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PlayStation 4: PS4 beeps, flashes blue light for a second and then turns off

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:27:40 -0700

The issue is:

- I turn on the PS4

- It beeps

- The blue light turns on for a second or two

- It turns off completely

- The PS4 is now completely irresponsible

- I need to plug out the power and then plug it back in

- We're back to step 1

Has anyone faced this issue before? Is it something i can fix myself?

It's a first generation PS4 and here's the problem in video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBRUTJVc...

⟐ Commented July 17, 2026 at 19:27 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Games crashing, only when going to online part of games.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:20:21 -0700

I have a PS5 Slim Disc Edition that’s about 1.5 years old. The console works normally in the menus, and I can launch games without issue. For example, Fortnite loads into the lobby just fine, but the moment I ready up and it transitions into an online match, the console crashes with an error (I can provide the exact error code if needed). This behavior is consistent whenever the game starts an online match. I took it to a local repair shop, and they cleaned the console and inspected it. They also looked into the liquid metal/thermal side of things, but ultimately told me the console was beyond what they were able to repair and recommended sending it to Sony. Before I do that, I’m hoping to get opinions from people who repair PS5s regularly. Based on these symptoms, what hardware failure would you suspect? Does this sound more like an APU, RAM, SSD, motherboard, network chip, or another known PS5 Slim issue? If you’ve seen this exact behavior before, what ended up being the cause, and would you send it to Sony or seek out a board-level repair specialist instead?

⟐ Answered July 17, 2026 at 15:20 MST

PlayStation 3 Slim: PS3 Slim Power Button Connector Ripped Off - Need Help Reconstructing

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:20:48 -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!

Thanks in advance!

Pcb bottom layer

⟐ Edited July 17, 2026 at 15:20 MST

PlayStation 4 Pro: Can this be salvaged (expolitable fw)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:40:18 -0700

Old owner donated me the board with all the parts. I wanted to know if I could peel the traces else where and glue down the port to the board if so is there a schematic that would show the points of interest?

⟐ Answer edited July 17, 2026 at 10:40 MST

PlayStation 4 Slim: My games are locked in my ps4

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:55:11 -0700

My games are locked in my ps4 are not playing

⟐ Answered July 17, 2026 at 8:55 MST

PlayStation One: Idk whats wrong didint gives the screen

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:29:20 -0700

I said idk whats wrong

⟐ Commented July 17, 2026 at 5:29 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: PS5 Slim CE-108255-1 crash when joining online matches

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:22:57 -0700

I have a PS5 Slim Disc Edition (~1.5 years old). It works fine in menus and lobbies, but crashes with error CE-108255-1 specifically when transitioning from a lobby (like Fortnite) into an online match.

A local repair shop cleaned it and checked the liquid metal/thermals, but they couldn't find the fix and recommended sending it to Sony.

I've already tried basic software troubleshooting. Based on this specific 'crash on match start' behavior, is this likely an APU, RAM, or SSD controller failure? Has anyone seen this specific symptom on a Slim model, and did it require a full board replacement or can a specialist fix it?

⟐ Commented July 17, 2026 at 5:22 MST

PlayStation 5: Why can't I download a game I have bought?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:23:08 -0700

I downloaded a trial for Company of Heroes 3 and after my 2 hours trial time, bought it on sale. It never recognised that I had bought it and insisted my 'trial period was over' when trying to play it. Multiple resets later, I was required to do a firmware update. This is it, i thought. Nope.

I decided to reinstall, deleting the game. When going back to the store directly or through my library there is a dollar amount on the COH3 page instead of a download option - looking as though I havn't purchased it. Attempting to purchase again it say I already own this product.

I tried to restore the license though settings, which I have done before, but it appears you can only restore licenses for games that are INSTALLED.

System software up to date, game purchased, no download option. Have I lost my money?

⟐ Answer edited July 15, 2026 at 9:23 MST

PlayStation 4 Pro: جهازي pS4 لايقرء القرص

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:30:59 -0700

عندما أدخل القرص يعطي في الشاشه قرص لونه رمادي ويقول قرص غير معروف

Translation:

My PS4 isn't reading the disc.
When I insert the disc, a gray disc icon appears on the screen, and it says "Unrecognized Disc."

⟐ Answer accepted July 13, 2026 at 23:30 MST

PlayStation: SCPH-1000 NO left channel audio

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:07:09 -0700

Hey everyone.

I'm working on an SCPH-1000 (PU-7 motherboard) that's developed a strange audio issue, and I'm hoping someone here has seen this before.

No left channel audio from the AV Multi Out.
If I connect the left and right RCA outputs together, the left channel disappears completely, leaving audio only on the right channel.

What I've already tried so far.

Replaced all electrolytic capacitors around the AKM DAC.
Swapped the AKM DAC with a known-good one from another working SCPH-1002( though its a different version AKM4309VM, after changing it still plays audio same issue as before).
Removed the left-channel muting transistor to rule out a faulty mute circuit.
Checked continuity from the AV Multi Out pins, and the traces appear to be intact.

While probing pins 15 and 16 of the AKM DAC, I accidentally caused the left channel to start playing while the CD was spinning. The audio was present but slightly distorted. That initially made me suspect the DAC itself, but replacing it made no difference.

At this point, I'm not sure whether I'm dealing with:

a broken trace or via,
a fault in the analog output stage,
an issue elsewhere on the audio path,
or something I'm completely overlooking.

Unfortunately, I don't have a proper schematic for the PU-7 board, so I'm troubleshooting somewhat blindly.

Has anyone experienced a similar fault or have any suggestions on what I should check next? Any advice, measurements, or likely failure points would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Answered July 13, 2026 at 1:07 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Como cambiar el puerto hdmi

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:54:29 -0700

Ps5 slim puerto hdmi

Translate:

How to replace the HDMI port
PS5 Slim HDMI port

⟐ Answered July 12, 2026 at 23:54 MST

PlayStation 5 Pro: How to fix my ethernet port?

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:45:17 -0700

My ps fell while plugged with ethernet cable and now the port is a little bit mor inside the console than it should be and a bit loose

⟐ Answered July 12, 2026 at 23:45 MST

PlayStation 4: It always turn off immediately after pressing the power button

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:38:58 -0700

It turns off immediately after pressing the power button and makes a beep

⟐ Answered July 12, 2026 at 23:38 MST

PlayStation 2: HDD port not working?

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:35:47 -0700

I have a PS2 that's taken a couple tumbles thanks to a rowdy kitten, and now the HDD port doesn't seem to work. I've tried using multiple HDDs and adapters, but nothing works. From what I've been told, it's either the DEV9 port or the HDD connector itself that could be the issue. How would I check to see what works? (I have a multimeter, but I've never used one for something like this.)

⟐ Answered July 12, 2026 at 23:35 MST

PlayStation 4: How can I remove dark black spots off the ground on my MoBo

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:01:07 -0700

Hello! I found a dirty, roach infested, rust infested, ps4 model CUH-1215A underneath a trash heap. It boots up, works fine, and I started to clean it up. The only problem is these dark spots or burn spots on the ground of the motherboard.

I did research and talked to A.I. saying this could be a burn spot and I need to chip away at the surface and put epoxy? to make the surface even with the rest of the MoBo?

Scraping the MoBo seems unsafe, unsure what I should do here. Any suggestions? preferably from somebody very experienced.

I attached images to show what the spots look like.

⟐ Answer edited July 12, 2026 at 20:01 MST

PlayStation 4 Pro: How compatible are ribbon cables with each other?

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:51:41 -0700

I ripped the ribbon cable of the DVD Drive in my PS4 Pro. It is replacable I checked but I don't know how to get a replacement part.

The original cable has this printed on it:

SUMITOMO-G [RU] AWM 2896 80C VW-1 -F-

I cannot find a ribbon cable that is the exact same. Can I instead buy ++this one for example++.

The image of my broken ribbon cable:

⟐ Answered July 11, 2026 at 7:51 MST

PlayStation 4 Slim: Leftover black and small silver screws after PS4 Slim motherboard replacement

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:06:23 -0700

I have two leftover screws after completing a motherboard replacement on my PS4 Slim. One is a black 4.0 mm screw and the other is a small silver 3.0 mm screw. I have checked the motherboard shield and the power supply, but I cannot find a place where they fit. I found some empty holes, but the screws will not thread into them properly.

I've already verified the heatsink clamp (Step 19) and the main power supply screws are in place. Does anyone know if there are specific 'hidden' spots for these two screws, or if some models (like the CUH-20xx vs CUH-21xx) have extra holes that should remain empty?

⟐ Commented July 09, 2026 at 9:06 MST

PlayStation 2: Why is my PS2 shutting off after a few seconds?

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:48:18 -0700

Bought a "needs repair" PS2 off Ebay (SCPH-39001). The issue is that it will power on for a few seconds and then shut off with a blinking red light. Upon powering, it works normally for a second besides a fast spinning fan. After another second the fan speed increases drastically right before shutting off.

I opened it up and noticed the thermal pads were cracked. I went ahead and replaced them but nothing changed. I then thought maybe it could be a bad PSU and ordered an Amazon replacement (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KVGYJSL?lv=...). After installing and flipping the switch on the back, it will not let me boot it up at all and gives a rapid blinking red light. I can try to bypass this by flipping the switch and quickly turning it on, but again it is the same issue of max fan speed and quickly shutting off. Help is greatly appreciated!

⟐ Answered July 08, 2026 at 1:48 MST

PlayStation 5: My PS5 shuts off completely after 5–10 minutes

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:58:13 -0700

Hi everyone,

I’m having a problem with my PS5 (original model with disc drive), and I’m hoping someone can help.

The console works fine on the home screen, but when I play certain PS5 games like Spider-Man 2 or sometimes Fortnite, it suddenly shuts off completely after about 5–10 minutes. The screen instantly goes black, the PS5 loses all power (no lights at all), and I can’t turn it back on unless I unplug the power cable and plug it back in.

I already cleaned the fan and removed the dust I could reach, but the problem is still there. The console isn’t in a closed space and has plenty of airflow around it.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Do you think this sounds like a power supply issue, overheating, or something else?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

⟐ Answered July 07, 2026 at 23:58 MST

PlayStation 2: PS2 CMOS battery draining rapidly - Parasitic current draw?

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:44:36 -0700

Hello,

I had/have a problem with my old PS2 SCPH-30003 daughterboard. This small board holds a CR2032 battery and the clock chip I believe. I noticed that after a few months, the new CR2032 battery I had put in was totally flat.

So, I tested the board and found out that there was a 100μA current draw with the board completely isolated and disconnected. Supposedly this isn't right.

On my original board, I did notice some kind of corrosion around the negative battery holder terminal, as well as the pins of the clock chip. I didn't see anything like this on the replacement board.

But after testing said replacement board I bought (listed as working), the exact same thing is happening...

The weird thing is, that the original Sony battery from both boards had NOT drained. Both were sitting at around 3.08v.

Does anyone know what might be going on here?

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented July 07, 2026 at 4:44 MST