Early PS5 Models Facing Overheating From Liquid Metal Failure
Older PlayStation 5 models are starting to report overheating issues caused by the natural degradation of their liquid metal thermal interface. The issue was highlighted by Polish technician Modyfikator89 while performing maintenance on a PS5 (CFI-1116 series) console that suffered from sudden thermal shutdowns. During disassembly, the technician discovered crystallized residue and severe discoloration around the APU and the heatsink contact base. This indicated that the liquid metal had lost […]
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