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  • PS5 Liquid Metal Dry Spots and Replacement
    December 3, 2024

    PS5 Liquid Metal Dry Spots and Replacement

    The PlayStation 5, released in 2020, was the first game console to use liquid metal inside for cooling. Here's information on liquid metal including how to diagnose issues and fix dry spots if they occur.
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  • PS5 Optical Disc Drive Problems
    July 25, 2024

    PS5 Optical Disc Drive Problems

    There are several problems that can occur with the disc drive on a PS5, including your disc not reading correctly or not spinning or working in general. Here we will tackle common issues and outline DIY fixes you can try at home.

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  • PS5 Slim Disc Drive
    May 1, 2024

    PS5 Slim Disc Drive

    The PS5 Slim allows you to swap disc drives between both the digital and the disc versions. Learn how this new disc drive swapping feature works as well as how to get your disc drive working.
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  • How to Fix PS5 Overheating Issues
    January 3, 2024

    How to Fix PS5 Overheating Issues

    If you're in the middle of a game and see the message pop up on the screen, “Your PS5 is too hot...” this post can help you know what to do to solve your PS5's overheating issue.
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  • How To Fix The PS4 White Light of Death
    December 10, 2023

    How To Fix The PS4 White Light of Death

    Does your PS4 turn on and show the white light but not show anything on the TV? This is what's known as the "white light of death" or WLOD. Let's look at a couple of things that you can try first to fix it yourself.
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  • Liquid Metal vs Thermal Paste for Game Consoles
    December 5, 2023

    Liquid Metal vs Thermal Paste for Game Consoles

    Since the release of the PlayStation 5, there has been a lot of talk and controversy surrounding liquid metal and whether or not it should be used in gaming consoles. Both substances have their own benefits, as well as their own risks. Here's a quick overview.
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  • PS4 Disc Drive Problems and Repair
    October 11, 2023

    PS4 Disc Drive Problems and Repair

    If your PS4 isn’t taking in a disc, isn’t able to read a disc, or you can’t take a disc out, there may be something wrong with the disc drive inside of your PS4. This will especially be the case...

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  • PS4 & PS5 Console Roach Infested Problems
    March 20, 2023

    PS4 & PS5 Console Roach Infested Problems

    Most companies will not warranty any consoles that have any type of insects in them. With it being so difficult to find someone to repair an insect infested console, it's important to understand why consoles get infested in the first place and what you can do to keep your console from getting infested.
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