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PlayStation 5 Slim: Games crashing, only when going to online part of games.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:22:50 -0700

I have a PS5 Slim Disc Edition that’s about 1.5 years old. The console works normally in the menus, and I can launch games without issue. For example, Fortnite loads into the lobby just fine, but the moment I ready up and it transitions into an online match, the console crashes with an error (I can provide the exact error code if needed). This behavior is consistent whenever the game starts an online match. I took it to a local repair shop, and they cleaned the console and inspected it. They also looked into the liquid metal/thermal side of things, but ultimately told me the console was beyond what they were able to repair and recommended sending it to Sony. Before I do that, I’m hoping to get opinions from people who repair PS5s regularly. Based on these symptoms, what hardware failure would you suspect? Does this sound more like an APU, RAM, SSD, motherboard, network chip, or another known PS5 Slim issue? If you’ve seen this exact behavior before, what ended up being the cause, and would you send it to Sony or seek out a board-level repair specialist instead?

⟐ Marked as duplicate July 18, 2026 at 19:22 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: PS5 Slim CE-108255-1 crash when joining online matches

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:22:50 -0700

I have a PS5 Slim Disc Edition (~1.5 years old). It works fine in menus and lobbies, but crashes with error CE-108255-1 specifically when transitioning from a lobby (like Fortnite) into an online match.

A local repair shop cleaned it and checked the liquid metal/thermals, but they couldn't find the fix and recommended sending it to Sony.

I've already tried basic software troubleshooting. Based on this specific 'crash on match start' behavior, is this likely an APU, RAM, or SSD controller failure? Has anyone seen this specific symptom on a Slim model, and did it require a full board replacement or can a specialist fix it?

⟐ Marked as duplicate July 18, 2026 at 19:22 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Como cambiar el puerto hdmi

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:54:29 -0700

Ps5 slim puerto hdmi

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How to replace the HDMI port
PS5 Slim HDMI port

⟐ Answered July 12, 2026 at 23:54 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Slim shows no lights, but the fan turns on?

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:47:46 -0700

I bought a broken ps5 slim recently that had a solid blue light for about 2 seconds before turning off. The fan ran for a second but no picture or anything. I took it apart, cleaned it, and tested the power supply which runs just fine. I figured it likely had something to do with the motherboard and just put it back together since I don’t have the tools for anything involved with that. Now I plugged it in and it shows no lights or beeps or anything, but the fan still turns on for a second. Not only that, but it only gets some power from the power cord once. I have to unplug the cord and plug it back each time I try to turn it on. I’m not sure what’s wrong or if I made the issue worse? Should I just take it to a shop at this point or can I still do something?

⟐ Commented July 02, 2026 at 10:47 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: What screws go wear on a PS5 slim

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:00:02 -0700

What screws go wear on a PS5 slim

⟐ Answered June 19, 2026 at 3:00 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Why won't my WIFI work on my Ps5 slim

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:46:05 -0700

My ps5 won't detect any wifi connections, instead ethernet is required but wifi is more convenient and reliable for me due to when using ethernet the connection will randomly disconnect and reconnect

⟐ Answered June 18, 2026 at 23:46 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Why my ps5 is not getting internet

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:31:21 -0700

I was fixing my ps5 and a blue and white cable with a metal part got torn off what do I do

⟐ Answered June 08, 2026 at 21:31 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: How do I take it apart to clean it

Mon, 18 May 2026 22:19:49 -0700

Need information on how to take it apart and clean it.

⟐ Answered May 18, 2026 at 22:19 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Fixing the vertical stand screw mount of the PS5 CFI-2115

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:18 -0700

I accidentally stripped the screw whole of my PS5 where the vertical stand is supposed to go, and I’m trying to use these Mr. Grip screw hole repair kits to fix it. However, I can’t get the strips to stay in without falling into the console and needing to be shaken out. Is this the best option for fixing it? Or is there something else that might need to be used instead?

⟐ Commented April 14, 2026 at 13:02 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: PS5 Slim won't turn on after electrical surge/lightning strike

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:17:12 -0700

My PlayStation 5 Slim was connected to a wall outlet when a power surge occurred (lightning/electrical strike). Now the console shows no signs of life—no lights, no beeps, and it won't power on even with a different cable and outlet.

Is this likely a blown fuse in the internal power supply, or is it common for the motherboard to be damaged in these scenarios? Are there any specific test points on the PS5 Slim power supply to check for voltage?

⟐ Commented March 14, 2026 at 5:17 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Black screen and tried different tv

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:08:40 -0700

I brought a new HDMI cable and I tried a new tv and the ps is still showing a black screen.

⟐ Answer accepted March 07, 2026 at 4:08 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Console throws an error during system reset.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:34:34 -0700

Console throws an error code during system reset. The error code is 108262-9. It's happening after signing into PSN for the first time. The software version is 26.01-12.70.00.

⟐ Commented February 26, 2026 at 3:34 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: How to fix my Playstation network

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:05:58 -0700

The PlayStation network keeps failing the connection

⟐ Answer edited February 25, 2026 at 5:05 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: PS5 made a popping sound and now won't turn on

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:18:44 -0700

I was about 45 minutes into playing my PS5 and all of a sudden it made a loud popping sound and then it turned off, I smelled smoke as if something fried, and now it seem to not receive any power to turn on! Any suggestions on what happened?

⟐ Answered February 25, 2026 at 3:18 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Why when I turn my PS5 on it beeps then turns off 2 seconds later?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:46:47 -0700

Why when I turn my PS5 on it beeps then turns off 2 seconds later?

⟐ Commented February 24, 2026 at 6:46 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Power supply replacement need

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:46:01 -0700

What power supply would I need for a ps5 slim digital model cfi-2015

⟐ Answer accepted January 22, 2026 at 8:46 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Why do my PlayStation keep turning off

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:37:51 -0700

It keep saying it’s going overheating and turning off

⟐ Answered January 10, 2026 at 16:37 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Where can I find a replacement fan for the PS5 slim?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:22:57 -0700

Hi,

My PS5 slim fan started making a very annoying rattling noise (kind of like telegraph boops). I've had it for a few years now and it's definitely out of warranty.

I thought I'd check out iFixit and there's a great tutorial on how to replace the fan. I have all the tools necessary to do the work, but I need a new fan. And that's where the troubles begin.

The US iFixit has the part available to order, but not the canadian one (there's very little on the canadian one in general... why? Maybe that should be a separate post). The canadian sony store also doesn't offer any replacement parts. I'd rather not order from sketchy amazon or ali express merchants or unreliable quality.

Is there a trustworthy place I can order a new fan from in Canada?

Thanks.

⟐ Answered December 23, 2025 at 11:22 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: PS5 slim high pitch noise

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:11:52 -0700

I got a second hand PS5 Slim that makes a very audible and annoying noise when running games.

I've read many similar complaints about fan noises or UFO sounds (whatever that is) but I don't think it is the fan. I already removed and cleaned it, and if I place my ear against the PS5 without the cover the sound is a lot louder near the bottom. It also seems to be more silent when I put pressure around this area, or when I place it horizontally.

The original owner claims he never heard anything like it and assumes something happened during transit, as the face cover was also loose when it arrived (although I have no way of knowing if this is true).

Anyone have idea what the problem is, and what I could do?

Added a video with the sound before and after booting a game.

⟐ Answered December 08, 2025 at 0:11 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: HDMI port is damaged

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:56:03 -0700

my HDMI port is damaged and i cant get anything on my monitor is there anyway i can replace this and how?

⟐ Answered November 20, 2025 at 8:56 MST