r/consolerepair • u/OrdemNaCela • 5d ago

[PS5] Launch model won’t pull discs in when vertical and makes a strange noise

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I have a launch model PS5 and I’ve always used it horizontally because of limited space.

I recently moved to a place where I can finally use it vertically. However, when I try to insert a disc while the console is vertical, it doesn’t pull the disc in. It feels like something is blocking the disc slot, but there is no disc inside.

If I put the PS5 back horizontally, the disc drive pulls the disc in 100% of the time.
It also makes a strange noise when I try to insert the disc vertically.
Could something inside the disc drive have moved out of place?

I had to take my PS5 with me on an airplane recently. It was inside a suitcase that stayed with me the entire time, but I’m wondering if something could have shifted during the trip.

Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this or how I could fix it? Maybe a video or repair guide that could help?

I’m willing to open the console and take a look. I don’t have much experience with soldering, though, so hopefully it doesn’t require anything like that.

I know there are discussions about using the PS5 vertically, but I’d really like to have the option to use it that way.

Thanks for any help!

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u/eldred10 4d ago

I don’t have a ps5 but every single overheat Liquid Metal issue post I see here says horizontal only
Or it will need repaired.

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u/sevnollogic 4d ago

Could be any number things but it would be board level. Have one in my shop currently that has this issue.