This is crazy, I’ve had my day one ps4 with this exact issue. It broke 4.5 years ago and for some reason I’ve kept it. I tried this method and now it’s working lol. Thanks man, you rock!🤘🏼
Worked. I had this same problem, so i took it apart. Reapplied new thermal paste, cleaned the heat sink and installed 2 washers each. Its been almost 8 months now and my ps4 still works perfectly
Worked like a charm!!! Thank you so much bro...you saved me from buying a new PS4. Mine was acting up so much, not starting up, shutting down in middle of game...I was about to buy a new one, but with the announcement of Google Stadia, I didn't want to invest so much. For the people asking about the washer size, I took out the screw and took it to the hardware shop. Bought 6 washers that fit the size. The shop didn't even charge me for those (that's India for you, I guess) I know it worked because my ps4 would beep and shut down Everytime after a cold boot and would come up only after the second cold boot. But ever since the washer fix, it boots up EVERYTIME. I am so happy, i can write a book about it, almost wrote a chapter here 😋
I saw videos saying that i needed a new power supply till i ran into your video, i couldn't find any washers at home so i used 2 bobby pins and hand tightened the screws.......and boom there it is turned right on. Thank you for your help, i hope it last forever because as far as i know u just saved me $40-$70 buck. Hope is long term. Thanks again
GUYS IF THE WASHERS ARENT WORKING FOR YOU LIKE ME HERES A FIX! i ended up taking apart my ps4 to clean it and when I put it together it wasn't working n I searched it up n had this washers method show up or even buying a new battery. i was struggling until I did this : MAKE SURE all the screws are in the correct places, at the bottom of the ps4 there are ~4 screws with an arrow imprinted in the ps4 MAKE SURE to put the screws in the correct places. IF THIS DOES NOT WORK try this : when you remove the battery from your ps4 there should be 2 metal rods sticking up inside the ps4 where the battery was, they are very hard to miss. MAKE SURE that those 2 bars are SEPERATED, there are 2 slots in the battery for the 2 forks, sometimes they end up being too close together and end up going into the same input instead, put your finger in between them to make sure they separate and gently put in the battery. I HOPE THIS WORKS FOR YOU LIKE IT DID FOR ME!!
I’m having this issue right now. I took apart my ps4 to air dust it . Opened everything. Was watching a routine tutorial on how to do it. I did everything right and when I put it back. It just turns on for a second turn turns off.
This works! My system refused to output video/audio unless I would put pressure on top of the system before firing it up. Got the kit, installed with 2 washers, and it's been firing up perfectly for 6 months. Thanks for this video and everything!
this worked! i watched endless videos with different techniques and have tried so many ways to try to get it to come on but none of them worked until i tried this, thank you!
This has happened to me half a dozen times. I read on a psn forum that you bang it on its right side a few times and that worked for me every time. This method looks more reliable though. O_O
got a ps4 from ebay to fix and sell, thought it was the psu, so took it out opened it up and the wire's on the transformer were bad and too short to repair, so bought a new psu turned it on and still the same problem, then I watched this last night after it was uploaded and knew I had some nylon washers, so I had to place three on each screw and IT WORKED !! then red light, so opened it up, fan not spinning, checked the fan connector and a wire was out, crimped the wire back into the connector and this ps4 lives again. thankyou for this video.
@@Tronicsfix hi, how do I know if my fan is spinning to its full potential? As mine is overheating and turning off after cleaning it and applying thermal paste
I just cleaned my ps4 and then when I turned it on if turned off in a few second. Then I fixed the problem by seperating the two silver prongs under the power supply. Mine were bend and touching and they should be straight. Hope this helps someone out who has the same problem
Many thanks mate. You comment helped me solve my issue. I also just cleaned it and had the same problem. Your inputs worked and just in time for our happy hour in modern warfare 😂
If my powersupply has one of those solder points ripped off,and when I played it, the ps4 shut off and wouldn’t turn on, would it be the power supply or the motherboard
This work for me but when I put the case back on the blue light started blinking, so I just cut a sun roof in the case where I had to put the washers, has been working for about 6 mouth's now. Thank you for showing me how to fix the problem you are the 👑 of Electronics
Man, you give me hope, after you mentioned about the power suply and explained how it behaves, my console does that same thing you said, I will try with the power suply of my cousin's ps4 that doesn't work, thanks.
holy smokes!!!! you genius!!! I've been without my ps4 because it wouldn't turn on over a year ago. took it to a crawly repair shop,and they just shrugged and said I was screwed. gave up on it and it's been sitting there for a year. saw your video, went to the hardware store. spent 5 dollars and did what youbsaid. it fricken works!!!!!!!!!!!!! it works!!!!'!
been working great since. not rentirely sure what adding three rubber washers to the clamp fixes it but it's working better than the month before it crashed on me. can't express how happy I am with your video. I was about to go out and buy a new ps4 to replace it that very same day but came across your video instead. so happy.
So glad it's still working. The reason it works is that it puts additional pressure on the APU and the joints between the APU and motherboard. This helps to restore the connections that were lost.
Guys, if you cleaned your PS4 and have a problem getting the PS4 to turn on or it turns on then off, you may have put the power supply back in wrong. Make sure the two long metal pieces are straight and not bent to where it reaches the power brick. Not placing it back in correctly also may make it hard to put the other plastic back on and difficult to put the screws back in the PS4. Went through this myself. Hopes that's the case and you too can save your money.
Wow. I thought the adding washers fix was a hoax until I saw this. I'm glad you shot this in one take, without cuts. I'm definitely going to this. Thanks!
holly cow this works I had dropped my ps4 from a book case and presumed it was broken and for 5 months its sat there I found this vid randomly and with using his tips I fixed it thancks for the help.
to the guy that said his fan is working harder you are right,this is releasing pressure from the press clamp and causes the thermal transfer to break down, so eventually all that do this will end up with having to have it reballed due to the increased heat.
Hey guys if you have a warrantee and don't want to void it give your playstation 4 a good tap on top and flip it in its side to relieve pressure and get the parts moving.
TheDankPaster It voids the warranty. That's why they wouldn't do it. Send it in the Sony for a 100% fix instead of risking your warranty for something that might not work.
I had my warranty until yesterday, but as I couldn't claim it as PS4 was bought from another country and Sony has no support in my country, I just had to disassemble. Only used it for 4 months, then after turning off the console and unplugged it, left it for a day, and tried to power on the next day, it never turned on.. beep + blue light for a seconds, then nothing again until unplug and re-plug :/ Disappointed and heartbroken as hell :'(
I was having this issue but I have a ps4 slim. None of the fixes worked so I ordered a new power supply on ebay. I bought a set of security star bits at the hardware store and replaced it! So easy and it works great!!!!
Same issue to my PS4 slim. It's been a 7 hours to fix my problem on my PS4 still can't fixed. I already watched all the tutorial on TH-cam. But when I started deep cleaning and rethermal paste my PS4. It's all good. It's working!!!! I hope it's help to you all 🙏☺️
I tried this and it didn't work... HOWEVER, I used the good old oven trick to reestablish the BGA connections and it worked! You have to put the motherboard in the oven for 7 min at 210°C on an aluminum foil at mid height. (Tip: remove the coin battery, and the detachable connectors before putting it in and set it to cool for 10-15 min).
well thats just dandy ! nice to see that Sony hasn't learned a thing after the yellow death issue of ps 3.. although , this video looks like a bad contact problem , reballing would be where the gpu overheats and compromise the solder joints . just applying new heatsink compound wont work, this happens when it shuts down mid game , not at start up.
Bro you are the best!!! Two washers worked and the BLOD on my older PS4 is gone and is now fully operational. Thank you so much!! You saved me sanity and money!!
maybe could be the two prons from the motherboard, I just helped my friend on videocall because he removed the power supply to clean it and once he placed it back he bent one of the two connectors from the motherboard, so look after those two if are bent they don't match the holes of the power supply
It's been over 2 years and my PS4 is still working after I ordered the washer mod and installed it using the video. I had no audio/video unless I put pressure on the top of the system before the fix, haven't had any issues after installing the washers. Thanks again!
Wow, that's great news! Glad it's working for you. I always tell people with this washer trick that it could last a few days or weeks or it could last years.
I DIDNT DO ANYTHING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTH SITTING AND DECIDED TO TURN IT ON AND PLUG IT AND BACK in .LET IT SET FOR COUPLE OF HOURS AND SUDDENLY TURN ON. THIS HAPPEN ABOUT 4 TIME DIFFERENT TIME ALREADY
Thanks so much! I had to replace my buddy's HDMI port, but freaked out when I reassembled it and it wouldn't power on anymore. Turns out I just tightened that clamp a little too much!
Reballing is the better way to try and get it running again compared to just heating it up but at the same time lot's of the APUs on PS4s are faulty so it's not just the solder joints that are the problem
You saved my bacon TronicsFix, mine was the beep and light and then no beep and light until you unplug. I bought a power supply and i'm back in business, thanks.
It worked for me, before I would have to apply pressure to the bottom of the ps4 to get it to work, but this video shows why it needed that pressure, took 2 washers and placed them on both screws and it now works great now, thanks.
I left the PS4 running with a game playing. A person in our household sees it and proceeds to unplug the power cord from the outlet (without exiting anything or turning off the PS4). Now I tried turning on the PS4 but it doesn't respond, either through the controller or the power button. The power button literally doesn't do anything; and if the PS4 is plugged in, the controller light blinks twice or thrice then stops as if it has turned on the PS4 already. (but when the PS4 is unplugged, it only keeps blinking) When I press the eject button, it only beeped once. I've tried various solutions around the internet such as holding the power button, replugging both power cord and HDMI, trying another outlet and power cord, and tilting it different ways. I was able to manually eject the disc inside, which causes the eject button to beep 3 times now. I've seen people say that it could be a power supply issue, so I went ahead and bought one online since the warranty is void already. After replacing the power supply, nothing changed. Still the same symptoms. Anyone here who can help me fix the PS4 or at least give me an indication as to what the problem could be?
Thank you for this vid it resolved the issue regarding not starting up/staying on, however now it runs louder than ever. Anyone else have this issue? Solutions?
One washer per screw worked for me thanks broski! I also gave the old original PS4 a good thorough cleaning. Over time I Might need two washers then three washers but I just needed to buy some time since Christmas cleaned Out.
Ok so I had some washers, used them, and now the power will stay on but the blue light never turns white. It just pulses blue. I've tried many different things to fix this and nothing works. It won't go into safe mode, nothing. Do I need to have it reballed? Any help here would be greatly appreciated. This started because my ps4 got smashed (don't ask) and the hdmi port needed to be replaced, as well as the power supply. I got a used power supply and had he hdmi port replaced and carefully reassembled everything (I had to get a new shell for the console as well). I go to plug it in, power it on and after 1-2 seconds it clicked off. So like I said I used the washers and it worked. But now the "blod". Again thanks in advance for any help
The PS4 I'm working on had the pulsing blue light that would stay on. It wouldn't go into safe mode and would just turn off after the 2nd beep. Swapped hard drives, still no safe mode. For whatever reason this method did the trick! This was after a extensive cleaning and new thermal paste but this washer trick worked. Luckily I had a few plastic washers from a PC build left to use.
Old thread ... but so is my PS4 ;) Just wanted to send you a big THANK YOU. The washer fix worked, let's hope it keeps my toybox going for another while.
It’s funny that the first video I watch, says you don’t need to take screws off.. makes it seem super easy.. now this video says you could just use any old Phillips screwdriver to take the screws off you need a special tool.. which you do.. I don’t know why anybody isnt explaining this
Worked for me at least for rn! Thank you sir. Had a question about the high pitched noise that comes from the washer screws being too tight. Would I be able to hear it even if the console is fully working and playing a game?
Worked for me like a charm :) My cat pushed a couple of metal candle holders off a shelf above my PS4 the other day and after these nice heavy hits on top of the box it wouldn't start up at all with the BLOD blinking. Took the top off bought a couple of thick washers from a store nearby and voila after putting the washers under and tightening the screws the whole thing works again like new. :) Thumbs up and keep up the good work TronicsFix!
Mine has done this three time.first time it was a fan problem,2 I just rebuilt the data base.having the same problem right now and I'm going to try this method.thank you for the help
Reminds me of the 360 days. Just tried this on a ps4. I tightened each side bit by bit whilst cycling on and off and eventually it booted. I stress tested it for an hour and no issues yet. For those doing this, yes you must replace the thermal paste as the stuff that Sony use is shite
It's unbelievable to me that Sony is still having the blue light problem even with the Pro and Slim models. Microsoft figured it out...just not sure why Sony can't.
Everywhere I see ps4s being fixed, but I have the same issue with my ps4 pro but I do not know what to do. I have seen someone taking the power supply out of the ps4 like you have in this video and left it outsider for 4 hours. After that he assembled it and it worked. I really don't know what to do right now so can you help me. If you can, thanks a lot!
AB hai my ps4 turns and the turns off rigth after de blue light. but then I have to unplugged it off to do the same thing and turn off again. is it the power supply?
Thanks for the video. Do you think the same fix can be used for a ps4 which shuts off during game play and then reboots normally after going into safe mode?
Hi, i just want to say thanks for this video, you solved my problem here in Italy, what a skills!! I want to ask you a thing, sometimes vertical stripes appear on screen, sound go freeze and ps4 turn off. when i restart it, hdmi signal not shown on tv. what do you thing? what could be?
I have the newest PS4 pro and had it where the blue light came on then went off and had to plug it in again for it to do the same thing. I had put 2 washers in between the clamp and heatsink and works like a charm, how is that possible? Because mine was practically brand new and I had it sitting on my shelf unplugged for a year and made sure it didn't get dusty at all. So it may not always be a power supply issue?
Thank you, that solved my problem. Lets see for how long but I really appreciate the help and the quick video showing the differences to help with troubleshooting.
Guys, what he forgets to mention is that different models can't be fixed this way. For example, I have my PS4 (model# CHU-1215A) cracked open right now trying to follow this vid. There isn't even a place to put those washers because there is no metal tab.... Nor do any DIY power supply fix videos exist for the CHU-1215A.....
@@Tronicsfix You need to make an updated one, my friend. Bc I live in bumfuck, SE Louisiana. They don't exactly have an abundance of video game repair shops round here... And they don't have any DIY fix it videos for my model either. Just cleaning vids.
@@andrewl5457 And Sony was gonna charge me an arm and leg to fix something that only ended up costing me $30. I ended going a couple towns over just to get this thing fixed.
Hello. I've tried this today with no success :( I even tried placing 4 washers under each screw but couldn't tighten it. So reballing would be the best option for me?
Thank you very much, you saved my ps4! I dont have the security tork so I decided to break part of the plate where the security screws are. it worked very well and now I dont have to worry with these screws anymore. I dont advise you to do this though.
It just adds more pressure on the APU and will sometimes restore that connection. Changing the paste has nothing to do with this problem. That being said a lot of people think it does because when you change the paste you remove the clamp, then reinstall it when you're done...simply doing that will sometimes make it work.
TronicsFix thanks very much for your reply. I did as you said and it worked but if i move console in any way it reverts back to flashing blue light.. May i need to put extra washer.. Also is there a permanent way to resolve this issue as i want to sell it. Thanks kevin
@@dagagsnake3472 I just placed the washers in, still no luck. Did you have to try loosening the screws? Because sometimes the PS4 doesn't even turn on, and in the video he said maybe the screws are too tight...
I would like to know the address will continue my PS5 and 1 of my P. S4 for you can repair them. I've been watching your videos and you are pretty good
I’ve had that issue before and if you take a paper clip unfold it and slide it up under the chip till you hear the beep then hold it there till the second beep may take several tries but should do the trick!!
I think the washers worked for me. One question...could my AVR be causing it to shut of as well. Seems like the amp switching coincides with shutoffs as well. Thx!
Ok so from ur vid I figured it was power supply so instead of buying a power supply I just kept hitting it by the power supply and eventually it worked
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This is crazy, I’ve had my day one ps4 with this exact issue. It broke 4.5 years ago and for some reason I’ve kept it. I tried this method and now it’s working lol. Thanks man, you rock!🤘🏼
Jailbreak it.
If you haven't updated it right after that is
still working until now?
@@peraltapolitics1416 I’m interested too
3.5 years later and my playstation still works, I've even changed the thermal paste since then too! Great work TronicsFix!
Do you know what sized washers are needed?
@@nelsonpetrie5939 I believe I used 8mm metal washers, nylon would work too!
Thanks and did your ps4 instantly turn off after it showed the blue light
@@nelsonpetrie5939 No problem and it just flashed blue forever, if it turns off instantly then it might be a power supply issue. Hope I helped !
Does your ps4 still work? Or how long did it work for?
Worked. I had this same problem, so i took it apart. Reapplied new thermal paste, cleaned the heat sink and installed 2 washers each. Its been almost 8 months now and my ps4 still works perfectly
Lucky
Worked like a charm!!! Thank you so much bro...you saved me from buying a new PS4.
Mine was acting up so much, not starting up, shutting down in middle of game...I was about to buy a new one, but with the announcement of Google Stadia, I didn't want to invest so much.
For the people asking about the washer size, I took out the screw and took it to the hardware shop. Bought 6 washers that fit the size. The shop didn't even charge me for those (that's India for you, I guess)
I know it worked because my ps4 would beep and shut down Everytime after a cold boot and would come up only after the second cold boot. But ever since the washer fix, it boots up EVERYTIME.
I am so happy, i can write a book about it, almost wrote a chapter here 😋
> With the announcement of Google Stadia
Oof. Glad the fix worked out for you. Hope it still does. 😄
I saw videos saying that i needed a new power supply till i ran into your video, i couldn't find any washers at home so i used 2 bobby pins and hand tightened the screws.......and boom there it is turned right on. Thank you for your help, i hope it last forever because as far as i know u just saved me $40-$70 buck. Hope is long term. Thanks again
Hey
Does your ps4 still work? Or how long did it work for?
I love going back through your older videos. You were awesome then, and amazing now!
Many prayers for you.
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He looks so much healthier here
GUYS IF THE WASHERS ARENT WORKING FOR YOU LIKE ME HERES A FIX! i ended up taking apart my ps4 to clean it and when I put it together it wasn't working n I searched it up n had this washers method show up or even buying a new battery. i was struggling until I did this : MAKE SURE all the screws are in the correct places, at the bottom of the ps4 there are ~4 screws with an arrow imprinted in the ps4 MAKE SURE to put the screws in the correct places. IF THIS DOES NOT WORK try this : when you remove the battery from your ps4 there should be 2 metal rods sticking up inside the ps4 where the battery was, they are very hard to miss. MAKE SURE that those 2 bars are SEPERATED, there are 2 slots in the battery for the 2 forks, sometimes they end up being too close together and end up going into the same input instead, put your finger in between them to make sure they separate and gently put in the battery. I HOPE THIS WORKS FOR YOU LIKE IT DID FOR ME!!
I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCHHHH
I’m having this issue right now. I took apart my ps4 to air dust it . Opened everything. Was watching a routine tutorial on how to do it. I did everything right and when I put it back. It just turns on for a second turn turns off.
You’re a lifesaver man. Thank you for leaving this comment🙏🏽
@@juanpuga5279 did u ever fix it? I have the same problem right now
@@iiiiiiii1634 yeah mines still doing the same thing the washers don’t work
I love your stuff man, but PLEASE next time zoom in. I had no idea what you were doing 70% of the time.
This is an old video notice the 2016 upload date? His videos are much better now days.
Lol next time
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I was willing to try anything just for my PS4 to work again. I did this without having any expectations, but it actually worked! Thank you for this!
What size washer do I buy?
Is your ps4 still working?
Damon Winters I used the 1/4” washers
Deadpool Yes, still working better than before.
Used these steps to back off the screws and my power supply turned on again. Hope it works for a while longer. Thank you for the tips.
Does your ps4 still work? Or how long did it work for?
Does the size of the washer matter? I've followed the instructions to a tee and I've had no luck.
This works! My system refused to output video/audio unless I would put pressure on top of the system before firing it up. Got the kit, installed with 2 washers, and it's been firing up perfectly for 6 months. Thanks for this video and everything!
Glad you got yours working!
this worked! i watched endless videos with different techniques and have tried so many ways to try to get it to come on but none of them worked until i tried this, thank you!
This has happened to me half a dozen times. I read on a psn forum that you bang it on its right side a few times and that worked for me every time. This method looks more reliable though. O_O
Really?
got a ps4 from ebay to fix and sell, thought it was the psu, so took it out opened it up and the wire's on the transformer were bad and too short to repair, so bought a new psu turned it on and still the same problem, then I watched this last night after it was uploaded and knew I had some nylon washers, so I had to place three on each screw and IT WORKED !! then red light, so opened it up, fan not spinning, checked the fan connector and a wire was out, crimped the wire back into the connector and this ps4 lives again. thankyou for this video.
+Andrew Taylor Glad it worked for you.
@@Tronicsfix hi, how do I know if my fan is spinning to its full potential? As mine is overheating and turning off after cleaning it and applying thermal paste
I just cleaned my ps4 and then when I turned it on if turned off in a few second. Then I fixed the problem by seperating the two silver prongs under the power supply. Mine were bend and touching and they should be straight. Hope this helps someone out who has the same problem
Many thanks mate. You comment helped me solve my issue. I also just cleaned it and had the same problem. Your inputs worked and just in time for our happy hour in modern warfare 😂
Saved me many hours of frustration and cash. Thanks for the suggestion
If my powersupply has one of those solder points ripped off,and when I played it, the ps4 shut off and wouldn’t turn on, would it be the power supply or the motherboard
What did you use to straigthen them up?
Hell yeah this fixed it bro thanks a lot
This work for me but when I put the case back on the blue light started blinking, so I just cut a sun roof in the case where I had to put the washers, has been working for about 6 mouth's now. Thank you for showing me how to fix the problem you are the 👑 of Electronics
Your the best you save me from buying a new ps4 I got my ps4 working 😁
+OG LIN Glad it got yours working!
Man, you give me hope, after you mentioned about the power suply and explained how it behaves, my console does that same thing you said, I will try with the power suply of my cousin's ps4 that doesn't work, thanks.
This worked for me (for about a month). Now its dead again. Regardless, thanks for the tips.
holy smokes!!!! you genius!!! I've been without my ps4 because it wouldn't turn on over a year ago. took it to a crawly repair shop,and they just shrugged and said I was screwed. gave up on it and it's been sitting there for a year. saw your video, went to the hardware store. spent 5 dollars and did what youbsaid. it fricken works!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it works!!!!'!
+davidshoyt1979 Great! Glad to hear that it's working for you!
been working great since. not rentirely sure what adding three rubber washers to the clamp fixes it but it's working better than the month before it crashed on me.
can't express how happy I am with your video. I was about to go out and buy a new ps4 to replace it that very same day but came across your video instead. so happy.
So glad it's still working.
The reason it works is that it puts additional pressure on the APU and the joints between the APU and motherboard. This helps to restore the connections that were lost.
+davidshoyt1979 so your ps4 wouldnt turn on at all??
Guys, if you cleaned your PS4 and have a problem getting the PS4 to turn on or it turns on then off, you may have put the power supply back in
wrong. Make sure the two long metal pieces are straight and not bent to where it reaches the power brick. Not placing it back in correctly also
may make it hard to put the other plastic back on and difficult to put the screws back in the PS4. Went through this myself. Hopes that's the case and you too can save your money.
Sorry I’m late but by long metal pieces to you mean the screws or something else
Oh I get it
It worked thank you so much
@@jjgolf4716 Happy to help
Wow. I thought the adding washers fix was a hoax until I saw this. I'm glad you shot this in one take, without cuts. I'm definitely going to this.
Thanks!
holly cow this works I had dropped my ps4 from a book case and presumed it was broken and for 5 months its sat there I found this vid randomly and with using his tips I fixed it thancks for the help.
MichaelFullRez 😂same thing happened to me except my ps4 sat there for longer
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Same however my step dad slipped with the ps4 when he was giving back my ps4 since I was grounded and it did the same thing and didnt know what to do
Mine doesn't turn I already tried
to the guy that said his fan is working harder you are right,this is releasing pressure from the press clamp and causes the thermal transfer to break down, so eventually all that do this will end up with having to have it reballed due to the increased heat.
although if u want a quick fix so you can sell it on then for the short time yeah it's a fix of sorts.
Actually this increases the pressure. That's the point of the washers.
Hey guys if you have a warrantee and don't want to void it give your playstation 4 a good tap on top and flip it in its side to relieve pressure and get the parts moving.
It works and I feel stupid for not thinking of it myself, thank you.
If you have warranty, send it to Sony first.
TheDankPaster It voids the warranty. That's why they wouldn't do it. Send it in the Sony for a 100% fix instead of risking your warranty for something that might not work.
I had my warranty until yesterday, but as I couldn't claim it as PS4 was bought from another country and Sony has no support in my country, I just had to disassemble. Only used it for 4 months, then after turning off the console and unplugged it, left it for a day, and tried to power on the next day, it never turned on.. beep + blue light for a seconds, then nothing again until unplug and re-plug :/ Disappointed and heartbroken as hell :'(
wow, thanks a lot man. worked instantly.
I was having this issue but I have a ps4 slim. None of the fixes worked so I ordered a new power supply on ebay. I bought a set of security star bits at the hardware store and replaced it! So easy and it works great!!!!
Man you came a long way from this video to now. Lmao actually watching this video is funny
How he didn’t talk into the camera and didn’t use gestures very much he seemed emotion less lol
Same issue to my PS4 slim. It's been a 7 hours to fix my problem on my PS4 still can't fixed. I already watched all the tutorial on TH-cam. But when I started deep cleaning and rethermal paste my PS4. It's all good. It's working!!!! I hope it's help to you all 🙏☺️
I tried this and it didn't work... HOWEVER, I used the good old oven trick to reestablish the BGA connections and it worked! You have to put the motherboard in the oven for 7 min at 210°C on an aluminum foil at mid height. (Tip: remove the coin battery, and the detachable connectors before putting it in and set it to cool for 10-15 min).
Narvalo i tried it and my whole microwave exploded now they are some zombies in my town eating my friends and family what kinda monster R you
I told you to remove the coin battery tho
Narvalo ooooow this is invasion will cost me millions after the government know what ive done
Ahaha
Narvalo NO IT RUINED MY PS4 AND MICROWAVE
well thats just dandy ! nice to see that Sony hasn't learned a thing after the yellow death issue of ps 3.. although , this video looks like a bad contact problem , reballing would be where the gpu overheats and compromise the solder joints . just applying new heatsink compound wont work, this happens when it shuts down mid game , not at start up.
Thanks for the quick reply back. You've been very helpful.
Bro you are the best!!! Two washers worked and the BLOD on my older PS4 is gone and is now fully operational. Thank you so much!! You saved me sanity and money!!
maybe could be the two prons from the motherboard, I just helped my friend on videocall because he removed the power supply to clean it and once he placed it back he bent one of the two connectors from the motherboard, so look after those two if are bent they don't match the holes of the power supply
Thanks this definitely helped me
It's been over 2 years and my PS4 is still working after I ordered the washer mod and installed it using the video. I had no audio/video unless I put pressure on the top of the system before the fix, haven't had any issues after installing the washers. Thanks again!
Wow, that's great news! Glad it's working for you. I always tell people with this washer trick that it could last a few days or weeks or it could last years.
I DIDNT DO ANYTHING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTH SITTING AND DECIDED TO TURN IT ON AND PLUG IT AND BACK in .LET IT SET FOR COUPLE OF HOURS AND SUDDENLY TURN ON. THIS HAPPEN ABOUT 4 TIME DIFFERENT TIME
ALREADY
Thanks so much! I had to replace my buddy's HDMI port, but freaked out when I reassembled it and it wouldn't power on anymore. Turns out I just tightened that clamp a little too much!
I have the power supply issue and I was wondering if there's any other way than buying a new power supply ?
Unfortunately, no. There is no other way.
@@Tronicsfix Hey there, I have the power supply issue as well, was wondering would replacing the power supply usually work?
Reballing is the better way to try and get it running again compared to just heating it up but at the same time lot's of the APUs on PS4s are faulty so it's not just the solder joints that are the problem
You saved my bacon TronicsFix, mine was the beep and light and then no beep and light until you unplug. I bought a power supply and i'm back in business, thanks.
Kevin Burns Mine does the same thing , does this washer fix fix it at all?
I know people that used the washer fix and it does work. Mine just needed a power supply.
Kevin Burns do you know what size washer they are by any chance?
@@foreign707 sorry no.
It worked for me, before I would have to apply pressure to the bottom of the ps4 to get it to work, but this video shows why it needed that pressure, took 2 washers and placed them on both screws and it now works great now, thanks.
Never ever work on a Console (or anything) connected to a live power line!
I had 1 washer on each side but once I added 2, that thing worked. turned on and off perfectly. Thank you!!!!!!
What sized washer?
It worked, thanks man! I used rubber band instead of washers, 1 layer worked :D Had no washers at hand.
Never heard of that one before, but I'm glad it worked for you.
ahahahah after binge watching all the recent videos its fun to watch this one where he's awkward, low energy and looking to the side of the camera.
I left the PS4 running with a game playing. A person in our household sees it and proceeds to unplug the power cord from the outlet (without exiting anything or turning off the PS4). Now I tried turning on the PS4 but it doesn't respond, either through the controller or the power button.
The power button literally doesn't do anything; and if the PS4 is plugged in, the controller light blinks twice or thrice then stops as if it has turned on the PS4 already. (but when the PS4 is unplugged, it only keeps blinking) When I press the eject button, it only beeped once.
I've tried various solutions around the internet such as holding the power button, replugging both power cord and HDMI, trying another outlet and power cord, and tilting it different ways. I was able to manually eject the disc inside, which causes the eject button to beep 3 times now.
I've seen people say that it could be a power supply issue, so I went ahead and bought one online since the warranty is void already. After replacing the power supply, nothing changed. Still the same symptoms.
Anyone here who can help me fix the PS4 or at least give me an indication as to what the problem could be?
Did you fix this?Was it HD corruption?
Thank you for this vid it resolved the issue regarding not starting up/staying on, however now it runs louder than ever. Anyone else have this issue? Solutions?
This Actually worked. 2 washers I had in my kitchen drawer this whole time. FIXED IMMEDIATELY
do you have a related video but with the PS4 slim model? great vid!
I just tried this and it works! thank you
One washer per screw worked for me thanks broski! I also gave the old original PS4 a good thorough cleaning. Over time I Might need two washers then three washers but I just needed to buy some time since Christmas cleaned Out.
Ok so I had some washers, used them, and now the power will stay on but the blue light never turns white. It just pulses blue. I've tried many different things to fix this and nothing works. It won't go into safe mode, nothing. Do I need to have it reballed? Any help here would be greatly appreciated. This started because my ps4 got smashed (don't ask) and the hdmi port needed to be replaced, as well as the power supply. I got a used power supply and had he hdmi port replaced and carefully reassembled everything (I had to get a new shell for the console as well). I go to plug it in, power it on and after 1-2 seconds it clicked off. So like I said I used the washers and it worked. But now the "blod". Again thanks in advance for any help
The PS4 I'm working on had the pulsing blue light that would stay on. It wouldn't go into safe mode and would just turn off after the 2nd beep. Swapped hard drives, still no safe mode. For whatever reason this method did the trick! This was after a extensive cleaning and new thermal paste but this washer trick worked. Luckily I had a few plastic washers from a PC build left to use.
my ps4 comes on for about three to five minutes before shutting off.
Have you been able to fix it?
mines is doing the same thing did u figure out how to fix it?
That sounds sort of like it's overheating, just a guess though.
My fix was adding a new fan. Haven’t had that issue since the replacement
Everyone I fixed the problem, dont fear all my sheep for I am your shepherd that will lead you into the light!!!! I went to argos and got a pro....
Old thread ... but so is my PS4 ;)
Just wanted to send you a big THANK YOU.
The washer fix worked, let's hope it keeps my toybox going for another while.
This really works! Thanks!
My ps4 was dropped on the floor so i tryed this four times. So dont give up after the first try.
This just happened to me too. What kind of washers did you use? Please lmk
Marcello I used two on each side. They must fit the screw but mine was not so big. Try some, take the scew to the store and try.
Jonte R I just realized I don't have that model. And I didn't realize until I took the ps4 apart. So I'm screwed. Thanks anyways man.
This is the first ps4. Do you have slim or 4k? Try search for other playstation. This is called "Blue light of death"
Jonte R I have the slim ps4. But I can't find anything. I don't know what else to. I believe I have the 12xxxx model or something like that
It’s funny that the first video I watch, says you don’t need to take screws off.. makes it seem super easy.. now this video says you could just use any old Phillips screwdriver to take the screws off you need a special tool.. which you do.. I don’t know why anybody isnt explaining this
You don't need a special tool. The clamp is held on by two phillips screws.
what do you think the problem is if it beeps but no blue light?
power supply issue most likely
Worked for me at least for rn! Thank you sir.
Had a question about the high pitched noise that comes from the washer screws being too tight. Would I be able to hear it even if the console is fully working and playing a game?
Thanks man I did this but had to hit the side of my ps4 than it worked 😂
Worked for me like a charm :) My cat pushed a couple of metal candle holders off a shelf above my PS4 the other day and after these nice heavy hits on top of the box it wouldn't start up at all with the BLOD blinking. Took the top off bought a couple of thick washers from a store nearby and voila after putting the washers under and tightening the screws the whole thing works again like new. :) Thumbs up and keep up the good work TronicsFix!
----|500pf|---- that smells like bullshit. contact to the power button? then why when i use my controller to turn it on the same crap happens?
i've tried everything, and it finally worked thanks to you!!!!!
Glad you got it working!
THANK YOU!!!! I thought my ps4 was dead and gone. But oh, It traveled on that road too long. Anyway, it's working again now so thank you!!!
I opened my PS4 and there wasn’t even a metal plate in it 🙆🏻♂️
Mine has done this three time.first time it was a fan problem,2 I just rebuilt the data base.having the same problem right now and I'm going to try this method.thank you for the help
Good luck!
It worked with mine so i recommend this to everyone
What size washer do I buy?
Reminds me of the 360 days. Just tried this on a ps4. I tightened each side bit by bit whilst cycling on and off and eventually it booted. I stress tested it for an hour and no issues yet. For those doing this, yes you must replace the thermal paste as the stuff that Sony use is shite
It's unbelievable to me that Sony is still having the blue light problem even with the Pro and Slim models. Microsoft figured it out...just not sure why Sony can't.
totally worked for me thank you
Everywhere I see ps4s being fixed, but I have the same issue with my ps4 pro but I do not know what to do. I have seen someone taking the power supply out of the ps4 like you have in this video and left it outsider for 4 hours. After that he assembled it and it worked. I really don't know what to do right now so can you help me. If you can, thanks a lot!
same issue with my ps4pro, unable to find any solution.
i finally fixed that was powersuply issue
AB hai my ps4 turns and the turns off rigth after de blue light. but then I have to unplugged it off to do the same thing and turn off again. is it the power supply?
Thank you i was worried i was going to have to drop 300 a year befits ps5 release you helped me bunches💪
Big facts. I was high key sad a lil bit
Thank you my brother!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the video. Do you think the same fix can be used for a ps4 which shuts off during game play and then reboots normally after going into safe mode?
Yes
what size are the washers exactly?
+Jeffrey Page Did you ever figure out what size the washer were?
+Aviator Jenn nope I just tried all different ones ... my GPU was shot so this method didn't work no matter what I tried
Jeffrey Page
i just put 2 m6s on each screw - it seems to have worked.
M6
I wish you mentioned the power supply symptoms at the start - before i disassembled everything - because that's the exact thing I have happening.
try my method i posted in the comments sir
? Tightening screws fixes issues, what?
It puts pressure on the cpu/gpu and joins the broken solderings.
I don’t understand how this is adding more pressure to the center of the clamp... but I tried metal washers and it’s working so far
Omg bros it works thank for this video bros thank u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😂👍🏼🙏🏼
thanks a bunch!! totally worked. (used some old washers, didn't really matter what size ring. Don't tighten too much)
+Mario Colindres Glad you got it working!
What if when u do that and the light turn red please respond 🤧😔
It probably needs cleaned. It's overheating
Hi, i just want to say thanks for this video, you solved my problem here in Italy, what a skills!! I want to ask you a thing, sometimes vertical stripes appear on screen, sound go freeze and ps4 turn off. when i restart it, hdmi signal not shown on tv. what do you thing? what could be?
Do you mind explaining what adding these washers is actually doing to the PS4 to fix it? Is it crushing a chip into its socket harder or something?
They push the chip down onto the motherboard harder.
I have the newest PS4 pro and had it where the blue light came on then went off and had to plug it in again for it to do the same thing. I had put 2 washers in between the clamp and heatsink and works like a charm, how is that possible? Because mine was practically brand new and I had it sitting on my shelf unplugged for a year and made sure it didn't get dusty at all. So it may not always be a power supply issue?
Guys u r truely livesavers , thxs for share with us simple solutions I really appreciate !
Glad it helped!
Having this same problem with PS4 pro. Any suggestions for that?
Thank you, that solved my problem. Lets see for how long but I really appreciate the help and the quick video showing the differences to help with troubleshooting.
+Juan Luis Perez Glad that helped! Hope it lasts a long time!
Juan Luis Perez how long did it last... 👍
How long it last?
@@aka8178 it's still working
How long It last?
Que tanto tiempo te funcionó?
Bought a PS4 like this for $40. Did this and fixed it. Fan gets some what loud. Would you recommend I replace thermal paste or just leave it alone?
Thanks it worked and your washers only cost me $6.99 and other companies wanted $20 just for washers thanks so much tronics fix
Glad it worked!
Guys, what he forgets to mention is that different models can't be fixed this way. For example, I have my PS4 (model# CHU-1215A) cracked open right now trying to follow this vid.
There isn't even a place to put those washers because there is no metal tab....
Nor do any DIY power supply fix videos exist for the CHU-1215A.....
I didn't really forget...this video was made before there was different models. But you're right it only works for the original models.
@@Tronicsfix You need to make an updated one, my friend. Bc I live in bumfuck, SE Louisiana. They don't exactly have an abundance of video game repair shops round here...
And they don't have any DIY fix it videos for my model either. Just cleaning vids.
@@collinspecht6725 or...dont just trust someone on youtube unless they work for Sony ahahaha..
@@andrewl5457 And Sony was gonna charge me an arm and leg to fix something that only ended up costing me $30. I ended going a couple towns over just to get this thing fixed.
@@collinspecht6725 Hey, how did you get it fixed. I have the same model like you have.
A little tip i found that lock washers also work with this hack i didnt have any flat washers so i tried using lock washers and it worked like a dream
Hello. I've tried this today with no success :( I even tried placing 4 washers under each screw but couldn't tighten it. So reballing would be the best option for me?
Thank you very much, you saved my ps4! I dont have the security tork so I decided to break part of the plate where the security screws are. it worked very well and now I dont have to worry with these screws anymore. I dont advise you to do this though.
Hi, what dose this actually do to make it work..
Will changing the paste fix it also. Thanks
It just adds more pressure on the APU and will sometimes restore that connection. Changing the paste has nothing to do with this problem. That being said a lot of people think it does because when you change the paste you remove the clamp, then reinstall it when you're done...simply doing that will sometimes make it work.
TronicsFix thanks very much for your reply. I did as you said and it worked but if i move console in any way it reverts back to flashing blue light.. May i need to put extra washer.. Also is there a permanent way to resolve this issue as i want to sell it. Thanks kevin
Thanks this worked for my ps4 how long will this fix last
I didn't have the washers but just unscrewing the clamp and screwing it back in did the trick!
AFTER AROUND ONE MONTH MY PS4 FIXED! THIS SOLUTION WAS EFFECTIVE BUT I PUT ONLY ONE BIG METAL WASHER AND NOW 4TH DAYS AND NO PROBLEMS THANK YOU BRO
is your PS4 going til this day? :D about to try this fix out on mine which died months ago
@@nero_shadows yes and playing more than 6 Hours every day
@@dagagsnake3472 sicc man I hope this fix will work for me as well :) and hope yours will hang around even longer bro. cheers!
@@nero_shadows if its not working keep trying til work its like that .. for me after some tryies its work
@@dagagsnake3472 I just placed the washers in, still no luck. Did you have to try loosening the screws? Because sometimes the PS4 doesn't even turn on, and in the video he said maybe the screws are too tight...
I would like to know the address will continue my PS5 and 1 of my P. S4 for you can repair them. I've been watching your videos and you are pretty good
Can you do a video about the ps4 cuh1215a powerbutton fix? I cant get into safe mode because of the missing button
I’ve had that issue before and if you take a paper clip unfold it and slide it up under the chip till you hear the beep then hold it there till the second beep may take several tries but should do the trick!!
I think the washers worked for me. One question...could my AVR be causing it to shut of as well. Seems like the amp switching coincides with shutoffs as well. Thx!
No
Ok so from ur vid I figured it was power supply so instead of buying a power supply I just kept hitting it by the power supply and eventually it worked