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PlayStation
PS5 Fan Loud? What's Normal, What's Not, and How to Quieten It
A PS5 fan gets louder in demanding games, and that's normal. A fan that roars in the menus, rattles or grinds isn't. Here's how to...
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PS5 Turning Off by Itself? How to Tell Overheating From a Power Fault
A PS5 that switches itself off can be overheating, but it can also be a power fault, a TV setting or a bad cable. Here's how to te...
PlayStation
PS5 Liquid Metal Explained: Does It Leak, Dry Out, or Need Replacing?
The PS5 cools its processor with liquid metal, not paste, and there's a lot of worry about it online. Here's how it works, what re...
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How to Clean a PS5 Safely: Vents, Dust Catchers, and When It Needs Opening
You can do a lot to keep a PS5 clean without opening it. Here's how to clean the vents and dust catchers safely, what never to use...
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PS5 Overheating Repair Cost in the UK: What a Clean and Liquid Metal Service Should Cost
PS5 overheating repairs vary in price, and even more in what's included. Here's what a fair price looks like in the UK, and the qu...
PlayStation
PS5 Unable to Read Disc? What to Check Before You Pay for a Repair
An "unable to read disc" message doesn't always mean a broken drive. Here are the free checks to work through first, and the signs...
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Can You Replace a PS5 Disc Drive? Why the Original PS5 Is Different
Swapping a PS5 disc drive sounds simple, but the original PS5's drive is paired to its mainboard. Here's how pairing works on ever...
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PS5 Slim or Pro Disc Drive Not Working? Why a New Sony Drive Is Usually the Answer
On the PS5 Slim and Pro, the disc drive is a separate unit, and that changes the answer. Here's what to check, and why a new Sony...
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PS5 Disc Drive Grinding or Clicking? Normal Noises vs Real Faults
Not every noise from a PS5 disc drive is a fault. Here's how to tell normal start-up and spinning sounds from the grinding and cli...
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PS5 Disc Stuck or Won't Eject? What to Try (and What Not to Force)
A disc stuck in a PS5 is worrying, but it can usually come out without damage. Here's what to try first, what never to force, and...
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PS5 Disc Drive Repair Cost in the UK: What You Should Pay in 2026
PS5 disc drive repairs vary in price and in what's included, and the right answer depends on your model. Here's what a fair price...
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PS5 No Signal? What to Check Before You Assume the Worst
A PS5 that powers on but shows "no signal" isn't always broken. Here are the free checks to work through first, and the signs that...
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