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PS5 Shutdowns Linked to Liquid Metal Cooling Material Leak

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The PlayStation 5 is facing an ongoing technical challenge that is affecting many of the early production units. At the heart of the issue is the liquid metal used in the console’s cooling system.
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It seems that SONY's PlayStation 5 has a small, persistent technical concern, but it mainly affects the very first units produced. The reason is that SONY's very good choice of using liquid metal between the APU and the dissipator. If this liquid metal offers a much better thermal conductivity than the conventional paste, it also presents specific risks. The problem is especially evident when the PS5 is installed in a vertical position for long …

News from HD Technology. Visit www.hd-tecnologia.com for the latest news. PlayStation 5 is at the center of a technical controversy that, over time, seems to become more and more serious. What began as a technical warning today becomes a specific problem for many consoles, especially the first launch units that no longer have warranty. The use of liquid metal in the cooling system is causing serious failures, to the point of making some consoles…

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HD Tecnología broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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