Prices checked Oct 28, 2026. Scores are RepairOdds' own estimates.

Game consoles: repair odds

Console repair odds for HDMI port damage, blue lights of death and stick drift, by exact model number.

Scored models (5)

Lowest scores first, using each model's better option.

Queued models (45)

These models have no score yet. The failure shown is the one most often reported, not a verdict.

BrandModelMost-reported failure
SonyCFI-10xxA (PS5 original disc)HDMI port damaged/loose: no signal or flickering picture although console powers on
SonyCFI-10xxB (PS5 original digital)HDMI port damaged/loose: no signal or flickering picture although console powers on
SonyCFI-11xxA (PS5 disc)HDMI port damaged/loose: no signal or flickering picture although console powers on
SonyCFI-11xxB (PS5 digital)HDMI port damaged/loose: no signal or flickering picture although console powers on
SonyCFI-12xxA (PS5 disc)HDMI port damaged/loose: no signal or flickering picture although console powers on
SonyCFI-12xxB (PS5 digital)HDMI port damaged/loose: no signal or flickering picture although console powers on
SonyCFI-20xxA (PS5 Slim disc)Disc drive faults / black screen (iFixit PS5 common-problem list); Slim/Pro use different boards than original
SonyCFI-20xxB (PS5 Slim digital)Disc drive faults / black screen (iFixit PS5 common-problem list); Slim/Pro use different boards than original
SonyCFI-70xxB (PS5 Pro)Disc drive faults / black screen (iFixit PS5 common-problem list); Slim/Pro use different boards than original
SonyCFI-ZCT1W (DualSense controller)Analog stick drift (repair shops sell Hall-effect stick replacement)
SonyCUH-1001ABlue light of death (pulsing blue then off): failed startup self-test - cracked APU solder, bad PSU or failing HDD
SonyCUH-1115ABlue light of death (pulsing blue then off): failed startup self-test - cracked APU solder, bad PSU or failing HDD
SonyCUH-1215ABlue light of death (pulsing blue then off): failed startup self-test - cracked APU solder, bad PSU or failing HDD
SonyCUH-1215BBlue light of death (pulsing blue then off): failed startup self-test - cracked APU solder, bad PSU or failing HDD
SonyCUH-2015ABlue light of death (pulsing blue then off): failed startup self-test - cracked APU solder, bad PSU or failing HDD
SonyCUH-2115ABlue light of death (pulsing blue then off): failed startup self-test - cracked APU solder, bad PSU or failing HDD
SonyCUH-2115BBlue light of death (pulsing blue then off): failed startup self-test - cracked APU solder, bad PSU or failing HDD
SonyCUH-2215ABlue light of death (pulsing blue then off): failed startup self-test - cracked APU solder, bad PSU or failing HDD
SonyCUH-7015BBlue light of death / no boot (same PS4 startup-failure diagnostics apply to Pro)
SonyCUH-7115BBlue light of death / no boot (same PS4 startup-failure diagnostics apply to Pro)
SonyCUH-7215BBlue light of death / no boot (same PS4 startup-failure diagnostics apply to Pro)
SonyCUH-ZCT2U (DualShock 4 v2)Analog stick drift / worn thumbstick (stick replacement is a standard shop repair); battery wear
SonyCUH-ZCT1U (DualShock 4 v1)Analog stick drift / worn thumbstick (stick replacement is a standard shop repair); battery wear
SonyCECH-2001AYellow light of death (YLOD): generic hardware fault - failed Cell/RSX solder, capacitors or PSU
SonyCECH-2501AYellow light of death (YLOD): generic hardware fault - failed Cell/RSX solder, capacitors or PSU
SonyCECH-3001AYellow light of death (YLOD): generic hardware fault - failed Cell/RSX solder, capacitors or PSU
SonyCECH-4001BYellow light of death (YLOD): generic hardware fault - failed Cell/RSX solder, capacitors or PSU
MicrosoftXbox Series X (model 1882)HDMI port damaged: no signal / loose port (iFixit sells replacement port kit)
MicrosoftXbox Series S (model 1883)No signal / black screen: rule out cable/TV/resolution first, then damaged HDMI connector
MicrosoftXbox One (model 1540)No power (internal PSU failure) plus disc-drive and HDMI faults
MicrosoftXbox One S (model 1681)No power (internal PSU failure) plus disc-drive and HDMI faults
MicrosoftXbox One S All-Digital (model 1681)No power (internal PSU failure) plus disc-drive and HDMI faults
MicrosoftXbox One X (model 1787)No power (internal PSU failure) plus disc-drive and HDMI faults
MicrosoftXbox 360 S (model 1439)Red Ring of Death / E-error: generic hardware fault code (overheating-related solder failure is the classic cause)
MicrosoftXbox 360 E (model 1538)Red Ring of Death / E-error: generic hardware fault code (overheating-related solder failure is the classic cause)
MicrosoftXbox 360 original (Falcon/Jasper)Red Ring of Death / E-error: generic hardware fault code (overheating-related solder failure is the classic cause)
NintendoHAC-001 (Switch)Joy-Con / stick drift: worn analog stick (calibrate first; replace stick module)
NintendoHAC-001(-01) (Switch v2)Joy-Con / stick drift: worn analog stick (calibrate first; replace stick module)
NintendoHAC-015 (Joy-Con L)Joy-Con / stick drift: worn analog stick (calibrate first; replace stick module)
NintendoHAC-016 (Joy-Con R)Joy-Con / stick drift: worn analog stick (calibrate first; replace stick module)
NintendoHDH-001 (Switch Lite)Joy-Con / stick drift: worn analog stick (calibrate first; replace stick module)
NintendoHEG-001 (Switch OLED)Not charging / no power (error 2101-0001) - failed M92T36 USB-C power IC; also Joy-Con drift
NintendoBEE-001 (Switch 2)Joy-Con 2 stick wear (drift): isolated reports; conventional stick design per iFixit teardown coverage
ValveSteam Deck LCD (model 1010)Joystick drift (iFixit common-problem list; replacement thumbsticks sold)
ValveSteam Deck OLED (model 1030)Joystick drift (iFixit common-problem list; replacement thumbsticks sold)