More and more PlayStation 5 owners are affected by a problem that threatens their console in the long term. It could hardly no longer work. This is what it is.
Those who have (or still have) the first version of the Xbox 360 know it. Statistically, in two of them had a chance to see the appearance of the Red Ring of Death (red round of death) when the console is switched on. A major technical problem taking the form of 3 red LEDs around the Xbox logo and which meant the death of the device. About 52 % of users were affected at the time, which cost Microsoft $ 1 billion between repairs and transport.
The PlayStation 5 released in 2020 does not have this kind of seer now part of popular culture. Instead, she hides a manufacturing process that can damage your console insidiously over timewithout you realizing it before it was too late. And according to the last testimonies of players, the dysfunctions linked to it are more and more numerous.
Many PS5s are likely to make the soul in a short time
Remember: 5 years ago, we discovered that Sony had put liquid metal in the PlayStation 5 to cool it. A more effective tip than the classic thermal paste, but not without defect. In 2023, repairers began to warn players that it is better to put the PS5 horizontally. When placed vertically, liquid metal can sometimes escape from its location and cause damage often irreversible to the console.
A phenomenon deemed marginal at the time, but which seems to return to a lot of ground lately. In a video of the Youtubeur Moore Law is Dead to find below, the founder of the studio Alderon Games, Matthew Cassels, explains what he found. Some time ago, players say that since the update of his MMO Path of Titans, their PS5 has been going out for no reason. Seeing that manipulations of use do not work (cleaning the fan of the PS5 for example), the man decides to investigate further.
He then pinpoints the discussion on this problem in the Discord server of the studio so that he gains visibility. Other players are added to the list of impaches. Matthew Cassells finally creates a more general subject, asking people if they encounter PS5 concerns that go out unexpectedly regardless of the game, and it is the avalanche. Many Internet users come to say that they live this situation. After analysis, Everything suggests that the cause of the problem is the famous leak of the liquid metal contained in the PlayStation 5 And that it should get worse within 2 years.
What if you are affected by this dysfunction?
Note that if you think you have identified its source, Understanding precisely what triggers the stopping of the device is extremely difficult. As a player, you don’t have to prove anything said. The easiest way is therefore to contact Sony’s after-sales service to see what is possible to do. Since this affects the PS5 of 2020, the warranty is no longer applicable, unless you have paid for an extension still valid. Otherwise, prepare to have to negotiate dry to avoid costs.
The holders of a PS5 Slim or a PS5 Pro are in theory more quiet. Sony has indeed corrected the shooting with these 2 consoles by adding small borders around the processor where the liquid metal is located to limit leaks. It is still too early to say that this will be enough to avoid the setbacks of their big sister that said. In the meantime, if you can, put your PlayStation 5 horizontally. Better to prevent than cure.
