HDMI Connector

david12345 · 02-09-2008, 01:02 PM

The HDMI Connector (where you plug in the HDMI Cable) started getting loose and eventually completely fell out. Any ideas on what to do, or what I can do?

Scottnot · 02-09-2008, 01:09 PM

OUCH!!!!

In warranty - call for service.

Out of warranty - take it apart and see if you can fix it - or - call for service.

edders · 02-09-2008, 03:38 PM

hard to say much without knowing which tv you have, presuming it is a HDTV and not a receiver or player.

HDMI connectors are usually just soldered to a pc board so should be able to be replaced or just re-soldered back into place.

In the future it might help not to put too much pressure on the connector. Are you using some super heavy cable?

Ed

truedamen · 02-09-2008, 08:37 PM

The worst part of the hdmi interface is that there is no locking mechanism like other cables have implemented. But like ED stated it should(if you choose) be a simple desolder/solder job.

Scottnot · 02-10-2008, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustEd

HDMI connectors are usually just soldered to a pc board so should be able to be replaced or just re-soldered back into place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by truedamen

. . . like ED stated it should(if you choose) be a simple desolder/solder job.

Sorry guys, but I think you are oversimplifying:

IF the connector was "just soldered" to the pc board and it has now come lose, it is almost certain that the board has been damaged and the possibility of repair would be slim to none even if the poster is a skilled technician.

IF the connector is simply lose because a screw as fallen off or some plastic clip has slipped lose, there is a possibility of reassembly by a not-so-skilled tech.

HDMI interfaces are extremely critical in terms of spacing, and configuration; let's not oversimplify by suggesting that a "simple" soldering job is all that is needed - it just isn't that simple.

02-09-2008, 01:02 PM	#1
david12345 What is HD? Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	HDMI Connector The HDMI Connector (where you plug in the HDMI Cable) started getting loose and eventually completely fell out. Any ideas on what to do, or what I can do?

02-09-2008, 03:38 PM	#3
edders Ever Eddy Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,455	Bad luck hard to say much without knowing which tv you have, presuming it is a HDTV and not a receiver or player. HDMI connectors are usually just soldered to a pc board so should be able to be replaced or just re-soldered back into place. In the future it might help not to put too much pressure on the connector. Are you using some super heavy cable? Ed

02-09-2008, 08:37 PM	#4
truedamen HD By Any Means Necessary Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 197	The worst part of the hdmi interface is that there is no locking mechanism like other cables have implemented. But like ED stated it should(if you choose) be a simple desolder/solder job. __________________ MAN ROOM Mitsubishi WD-57731 Toshiba HD-A2 Sony PS3 60G Direct TV HR21 5LNB Onkyo TX-SR605 Dual Polk Audio RTi8, RM6750 Speakers and PSW505 Powered Subwoofer Antenna Direct DB8 Multidirectional Ant. Cyberpower - PP1500SWT2 UPS BLUE RAY-56,HD-DVD-49

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Scottnot Progress Not Perfection Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,692	OUCH!!!! In warranty - call for service. Out of warranty - take it apart and see if you can fix it - or - call for service.