Why Your PS5 is Overheating?

Experiencing sudden PS5 overheating or shutdowns without warning? The Solder Surgeon investigates the hidden causes of console failure—from clogged PSU vents to vertical-use liquid metal dry spots. Expert electronics repair in Georgetown specializing in the diagnostics other shops miss. 

The Silent Killer: Why Your PS5 is Crashing (And It’s Not Just Dust)

Most owners think a loud fan is the only sign of a struggling console. However, recent bench work at our lab has uncovered a more "silent" threat that causes PlayStation 5 units to shut down without warning—and often without the fan ever speeding up. If you are experiencing sudden shutdowns, our PS5 overheating and thermal service can identify the hidden causes that standard cleaning misses. 

The Dual Threat to Your Hardware

Yesterday, we serviced several units with critical thermal issues, revealing two distinct problems that every owner in Georgetown, Milton, and Brampton should be aware of:

1. The PSU Ventilation Gap

In two of the units we serviced, the issue wasn't the main processor (APU), but the Power Supply Unit (PSU). On a PS5, the PSU is a separate board from the main motherboard. When its specific vents become clogged with dust, it overheats and trips a safety shut-off. Because it’s a separate system, the motherboard doesn't always "know" it's hot, so the fan never ramps up to compensate.

The Fix: We perform a complete breakdown to chemically clean the PSU vents, restoring the airflow that the console’s internal sensors might be missing.

2. The "Vertical Use" Liquid Metal Dry Spot

The third unit suffered from a common industry flaw: liquid metal oxidation. When a console is kept in a vertical orientation for long periods, the liquid metal thermal interface can shift, creating a "dry spot" on the APU. This leads to tarnish on the heatsink that prevents proper cooling.

The Fix: This isn't a simple "dusting." We had to precision-polish the heatsink to remove the tarnish and carefully re-apply high-grade Liquid Metal to ensure 100% thermal contact.

Beyond the Console: Industrial Precision

Our expertise in component-level restoration isn't limited to gaming. Today, we are back at the microscope performing an SD card slot replacement on a 3D printer motherboard. This requires the same surgical desoldering and precision trace work that we use for our high-end mail-in repair program clients like ABC Solutions. We provide these specialized micro-soldering services for everything from gaming consoles to industrial hardware 

Surgical Precision for the Halton Region

Whether you are a local gamer or an industrial business, we specialize in the diagnostics that other shops miss. From Xbox HDMI repairs to complex BGA rework, we bring high-level engineering to every repair.

Located in Georgetown, Ontario | Serving Milton, Brampton, & Beyond Visit www.soldersurgeon.ca to book your electronics repair today.