Every gamer has experienced it before: You’re deep in a match, and suddenly your PS5 fans whir to life, and… BAM, it turns off without any warning. You are sitting there in a black screen, heart in your gut, in denial that this is going to be a serious problem. Spoiler alert: It usually is not your lucky day.
The reality is, overheating is one of the most common issues that PS5 users experience. It does not always mean your console is dying, but it does mean it needs attention-and fast. Dust, poor airflow, dried-out thermal paste, even a clogged fan can send temperatures skyrocketing.
That’s where the pros at OG Repairs come in. They’ve built their name on fixing these exact problems -handling every PS5 overheating repair, PS5 HDMI repair, and general PS5 repair with care that most gamers wish they had from the start.
Here’s how they actually do it, the right way.
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Step 1: Listening Before Touching Anything
Most people think repair shops just crack open your console and start tinkering. OG Repairs doesn’t. They start with questions – when does it shut down, how long have you had it, where do you keep it, how often do you clean it?
You’d be surprised how much that tells a technician. For example, a console kept in a closed cabinet or near a wall will almost always overheat faster. Once they understand the setup, they move to diagnostics – checking fan speeds, temps, and how long the console can run before it hits the red zone.
It’s slow, deliberate, and that’s why they rarely miss the true culprit.
Step 2: Be careful when disassembling (Don’t break any plastic, don’t lose screws)
You don’t want to rush to open a PS5. One slip and you can snap a connector or scratch the board. The team at OG Repairs handles teardown like surgeons – anti-static tools, organized trays for every screw, and soft mats to protect the console’s finish.
They remove the outer panels, take out the fan assembly, the heat sink, and finally make it to the processor zone. Each layer unlocks a story of how long it has been cleaned, how long the system has been overheating, or it was just slowly dying from dust accumulation.
By that point, they have seen what 90 percent of homeowners don’t see: the thick grey dust build-up around the vents and fan blades acts as insulation to hold the heat in.
Step 3: Deep Cleaning – The Real Deal, Not Just a Dust-Off
If you’ve ever tried cleaning your PS5 at home with a can of air, you probably cleared the surface dust and called it a day. But the real buildup hides deeper – under the fan, inside the heat sink fins, around the cooling plates.
At OG Repairs, they use small brushes, anti-static vacuums, and precision air jets to get it all out. They don’t just blow dust around but they remove it completely.
When the fan blades can spin freely again and the heat sink looks shiny and new, that’s when you know it’s done right. It’s not just cosmetic, though, it’s functional. A proper deep clean can lower your console’s temperature by 10–20°C easily.
Step 4: Thermal Paste Replacement – The Heart of Every Overheating Fix
Now comes the step that most gamers underestimate – thermal paste replacement.
That little patch of compound between your processor and the heat sink is the only thing protecting the heart of your PS5 from cooking itself.
After a year, maybe two, the original paste dries and sometimes cracks. When this happens, heat does not transfer well, and the chip becomes hot regardless of how fast the fan runs.
OG Repairs removes every bit of that old paste, and replaces it with a high quality, long-lasting compound. The same compound you see used in high-performance gaming PCs. Once it is applied consistently, the chip will run cooler, run smoother, and at times be more stable.
This step is what can turn a noisy, overheating console into a quiet, perfectly balanced console.
Step 5: Checking the HDMI Port and Power Supply
Here’s something most people don’t realize that heat doesn’t just stay around the processor. It travels. Overheating can cause stress to nearby ports, including the HDMI.
If you’ve ever had flickering video, “no signal” errors, or a loose HDMI fit, it might not just be a connection problem; it could be heat-related.
That’s why OG Repairs always inspects the HDMI port during a PS5 overheating repair. If there’s even minor warping, bent pins, or solder cracks, and they’ll fix it right there with professional micro-soldering, the same precision work they do for full PS5 HDMI repair jobs.
They also test the power supply and the fan control system before closing the unit, making sure there is no hidden damage due to months of overheating.
Step 6: Reassembly and Test Under Actual Load
After cleaning everything, reassembling, and doing ‘the paste’, we not only turn it on, but it is stress-tested. The technician runs it under heavy load to simulate that “heavy gaming” for hours to ensure that the repairs hold up.
They monitor temperature spikes, fan behavior, and power stability to confirm the console’s cooling system is back to optimal condition. If it doesn’t perform flawlessly, they go back in and adjust until it does.
When OG Repairs says “we fixed it,” they mean it’s better than new.
Step 7: Educating the Gamer (So You Don’t End Up Back Here Too Soon)
The best part about OG Repairs is that they don’t just fix your PS5, they teach you how to keep it healthy. You’ll understand where to place your console for better airflow, when to recognize early signs of overheating, and how often you should clean your console.
They’re honest about maintenance, too. They’ll tell you straight up: even with the best care, a deep cleaning and thermal service every 12–18 months is ideal for long-term performance. That’s not sales talk – that’s experience.
Why Professional Repair Will Always Be Better Than a Quick Fix
Sure, you can watch a few YouTube videos and attempt to clean your PS5 on your own. But between fragile connectors, static discharge, and the risk of bending pins, the cost of a mistake is much higher than a professional PS5 repair.
OG Repairs uses proper equipment – anti-static workstations, precision soldering tools, and factory-grade thermal paste. They don’t rush. They don’t cut corners. And that’s why their repairs last.
They’ve handled hundreds of consoles suffering from overheating, dust damage, and even burnt HDMI ports. Every single time, they brought them back to life the right way – clean, cool, and quiet.
Final Thoughts
Your PS5 isn’t dying, it’s just tired and clogged up. Every hour you play adds a little more dust and a little more heat until the system finally says “enough.”
With OG Repairs, that doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Their expert team knows exactly how to handle PS5 overheating repair, deep cleaning, and even advanced PS5 HDMI repair – all with precision, patience, and genuine care for your gear.
If it sounds loud, runs hot, or shuts off on you in the middle of a game, don’t wait for the next crash; take it to people who actually understand what’s going on under the hood.
