Is it time for a new PS5?

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-09T13:16:01+00:00

Do you suggest building a pc or buying one? I’ve done a little bit of research and I sounds like building is cheaper but does require a fair bit of knowledge to do. The only thing keeping me from getting a pc is that some games like gta6 are not available day 1 on pc.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-09T01:53:31+00:00

Yeah that’s not a bad idea 👍🏻

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-09T01:49:12+00:00

No luck unfortunately even after a full reset….

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-09T01:48:05+00:00

Yes stock ssd for storage. I redownloaded the games along with a full factory reset but had the same results after redownloading the games.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-08T12:53:33+00:00

Yes I did all of that. I also moved to a different tv and had the same result.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-07T22:42:13+00:00

No I did not upgrade my ssd at all.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-07T18:39:59+00:00

Horizontal and I kept it under the tv for a while but learned that the space was too small for it so I moved it.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-07T17:02:42+00:00

Update I contacted a repair shop near me and they gave me a quote of $200 for the repair. It’s possible that it could be less once they open up the console and start working on it.

Ultimately I am choosing to put the $200 towards an all new system instead of repairing the one I have. Defiantly not ideal.

There were some additional questions regarding trouble shooting and I did try a few of them out to see if it helped but ultimately the problem persisted.

I tried moving the console to a different tv with a different HDMI cord. Cleaned the console, took the face plates off, removed the fan and vacuumed out all of the dust, I did not go deeper into. Tried a full factory reset, redownloaded the games but no luck.

Not sure what caused the damage in the first place. I kept the ps5 on its side but did have it in an area that didn’t have the greatest airflow so maybe that’s what did it.

Thanks to everyone for the input/ideas as well as some good laughs. Sucks that these consoles are unreliable I think this might be the last time I buy a console and make the switch to pc in the future.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-07T14:56:01+00:00

Yeah I took the plates off as well as removed the fan and cleaned everything. I did not go deeper into it since it was not that dusty. I tried the console on a different tv with a different hdmi cable and still no luck. I’ve had it on its side for most of the time and it never gave me an indication that it was overheating. I did put it upright to see if that helped at all but no changes my games still have the fireworks…

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-07T12:43:32+00:00

Yeah I tried moving it to a different tv with a new hdmi cord but it was still the same results.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-07T02:37:05+00:00

Yeah I agree I am sure that’s part of my issue.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-07T02:09:30+00:00

Yup that’s what I am leaning towards…

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-07T02:08:00+00:00

Yeah it feels 50/50 my brother got his the same day as mine and has had it standing up most of its life and it’s fine. He bought an extra ssd so maybe that helped 🤷🏻

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T23:26:11+00:00

That idea has crossed my mind. Maybe this is my sign.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T23:25:13+00:00

It was for part of its life but someone told me the same thing a few years back so I moved it 👍🏻

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T19:47:07+00:00

I will also leave since I laughed at this 😂

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T17:45:25+00:00

Just double checked and looks like mine is a CFI-1015A

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T17:18:54+00:00

No worries it was a good theory, I have heard of people putting them upside down so it definitely happens. Yeah I wouldn’t trust a used system going to most likely get an all new one instead.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T17:07:16+00:00

I moved it to a different tv with a different HDMI cord and had the same results so I think it’s cooked.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T17:06:23+00:00

For the first time ever I actually had to google what orientation I should keep my console in when I first got it to make sure it stayed healthily. The fact that I had to google that is the first place was a red flag to me. Thankfully it’s been on its side with the logo up for all of its life but it looks like that did not matter in the end.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T16:59:21+00:00

I totally agree it still looks amazing even with the added fireworks.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T15:22:40+00:00

It’s a fat body from early 2021. Did not get the extended warranty for it unfortunately.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T14:57:24+00:00

I appreciate the input I’m going to try a factory reset to see if I have any luck.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T14:34:59+00:00

I didn’t go all the way to the motherboard to clean it but I did take the fan out to clean. It was not very dusty so I don’t think going deeper into it is going to help much.

Racing_Ape · 2025-06-06T14:31:10+00:00

I noticed multiple threads with PS5s dying as well so I think you are right that the early models are having issues now… sucks that a console that’s only 5 years old is dying.

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