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PlayStation 4: Plastic Insert under main right cover

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:42:05 -0700

Hello

Under the main right cover is a plastic insert which holds the main right cover. I'm after the name of it or is there a part number?. I have a PS4 which is missing one.

regards

Garry

⟐ Commented 8월 16, 2026 at 7:42 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: When I turn on my PS4 it beeps 3 times then turns off

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:39:17 -0700

So I opened up my PS4 to clean it and everything was working prior. After the fact, I turned my PS4 on, my fan got really loud then I heard 3 beeps and it turned off completely ( It would be on for a maximum of 10 seconds). I put on thermal paste and cleaned the fan. Any idea what this could be?

⟐ Answered 8월 16, 2026 at 7:39 GMT-7

PlayStation 2 Slimline SCPH-9000X: PS2 not display screen

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:24:40 -0700

My PS2 no screen display

⟐ Answered 8월 16, 2026 at 6:24 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: I get one beep but my ps5 won't turn on

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:39:48 -0700

My ps5 was most likely damaged by lightning. I am 90% positive that it isn't a problem with the power supply. Do you know any other ways this can be fixed? Extra info: It is an edm-020 digital edition console

⟐ Commented 8월 16, 2026 at 5:39 GMT-7

PlayStation 4 Pro: No Power no beep- no reaction to power button - All voltages present

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:27:26 -0700

Hello everyone, had a working PS4 PRO, was unplugged for a while. However, wanting to play on it, noticed it did not react to the button press. USB plugged in controller also no go. I am somewhat savvy with electronics, used to repair ps2 and solder mod-chips back in the day. So I took it apart, all fuses check out ok.

Standby voltages are also present. 3.3v present on the power / eject motherboard pins where the ribbon cables connect. But the darn thing still wont power on of give any sign of life. South-bridge is not shorted.

Only two cap's I found shorted ( I think they are caps from the looks) from what is looks like are the APU's 6-phase power stages. Circled red on the picture.

Also, the circled in green inductors/coils I think, are all grounded to short on both sides. Not sure if thats how it should be...

Anyone able to advise how to proceed what may be the cause or how to proceed next? I have no thermal camera nor a bench PSU to inject voltage. :(

Thank you.

⟐ Answered 8월 15, 2026 at 16:27 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: PS5 screw location for black case needed.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:06:11 -0700

Does anyone have a map or pictures of screw locations for this unit? CFI-115-a

⟐ Answered 8월 15, 2026 at 13:06 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Why wont my ps4 show up on my tv?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:00 -0700

My ps4 hasn't been working for two days. I have tried 3 different HDMI cables, two tv's and it still wont work. Safe mode isn't coming up but my tv does recognize its connected to a playstation. Their is also sound coming through my headphones when connected to my controller. The light shows itstarted properly (blue light then white light). what should I do?

⟐ Answered 8월 15, 2026 at 9:30 GMT-7

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

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:27:04 -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.

⟐ Answered 8월 15, 2026 at 9:27 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: Why is my ps3 slim turning on and off after 40 seconds

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:09:44 -0700

Hey i have the playstation 3 CECH-3006B. It was working fine then i disassembled it and cleaned it and reapplied thermal paste. Later after assemble it worked fine for once. Then when i started it again it shows red light and goes green for 40 seconds and turns off with 3 beeps. Doesnt show red light until i press the power button. The cycle repeats. Please help

⟐ Commented 8월 12, 2026 at 3:09 GMT-7

PlayStation 2: Why is my USB port not working

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:05:46 -0700

It isn't showing games

⟐ Commented 8월 11, 2026 at 15:05 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: PS3 slim wont read discs and wont spin

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:57:43 -0700

recently my ps3 slim 120gb froze during gameplay and i shut the system off. Afterwards i turned it back on and it wasnt reading the disc so i took the disc out and put it back it. immediatly i noticed the disc light didnt come on and then after one or two seconds after inserting the disc it makes a noise like it is trying to eject the disc. i then eject the disc and it comes out fine. please help i am at a loss here.

⟐ Commented 8월 11, 2026 at 14:57 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: Disk drive making a scraping noise after new thermal paste

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:54:15 -0700

I have a PS3 slim (chec3001a). After I put it back together after applying thermal paste, I hit the power button and immediately heard a scraping noise(not against something hard i think), the frequency increasing as the drive spun up. When I tried ejecting, all I got were 3 beeps. I was playing skyrim fine before with some stutters, due to what I think is the dry thermal paste. I'm trying to determine whether I misassembled / reconnected the Blu-ray drive wrong, or whether the drive itself has developed a mechanical problem. Update: i found it, a little white plastic peg on the right. Ill open it and try to adjust timing for it. Update 2: i took it apart and it looked fine, with a laser replacement guide, so I put it back together and now the disk won't spin at all but it goes in and out fine now. Im pretty sure this is a more common problem.

⟐ Edited by author 8월 11, 2026 at 12:54 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Can't get past setup screen of connect your controller

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:56:49 -0700

Hi, I recently wiped my PS4 clean I got USB and reinstalled system software, it boots up to the screen that says connect you dualshock 4 controller and press home button, I try and try again won't let me get passed that screen, I can go to safe mode and my home button works just fine to access that, I'm completely lost anything might help

⟐ Answered 8월 10, 2026 at 4:56 GMT-7

PlayStation 4 Pro: Two broken Side ventilation area

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:01:03 -0700

Hello, I accidentally cracked two of the plastic fins on the upper left side cooling vent of my PS4 Pro while cleaning it. The top cover still clips back in very securely and doesn't move. I already cleaned the fan and inner vents from dust. Will these broken outer fins cause any cooling issues or let in too much extra dust? Please check the attached picture. Thank you

⟐ Commented 8월 09, 2026 at 17:01 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Super Slim: Why wont my ps3 super slim spin the disk?

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:27:28 -0700

I tried to play one of my new games and it won't spin... It trys to but won't. How do I fix this?

⟐ Answered 8월 09, 2026 at 2:27 GMT-7

PlayStation 5 Slim: My Ps5 Slim is overheating after reassambly

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:16:27 -0700

I had a minor accident where some liquid spilled and ps5 stood in it, now the only part that was a lil wet, was the part where the cooler was. so no critical components even touched the fluid. Now i've dissasembled it yesterday to clean and dried it for a few hours with a fan. Today I tried to start it up, I placed it down upside down so thst if there is a chance of any droplet that it can flow down. connected it and started it. It worked fine until i started a game. The fan went up to its max rpms and then the ps5 shutdown, telling me it overheated

⟐ Commented 8월 08, 2026 at 7:16 GMT-7

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 8월 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 8월 06, 2026 at 7:05 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: PS4 Won't Recognize Any Controller – Both Controllers Work on Another

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:45:53 -0700

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with my PS4 because I've run out of ideas.

My problem is that my PS4 won't recognize any controller. It's stuck on the "Press the PS button" screen.

Here's what I've tested:

I have tried two different DualShock 4 controllers.
Both controllers work perfectly on another PS4.
Neither controller connects to my PS4.
The USB ports on my PS4 can charge my phone, so they are getting power.
I have tried resetting the controllers.
I have tried different USB cables, including ones that should support data.
The controllers still won't pair or let me get past the setup screen.

Since both controllers work on another console, I think the issue is with my PS4 itself.

Does this sound like a faulty Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module, a USB data issue, or a motherboard problem? Has anyone had this happen before, and what fixed it?

Thanks for any advice.

⟐ Commented 8월 06, 2026 at 6:45 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Super Slim: My system will no longer pick up controler

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:12:26 -0700

The system turns on and boots up , even loads the games but no matter what controler I attempt to use it will not link it.

It just stopped mid game one evening has not worked since

⟐ Commented 8월 06, 2026 at 5:12 GMT-7