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Keeping your PS5 vertical might cause some issues, as reported by some users, with specific faults. Sometimes.

Murdok

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Ever since its release over two years ago, Sony has claimed that users can use the next-generation console in the PlayStation 5 both vertically and horizontally.

With a console of PS5's size, it's a relief for many users, as they have the choice to keep their console any way they want. For the last two years, it seemed like the PS5's alignment wouldn't be causing any particular issues to its long-term health. However, new reports and revelations seem to suggest otherwise.

As spotted by Wololo, reports have arrived about users damaging their PS5s by keeping them upright. The report features a recent tweet from 68Logic, who claims that the Liquid Metal used to cool the APU moves in an upright PlayStation 5.



Other than that, the report also features other instances of console repairman bringing the issue to light for some time now. But what could possibly go wrong with a moving Liquid Metal?

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As explained by Wololo, most of the time, a moving Liquid Metal used for cooling shouldn't be a problem, as they're tightly sealed shut. However, in some instances of the PS5, the seal between the APU and the cooler seems to be getting damaged. If the PS5 remained horizontal, then the Liquid Metal has no reason to move. However, due to gravity, the Liquid Metal in a vertical PlayStation 5 falls.

Because of this, cooling might be drastically affected, as the lack of Liquid Metal can cause overheating and other system issues. Along with that, the Liquid Metal is also conductive, which means it can cause a short circuit if it touches a wrong component.

For the most part, this issue won't affect users, who have kept their PS5s upright. However, it's always good to remain on the safe side, and use your PS5s horizontally.






Source:https://in.ign.com/ps5/177999/news/...upright-can-be-disastrous-to-its-long-term-he
 
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64bitmodels

Reverse groomer.
Ever since its release over two years ago, Sony has claimed that users can use the next-generation console in the PlayStation 5 both vertically and horizontally.

With a console of PS5's size, it's a relief for many users, as they have the choice to keep their console any way they want. For the last two years, it seemed like the PS5's alignment wouldn't be causing any particular issues to its long-term health. However, new reports and revelations seem to suggest otherwise.

As spotted by Wololo, reports have arrived about users damaging their PS5s by keeping them upright. The report features a recent tweet from 68Logic, who claims that the Liquid Metal used to cool the APU moves in an upright PlayStation 5.



Other than that, the report also features other instances of console repairman bringing the issue to light for some time now. But what could possibly go wrong with a moving Liquid Metal?

083720.jpg


As explained by Wololo, most of the time, a moving Liquid Metal used for cooling shouldn't be a problem, as they're tightly sealed shut. However, in some instances of the PS5, the seal between the APU and the cooler seems to be getting damaged. If the PS5 remained horizontal, then the Liquid Metal has no reason to move. However, due to gravity, the Liquid Metal in a vertical PlayStation 5 falls.

Because of this, cooling might be drastically affected, as the lack of Liquid Metal can cause overheating and other system issues. Along with that, the Liquid Metal is also conductive, which means it can cause a short circuit if it touches a wrong component.

For the most part, this issue won't affect users, who have kept their PS5s upright. However, it's always good to remain on the safe side, and use your PS5s horizontally.






Source:https://in.ign.com/ps5/177999/news/...upright-can-be-disastrous-to-its-long-term-he

Nice PSA. I never really trusted upright Consoles, lol. Always was the kind of thing that scared me tbh, like if it could tip over and fall off or if the disc inside would fall inside the hardware
 
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Thebonehead

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SlimySnake

Flashless at the Golden Globes
Fuck. I had it vertical almost all of last year.

Going to keep it horizontal and trade it in when they release a Pro later this year if rumors are correct. Should get around $350 for it. Then it will become that poor used buyer's problem.

Just an FYI, Gamestop will accept bricked consoles. I got $270 dollars for my X1X a couple of years ago when Gamestop was doing those insane trade in deals.
 

kyliethicc

Member
Ever since its release over two years ago, Sony has claimed that users can use the next-generation console in the PlayStation 5 both vertically and horizontally.

With a console of PS5's size, it's a relief for many users, as they have the choice to keep their console any way they want. For the last two years, it seemed like the PS5's alignment wouldn't be causing any particular issues to its long-term health. However, new reports and revelations seem to suggest otherwise.

As spotted by Wololo, reports have arrived about users damaging their PS5s by keeping them upright. The report features a recent tweet from 68Logic, who claims that the Liquid Metal used to cool the APU moves in an upright PlayStation 5.



Other than that, the report also features other instances of console repairman bringing the issue to light for some time now. But what could possibly go wrong with a moving Liquid Metal?

083720.jpg


As explained by Wololo, most of the time, a moving Liquid Metal used for cooling shouldn't be a problem, as they're tightly sealed shut. However, in some instances of the PS5, the seal between the APU and the cooler seems to be getting damaged. If the PS5 remained horizontal, then the Liquid Metal has no reason to move. However, due to gravity, the Liquid Metal in a vertical PlayStation 5 falls.

Because of this, cooling might be drastically affected, as the lack of Liquid Metal can cause overheating and other system issues. Along with that, the Liquid Metal is also conductive, which means it can cause a short circuit if it touches a wrong component.

For the most part, this issue won't affect users, who have kept their PS5s upright. However, it's always good to remain on the safe side, and use your PS5s horizontally.






Source:https://in.ign.com/ps5/177999/news/...upright-can-be-disastrous-to-its-long-term-he


Chances are someone just took their console apart, put it back together improperly, and now they've killed their own unit. So they blame Sony lol. I trust the Sony engineers

yawn
 
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