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PlayStation 3 Slim: Replace HDMI Port PS3 Slim

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:52:09 -0700

I recently had my HDMI port stop working on my PS3 Slim. After trying different cables and a different TV, I've come to the conclusion that it has become separated from the board. I still haven't opened up my system yet, but does anyone have any tips as to how/if I can solder this back on?

⟐ Commented agosto 20, 2025 at 0:52 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: PS4 randomly loses Wifi connection and disconnects controller

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 06:08:29 -0700

Hi, as the title says:

PS4 randomly loses Wifi connection and disconnects controller and no way to reconnect them again or having my PS4 controller to detect the console again, UNLESS I do a HARD RESET to the console (keeping the power button touched with finger for several seconds - doing a turn off / turn on cycle manually)

Same I read here in this thread, but no solution found.

https://community.playstation.com/conten...

Some others suggest it is related to the antenna. But my console has never fallen, and if it was the antenna, I guess turn it off several wireless devices around, and approaching the Wireless controller to the console should allow the controller to detect the console. But it does not.

Other suggest it was a bad Firmware installed (bugs on it). I can't reverse the last update of the console. I don't even know if that is possible.

I'm having this annoyance constantly in the middle of an online game, and I need to restart the PS4 mannually every time in order to have WIFI and BT wireless connections restored. THERE IS NO WAY to connect them again, until I do this HARD RESET to the PS4 console.

When turned on, then everything connects again (wireless controller and WIFI). Then again, at a random time, disconnects from WIFI and Wireless controller (in the middle of a game, or movie, etc.). It just keeps doing it.

By the way, I have another spare controller. Same thing. Fully charged both of them. Same results.

Any other suggestion will be very appreciated.

⟐ Commented agosto 09, 2025 at 6:08 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: PS4 to TV (Black Screen but could hear sounds)

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:54:30 -0700

When I turn on my PS4, everything starts properly and I could hear the sounds coming from the TV. But I get a black screen the entire time. Tried it on another TV and same problem. My nephew said he jumped on it (bad decision to have left it on the ground). I have not a clue as to how to approach this problem. Please help if you can & thank you.

⟐ Commented novembre 18, 2025 at 1:54 GMT-7

PlayStation 5 (2021 revision): HDMI behind the ps5 is damaged

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:03:56 -0700

HDMI doesn’t work behind the ps5 anymore

⟐ Commented aprile 01, 2026 at 14:03 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: Why doesnt my PS3 power up?

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:26:14 -0700

I have a problem with my PS3, and I am getting worried.

The problem is that when I press the PS Button to turn it on, the LED goes green, and in a few seconds it beeps rapidly, then turns red, and then blinks red. I don't know what is wrong. I might just call Sony, but I want to know what is wrong with it first.

⟐ Commented ottobre 24, 2023 at 9:26 GMT-7

PlayStation 5: Ps5 won't turn on. No lights, no beeps. Just dead.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:03:12 -0700

Last night in the middle of a round of Overwatch 2, the ps5 randomly cut off. New outlet, new cable tried, totally unresponsive. No lights, no beeps as long as I hold it.

⟐ Answered giugno 23, 2026 at 5:03 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: Why does it turn itself off erratically?

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:04:29 -0700

My PS3 slim randomly and very frequently shuts itself off. It won't even show it is in standby.(History about the device is that it has had 2 nasty falls from the entertainment center due to accidents. There is no external damage visible.)

At times we can get it to come on and stay on for a length of time that is random as well. Other times we can push the button 100 times and it will not come on and stay on. We have opened it and cleaned it and watched what happened when we turned it on. The fan turns on and doesn't make any strange noises or anything, but within a few seconds it shuts itself off completely again. We are getting very discouraged. We have been to several blogs and youtube videos without any real solutions. If it is the power source how do we check it out to be sure that is what it is? We don't want to try and replace functional parts and potentially cause more issues. PLEASE HELP!!!

⟐ Commented febbraio 13, 2021 at 8:04 GMT-7

PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset: How to repair hinges of gold headphones

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:08:58 -0700

My right ear hinge broke and its now hanging cannot even use it now the sound and everything is working but i want it to be reparied

⟐ Answer edited gennaio 02, 2021 at 2:08 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Ps4 dualshock controller won't turn on

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:19:23 -0700

Hello everyone.

I have 2 ps4 controllers.

One of them doesn't go on. If I put them on the charge cable on the ps4 they lit orange as usual but as soon as I put them off the cable it goes out. If I press the home button it won't turn on. Only via cable.

So I thought that it was the fault of the battery. I bought a new battery out it in and still the same. The other controller functions without problem and this one also but doesn't go on wireless.

Please help what can I do?

⟐ Commented marzo 15, 2026 at 19:19 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: How to fix error code 80710A06

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:01:13 -0700

How do I fix error code 80710A06?

⟐ Commented dicembre 20, 2023 at 10:01 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: The appropriate system storage

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:49:47 -0700

My PlayStation won't go to the home screen won't do anything but say cannot start the appropriate system storage was not found. What do I do

⟐ Commented luglio 04, 2025 at 12:49 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: How can I repair the YLOD problem ( yellow light of death )

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:14:36 -0700

I got this problem which occurred when I was playing gta4. The system froze and when I tried restarting the system the red light turned green then in a split second it flashed yellow and then the ps3 system just shuts down..

Is there anyway to fix this?

⟐ Answered giugno 02, 2023 at 8:14 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: ps4 turns on for a second, beeps 3 times then shuts off

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:20:20 -0700

My console was overheating so I tore it down and replaced the thermal paste (4ish year old console). The fan was running before, but clearly not well because the console shut off on me when I was playing a game. The inside is clean and free of dust, new thermal paste and pads have been applied. Put it back together and now I'm getting a single beep, fan kicks on, then it immediately beeps 3 times and shuts off.

Any ideas?

⟐ Commented marzo 02, 2026 at 9:20 GMT-7

DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U: Pressing L2 trigger also register pressing up

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:01:38 -0700

Hello, so my issue is that if I fully press the L2 trigger on my ps4 controller , It also act like I'm pressing up as well. It doesn't seem to do that though if I just lightly press. I tried resyncing it and even open up the controller to remove any dust, but the issue is still there trying both options. Anyone know what could be the issue?

⟐ Commented novembre 10, 2025 at 5:01 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: ps4 wont use update on usb

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:13:24 -0700

I replaced the motherboard/optical drive on my ps4 and now its asking for system update using a usb for version 3.00 or later. I formatted my usb for FAT32 and downloaded the update from the plastation.com website and put it in the file format PS4->UPDATE->PS4UPDATE.PUP

it gave error code (CE-35952-4)

this didn''t work. Then I tried the exfat format with the same file path, and that did not fix the problem either. Both were attempted in safe mode, I have tried all of the other options from the safe mode menu and still the system will not load properly.

Please help and thank you for doing so.

⟐ Commented novembre 12, 2025 at 12:13 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: My ps4 is not turning on tho it fell on the floor

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 09:01:44 -0700

My ps4 feel on the floor like flat on the floor when I tried turning it on it won't on what should I do

⟐ Commented dicembre 28, 2024 at 9:01 GMT-7

PlayStation Vita: My charging port is damaged, can I replace it?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:13:17 -0700

Can the charging port on a PS Vita be replaced without changing the entire motherboard?

⟐ Commented giugno 18, 2026 at 4:13 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: My ps4 is not turning on

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 23:53:59 -0700

I recently dropped my ps4, (has no damage) and when I tried to turn it on the blue light turns on and seconds later it turns off. Can somebody please help me.

⟐ Commented giugno 03, 2023 at 23:53 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: HELP: Power Supply broke from Motherboard

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:46:57 -0700

I was cleaning my PS4 for the first time in almost a year (out of country for work and PS4 was left behind to collect dust, unfortunately)

While putting it back together, I stumbled upon the horrible fact that I had accidentally ripped off the Power Supply from the Motherboard. I have absolutely NO IDEA what to do. If soldering is the solution, how much solder, and where? Any other Alternatives? A little chunk of the Motherboard came off, as well.

Any help, EXTREMELY APPRECIATED!

Video: http://www.screencast.com/t/lWuZKAIp

⟐ Commented aprile 16, 2022 at 15:46 GMT-7

PlayStation Vita: how-to on replacing Ps Vita screen?

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:45:09 -0700

I recently dropped my vita breaking the internal OLED display, I have found a site that will sell me a new one stock for $100, I plan to replace the OLED display. I just need to find a way to reapply adhesive to the plastic and to connect the display to the internal vita components. Please respond with a full description or if not just give any tips you recommend.

⟐ Answered ottobre 13, 2025 at 7:45 GMT-7