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PlayStation 5: Correct thermal pad thickness

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:05:32 -0700

Hello, is there any consensus on what the thickness of replacement thermal pads should be? I've seen both 1.5 and 1.0 mm. 1.5 mm seems to be more common, but I haven't found any definitive proof.

⟐ Answer accepted Ağustos 06, 2026 at 7:05 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: PS5 Disc Drive Failure

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:05:23 -0700

My PS5 (model CFI-1115A) is no longer reading any discs. It takes the disc in, sounds like it's starting to read it, but then it stops. There's an error on the screen that the discs are unreadable. I am assuming this is most likely a laser issue, given that discs insert, spin, and eject just fine. I see that there are replacement lasers available on eBay, as well as replacement drives. Are the lasers compatible with all models, or are there differences between the models? Am I better off getting a full replacement drive, and transferring the daughterboard over?

⟐ Answer accepted Ağustos 06, 2026 at 7:05 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: Ps5 wont take discs + beeping and then buzzing sound every 25 seconds

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:25:33 -0700

Hello, my PS5 is stuck in safe mode and is showing the error SU-101312-8. The disc drive keeps beeping and then buzzing as if ejecting a disc even though there's none inside. I've already tried checking the drive and also replacing it, but the problem persisted.

I then checked the daughterboard and found that fuse F501 has no continuity. Additionally, the middle pins of the black connector that connects the daughterboard to the motherboard are shorted, along with two capacitors next to it. Should I try replacing the fuse and the capacitors? I don't know their values, though.

Edit: it's a CFI-12XX

⟐ Answered Ağustos 05, 2026 at 22:25 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: Is my device good enough?

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:27:02 -0700

I need to know what are the steps to do verify that the secondhanded device i'm about to buy is good enough, what kind of inspection? what to check and how?

⟐ Commented Ağustos 03, 2026 at 6:27 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: 3 beeps issue and is the ifixit ps5 power supply returnable?

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:31:52 -0700

So, for the last 2 weeks my PS5 would just completely shut off after long (4-6 hrs) PS5 gaming sessions of one particular game. Didn't have this same problem while idling on home screen, running Netflix or less demanding games. The only way to get it back on was after I removed the power plug for quite a while. I usually let it sit off for several hours before even trying to play again. However today after it cut out and I plugging it back in, the PS5 gives 3 beeps 2-3 seconds after plug in and won't boot back up..

My suspicion is the power supply went out because I used it A LOT since 11/2020 and never cleaned it out (I'm lazy 🤷‍♂️)... Bad move, I know.

I feel very comfortable opening it and want to try replacing the power supply. However, if a functioning power supply doesn't actually fix this and I end up not needing it, are their power supplies returnable? How would that go? Can I pay them the return shipping and they just send me a label? I'm paralyzed and in a wheelchair so that would make it much more convenient for me. I don't mind paying a few bucks to try this way but really don't want to lose the full $100. Especially since if it doesn't fix it I'll end up having to drop $500 on a new console.

So any help / opinions about...

1) my console not booting up and if the odds are it IS the power supply AND

2) my questions about returning it if it ends up not fixing my power issue

... would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! 🙂

⟐ Answered Temmuz 30, 2026 at 9:31 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: Why I can't download my cd

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:42:17 -0700

every time I try to download my cd I can't because its error ce-10000-6 pls help me

⟐ Answered Temmuz 23, 2026 at 14:42 GMT-7

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 Temmuz 15, 2026 at 9:23 GMT-7

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 Temmuz 07, 2026 at 23:58 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: My ps5 shutting down randomly in the game.(Play Station 5)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:34:48 -0700

Hello, my PS5 randomly turns off in the middle of a game, it may turn off after 10 minutes or it may turn off after 8 hours. And to turn it on, I have to unplug the device and then plug it back in. The power supply broke once before and I replaced it. It didn't work for a while, but then I encountered this problem. Even the USB port on the front of the device stopped working, which the repairman said was okay, but in short, it turns off in the middle of a game. I did everything you can think of, I cleaned the device board and the device fan as well, I bought a separate cooling fan for it, but it didn't work. Please help me and tell me where the problem is.

⟐ Commented Temmuz 06, 2026 at 3:34 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: What are these power stages for and can it be repaired

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:37:35 -0700

I managed to release the magic smoke out of my ps5. I can't remember exactly what happened since it was a while ago. Anyway it now has the powers on for two seconds with blue light then switches off fault.

I somehow managed to trace the fault to the area circled in red. All stages but the last two are shorted. I checked in diode mode across each of the capacitors, everyone of them except the last two (bottom) are shorted.

My plan was to remove them one by one and see if the short on each of them disappears. I am hoping it's not the smd ic next to the caps because thats beyond my skill set.

Anyway I can't seem to desolder the cap off. I managed to get one side off but the otherside won't budge. I don't want to use hot air because am inexperienced and there are very very tiny smd components on the other side. What am I doing wrong?

What is this area for anyway?

⟐ Commented Temmuz 05, 2026 at 17:37 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: Ps5 won't turn on. No lights, no beeps. Just dead.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:32:59 -0700

Last night in the middle of a round of Overwatch 2, the ps5 randomly cut off. New outlet, new cable tried, totally unresponsive. No lights, no beeps as long as I hold it.

⟐ Commented Temmuz 02, 2026 at 10:32 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: My ps5 disc drive is making weird noises and doesn't read any disc

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:17:50 -0700

Whenever I put a disc in it it makes weird noises over an over until it says can't recognize the disc I tried 5 disc and still won't recognize it when it does the sounds it sounds like it's trying read the disc but cant it even makes the ps5 sound like it's turning on or something

⟐ Commented Haziran 28, 2026 at 22:17 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: PS5 Fan loudly turns on when plugged in and never turns off.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:50:30 -0700

Greetings all,

I come with a question that I can't seem to get answered anywhere.

My PS5 fan doesn't stop moving at all. It spins at an incredibly high speed even when the console is off. Yes including rest mode. If I power cycle my system, even before I turn it back on the fan starts to spin and quickly. Anyone have any ideas?

I've disconnected and reconnected the fan, tried every option in safe mode including the factory reset options and tried different outlets, different cables etc.

⟐ Commented Haziran 28, 2026 at 17:50 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: Fan and Capacitor problem edm-030 PS5

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:25:48 -0700

Hello guys,

I just bought a broken second-hand PS5 Digital with the blue light of death. The fan connector was also ripped off from the motherboard, as shown in the photo.

I did a voltage injection test on the board and everything seems to be fine, except for one capacitor that gets hot. I removed it because it seemed shorted, but I can’t find any information about its value. I’ll attach a photo showing where that capacitor was located. Nearby that CIP from the Photo.

Also, regarding the fan connector: is there any chance that the blue light of death could be caused by the ripped fan connector?

The console is a PS5 Digital CFI - 1216B, EDM-030.

If anyone has the schematic or boardview for this model, it would be very helpful.

Sorry for the mess in the photos !

Thank you !

⟐ Edited by author Haziran 27, 2026 at 7:25 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: PS5 Crashes when starting any game

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:25:58 -0700

Hello,

Been trying to fix this issue for a while. Whenever i start any games, the console freezes and turn it self off. If I instantly turn the console on again after a crash, the crash can occur already when booting up the console.

Ive tried

Changed the liquid metal twice. Made sure to polish the APU to mirrorclear as it actually was quite corroded.
Cleared all fans and power supply from dust.
Done all recommended software settings such as hdmi device link, factory reset and more.

UART error codes:

808B00FF - SSD
B0088108 - Sonic bus
C0020303 - Main soc, APU not responding
80000009 - unexpected powerloss

PS5 Standard Edition model CFI-1216A

Please feel free to ask any questions in order to guide me in the right direction. All and any help is appreciated.

⟐ Commented Haziran 24, 2026 at 8:25 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: Cuts off when I cut it on

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:42:04 -0700

It’s been unblocked one rest mode and now it comes on but beeps 4 to 5 times and cuts back off

⟐ Answered Haziran 21, 2026 at 12:42 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: Screw map for CFI-1115-a locations of black-case screws

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:29:57 -0700

Do you have a map or pictures of screw locations?

⟐ Answered Haziran 19, 2026 at 2:29 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: PS5 Error SU-101312-8 and 'Ghost Disc' - Drive won't take or eject discs

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:28:25 -0700

My PS5 disc drive is completely unresponsive and I am getting error code SU-101312-8. The console exhibits 'ghost disc' behavior: when I press the eject button, the console turns on as if there is a disc inside, but the drive is empty and will not accept any new discs.

I have already tried the following with no success:

1. Full power cycle (unplugged for 30+ minutes).

2. Restarting in Safe Mode.

3. Manually turning the manual eject screw (both clockwise and counter-clockwise) to try and reset the mechanical intake rollers.

4. Reseating the large ribbon cable connecting the disc drive to the motherboard.

The console still refuses to recognize the drive or take discs. I suspect it might be a blown fuse (F5401/F5402) or a stuck internal sensor. Any advice on how to test the sensors or which specific fuses to check for my model would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Answered Haziran 17, 2026 at 3:28 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: ps5 disc drive not ejecting or accepting discs

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:41:27 -0700

i have a ps5 edm o30 whose disc drive behaves as though there is a disc inside yet there is none. eject button turns machine on. disc drive wont accept any disc. it is uresponsive because it doesn't even turn on machine.

⟐ Answer accepted Haziran 17, 2026 at 0:41 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: Playstation 5 powers on, repairs console storage, and shuts off

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:23:50 -0700

Greetings, I purchased a used Playstation 5 knowing it has issues and figured I'd make an attempt to fix it. I figured for 100$ what could I lose.

Here is whats happening:
The console powers on, does the "Repairing console storage" (every time upon boot), finishes, restarts, and when the Playstation logo comes up, the Playstation logo stays on the screen for about approximately 38 seconds before a glitchy horizontal bar flashes, and the logo on the screen goes away, with the console turning itself off.

What I've done so far:
I have completely cleaned the system from dust, checked the liquid metal and made sure it was fine with no oxidation spots or ran off to the sides. I have updated the console with the required updates via USB directly from Sony. I have rebuilt the system, cleared the cache, and reinstalled the system software.

Any educated guesses as to why the system might be turning itself off at the Playstation logo?

⟐ Answer edited Haziran 16, 2026 at 19:23 GMT-7