On June 11, 2020, Sony presented to the world public the design of the Playstation 5 and sparked a controversy. Has the design of the housing of the next-gen console succeeded or is Microsoft showing a happier hand with its Xbox Series models? Although the design of a console is often due to the structure of the inner workings, a company also wants to conjure up a certain image and emotions in potential buyers. Some celebrate the looks of the PlayStation 5, others maliciously refer to the design as an oversized router from the 2010s. But no matter how you feel about the design of the case, it should at least be functional. Two years after the release of the PS5, however, there are increasing reports that this is apparently not necessarily the case.
PlayStation 5 Design Flaws? Liquid Metal runs out
In contrast to Microsoftwhich use conventional thermal paste for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, comes in the Playstation 5 (buy now €726.99 ) so-called Liquid Metal used to cool the console, which should prevent the system from overheating during operation. However, according to hardware reports, this type of cooling causes problems.
Apparently, cases of consoles where the liquid metal described above due to a upright storage expired. The massive one PlayStation 5 According to the manufacturer Sony, it can be used both horizontally and vertically. A corresponding stand that can be attached to the console housing is included with the device.
If you stand the Playstation 5 upright, it can break
Do you use the PlayStation 5 When placed upright, defective seals can apparently cause the coolant to spread uncontrollably in the device and, in the worst case, cause a short circuit. According to Twitter user 68Logicwho runs a repair workshop for electronic devices in France, this defect occurred with his console.
This problem seems to occur even with originally packaged goods. technology expert TheCod3er shows in a video youtubehow the Liquid Metal had leaked into a new Playstation 5 that was apparently stored upright for weeks.
Should the coolant actually leak, there is at least a chance of getting the Playstation 5 running again by cleaning it. However, little is known about the problem, even among experts TheCod3er reported.
The exact number of defective consoles that gave up the ghost due to upright storage and defective seals is not known. Leaking liquid metal is often not taken into account as the cause of possible damage. An official statement from Sony does not exist yet. In case of doubt, according to technology experts, it is advisable to Playstation 5 horizontally stored, as hardly any coolant escapes even in the event of defective seals.
Source: Wololo
