Why PS5 HDMI Repairs Cost MoreHDMI and USB port repairs on a PS5 are some of the most labor-intensive console repairs. Unlike simple part swaps, this job involves:50+ screws just to get to the motherboard.Liquid metal cooling compound under the processor that must be handled carefully.Special tools like soldering irons, hot air stations, and microscopes.This is not to say the tools are impossible to buy—but without proper training, one mistake can spill liquid metal onto the board, shorting out the APU or other critical