hdmi ?

I still don't understand how people can crack the PCB... Unless you literally try to rip it out of the PC without removing the PCI-E lock. PS: If you think this GPU is heavy.. wait until you slap some waterblocks and put water through it.. it will more than 3 kg in weight. If the GPU is secured properly (in all 3 points) there is no way you can crack the PCB. (I guess you never saw 4-way SLI made out of GTX Titan back in the day) Marvelous repair as always :D

@massimo2k1le

6 ай бұрын

I can imagine a few scenarios... shipping without proper support, a pet throwing your tower over, let a curious child see the "cool lights" inside the PC, only for their little hands to explore a bit too vigorously. You may or may not be able to relate to the "I'm sure it's fine to move the PC (or something attached to it) just a little without unplugging everything" rationale or the optimistic "I can fit one more thing on this desk". Life happens ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 😅 And I agree. Great job, Tony!

I'll use mercury amalgam to desolder. It's not like anyone would put that in a mouth? Oh, wait. I got fillings made of that stuff.😱

two 4090 videos from two channels at the same time. considering the construction of the 4090 vs a lesser card, it does not cost much more to produce 4090 vs a cheaper card or the cheapest 4000 series card. People should not be paying this much for a 4090

It's a shame that your GPU needs a Jackstand to support it. He must have a big Potato that rips out cables too!

Oh it's Asus the king of defects and deliberate cooler and bios sabatoge lol

That card has HDMI 2.1a

Hdmi port damage on a 4090zzzzzz.. ooh k then!

How do you damage an HDMI port like that? 🦍

@gucky4717

6 ай бұрын

Maybe he stumbled over the cable.

@RowdyDandy

6 ай бұрын

You dont wanna know what i get to see with ps5 repairs xD Its like people try to ram in a usb cable blindfolded into the hdmi port, im not even exaggerating.. sometimes the port breaks out of the anker points and is loose inside the console

@olivrrrr

6 ай бұрын

Usb c energy 😂

@ttpechon2535

6 ай бұрын

@@RowdyDandy HOW

gravity

Why not using a 10$ DP to HdMI adapter? Seems that more expensive are cards .. more the owner is dumb.

Second 🎉🎉

@legendmaster1989

6 ай бұрын

no one cares

They install then into the slot at CES lmfao

I’m baffle how people can break hdmi ports on ps5 / gpu. Like how?

Why in the world would someone with a 4090 use HDMI instead of a DP?

🔨¯\_(o_°)_/¯☕ Let me have a try at it. I can get that port to fit.😁

who buys a 4090 and uses hdmi? i have a 4070 and have 2 1440p monitors using display port. and i did the same on my previous 3070.

@brunodinis7454

6 ай бұрын

console peasents buy these cards to hook them up to their big TVs to play console ports with a DualSense controller

@zodiacfml

6 ай бұрын

TVs

Why did the owner sent it to you instead of the official service? It still must be on warranty.

@Ferdinand52

6 ай бұрын

Damage done by user is not covered by warranty -_-

People that are buying these 4090's, and winding up with HDMI port damage, makes me chuckle. Either they're hooking them up to large format TVs that lack display port, or they really don't understand the benefits of DP.

@SupraSav

6 ай бұрын

My OLED TV has HDMI 2.1 but no DP.

@penumbrum3135

6 ай бұрын

​@@SupraSav Modern TVs in general still don't use DP. Got to pay that "GaMiNg" tax for the same panel just to get a DP which is even open source unlike HDMI.

@SupraSav

6 ай бұрын

I'm fine with it. Not many games display over 4k@120 hz consistently(4090 user), and the latency and colour are fantastic on this TV. I was debating a G9 but I prefer the vertical real estate of a TV. I like that my GF can use it for netflix or whatever as well and its not isolated to my PC. ​@penumbrum3135

@arnyczful

6 ай бұрын

hdmi port transfer sound and video with hdmi can also passtrough dolby atmos , dp doesnt transfer any sound soo thats why people still use hdmi also i am using hdmi from me gpu 1080 ti in to me soundbar soo i can use dolby atmos

@penumbrum3135

6 ай бұрын

@@SupraSav If the TV is large enough you can always just create a custom ultrawide resolution and have 90% of a G9 for free.

risky unreasonable repair,he got like 3 other display port, , which you can convert to hdmi 😂

So we're not friends? Lol

3kg ??!!???😂😂no wonder that broke 😅😅😅

You should definitely record the exterior of a card when received Cover your a$$

First 🎉

@legendmaster1989

6 ай бұрын

no one cares

@ErikTheHalibut

6 ай бұрын

@@legendmaster1989 you seem to 🤭

Why not just buy a dvi to hdmi converter 😂 save you so much money

Your desoldering iron make a very not reassuring noise, look like in the end of life 👀