How to Fix Sony PS5 Overheating- Liquid Metal Thermal Compound Replacement

[@ysgtimothy23]

Thanks for posting. Very helpful!

[@dackselectronicrepair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tactical_Fusion]

What brand should I use and where can I buy it?

[@dackselectronicrepair]

You can get a kit on amazon, I get mine from a wholesale supplier. I have not found a specific brand that works better than others, rule of thumb is don't get the cheapest.

[@glockinpurplejeanss]

Can we use thermal paste instead of liquid metal?

[@TheResoluteHawk]

It's not recommended. Thermal paste will not work as well as liquid metal and the console might overheat in some games. There are comparison videos that show the differences in thermals between the two.

[@glockinpurplejeanss]

@@TheResoluteHawk thanks

[@danielweiss4498]

I think your mistake is that you only did one side with liquid metal, officially it says you should do both sides with liquid metal

[@dackselectronicrepair]

I have found that you it is better to just do the motherboard side. It has the foam walls that make sure it doesn't leak onto any other components when resandwiching the cooler back on. Everything stays where it should. I do make sure the cooling pad side does not have an oxidation on it so it transfers the heat properly.

[@beauwoods5751]

What type of screw driver do you have to use for this?

[@dackselectronicrepair]

It is a T8 Torx security bit that is needed

[@RUF911]

Was this ps5 already open ?

[@dackselectronicrepair]

I don't think it was but it could have been. They for sure had it standing up instead of laying down flat though.

[@ysgtimothy23]

Yes, or he didn't show the removal of the warranty tape covering the screw near fan cover.

[@KAKUN_DESU]

for a second i thought there was a third hand. I almost shat my pants

[@dackselectronicrepair]

That is all I want from my videos, not to help or share knowledge, but to make people almost poop their pants. Almost though, not actually poop, I am not a monster.

[@DarkSchuller]

can you use silicone thermal paste or is that stupid??

[@dackselectronicrepair]

I would not use thermal paste. It is designed to use the liquid metal and it would make a huge mess if you mixed any of it together.

[@DarkSchuller]

@@dackselectronicrepair yeah i saw a few other videos about it and concluded it would be a bad idea😅 thanks for the answer though

[@romamazlov4351]

Do I need to change the liquid thermal pads?

[@dackselectronicrepair]

Do you mean do you have to remove the old liquid metal? If so, no you do not.

[@romamazlov4351]

@@dackselectronicrepair nope, thermal pads

[@jeremydack2375]

@@romamazlov4351 Only if they come off, I have never had to.

[@romamazlov4351]

@@jeremydack2375 I smeared the new ones, there were traces of oil next to the old ones

[@Kamino_k]

So i should have my PS5 laid down horizontally so it doesn't overheat?

[@dackselectronicrepair]

There is a lot of arguments about this but I would suggest laying flat with the PS5.

[@Dave_W861]

Can you link to the Liquid Metal kit you used?

[@dackselectronicrepair]

Liquid Metal Thermal Paste, 79... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLZ41J1B?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@thebeez9487]

Many years ago my buddy and I would play some madden football game on PS1. PS would overheat and game would freeze. That's when we would put it in the freezer and go smoke a bowl. Start over, ps be ok rest of the night.😂

[@dackselectronicrepair]

Yep this is the PS5 version of freezer and smoke a bowl!

[@eianwright2832]

If your ps5 can run ps4 games but, not ps5 games then this is the problem , I had the same thing once I did this everything went back to normal, also please keep your ps5 side ways!!!

[@dackselectronicrepair]

Yes laying down is better for these than standing up.

[@lilshortyyqwazy]

That’s what mines doing right now! Does it still work? Did you use Liquid Metal or thermal paste????

[@glockinpurplejeanss]

Did any problems occur again later?

[@georgekoygioym6051]

Caution! Incorrect application of liquid metal on the processor The video demonstrates an incorrect method of applying liquid metal, which could lead to serious issues with your device. Using the syringe's needle to spread the liquid metal and applying excessive amounts risks overflow when securing the heatsink. This overflow can cause the liquid metal to spill onto surrounding circuits, potentially resulting in irreparable damage. The correct method is as follows: Clean the surfaces: First, remove all old liquid metal residue using clean cotton. Then, thoroughly clean the processor and heatsink surfaces with isopropyl alcohol to ensure they are completely clean. Apply a small amount of liquid metal: Place a very small drop of liquid metal in the center of the processor and the heatsink. Distribute evenly: Use the special cotton swabs provided in the liquid metal package. Spread the liquid metal with circular motions, ensuring it evenly covers the entire surface without overflowing. By following this method, you can avoid risks and ensure optimal cooling performance. Please be cautious, as the incorrect application shown in this video can cause irreversible damage to your device.

[@joejones6968]

You are not at all gental with people's property, dang dude...

[@dackselectronicrepair]

Not sure what you mean?