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PlayStation 4 Pro: Problemas com a reinstalação do software do sistema

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:51:57 -0700

Como reinstalar o software do sistema da PS4

Translation:

Problems reinstalling system software

How to reinstall PS4 system software

⟐ Answered maggio 02, 2026 at 15:51 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Why does my PS4 overheat & turn off after opening any game?

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:48:36 -0700

My PS4 is turning off immediately after I open up any game, disc-based or not. The PS4 first gives an on-screen warning that the PS4 is overheating, shortly followed by the light bar on the PS4 flashing a red color, 3 beeps, then a black screen. It does not, however, immediately turn off when I am on the main screen, only when I open up a game. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening? (Additional information: it's the optical drive/HDD area which is overheating, and every time I turn the PS4 back on, it searches the HDD in the same fashion as though I installed a new one, and comes up with the error message that the PS4 what not shut down properly.)

Thanks in advance!

EDIT (2020.04.22): First off, wow I did not realize people even looked at this thread. Second, I want everyone to know I ended up sending my console to Sony, who kindly repaired it even after the warranty had expired (IIRC I only paid for shipping, it’s been so long IDEK). Thank you to Tronics as well as the many people who I have neglected these past (wow) 4 years for your wonderful tips, and best of luck to those who may have this problem in future. Stay savvy.

⟐ Commented maggio 02, 2026 at 13:48 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Retrieve files from bricked PS4

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:05:31 -0700

My old PS4 will not power on so I got a new one. Is there a way to retrieve my saved files from the old hard drive.

⟐ Commented maggio 02, 2026 at 13:05 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Power Supply is damaged

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:45:34 -0700

I have had a client that a roach went into the power supply of the PS4 and damage the components. I have been trying for some time now to see where I can obtain power supply separately. Any suggestions? Please contact me at c.fl

⟐ Commented maggio 02, 2026 at 2:45 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Mystery cog and spring in PS4 disk drive

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:21:44 -0700

I was trying to repair an issue with my ps4 not taking a disc. I now have a new problem. I opened up the top of the disc drive to reveal the laser but this was the wrong side to fix my problem. Not thinking I flipped it over and a little black cog and spring fell out. It's appears that the spring goes into the cog but I'm not sure and where you put them after that I haven't a clue. Any ideas?

⟐ Answered maggio 02, 2026 at 1:21 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: UK PS4 will play USA Blu-ray but not DVDs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:02:49 -0700

When I was living in the UK, I bought a PS4. I am now back living in the USA again, and wanted to play some DVD movies I bought here. When I insert the disc, it will not play because of a region lock. Blu-rays play no problem. I have read that when you put in a DVD, there is a prompt to change the region code, and you can change this up to 4 times. This prompt never appears for me. It just gives me an error code CE-35489-9. PlayStation support says it cannot be changed, which is ridiculous to me, but whatever. Is this a hardware issue or something that can actually be bypassed? I am trying to decide whether to just buy a DVD player or take the PS4 to someone who can help me change the region. As I said, Blu-ray plays fine. Both types were bought here in the US, so I don't understand why the Blu-ray plays but the DVD won't.

⟐ Commented aprile 27, 2026 at 18:02 GMT-7

Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002: Ps2 no video, and power issues

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:03:19 -0700

It's not displaying video. At the yellow point, a resistor has fallen out, and at the red point, there's a very similar resistor that shows continuity. I tried to repair it myself; the console powers on but there's no video output. If I leave the PS2 to HDMI adapter connected, for some reason the console's light stays on even without the power cable.

⟐ Commented aprile 26, 2026 at 17:03 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: How to fix PS4 Bluetooth receiver?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:40:34 -0700

Hi, i am facing a problem with my PS4 i.e. while playing game PS4 stop receiving commands from the controller and then it executes all the commands at once which looks like game play is working on its own.

Reason why i am suspecting that the problem is with PS4 bluetooth reception is that i have faced the same issue with two separate controllers where as both the controllers are working perfectly fine on an other PS4.

looking forward to some great answers.

⟐ Commented aprile 24, 2026 at 2:40 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: PS3 Has Broken Blu Ray Drive, it wont connect due to a roken ZIF clip.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:26:44 -0700

My BC Ps3 launch day drive wont connect to the console. The ZIF clip to hold the ribbon cable broke. No matter how many times I try to get something to sit on it/weigh it down/lay it in the connectors nothing has worked. Could it be a ribbon cable issue or do I have to replace the whole ZIF connector?

⟐ Answered aprile 21, 2026 at 22:26 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: Porque mi ps3 slim tiene color banding?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:17:36 -0700

Mi ps3 slim tiene color banding

Translation:

Why does my PS3 Slim have color banding?

My PS3 Slim has color banding.

⟐ Answered aprile 21, 2026 at 9:17 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Super Slim: Ps3 shutdown immediately after Green light

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:47:39 -0700

PS3 Super Slim power supply failure

⟐ Commented aprile 20, 2026 at 11:47 GMT-7

PS3 SIXAXIS Controller: How can I fix my controller

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:05:46 -0700

My controller, controllers it's self how can I fix it

⟐ Answered aprile 18, 2026 at 7:05 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: Why does my PS3 turns on but never turns

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:58:34 -0700

When ever I turn on my PS3 it turns on but doesn't read the HDD and doesn't display any output and never turns off till I rip the power cord out please help.

⟐ Commented aprile 18, 2026 at 2:58 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Looking for a ps4 midframe part

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:25:54 -0700

I'm looking for a ps4 midframe part that looks like this

https://ibb.co/ksFFtFWj

Here's a website called fasttech where the part is in stock

https://fasttechstore.com/playstation-4-...

My question is are the parts exactly the same? I do have a CUH-1115A ps4 and the fasttech website seems to have the correct part in stock. From the pictures on fasttech.com, I really can't tell.

On fasttech.com, the back of the part, where the lan and hdmi plug in, it doesn't look slanted in the pictures.

I'm 99.9% sure that this is the correct part. The only reason I'd like to replace the part is because heat from the hardware has caused the plastic to break apart.

⟐ Answered aprile 17, 2026 at 0:25 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Can't install PS4 system software onto new HDD

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:16:43 -0700

Hi. Have installed replacement HDD into a PS4 mk1 but am now stuck in a Safe Mode loop of trying to install the latest update .pup file from USB. All other Safe Mode options are locked out. Any ideas..?

⟐ Commented aprile 17, 2026 at 0:16 GMT-7

PlayStation 4 Pro: PS4 Pro Displays Black Screen, Even in Safe Mode

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:02:05 -0700

Hello, I have a PS4 Pro CUH 7016B, and it has some strange issues. When I got the PS4, it would turn off after some time while playing demanding games, and it also had an overheating warning, so I thought new thermal paste would solve it. I used Arctic MX-6, and I am sure I applied it correctly, as I have done this many times. After reassembling the console, it was still not that quiet, but as far as I know, this is normal for Pros. The next day, I tried testing it further to ensure it was working properly, and in the middle of the game, it beeped three times and turned off. The weird thing is that the fans were not even at max speed, so I am assuming overheating is not an issue. I did not receive any overheating warnings. Sometimes it would also turn off without even beeping. To be completely sure, I reapplied the thermal paste, but that did not change anything. Then I tried testing the PSU with a multimeter, and it was showing 11.86 volts, so that should be okay. The next thing I tried was replacing the HDD, but after doing so, the blue light would flash once before the console turned off. After trying to power it on a few more times, it turned on, but now all I see is a black image, and that's it. I tried putting the old HDD back in, but nothing changed. The same thing happened in safe mode. I also tried cleaning the HDMI cord, using different TVs and displays, and using a different HDMI cable, all with no success. Does anybody know why this is happening? Maybe my APU is dead?

Edit: i should have clarified this before but it does actually seem to enter safe mode because the light turns white.

⟐ Commented aprile 16, 2026 at 4:02 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: I don't know what this problem is, any hints?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:20:37 -0700

So I got a PlayStation3 Slim model CECH-2004A, PAL 120, I guess; and when I press the power button, green light, it beeps three times and then red blinking light. Is it the famous Yellow Light Of Death? What can I do? (weird fact: i checked the HDD and it said it was 40GB, is it possible?)

⟐ Answer accepted aprile 15, 2026 at 14:20 GMT-7

PlayStation 4 Pro: My ps4 pro will not accept my psn account since it was an exchina main

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:58:47 -0700

How to create a psn account to an exchina mainland console at home

⟐ Answered aprile 15, 2026 at 6:58 GMT-7

PlayStation 5 Slim: Fixing the vertical stand screw mount of the PS5 CFI-2115

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:18 -0700

I accidentally stripped the screw whole of my PS5 where the vertical stand is supposed to go, and I’m trying to use these Mr. Grip screw hole repair kits to fix it. However, I can’t get the strips to stay in without falling into the console and needing to be shaken out. Is this the best option for fixing it? Or is there something else that might need to be used instead?

⟐ Commented aprile 14, 2026 at 13:02 GMT-7

Sony TV Console: PS3 Slim Power Button Connector Ripped Off - Need Help Reconstructing

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:50:57 -0700

Hi everyone,

I’m in a bit of a tough spot with my PS3 Slim CECH-3004A.

While disassembling it for a thermal paste change, I accidentally pulled the power ribbon cable connector by the head instead of releasing it. This resulted in the entire connector ripping off the motherboard, taking some of the solder pads with it.

From what I can observe, the PCB seems to have a standard 2-layer traces on the surface, and I can’t see any obvious internal layers for these specific traces. I’ve tried to trace them, but I’m struggling to find where they lead to create jumpers.

Could you please help me with the following?

Does anyone have a schematic or a high-resolution trace map for the power button connector area (specifically for the Slim model)?
Are there any recommended videos or guides on reconstructing lifted pads or where to bridge (jumper) the connections for this specific part?
Confirming if I only need to worry about surface traces or if there are via-connections I might have missed.

I have some soldering experience but reconstructing pads is new to me. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!