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Pi 4 Model B

Board-level repair reference for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B.

Available in 1GB, 2GB, 3GB, 4GB, and 8GB RAM configurations. The PCB revision determines hardware differences that matter for repair (power regulation, USB-C fixes, VL805 EEPROM presence, SoC stepping).

Revision Identification

If the board boots, the most reliable way to identify the revision is via software. See the Board Identification guide.

For non-booting boards, the following physical attributes can help narrow down the revision:

Attribute Rev 1.1–1.4 Rev 1.5
PMIC MxL7704 (MaxLinear) DA9090 (Dialog/Renesas)

5-Pin Component Below MicroSD Slot

On the bottom of the board, near the microSD slot, there is a 5-pad footprint. On Rev 1.1/1.2 this footprint is unpopulated; on Rev 1.4+ the component is populated. This can help distinguish earlier revisions from later ones.

Rev 1.2 - 5-pad footprint unpopulated
Rev 1.2 — footprint unpopulated
Rev 1.4 - 5-pin component populated
Rev 1.4 — component populated

Revisions

Revision Key Changes
Rev 1.5 BCM2711 C0 stepping, improved thermals, 1.8GHz
Rev 1.4 VL805 EEPROM removed
Rev 1.2 USB-C fix, power regulator upgrade for 8GB
Rev 1.1 Initial release (USB-C PD bug)

Disclaimer: Information provided "as is" with no guarantee of accuracy. Board-level repair involves risk — you accept full responsibility for any outcomes. Not professional repair advice. Full disclaimer.