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The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a popular and cool console that users can flexibly place in both horizontal and vertical positions. However, it has recently been reported that placing the PS5 upright for a long time can easily damage the console, which has raised concerns about its safety. The problem focused on the liquid metal used in the PS5 cooling mechanism.
Ben Montana, owner of the professional repair shop "I Love My Console," recently shared his theory on international social networking sites that placing the PS5 upright could cause problems with the liquid metal used in the console's cooling system. He showed photos of the PS5 damage in question to back up his claim, which he believes was caused by liquid metal spilling or pooling in one place when the console was upright. Montana claims that this is not an isolated case and that he has already serviced a large number of consoles affected by this type of damage.
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Internet celebrity blogger TheCod3r's PS5 console has also experienced similar problems with the movement of liquid metal inside, and he believes that the responsibility lies with Sony. Because the damage to the console was caused by a critical design flaw. PS5 uses a liquid metal alloy as a coolant, which is more effective than traditional thermal pads or high-end thermal pastes. However, this liquid metal is also easier to move and gather when the console is upright, which can damage the components of the console.
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The liquid metal used in PS5 is electrically conductive and can short-circuit the system and cause serious damage if it comes into contact with something that shouldn't. Even if the liquid metal does not spill, pooling in one place reduces the accuracy of the cooling mechanism and makes the console more prone to overheating.
It's worth noting that Sony hasn't responded to these reports yet, so it's not clear if it's really harmful to place the PS5 upright. However, it's better to be safe than sorry! To prevent the same problem, the best thing is to put the console down. As a precaution, users are advised to put the PS5 down when not in use and place it in a cool and well-ventilated place to extend the life of the console and its cooling system.
Regular cleaning of your PS5 and its vents can also help prevent overheating and extend the life of your console. In addition, it is important to pay attention to the temperature of your PS5 when using it, and if you notice that it becomes overheated, it is recommended to take a break and allow the console to cool down before continuing to use it.
(News source: Makeuseof)