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Playstation 5
Sony's latest beast runs fast and hot. PS5 are solid, reliable machines but keep some of the same problems of earlier consoles.
VERY IMPORTANT to get your liquid metal redone. This is considered non-optional, especially needed on older systems.
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Common PS5 repairs
Original, Pro, and Slim, inclusive.
Liquid Metal
125
Shutting down while gaming? It's in the news. Overheating is dangerous for the PS5's expensive main chip, the Zen 2 based APU
We will clean the radiators of dust, both contact surfaces of oxidation and properly re-apply new liquid metal.
PS5 Liquid Metal Replacement
Opinion: The need for this could be considered an unaddressed manufacturing defect. Tech nerds, including us, recommend running your PS5 on it's side, forever.
Boot up issues
75
Safe Mode, Boot up, or Firmware update issues
SSD Issues or other boot problems are rare anymore but still occur.
Rebuilding consistently or even failing to rebuild is usually considered a symptom of a problem with the SSD.
PS5 Troubleshooting - Boot
HDMI Port
150
Like most HDMI ports, the PS5 or PS5 Pro can get damaged or break internally.
Easy diagnosis, one of the hardest jobs to do safely and consistently unless you have the right tools and techniques. We do!
Includes liquid metal reapplication.
HDMI Port Repair or Replacement
HDMI Controller
160
The PS5 can suffer blown or shorted HDMI controller chips. Panasonic
MN864739 chips use BGA designs making replacement quite difficult.
HDMI Encoder Video IC Chip Replacement
Includes liquid metal reapplication.
Southbridge
160
The PS5 can suffer blown or shorted HDMI controller chips. Panasonic
MN864739 chips use BGA designs making replacement quite difficult.
HDMI Encoder Video IC Chip Replacement
Includes liquid metal reapplication.
Controller jobs
$45 + parts
Possibly the best controllers ever made, the DualShock and Edge still get drift. TMR to the rescue.
Batteries get bloated, spills happen, drops occur.
Connection problems are sometimes failures on the PS5 console or the controller itself. Bring or ship both!
Playstation 4
Sony's PS4 was a quite modern feeling console, elegant and reliable. A straight upgrade across the board for gamers. Few notable new problems, some classic ones.
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HDMI Port
Like most HDMI ports, the PS4 or PS4 Pro can get damaged or break internally.
Easy diagnosis (look in the port, use light), difficult repair.
It's one of the hardest jobs to do safely and consistently unless you have the right tools and techniques.
Boot up issues
Safe Mode, Boot up, or Firmware update issues
HDD/SSD Issues or other boot problems are rare anymore but still occur.
Rebuilding consistently or even failing to rebuild is usually considered a symptom of a problem with the HDD/SSD.
Overheating
Shutting down while gaming?
Sometimes your console stays off until it cools down, sometimes it comes right back up. Usually it complains about not being shut off the right way.
Overheating is dangerous for the PS4. Probably stop gaming on it until it's fixed.
We will clean the radiators and properly re-apply dried/oxidized thermal paste. Some fans can be upgraded or should be replaced.
Playstation 3
Sony threw gobs of money at the PS3's development. Many versions were released, many earlier ones are coveted. Most consoles have few problems.
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HDMI Port
Like most HDMI ports, the PS3's can get damaged or break internally.
Easy diagnosis (look in the port, use light), difficult repair.
It's one of the hardest jobs to do safely and consistently unless you have the right tools and techniques.
Boot up issues
Safe Mode, Boot up, or Firmware update issues
HDD/SSD Issues or other boot problems are rare anymore but still occur.
Rebuilding consistently or even failing to rebuild is usually considered a symptom of a problem with the HDD/SSD.
Overheating
Shutting down while gaming?
Sometimes your console stays off until it cools down, sometimes it comes right back up. Usually it complains about not being shut off the right way.
Overheating is dangerous for the PS3. Probably stop gaming on it until it's fixed.
We will clean the radiators and properly re-apply dried/oxidized thermal paste. Some fans can be upgraded or should be replaced.