PS5

prod said:
The only time I've seen that message is when the power went off while the PS5 was on...do you keep it in rest mode? I think it says repairing database...


Also seems there are some people that have gotten it out of the '3 beeps of death', if what @AlphaJohn suggested doesn't work:

https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/v2a5e5
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I always turn my PS5 off; but I think its got itself scheduled to turn on at night to check for downloads or something
 
Splinter said:
Looks like loadshedding finally borked my PS5. It comes on, but there is zero display.

I've unplugged it and plugged it back in a couple of times, and each time it says it is repairing directory (like it usually does after a load shed), but the the screen is absolutely blank. 3 quick beeps from the PS5 and then fokall else.
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Eish that's horrible.

Hope it's not borked or that you're covered by insurance.
 
AfricanTech said:
Eish that's horrible.

Hope it's not borked or that you're covered by insurance.
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Tks. It's certainly out if warranty and I doubt insurance will cover it as it seems it is not an electrical surge thing but just a known type of equipment failure :(

So unless the suggestions posted above work, I reckon I already know what early Christmas present I will be getting myself :)
 
Splinter said:
Tks. It's certainly out if warranty and I doubt insurance will cover it as it seems it is not an electrical surge thing but just a known type of equipment failure :(

So unless the suggestions posted above work, I reckon I already know what early Christmas present I will be getting myself :)
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Not sure why I put a smiley face at the end - not like I'm getting myself a PS5 Pro. But, I prefer to laugh than cry.
 
Splinter said:
Looks like loadshedding finally borked my PS5. It comes on, but there is zero display.

I've unplugged it and plugged it back in a couple of times, and each time it says it is repairing directory (like it usually does after a load shed), but the the screen is absolutely blank. 3 quick beeps from the PS5 and then fokall else.
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Ah, bummer dude
 
Splinter said:
Tks. It's certainly out if warranty and I doubt insurance will cover it as it seems it is not an electrical surge thing but just a known type of equipment failure :(

So unless the suggestions posted above work, I reckon I already know what early Christmas present I will be getting myself :)
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Surely its repairable?

Will you get the slim version if not?
 
AfricanTech said:
Surely its repairable?

Will you get the slim version if not?
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Given the previous posts, it seems like this 3 beeps of death thing either gets sorted via the suggested actions, or you have a rather interesting pot-plant container.

And I will not be able to hold off for any new PS5 versions...
 
Splinter said:
Given the previous posts, it seems like this 3 beeps of death thing either gets sorted via the suggested actions, or you have a rather interesting pot-plant container.

And I will not be able to hold off for any new PS5 versions...
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You need to get backup power for sensitive electronics. Even if it's just a simple UPS that will allow you to shut down everything properly...
 
AfricanTech said:
Surely its repairable?

Will you get the slim version if not?
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From what I have seen, if it cant go into Safe mode the motherboard has gone bye bye, 6 feet under.
Cheaper to buy new one on sale esp if out of warranty.

I was lucky when I got my 3 Beeps, in my case it was the crappy HDMI link, so safe-mode and reboot fixed it.

So either Splinter gets sorted or have an excuse to go Slim.
 
AlphaJohn said:
From what I have seen, if it cant go into Safe mode the motherboard has gone bye bye, 6 feet under.
Cheaper to buy new one on sale esp if out of warranty.

I was lucky when I got my 3 Beeps, in my case it was the crappy HDMI link, so safe-mode and reboot fixed it.

So either Splinter gets sorted or have an excuse to go Slim.
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Brings back memories of the Red Ring of Death (not that I was ever unfortunate enough to experience it - a friend did though)
 
AlphaJohn said:
From what I have seen, if it cant go into Safe mode the motherboard has gone bye bye, 6 feet under.
Cheaper to buy new one on sale esp if out of warranty.

I was lucky when I got my 3 Beeps, in my case it was the crappy HDMI link, so safe-mode and reboot fixed it.

So either Splinter gets sorted or have an excuse to go Slim.
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Na man that PS5 slim looks ugly, I've seen a few second-hand original ones at Cash Converters.

@Splinter Sorry to hear about your PS5 man :oops: Hope you can get it sorted out.
 
Splinter said:
Given the previous posts, it seems like this 3 beeps of death thing either gets sorted via the suggested actions, or you have a rather interesting pot-plant container.

And I will not be able to hold off for any new PS5 versions...
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From what I can see it should be repairable...but not sure where you can take it in SA. You need someone to figure out where the short is happening. I saw a video of a guy fixing this issue by just replacing a teeny tiny capacitor on the board - for a fraction of the cost of a new device. Makes me think it's a fairly common issue unfortunately
 
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