Blinking Blue Light and Black Screen on PS5? How to Fix It

by Earendel | Sep 15, 2024 | Gamin Console Repair, PS5 Repair

A Playstation PS5 gaming console controller system not booting properly is one of the scariest problems for any console owner. Unfortunately, since this issue pops up with the PlayStation 5 occasionally, you might eventually have to fix a PS5 that won’t boot to the home screen.

First, it’s important to explain the problem so you can confirm if it’s happening to you. The PlayStation 5 blinking blue light problem usually occurs when your PS5 has turned back on after a hard shutdown, like a system crash or loss of power.

Normally, when you turn your PS5 on, the lights on top of the system will turn blue, then change to white once the system has booted. If the console light stays flashing blue and won’t turn to white, it’s frozen. On your TV, you’ll see the PS logo for a few seconds, which will then disappear to show a black screen that never loads the home screen.

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1. Reboot and Unplug Your Console

You should first fully shut down and reboot your system in case this is a temporary glitch. To power off your PS5, hold the Power button on the front of the system until you hear two beeps, then let go.

If you have the standard PS5, the Power button is closer to the bottom of the system. The PS5 Digital Edition only has one button, since there’s no disc slot.

Once the lights on your PS5 turn off, unplug the power cable and wait at least 60 seconds. Then reconnect the power cable and press the Power button on the system to start it again.

If you still see the blinking blue light after this, try unplugging your console while the lights are blinking. This results in a hard shutdown, but it’s one of Sony’s recommended steps for this issue.

As another preliminary step, wait some time while the blue light is flashing. Some people have reported the system fixing itself after roughly 20 minutes of waiting at the black screen.

2. Update the System Software in Safe Mode

If the above basic troubleshooting didn’t work, you’ll need to access Safe Mode on your PS5. This mode allows you to access advanced utilities to fix problems like the flashing light issue.

To enter Safe Mode, shut down your PS5 as discussed above. Press and hold the Power button on the console until you hear a second beep, then let go. When you see the prompt, connect a controller to the system using a USB cable and press the PS Button to use it.

You’ll then see a basic menu with several options. You may have to try all of them eventually, but you should start with the Update System Software entry. Select this, then choose Update Using Internet to check for and install the latest PS5 update.

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If your system isn’t connected to the internet, you’ll need to choose Update from USB Drive and follow our PlayStation 5 Update Guide to install the file manually.

In our case, this system update fixed the problem, which is a painless solution. If your PS5 still won’t boot properly after an update, continue onto the other Safe Mode options.

3. Clear the Cache and Rebuild the Database

The next step is to perform some system maintenance that doesn’t delete any of your data. Boot back into Safe Mode and connect your controller, then choose the Clear Cache and Rebuild Database option this time. On the resulting menu, select Clear System Software Cache.

This won’t delete any saved games or data, but it will reset your home screen layout to the default, so you’ll have to launch games from your library again. Your PS5 will also check for updates for games you haven’t launched in a while after this process runs.

Try to boot again after performing this step. If it continues to get stuck, open the Clear Cache and Rebuild Database menu again and choose Rebuild Database. Similar to the operation that can keep your PS4 running at its best, this utility reorganizes the data on your storage drive so the console can access it more efficiently.

This won’t delete any saved games or data, but it will reset your home screen layout to the default, so you’ll have to launch games from your library again. Your PS5 will also check for updates for games you haven’t launched in a while after this process runs.

The system warns this could take a few hours, but thanks to the PS5’s speedy SSD, it shouldn’t take too long. Try to boot up your system normally after the database rebuild completes.

4. Change Video Output Options

Changing your PS5’s visual output is the final step you can take that doesn’t result in you losing personal data. Back in Safe Mode, choose Change Video Output. There are two options here: Change Resolution and Change HDCP Mode.

HDCP is an anti-piracy measure. Try choosing the opposite setting of what is selected in that menu (you’ll likely select HDCP 1.4 Only), then attempt to boot your PS5 again. In case this doesn’t have an effect, choose Change Resolution. If it’s not already on Automatic, try that. Otherwise, choose a lower resolution like 720p and see if that works.

In case one of these toggles fixes the blinking light problem, once back to normal, you should head to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Resolution to make sure you’re enjoying the highest resolution that your TV supports. Changing HDCP shouldn’t have much of an effect, but you might want to set it back to Automatic if you experience any picture issues later.

5. Reset Your PS5

At this point, you’ve tried all the non-invasive troubleshooting methods. Unfortunately, the next potential fix is resetting your PS5 (and potentially reinstalling the system software). This is a factory reset, meaning you’ll lose all your installed games, save data, and captures. To perform this, enter Safe Mode again and choose Reset PS5, which will reset everything to default.

If this doesn’t solve your problem, run Reset PS5 (Reinstall System Software) next. Follow PlayStation Support’s steps to load the latest system software on a USB drive, which is necessary for the process. Doing so will reinstall the OS on your PS5, so it might take some time.

Once either resetting process completes, your PS5 should boot normally and you’ll have to walk through the initial setup steps again.

6. Contact PC Expert Services

If reinstalling the system software didn’t fix your PS5’s blinking blue light, you have a hardware issue and will need to dropoff your system to PC Expert Services. Visit https://pcexpertservices.com/computer-repair-drop-off-form/ to set up a repair for your console. We have dropoff locations in Irvine and Foothill Ranch.

How to Avoid the Blinking Light PS5 Error in the Future

The PS5 blinking blue light and black screen issue seems to happen when the system boots up after a crash. Unfortunately, this can happen when you put your PS5 into Rest Mode. While inconvenient, since your PS5 can do a lot while in Rest Mode, the best way to prevent this issue from happening again is to stop using Rest Mode—at least for a time.

When you’re done using your PS5, hit the PS Button, then to go Power > Turn Off PS5 to shut it down. To avoid your system going into Rest Mode after a period of inactivity, visit Settings > System > Power Saving > Set Time Until PS5 Enters Rest Mode and choose Don’t Put in Rest Mode for both fields.

How To Fix PS5 Unrecognized Disk Error

by Earendel | Nov 12, 2022 | Gamin Console Repair, How To Fix PS5 Unrecognized Disk Error, PS5 Repair

How To Fix SONY PS5 Won’t Read Discs Or Unrecognized Disc

If your own a SONY PlayStation PS5 Gaming Console is not taking in a game disc or giving out unrecognized disc error, this troubleshooting guide should help.

There can be a myriad of things that can result to your PS5 not reading a disc. For some, the main cause can be bad hardware while others may experience it because of a game disc issue or a software-related glitch. To know which one may be the reason for your own problem, you’ll need to do a number of troubleshooting steps.

What can cause PS5 not to read the disk?

1. Before you start blaming your console or checking for software issues, the first thing that you need to consider is the game disc itself. Many people who encounter disc unreadable error on their PS4 or PS5 fail to check the condition of the disc, or to at least clean them properly.

2. For some people, the cause of their problem may just be a random bug that develops in the system. Thankfully, random bugs that affect the disc reading capability of the PS5 can go away as quickly as they come. You simply have to reboot the system and the problem usually resolves itself.

3. If the game you’re trying to play is already installed but won’t play because the console has suddenly stopped reading the disc, another possible reason for that may be corrupted game files. This situation can happen randomly, usually after a bad system update has been installed, or when you interrupt a system update. At other times, corrupted game files may also be due to problems with the storage device, either the internal SSD or the external hard drive you’re using.

4. For many though, a common reason for this problem is simply a disc reader having gone bad. Hardware malfunction occurs from time to time and sadly, there’s a higher chance of the disc reader to stop working properly compared to other components.

How To Fix PS5 Won’t Read Discs Or Unrecognized Disc

How to fix PS5 won’t read discs or Disc Unreadable problem

Fix #1 Clean the game disc carefully

What a lot of people don’t realize is that game discs also need attention from time to time. This means cleaning its surface properly and taking care not to give them scratches or cracks.
The ideal way to clean a game disc is by using a clean, soft cloth such as microfiber cloth and wiping the surface properly. You need to wipe the disc in straight lines starting from the middle part going outward.

When holding a disc, try to hold it at the edges to avoid fingerprints on the surface.

Also, it’s important NOT to use any liquid when cleaning a disc.

Fix #2 Get the error code

Sometimes, the PS5 won’t read game discs at all and will return an error code or message. Make sure to take note of any error or message as that can likely help you in your troubleshooting.

If the error is hard to remember, try writing it down. Then, use Google to search for a solution.

At times, the error may be specific to one game only so your troubleshooting may need to be redirected to fix your problem.

Fix #3 Reboot your console

Sometimes, it may take doing a simple thing to fix seemingly serious problems. One of these simple solutions that you can try is a system reboot. To do that, simply turn your PS5 off normally, then unplug it from the power source for 30 seconds.

Afterwards, turn it back on and check if it reads your game disc.

Fix #4 Run the PS5 on Safe Mode and restart

If the regular reboot won’t help, your next move is to restart your PS5 to Safe Mode. This is a special software environment that allows the console to run on bare functionalities. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Shut down the PS5 normally by pressing the Power button.

2. After the system is fully shut down, press and hold the Power button for a few moments. Release the Power button after you hear the second beep — one beep will sound when you first press, and another seven seconds later.

3. Connect the controller with the USB cable and press the PS button on the controller.

4. Once the PS5 has entered Safe Mode, there will be seven options for you. Choose Restart PS5.

Fix #5 Reset PS5

For serious cases due to corrupted data or software, you may need to return the software aspect of the console to its factory state. Resetting your PS5 will not guarantee that your console will start reading discs again afterwards but at this point, there’s nothing much that you can do.

To reset your PS5, just start the console again to safe mode as shown above and then pick the number 6 option from the list — Reset PS5.

If none of the solutions above has helped you so far, it means that the cause of the problem is likely something deeper within the system, probably a bad optical drive. In this situation, you’re going to need the assistance from PC Expert Services.

SONY PlayStation PS5 Gaming Console Teardown

by Earendel | Oct 8, 2021 | Gaming, News, Sony PS5

SONY PlayStation PS5 Gaming Console Teardown

Unlike Microsoft’s consoles, both PS5 models have the same hardware. The only difference is that the $400 “Digital Edition” doesn’t have a disc drive of any kind. These days, I tend to download all of my games, but I still like having a disc drive around for playing used titles or my handful of PS4 discs. But if you’re not so nostalgic about physical media, it makes sense to get the Digital Edition and save that extra $100 for an extra SSD down the line.

Compared to the Xbox Series X, the PS5 stands out with a far stronger launch lineup and a more innovative controller. But Sony has always been better at nabbing enticing exclusives. And, of course, it has the rights to popular characters like Spider-Man. But if you’re more interested in a wide variety of games, as opposed to big budget exclusives, Microsoft may have the leg-up with its GamePass subscription service. That gives you access to a rotating library of titles, all of Microsoft’s first-party games, as well as games from EA Play and eventually Bethesda, all for a single monthly fee. That’s something Sony is trying to imitate with its PS Plus Collection free games, which now gives you access to popular PlayStation titles for free. But while those games are great, they include plenty of titles like God of War and Uncharted 4 that many PlayStation fans likely own already.

With the PS5, Sony has managed to deliver a truly next-generation console, even if it went a bit overboard on the design. Its controller is genuinely innovative, and it actually has a bunch of new games you’ll want to play. But I won’t say that Sony has won the next-gen war just yet — maybe just the launch battle. Microsoft remains a strong competitor, especially with Game Pass, xCloud streaming and Bethesda under its wing. But in the end, it doesn’t even matter if there’s actually a decisive winner — just be happy you’ve got two solid consoles to choose from that can take on gaming PCs.

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SONY REPORTEDLY WARNED THAT PS5 SHORTAGES MAY CONTINUE UNTIL 2022

by Earendel | May 10, 2021 | News

SONY REPORTEDLY WARNED THAT PS5 SHORTAGES MAY CONTINUE UNTIL 2022

Sony is selling a lot of PlayStation 5s, but it may be some time before the console hits its true sales potential. The company has reportedly warned analysts that the PS5 will remain in short supply all the way through 2022, hindering future buyers and its own potential sales, according to a Bloomberg report.

Sony sold 7.8 million units through March 31 and projects it will sell around 14.8 million by the end of its current fiscal year. Sky-high demand means it could sell more, but can’t keep up with supply due to shortages of chips and other components. And like other industries that depend on semiconductors, Sony can’t provide an estimate for when that situation will improve.

“I don’t think demand is calming down this year and even if we secure a lot more devices and produce many more units of the PlayStation 5 next year, our supply wouldn’t be able to catch up with demand,” CFO Hiroki Totoki reportedly told the analysts.

Sony isn’t the only console maker with supply problems, as Nintendo also warned about component shortages last week despite a blockbuster sales quarter. For Sony, the situation isn’t ideal as it can’t to fully capitalize on the successful launch of the PS5 while buyers are still excited. On top of that, with the pandemic rules slowly easing, folks may not be stuck at home with nothing else to do.

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Source @ intheknow.com

PlayStation PS5 review @ engadget.com

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