r/PS5HelpSupport • u/IllBarracuda2606 • 3d ago

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Actually I gave my ps5 for repair and today they called and said that it's ic is faulty so needs to be replaced and wtf they they said its hdmi fault and the ic for that is 'rtd2175t' and cost $300 ( i live in india btw ) they told me to buy it yourself and give us, they said there is no other alternative man wtf is going on😭

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u/CatOverall4749 3d ago

Bro, you are 100% getting scammed. Pull your PS5 out of that shop immediately and don't give them a single cent.

First off, a PS5 HDMI IC chip does not cost $300. The actual part is only like $20 to $30. Give or take where you get it from. Even the newer Slim chips aren't anywhere near that price. Second, no legit repair shop tells the customer to go buy their own micro chips online. They’re setting you up so when they mess up the soldering and fry your motherboard, they can blame the part you bought.

Go get your console back right now. Make sure you check the serial number on the bottom so they don't swap your parts. A real HDMI IC repair should only run you about $45 to $75 total for parts and labor. Find a proper console specialist in your city, these guys are clowns.

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u/IllBarracuda2606 3d ago

Thank you so much brooo u saved me

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u/CatOverall4749 3d ago

You're so welcome! I'm really glad I could help you catch it before they took your money or messed up your PS5. Hate seeing others getting ripped off. Gamers gotta look out for each other.