A Deep Dive Into The PlayStation 5 1200 Series! Complete Technician's Teardown & Layout/Repair Guide

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[@rogerdn8665]

Incredible disassembly and analysis video of the new 12xx model. Congratulations for the initiative! Thanks!

[@DanielKaspo]

Finally! Kept finding teardowns for older models - needed this one :) Thank you!!

[@arthurcuesta6041]

Great analysis, man. This is very important for the repair community.

[@pmyhill]

Great to see a tear down on a new revision !! Love your content Phil 👍

[@RitaMaSTeR]

I would love to see a pros and cons at the end of the video about this revision, never the less, thank you for your time and efford, the community appreciate it!

[@JoshDambuleff]

I’m glad I got my console near release. Great video.

[@brichardsfourty]

Always enjoy watching your videos,

[@mizizi1]

Your educational information is priceless amazing. Thank you.

[@bode3186]

thanks for your hard effort

[@anarako]

What a fantastic job!

[@CallumRepairs]

Thank you for this teardown. I hadn't worked on a PS5 before so it was nice to have a reference when I fixed my own PS5 today.

[@borisdg]

Finally! Thank you!

[@slayermcb]

I just did a Prime Sub on twitch. I didn't realize that was an avenue to support creators so now I've got a few more people to support. Keep up the good work. Guys like you and TronixFix are the reason I bought my first soldering Iron and started fixing my own electronics.

[@REMEDY-REPAIRS]

Nice vid u make Some of the best fixing content on KZbin

[@TheCod3r]

Cheers buddy

[@stevedebeukelaer1424]

Very usefull Phil thank you.

[@jompy151]

Had a couple of drinks last night and fell asleep while watching it 😂 not blaming you Phil 🤣😂🤣😂 Now to try again

[@milowadlin]

Thanks!

[@TheCod3r]

Thanks so much dude, you're an absolute legend 🙌

[@thomascobb5514]

Happy to see this I just got one of these over from south korea. 1218.

[@richilg1]

@TheCod3r, I've purchased this revision for my shop to compare components as well. To my surprise, I received one of these in for repair just weeks after release (September-November in the US?). Power supply was already dead, but as you said, the ADP-400FR is not available ANYWHERE. If anyone is wondering, you can use the ADP-400DR, it has the exact same ratings. I removed the 12V connector from the motherboard and wired up the terminals myself to allow the old PSU to fit, it was quite an interesting project!

[@richardstone8615]

Been watching you for years now love the content I’m after fixing multiple game consoles with your guidance of course thanks 🙏🏻

[@TheCod3r]

Cheers buddy, glad to help, and nice to see people stick around after so long too. Thank you

[@jameshadaway8621]

thanks really helpful, i bought 2mm thermal pads but the ps5 wouldnt boot, so i replaced them with mx6 and 1.5mm pads with help from your video showing me where to repaste, just have to put the case and fans screws back in and give it a test 👍

[@Xanter696]

I watched a lot of bloggers on the ps5 analysis, but alas, there is no such revision, thank you again

[@bblod4896]

Good evening to you Phil and your family. Thanks for the new teardown video. 🍻

[@TheCod3r]

Thanks bud, really appreciate that 👍

[@RJforYT]

Everyone, I'm pretty sure I know what the issues is with the liquid metal. First I'm a machinist and we deal with silver plated pins for satellites, etc. Every time the Plate company returns the pins there is a "dog boning" effect (edges of pin are a thicker than the center of the pin). So I believe this can effect every model of console. Whats happening is there probably plating the heat sink vertical which causes more nickle material to attach to one side. This would have a "mound" effect, a 0.001 or more thickness difference between one side or the other. If there not smoothing or granite stoning a smooth even thickness afterwards there will be uneven pressure between the die (APU) and the heat sink surface. Over time the liquid metal is squeezed out of the higher pressure area and spreads to the less pressured area causing a dry spot, eventually leading to a hot spot and overheating. I would love to see TheCode3r take a square edge to the heat sink and the die to see just how flat those surfaces are? My bet is the hot spot ones are not flat. This to me is going to effect the 1000, 1100, 1200, models in time. How many have uneven plating? Who knows, but there will be many that will not have uneven pressure and there will be x number of consoles that will.

[@pritampoddar5213]

Good job 👏

[@CH-bn7qb]

Thing is half of that Liquid Metal is stuck to the underside of the heatsink not just on the APU so when both are sandwiched together and tightened down there won’t be a dry spot ?

[@alanbenson1505]

Great video, Phil. Looks like we both went from coding to soldering (6502 & 68000 Assembly in my case!) Keep up the great work.

[@inguszarins7614]

@TheCod3r Hi! Great video. Could you please point out uart pins for this pcb? They have changed the pin locations. Thanks!

[@Mik_S]

That separate shield over the USB ribbon cable will make things easier. Does this mean you can now remove the whole PCB and heatsink assembly in one piece to get to the power supply without removing all the screws in the shielding?

[@jompy151]

At last , going to enjoy this 👍

[@TheCod3r]

Glad to assist bud

[@jompy151]

@@TheCod3r keep the videos coming and ignore the idiots . . . . . But not me 😂

[@markbriscoe8526]

What should be done by Sony? They should put some sort of heat resistant sheath on the LED cable to prevent melting on the board keep up the good work been watching your channel for years awesome job

[@AlphaUltor]

Hello, could you tell me which model of the 3 is the best in your opinion?

[@ultra_sound.]

When I first saw your video about the issue with liquid metal dripping, I opened my ps5. Saw some spreading around the seal. Didn't want to risk getting my console damaged, removed the liquid metal. Cleaned everthing and applied thermal past grizzly. Has been almost 4month. Everthing looks and sound good.

[@Knightsauce]

what.....? The ps5 instantly overheats with thermal past

[@ultra_sound.]

@Knightsauce mine has been running fine since I changed to thermal past. Fan doesn't speed up. All seems to be working fine + there are videos on YT comparing thermal paste with liquid metal.

[@OccasusRaven]

@ShockWave Lets see how its works after 1 year. Have u not see TronixsFics test video about that?

[@ultra_sound.]

@IceDr4gon true. I will probably know, and yes, I did see his videos and he tested without fan connected and both overheat with 1minute diff between both devices so I consider a win. Plus I always replace my thermal past after a year being on my pc or ps5. I don't think a year period will be a issue.

[@FrozenHaxor]

@@Knightsauce Absolutely not, quality thermal paste and there will be no difference in operating temperature.

[@ivanhoe68]

Hello! Im watching the video at -0,5 speed, and oh boy it is a blast! TheCod3r sounds super mega drunk! I laughed so freaking hard!

[@cacanina]

😂😂 true

[@TheCod3r]

🤣🤣

[@mikeanderson1994]

Lmao 😂😂

[@inflamedturd]

Had to see for myself sounds great i personally liked 0.25 playback speed

[@MultiVoiceofreason]

Haha that's hilarious 🤣🤣

[@philkasafir.]

Enjoying this one! Mine started overheating and shutting off but since I've put it horizontal it's been absolutely fine lol. Must've been dry spot, it's just better to keep them flat to be safe 😎

[@TheCod3r]

Awesome bud, glad to hear that helped you

[@philkasafir.]

@@TheCod3rThe thing that baffles me is this doesn't seem to be an issue with PC's 🤣 my guess is because they use those tight clamps that hold it in place more efficiently?

[@marksapollo]

@@philkasafir.PCs use different Liquid Metal, Sony is using its own that apparently it spent over a year developing. Or most likely making as cheap as possible. Plus PCs tend to have a lot more and better barriers against it leaking. Liquid Metal is also corrosive, so it can eat away on the aluminium heat spreaders. With a PC it’s much better to just water cool it and stick with thermal paste.

[@zodiark2456]

@@philkasafir. its not an issue with pcs becuase 90% of people on pc dont use liquid metal

[@philkasafir.]

@@zodiark2456 But in general PC's have better quality clamps holding the heatsink on the chip, sony cut corners here 😎

[@karamaypowell2133]

Great video mate got a question my little boy who has learning difficulties tipped milk on his series s and it has stopped working just wanted to know what I should do

[@laletra5755]

good stuff keep it up i'v learned a lot from your channel

[@TheCod3r]

Thanks bud

[@Ficilar]

I managed to loose the small SMD next to the lower left corner of the HDMI encoder at 32:59. Do you have any value for me so I can reorder it? I assume it is Capacitor but I‘m not sure

[@UKDazarusUK]

Interesting stuff

[@xx_ars_enic_xx2831]

Loved it every moment of it this is super useful epic and yes will love to see more on the trouble shooting and voltage ⚡️ injection ect

[@samsun4905]

Great video. Love it! Regarding the Power Supply Unit, may I know if my CFI1200A(1) bought from Japan supports the 220 voltage power supply? Though it is written 100v only at the bottom of the console. Thanks indeed...

[@franktamborelli697]

I have the same doubt...

[@nachof88]

did u get any answer about this??

[@Perfectblue33]

got your account code. Thanks man!😉

[@antoneisfeld1468]

Hello, I have a question. Is there a difference between the 1016A/1116A and the 1216A in terms of the drive cable? 25pin 1016A/1116A and 20pin 1216A can that be?

[@MasterJediSean]

The formula for the liquid metal needs to be thicker or not runny, whichever. Or create a self sealing cavity so there is no way for the liquid to squeeze out and contaminate the circuitry.

[@RobsRemixes]

3 months later have you had an increase in the triple beap of death in the 1200 series ?

[@DameAndThatGame]

Im assuimng they have done this to drop it in the PS5 slim after? do you have nay idea the pwer consumption guess of a slim, is that something you can check or test witht this board? i ask for travel, being able to power a PS5 off grid is heavy consumption, but a slim will be less like the PS4 was, right.

[@camstairs400]

According to your experience, what version should I buy then ? BTW great presentation thanks 👍

[@ChrisTallant]

Thats a damn good saying to live by.

[@johankurniawan4566]

@thecod3r i watch a lot of your video on youtube, its really educated appreciate that so much. But there is some question according so many ps5 console broken and get fix by you. Is the Ps5 console is a bad product? From 3 series that ps5 have which is the most good, is it 10, 11 or 12?

[@alexh4273]

thank you man i been having trouble with it not playing game on 4 month old end up i missing some liquid metal will updating once i put the new liquid metal in

[@BrunoSantos-mt1gn]

Hello, I have a question? bought a ps5 CFI-1216b GOW Digital Version. It has the fan nidec v3 it makes a noise that bothers me when i paly at night. can I exchange for an NMB V1? because of the amperage nidec has 1.9 and the NMD has 2.4. can burn some, circuit on ps5? thank you, greetings

[@reviewforthetube6485]

If you can get cost cutting and better overall performance with cooling and watts then im all for it. Its just them optimizing the ps5 while being able to make more and get the parts for them. Performs actually better so all good! Ive had a 1000 it somehow would heat my room up my 1200 doesnt and idk how that could make a difference but it did. Also I swear my 1200 has better internet connection even with my ethernet it doesnt fluctuate as much.

[@michaelwood4661]

Hi from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

[@u4ia_fubar_75]

I got my PS5 in July 2021 and it has been standing upright since the day I got it. Never had any over heating problems🤞

[@SuperSmartApe]

Hey man, hope you could reply on my comment. You see, we just bought this same model from playstation in dubai and it says international version, but when i opened it up it's a japanese one. The problem is it states that the power supply is only 100v 3.55A 50/60hz and we are using 220-240v outlet. So im kindly asking if the power supply that is used in this newer version supports dual voltage regardless of what is written on the console? Thanks, best of luck.

[@android927]

I'm currently taking some measurements on an EDM-030 board and it seems that F7002 is actually 3.3v on this revision. I'm also getting 1.98v from F7003, so i'm not sure if that is supposed to be the 1.8v rail or not, but either way i would highly recommend against swapping ICs between EDM-030 and EDM-020 without taking measurements first.

[@thealien_ali3382]

The cable on the heatsink is it really a call of concern? To where the small heatsink is it doesn't look like it's cooling any vrams or anything important

[@graphicsgod]

So to keep the latest PS5 from having future problems, we have to break the warranty sticker and fix the cables being around the heatsink.. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Feel like doing a video on future proofing the latest PS5 from needing repairs as best as possible? Also can the PS5 run just as fine on good thermal compound instead of the liquid metal? I'm just tired of hearing about liquid metal destroying boards and not being worth the trouble it's worth! Thanks love your videos!! Good stuff, cheers!

[@sercancil1159]

Does the cfi-1200b series have chronic problems? Which is the latest model?

[@majorasspain5341]

Was it powered on and left on because that's a lot if dust on the fan for just being powered on once

[@clownnut]

please make a video how to start checking voltage on 1200 model board to find faulty components. :)

[@leeheggie7043]

Done an hdmi on one last week gave me a surprise when i took the cover off lol

[@TheCod3r]

Haha yeah I've heard the ports are still weak as hell. A few guys on discord have had a fair amount of them

[@nigelnightmare4160]

52:30 Looks more like a G to me, probably depicting that it's good. Crazy to route cables across the heat sink like that! Could you put a thin strip of thermal putty under the wire/ribbon cable, or would that cause problems?

[@TheCod3r]

Cheers pal. Yeah I was thinking maybe making some sort of bracket to fit on top could be a way to keep cables away from the heat

[@Knightsauce]

@@TheCod3r please make a solution and show us what do do! Sony running cables on top of a heat sink is unacceptable.

[@trinimike101]

Would appreciate a soln this also @TheCod3r

[@danismithmn]

Thanks for the great video. Very detailed. Question from United States about this model console I bought Refurbished from GameStop. Shortly after buying the console it started dropping Bluetooth connectivity with the DualSense controller. I tore it down to see what could be wrong, but nothing sticks out as obvious. The Bluetooth antenna cables are both attached to the underside of the Wi-Fi & Bluetooth chip and all the way to the antenna. They are both wiggly, but attached. Do you think my problem is the cables and I should re-solder them? Or could it be the chip itself? I do have the replacement warranty on it but didn't want to waste it in something I might possibly be able fix. Should I try to fix it, it use the warranty for an exchange? Sorry for the detailed request for free assistance, but nobody knows what this problem is. It likely happened when it was Refurbished. Thank you much.

[@TheCod3r]

It's all good buddy, glad to help when I can. If the controllers constantly disconnect and you don't have any obstructions (I.E you have line of sight with the console) and the antennas are connected (loose is normal) I'd say return it under warranty. The IC itself is likely the cause but rather than risk damaging it or voiding the warranty I'd say get gamestop to replace it for you :)

[@danismithmn]

@@TheCod3r thanks much for the reply. I took it apart and everything does seem to be okay. The antenna plugs swivel but are tightly in there. I see what I think could be the likely problem is that the chip is right next to the heatsinks, and there is no case ventilation in that spot on the back so the chip might be overheating. Maybe, maybe not.

[@TheCod3r]

@danismithmn you're welcome. I wouldn't say it's overheating. They shouldn't do by design. I'd say it's probably a defective chip to be honest

[@Stormmaniac]

New sub here!

[@djlancematthew]

So I have the same model PS five. Mine is 1215 and I’m wondering. Those wires on the heat sinks. I paid Walmart $60 for a three-year warranty on my PS five. Does that mean that I can go in and try and move the wires off the heat sink of mine and should I move the wires?

[@Mr_Battlefield]

Once you open up the PlayStation 5 you void the warranty. I strongly recommend not to mess with it. If you have an issue with your PS5. Deal with the warranty first over doing your own work.

[@spencerratto9248]

It’s crazy how much smaller the board is

[@evelynrodriguez8652]

I can’t believe they wired it like that , it will need to be rerouted. I tried to get the Amazon to twitch and it won’t let me , do I have to switch from USA

[@Xanter696]

Thank you for helping me figure out how to disassemble my ps5 I also have a ps5 CFI 1200A Hello from Russia

[@rayssacavalli449]

Hey! I don’t actually understand anything that he’s saying, but does the 1200 version works on 110v and 220v? Thanks!

[@mariano8bits737]

Hi, you have a video to remove power supply?

[@cjyuyo]

So the liquid metal issue is real and still occurring on the 1200 model, right?

[@kirjuri7189]

It seems these GOW bundle PS5 consoles has major problem with disc drives, many have reported that they are broken out of the box, mine which i bough last week wont read discs either, wonder what is the problem.

[@garywillson3100]

Hi 3 questions: from a technicians point of view which one of the 3 three versions of the ps5 is better to work on? Which one of the three versions is technically better? Which one of the three ps5 versions should a consumer buy if all 3 ps5 version were available to purchase?

[@sonyx5332]

I would honestly go for the first PS5 version due to having the biggest copper heatsink than the rest. In my case, I ended up buying the 3rd PS5 version because it was made in the original PlayStation factory in Japan at a cheaper price than the first PS5 version made in the same factory.

[@Shakada]

@@sonyx5332 +1, 3rd, i get too ps5 Japan ver + power cord Japan ( but get inside Europe power ) , but still say Made in China!.

[@sonyx5332]

@@Shakada By Europe power inside, do you mean the power supply? I own a few PS3 consoles (first edition plus dev kit) Made in Japan and was surprised to see the power supply say Made in China. So it seems that even if the console is Made in Japan, there are some pieces/components Made in China.

[@gangbangingtec]

1st gen has much bigger heat sink & more expensive materials

[@OzzyMNM]

@TheCod3r Have you tried using PCM(phase change material) instead of thermal paste or liquid metal? Just wondering cause you cut it to size and it doesn't give dry spots or refuse to spread/spread too much.

[@TheCod3r]

I haven't mate, I'll do a bit of reading and see what it's all about

[@jasonrichardson1999]

Only problems with PCM is that they can be considerably more expensive than liquid metal or thermal paste

[@RobIn-ky4uz]

@@jasonrichardson1999 they are cheap on ali

[@jasonrichardson1999]

@@RobIn-ky4uz AliExpress also isn't the best source for alot of things

[@davestationuk7374]

How much liquid metal was on the heatsink you put to one side ? Would you recommend a better LM or adding a minute bit to it

[@TheCod3r]

The PS5 has far too much liquid metal. I always take some off when reassembling the consoles

[@tedschlapowski5024]

The perfect amount in just the right spot to fill in that "dry spot" that he claimed was from pooling. It was plain as day obvious when he pulls them apart. You just have to pause the video at the right time and look.

[@youtubeshadowbannedmylasta2629]

what data is necessary for the console to work correctly?

[@fasttechvideo]

Is the power supply the same as the 1000/1100 series?

[@arjanvink9361]

Gamers Nexus found out that the ps5 memory modules stay cooler when the ps5 runs without side panels. however, this was with the 1000 model. the 1200 has fairly large openings in the case where a lot of cold air comes out once you've removed the side panels. so this lost air doesn't pass through the cooler and so would the ps5 1200 theoretically get warmer without side panels?

[@GameslordXY]

Ask Sony how to use it best,since this dude is clearly biast against Sony. Like it's his life's mission to take down Sony's engineering teams. They probably rejected his job aplications. Or simply don't buy PS5. For 650$ - 750$ you can build a PC of similar power IF you know what you are doing.

[@arjanvink9361]

Look.... I found a Sony Fanboy. He there, how is live?

[@GameslordXY]

@@arjanvink9361 HOW is among other things suggesting you a PC over PS5 being Sony fanboy? The fact that "problem" isn't widely recognized speaks volumes. I would in the same way defend Microsoft IF he made some bias rubbish against Microsoft. I was accused more than once to be Xbot. IF both sides are accusing me,I must be doing something right.

[@jamesgilmour128]

How do you know what series of ps5 you have ? Got mine in June, forbidden west bundle , love the videos very informative

[@Void-Realm]

It says on the box. It'll start with CFI-

[@coladict]

Are the "warranty void if removed" stickers not legal in the UK? I thought it was only that way in the US. I haven't heard updates from the EU, but 3-4 years ago they were valid. Meaning they can legally deny you warranty service if the sticker is damaged.

[@FrozenHaxor]

Not a legal practice in the EU.

[@brichardsfourty]

Hi my friend I just got the new PS five model 1200 the disc version PS five god of war Ragnarok I know my circuit board is smaller, but it works beautifully. I have not had any problems with it but I lay my PS5 on the side, like the PlayStation 4 video game console but I don’t know why Sony how to make the circuitboard so dang small but anyways I got one year with PlayStation and I got two years with Allstate from target Electronics insurance by Allstate. It covers me two years so if something goes wrong. I can get all my money back to go buy me a brand new one. I really want to go get me an older consul because I don’t know sorry my iPhone is made in China so it misspells 1,000,000,000,000% It drives me really crazy bro. I love watching your electronics fixing videos. And I always like watching Tronicsfix. You’re both my number one KZbin channels. 😂 I hope you’re doing good brother I live in the United States Phoenix, Arizona. I absolutely love my PS5 Consol. Disc God of war Ragnarok I bought mine from target store 16th St. and Camelback Phoenix, AZ 85016. If anybody lives in Phoenix, Arizona, and you need a PlayStation.5 They actually have them stocked full to the ceiling only one Consol per family so it gets rid of the scalpers. 😂

[@dougefresh5422]

can you do a reassembly video? lol.. I have 7 extra screws and didnt seperate the boards to do a PS replacement

[@Void-Realm]

Did you find a full reassembly of the 1200 model? Bonus if it includes the full disassembly.

[@bufordmaddogtannen]

Note the lithium coin cell roasting under the heatsink... WTF they were thinking...

[@AMCTechRepairs]

Have you done one of these for the other boards?

[@TheCod3r]

Nah mate but I can do 😉

[@theroyalaustralian]

The PS5 for me is very quiet. It has a HDMI Retimer problem, but it still displays a signal. I cannot open any media apps such as KZbin because the signal bounces in and out.

[@ellisgarbutt1925]

What a major change insde must be annoying as some parts are not interchangable be intresting to see if thr SSD still can be swaped those cable routed over the heat sink is going to cause a world of trouble

[@MrTrixzzzz]

Couldnt you just clean the liquid metal off and use some high quality thermal paste to solve that issue?

[@gwengo4167]

Absolutely fantastic video. Im a new subscriber and really enjoying the content, it’s so interesting and you’re obviously incredibly knowledgeable about electronics . Also great to hear a fellow West Midlands accent ☺️✊🏻 I’m really thinking about getting a PS5. I have a PS4 Pro which is great, but I’d really like to upgrade. With regards to the Liquid Metal issue, would you advise to keep the PS5 flat rather than vertical so that the Liquid Metal doesn’t drop? It would suit my setup flat tbh. Do you think the liquid metal has dropped during transit or does in only become more of a liquid once heated? Sorry, I really don’t know much about that kind of thing 👍🏻

[@GameslordXY]

The fact you know nothing about this makes you easy to manipulate. IF it was a huge problem,it would be well know from the beggining. The "all-knowing" KZbin engeenering community is finding PS5 pottential heating hazards from the very start. One wonders why all PS5s haven't exploded by now IF it was sooooo problematic.

[@GameslordXY]

@@CarlosDanielSchaper I mean there is nothing wrong in keeping it horizontal + there is warranty. + it's NOT in Sony's interest to replace milions upon millions of consoles. Corporations DO cut corners,but here I do not believe they did so. Or at the very least not to dangerous levels. According to Sony's head engineer or something for Playstation 5 project,they spent 2 years finding best way to contain Liquid Metal. Given that it has no bussiness sense to want to risk replacing so many consoles,I actually believe him.

[@GameslordXY]

@@CarlosDanielSchaper What's your point? Electriconics...brake/manfalctions. Treat it well,and it shall often last you for many,many years.

[@CarsandCats]

After seeing the smaller heatsinks on the 1100, and now the abomination that is the 1200, I am REALLY loving my 1000 series.

[@sonyx5332]

I always wanted the 1000 series exactly because of the big copper heatsink but found a Japanese made 1200 and couldn't let that go 😁🥲

[@sonyx5332]

I always wanted the 1000 series exactly because of the big copper heatsink but found a Japanese made 1200 series from the Sony Playstation factory and couldn't let that go 🥲

[@sonyx5332]

I always wanted the 1000 series exactly because of the big copper heatsink but found a Japanese made 1200 series from the Sony Playstation factory and couldn't let that opportunity go 🥲

[@chrisg1556]

From everything Ive seen/heard is that the 1200 models are actually the best ones. The heat sink doesn't need to be big because the system itself runs much cooler. It has a smaller chip that consumes alot less power so It doesn't get nearly as hot. Also, the airflow in the 1200 models is apparently much better.

[@blu6]

@@chrisg1556 that led ribbon placement is disappointing unfortunately

[@Bourbon_Blue_Devil]

I have an xbox one S and the disk drive wasn't reading disk. I replaced the laser and still didn't fix it. So I bought a new drive, put it in, and works. Any idea what could be wrong with the original drive?

[@TheCod3r]

It's hard to say really, could just be that the laser you used was defective. Realistically replacing the laser should have solved the problem

[@Bourbon_Blue_Devil]

@@TheCod3r that what I thought too. I'll tear it down soon. Clean, look for the obvious, and grease the gears. Thanks for the reply Phil!!

[@mightygamerjames]

if they just went thermal past would it be the same temps or close

[@FaizCaliph]

There is a great video by tronics fix I think that replaces it with thermal paste and it overheats fast.

[@noelle8388]

Hi, does anyone know if this versionis dual voltage? I bought it in japan and want to use it in Europe

[@shadowfox4027]

Thats a huge heatsink. I wouldnt be concerned at all with those cables from the bluray player.

[@Void-Realm]

Would you mind explaining why it's no worry (as someone who's not hardware savvy). Thanks!

[@cemsengul16]

Wow. Look at how small the motherboard is on the 1200 model. Someone could really build a tiny PS5 with that.

[@sonyx5332]

I received mine not long ago but I seriously wanted the first revision due to the bigger nice looking copper heatsink.

[@SNC2319]

DIY Perks has done something like that not too long ago.

[@cemsengul16]

@@SNC2319 I saw that video it was pretty cool but I thought liquid cooling was overkill. He could have built one without liquid cooling and it would be sleek.

[@cemsengul16]

@@sonyx5332 I also just got the Ragnarok bundle on new years eve. Nothing to worry about the smaller heatsink we have since our chips actually run cooler. Yeah a bigger heatsink is nice but our chips are 6 nm and use less watts so we don't need a heatsink so beefy. The launch model PS3 had a huge heatsink yet it ran hotter than a PS3 Slim on cell and rsx.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

​@@cemsengul16exactly lol

[@abdulhkeem.alhadhrami]

Would have been good to see Sony improve the liquid metal safety barrier like more foam around the chip where it is sliding to.

[@westernshitt732]

That doesn't prevent bald spots

[@indo3052]

@@westernshitt732seems like Liquid Metal is bad idea then

[@jontait1095]

Hi Phil is it possible when you split the board from the heat sink that some of the liquid metal stayed with the heatsink side and made it look like you had a dry spot

[@ferry651]

They are standing up in the box when you purchase these and they're probably in the warehouse for a long time like that

[@TheCod3r]

They're actually sideways mate, but it does depend on how they're stacked on the pallets I guess

[@dvsvs8204]

Hi everyone, Can anyone tell me if there would be any problem if I change the ps5 (CFI-1216A model) fan (KSB1212HGHU1 DC12V 2.15A model) for another fan which is a different model? Thanks in advance.

[@headred76]

20:58 you’re not wrong!