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Inside of a PS5 showing the cooling fan
PlayStation
PS5 Fan Not Spinning? What It Means and What to Do Straight Away
A PS5 fan that has stopped spinning is one of the few faults where you shouldn't keep using the console. Here's what usually cause...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 board with the fan connector missing from its pads
PlayStation
PS5 Fan Connector Broken While Cleaning? What Happened and How It's Fixed
It's one of the most common accidents when cleaning a PS5: the fan plug comes out, and the socket comes with it. Here's what happe...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
Two genuine PS5 cooling fans side by side
PlayStation
PS5 Fan Replacement Cost in the UK, and Which Fan Fits Which Model
PS5 fan repairs vary in price, and PS5 fans aren't all the same. Here's what a fair price looks like, which fan fits your model, a...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 controller plugged into the front USB port of a PS5
PlayStation
PS5 USB Port Not Working? Check This Setting First, Then the Port
Many "broken" PS5 USB ports are actually a rest mode setting or a charge-only cable. Here's what to check first, and how to tell w...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 rear USB ports on a repair bench
PlayStation
PS5 USB Port Repair Cost in the UK: What You Should Pay
A PS5 USB port repair is one of the cheaper console repairs, but front and rear ports are different jobs. Here's what a fair price...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 console with its power light off next to a TV
PlayStation
PS5 Won't Turn On? The Checks to Try First, and What the Lights Mean
A PS5 that won't turn on isn't always broken. Here are the free checks to try first, what the lights and beeps tell you, and the s...
5 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 console with a pulsing blue power light and a blank TV screen
PlayStation
PS5 Blue Light of Death: What It Means and How to Fix It Yourself
A PS5 stuck on a pulsing blue light is often a software problem you can fix at home. Here's how to do it safely, and the signs tha...
5 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 console with its power button being pressed
PlayStation
PS5 Beeps Then Turns Off? What It Means and What to Check
A PS5 that beeps and switches straight off is protecting itself from a fault. Here's what usually causes it, what to check first,...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 internal power supply unit removed from the console
PlayStation
PS5 Power Supply Failure: Signs, Causes and Whether to Replace It Yourself
The internal power supply is the most common reason a PS5 won't turn on. Here's how to spot a failed one, which model fits which c...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 console plugged into a wall socket during a power cut
PlayStation
PS5 Dead After a Power Cut or Surge? What to Check, and What Usually Fails
Power cuts and surges are a common reason a PS5 suddenly stops working. Here's what to check first, what usually fails, and how to...
4 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 on a repair bench with its power supply removed
PlayStation
PS5 No Power Repair Cost in the UK: What You Should Pay in 2026
PS5 no power repairs vary in price, and even more in what's covered. Here's what a fair price looks like in the UK, and the questi...
3 min read · 25 Sep 2026
PS5 on a TV unit with a warning on screen that the console is too hot
PlayStation
PS5 Overheating or Too Hot Warning? What to Check Before You Pay for a Repair
A PS5 that runs hot doesn't always need a repair. Here are the free checks to work through first, and the signs that the problem i...
7 min read · 25 Sep 2026

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