Sony PlayStation 4 500GB Console (Black)

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The steps above should also clear the system cache, which means that the apps and games will load longer the next time you open them. Don’t worry though as the system cache will be rebuilt as you continue to use your PS4. Fix #2: Turn off HDCP. Press and hold the power button until you hear two beeps. Release the button after the second beep. Again with the PS4 internal hard drive, it might be degrading and not perform properly as it should be and needs maintenance. But since the PS4 system could successfully load on the bootup, it means the hard drive problem is fixable and no need for replacement in most cases. You’ll need that when the PS4 HDD prevents you from loading the home screen or the PS4 system can’t recognize it at all. So, before you begin more complicated and time-consuming troubleshooting with the rest of your PS4 console, make sure your monitor is working properly.

When you perform a full initialize on the PS4 and reinstall the PS4 system software, if your problem was a software-related issue, this will surely resolve it. Conclusion Edgy and sleek, the PS4 console rewards you with super-fast processing speed, higher resolution rendering and expandable storage. Since it has 500GB internal storage, you can save your apps, videos and more and enjoy playing your favourite games any time. It also offers 8GB of RAM for uninterrupted gaming. Want to elevate your gaming experience? Browse our range of HD and 4K televisions from top brands including Samsung, LG and Bush. GamesFirst, you can experiment with another new cable and see if this can fix the issue. If a new cable can’t help you, then the HDMI port you are using may be down, and you can try another one and see if it works. Method 3: Disable HDCP NOTE: If you cannot boot the PS4 to Safe Mode because there’s nothing showing on the screen at all, you can try to do the steps using another monitor or TV. The main purpose of this troubleshooting step is to change the resolution of your console internally and not that of the TV. Fix #6: Factory reset your PS4.

In a lot of cases, it seems like seeing this light indicates more serious problems with your PS4 that often persist beyond letting it cool down. If you have your PS4 stored horizontally, you can try setting it in a vertical configuration to see if this alleviates the red light issues. 2. Repair the PS4 Hard Drive With the PS turned off, hold the POWER button about 7 seconds until the second beep, you will enter the safemode, change the resolution of the console if it doesn’t work HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a protection technology designed to prevent the digital content (e.g. HD movies) from being pirated. It is used with digital video standards like HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, etc. After he finds and recovers the bad sectors found, press ESC and type 3 to start correcting in another sector, type the MB of the next sector with an error and follow until finalizing all the errors found by HD TUNE PROGame library varies over time, region/country, and plan. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Display issues with the monitor, either because it’s defective or simply turned off without your observation. Press and hold the Power button until the PS4 completely turns off. The indicator light should blink to indicate the shut down. Yes, HDMI cables can go bad. If you’re not careful with how you handle your cables, they may be exposed to elements, pests, or other factors that might cause them to break. Broken port in TV, monitor, or console.

The diagnosis will tell you if your HD is bad and where the errors are, with this data enter the HDD REGENERATOR and type option 1 “ Scan and Repair“, it will ask you which part of the HD you want to repair, type exactly the MB that HD TUNE PRO told you were giving ERROR, and hit the “M” key on your keyboard, it will scan in Mb Turn ON the console with the TV disconnected, after turning ON the console, connect the TV, if it doesn’t workRestart the device one more time, and if everything works normally, then the problem is one of the peripherals. You can determine which device is causing the problem by reconnecting one at a time until you stumble upon the one causing the conflict.

Now im waiting my SSD arrive, and I’m going to use my old hard drive as an external one, just to get my data Assassin’s Creed® Bundle: Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey, and Assassin’s Creed® Origins… In all cases, replacing the PS4 internal hard drive is a great idea if you want to improve your console’s performance. You can go for an SSD for your PS4 as well, that’s more recommended. 4. Disconnect non-essential devices Often this status is referred to as the Red Light of Death, and if you notice this happening, you’ll want to power your PS4 off immediately and let it cool down. Make sure your PS4 is in an open and well-ventilated area before powering it on again (read more on Fixing the PS4 Overheating issue).On the other hand, the most common way that a PS4 console “won’t turn on” is when the PS4 actually does power on but doesn’t display anything on the monitor. And if the console still doesn’t showing image, enter safemode and try to reinstall the system software, without resetting to factory data With the monitor disconnected from your PS4, turn it on and off. If the display shows diagnostic information of any kind, you know the display is powered and is capable of displaying content. The last solution that you can try is to return the PS4 to its factory defaults. This must be performed if there’s no problem with your TV (if it works with other consoles or devices when connected via the HDMI). Press and hold the power button on your PS4 for about 7 seconds (until you hear the second beep from the console). This will turn off your console completely.