When Sony released the playstation 5 in 2020, it did so by indicating that it could be used horizontally or vertically, interchangeably. But, when it already enters its third year of use, many experts believe that it should not be placed vertically. Which is the reason?
According to these technicians, liquid metal applied to the console motherboard can be detrimental to the hardware in the long run, if the device is vertical, that is, raised.
Although Sony denied it, experts like 86Logic (System Consoles) on Twitter they posted photos of the results.
This technician has a console repair shop in France, showing the photo of the spilled liquid metal and recommending the use of the console horizontally, that is, lying down.
One user indicated that he has had his PS5 for more than two years, playing more than a thousand hours a year, and it works without problems. However, he acknowledges that “looks like they found some faulty PS5s and did a quick upgrade.”
Another technician coincides with 86Logic (Consoles System), Ben Montana, owner of the ILoveMyConsole store. In a video, Ben Montana showed how he had to repair one by adding the liquid metal.
What happens when you use the PlayStation vertically for a long time
In accordance with Hobby Consoles, the problem is that the device uses liquid metal to cool the APU, but if it is in an upright position it is very likely that, over time, it will end up spilling.
And it doesn’t matter if the PlayStation 5 model Is it with a reader or if it is digital, although the most common are with the Blu-Ray reader, since it emits vibrations occasionally.
The liquid is spilled, over time it solidifies and the CPU of the PlayStation 5 can be damaged. So expert technicians recommend: use your PS5 horizontally, lying down, so that its useful life is much longer and you do not have to run looking for repairs sooner rather than later.
