Is your PS5 overheating, displaying temperature warnings or is the cooling fan becoming increasingly loud during games?
Our professional PS5 overheating and full service costs £69.99 and includes complete internal dismantling, deep cleaning of the cooling system, cleaning of the fan and heatsinks, renewal of the liquid metal thermal interface and replacement of the internal thermal strips.
This service is designed for an original PlayStation 5 with an operating fan that becomes increasingly loud or develops overheating symptoms. If the fan itself is mechanically faulty, damaged or not spinning, please select our separate PS5 Fan Replacement service.
PS5 Overheating & Full Service – £69.99
The PlayStation 5 relies on a large internal heatsink, cooling fan, carefully designed airflow and a liquid metal thermal interface to remove heat generated by the APU.
Over time, dust and debris can accumulate deep inside the console and restrict airflow through the internal heatsink. A PS5 may then run increasingly hot and the fan may increase its speed as the cooling system attempts to regulate the console's operating temperature.
Our £69.99 PS5 Full Service goes considerably further than cleaning the exterior vents or visible areas around the cooling fan.
• PlayStation 5 professionally dismantled
• Complete internal deep clean
• Cooling fan professionally cleaned
• Internal heatsinks thoroughly cleaned
• Dust and debris removed from airflow paths
• APU liquid metal thermal interface cleaned and renewed
• Internal thermal strips replaced
• Console professionally reassembled and tested
• 3-month repair warranty
What Does a PS5 Full Service Involve?
To properly clean the internal cooling system, the PlayStation 5 needs to be professionally dismantled.
Simply removing the outer covers and cleaning around the fan does not provide access to all of the internal heatsink and cooling areas where contamination can accumulate.
During our full service, the console is stripped down so that the internal cooling system can be accessed, inspected and thoroughly cleaned.
Blocked PS5 Heatsinks & Restricted Airflow
The cooling fan needs to move air efficiently through the internal heatsink so that heat can be transferred away from the console's main processor.
When the internal heatsink becomes heavily contaminated with dust and debris, airflow can become restricted even though the cooling fan itself is still working correctly.
This is why a PS5 can develop overheating symptoms or an increasingly loud fan without actually requiring a replacement cooling fan.
Once the PS5 is fully dismantled, contamination hidden deeper within the cooling system becomes much easier to identify.
PS5 Deep Internal Clean – Before & After
The heatsinks, cooling fan and internal airflow areas are thoroughly cleaned as part of the £69.99 full service.
Removing accumulated contamination allows air to pass through the cooling system as intended rather than being obstructed by compacted dust and debris.
PS5 Liquid Metal Thermal Interface Service
Unlike many traditional electronic devices that use conventional thermal paste between the processor and heatsink, the PlayStation 5 uses a liquid metal thermal interface between the APU and heatsink assembly.
The purpose of this interface is to transfer heat efficiently from the APU into the cooling assembly.
As part of our PS5 Full Service, the liquid metal area is professionally accessed and inspected. The existing thermal interface is cleaned as required and the liquid metal is renewed before the console is reassembled.
Because liquid metal is electrically conductive, this part of the service requires careful handling while the console is correctly dismantled.
Renewing the PS5 Liquid Metal
After the APU and thermal-interface area have been prepared, the liquid metal thermal interface is professionally renewed.
The aim is to restore an effective thermal interface between the APU and heatsink as part of the complete cooling-system service.
Internal PS5 Thermal Strips Replaced
Our full service also includes replacement of the internal thermal strips used around relevant components within the PlayStation 5.
This is included in the £69.99 service alongside the internal deep clean and liquid-metal thermal servicing.
The result is a comprehensive cooling-system service rather than simply removing visible dust from the console.
Common PS5 Overheating Symptoms
A PlayStation 5 cooling problem can present in several different ways depending on the condition of the console and the severity of the airflow restriction.
• PS5 displays an overheating or temperature warning
• Cooling fan becomes increasingly loud during games
• Fan runs at high speed for extended periods
• Console becomes unusually hot during use
• PS5 shuts down during demanding games
• Console works normally under light use but develops problems under load
• Overheating symptoms become progressively more frequent
If the cooling fan itself is producing grinding, rattling or other mechanical noises, has damaged blades or is not spinning correctly, the console may instead require our dedicated PS5 Fan Replacement service.
PS5 Noisy Fan – Does the Fan Need Replacing?
Not necessarily. There is an important difference between a cooling fan that is operating at increased speed and a fan that is mechanically faulty.
A working PS5 fan can become noticeably louder when the console is trying to remove additional heat. If airflow through the internal heatsink is restricted, the fan may operate at higher speed even though there is nothing mechanically wrong with the fan itself.
This £69.99 Full Service is intended for an operating fan that becomes increasingly loud alongside heat or cooling symptoms.
• Fan working but increasingly loud under load – Full Service may be appropriate
• Fan not spinning – select PS5 Fan Replacement
• Broken or damaged fan blades – select PS5 Fan Replacement
• Grinding, rattling or faulty fan bearings – select PS5 Fan Replacement
PS5 Overheating While Playing Games
A PS5 may appear to operate normally on the dashboard or during lighter use but develop cooling problems when playing more demanding games.
Higher workloads generate additional heat and place greater demand on the cooling system. Restricted airflow or a thermal-interface problem can therefore become more apparent during demanding gameplay.
If your PS5 repeatedly shuts itself down during games rather than primarily displaying overheating or noisy-fan symptoms, our dedicated PS5 Keeps Shutting Down Repair may be the more appropriate service.
What Is Included in the £69.99 PS5 Full Service?
Our PS5 Full Service is a comprehensive internal cooling-system service.
• Professional dismantling of the PlayStation 5
• Complete internal inspection of the cooling areas
• Deep internal dust and debris removal
• Cooling fan cleaned
• Internal heatsinks thoroughly cleaned
• Airflow paths cleaned
• Liquid metal thermal interface serviced and renewed
• Internal thermal strips replaced
• Console professionally reassembled
• Cooling operation tested
• 3-month repair warranty
The complete service costs £69.99.
What If Servicing Does Not Correct the Fault?
Not every console that shuts down or becomes hot has a cooling-system fault.
Power supply, motherboard and other electronic problems can sometimes produce symptoms that initially appear similar to overheating.
If our testing identifies a more serious motherboard, power or unrelated hardware fault, we will advise you of our findings and contact you before carrying out any additional chargeable repair.
Console Wizard also provides component-level PS5 motherboard repairs where appropriate.
PS5 Full Service Warranty
Our PS5 overheating and Full Service includes a 3-month repair warranty covering the original fault addressed by the service.
The warranty begins from the date of repair.
If the console subsequently develops an unrelated fan, power supply, motherboard or other hardware fault, this would not form part of the original Full Service warranty.
Original PlayStation 5 Only
This Full Service is specifically for the original PlayStation 5.
PS5 Digital, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro consoles have their own dedicated repair categories and should be booked using the appropriate model-specific service.
PS5 Overheating Repair in Bolton & Greater Manchester
Bring your console to Console Wizard in Bolton, Greater Manchester, Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm. No appointment is required. Tell us about the fault and any previous repair attempts so we can book the appropriate inspection or repair.
UK-Wide PS5 Overheating & Full Service
Customers throughout the UK can send their console to our Bolton repair centre using the postal and courier repair options. Package it securely and include your booking and fault details. Check the current shipping options when booking; postage and courier charges are separate from the repair price.
We assess the reported fault, contact you if separate repair work is required and test a successfully repaired console before return.
PS5 Overheating & Full Service FAQs
Why is my PS5 overheating?
Restricted airflow caused by dust and debris inside the cooling system can contribute to PS5 overheating. The internal heatsink can become contaminated in areas that cannot be properly accessed without dismantling the console. Other hardware faults can also produce heat or shutdown symptoms.
Why is my PS5 fan getting louder?
The cooling fan can increase its speed as the console attempts to regulate temperature. If the heatsink or airflow path is restricted, the fan may become increasingly noticeable under load even though the fan itself is mechanically working.
Does this service include a complete internal clean?
Yes. The PlayStation 5 is professionally dismantled so that the cooling fan, internal heatsinks and airflow areas can be thoroughly cleaned.
Do you renew the PS5 liquid metal?
Yes. The liquid metal thermal-interface area is professionally accessed, cleaned as required and the liquid metal interface is renewed as part of the £69.99 Full Service.
Do you replace the internal thermal strips?
Yes. Replacement of the relevant internal thermal strips is included as part of this service.
Does a noisy PS5 fan always need replacing?
No. A fan that increases in speed under load may be responding to increased internal temperature or restricted airflow. Fan replacement is more appropriate when the fan itself is mechanically faulty, damaged, not spinning or producing abnormal grinding or rattling noises.
Will this service fix a PS5 that keeps shutting down?
It can correct shutdown symptoms when the cause is related to the cooling system. However, shutdowns can also be caused by power supply, motherboard or other hardware faults. If testing identifies a different fault, we will contact you before carrying out additional chargeable work.
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Professional PS5 Overheating Repair & Full Service
If your PS5 is overheating or the cooling fan is becoming increasingly loud, Console Wizard provides a professional PlayStation 5 Full Service for £69.99.
The service includes complete dismantling, deep internal cleaning of the fan, heatsinks and airflow system, renewal of the liquid metal thermal interface, replacement of the internal thermal strips and professional testing.
Professional PS5 Full Servicing is available from our Bolton repair centre, with a UK-wide service available for customers throughout the country.
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