16 Jul 2016 19:03:36
My PS4 is dead and I am in two minds about replacing it as the Neo may be out before Christmas. I have cleaned out all internal components and replaced all thermal paste but still has a blue pulsing light. I have had the console for over 2 years and the fan started getting loud before the blue light started so I disassembled it and cleaned it and replaced internal paste, has anybody got any advice as I would rather not buy 2 PS4's this year?

Thanks

{Ed001's Note - other than cleaning it out, you are really needing to find out what needs to be replaced. Then you can get an idea if it is worth fixing it or not.}

1.) 16 Jul 2016
16 Jul 2016 20:03:28
I have a feeling replacing the HDMI port would be worthwhile but as you said I need to know exactly what is wrong with it before making a decision.

{Ed001's Note - have you got one of those current testing kits things? My old next door neighbour had this little machine that just had two wires (basically) running out of a machine that checked to see if the circuit was complete. You could test each piece in isolation with one, then see where the circuit had broken and know what was in need of replacing. Hard to explain, and I am not doing a good job of it, but I am too tired to figure out how to explain it better sorry!}

2.) 16 Jul 2016
16 Jul 2016 21:35:25
I hadn't even heard of them mate, I'll have to look into getting hold of one them thanks.

{Ed007's Note - I used to used something similar to this when I was on the tools:

http://www.nationallighting.co.uk/Electrical/Site-&-Testing-Equipment/Test-Equipment/FLUKE/pid/14608?vat=1&gclid=CjwKEAjwtqe8BRCs-9DdpMOilBoSJAAyqWz_yMSN3dSUndUCkW1RLh9iJn8cIo0oYTUgOrgxpj5eHxoCt_rw_wcB

That'll give you an idea of what you're looking for, Google circuit testers. Pur gutted for you btw mate. :(

3.) 17 Jul 2016
16 Jul 2016 23:59:15
Thanks Eds.

Things got so bad I got the platinum on my wife's Sims 3 on PS3, it is nowhere near as good as on PC.

{Ed007's Note - I'm not a pure tech head like Ed001 but is the new PS4 NEO thing that great an improvement - isn't the main thing only to do with 4K?

4.) 21 Jul 2016
21 Jul 2016 16:45:41
What makes you say that replacing the HMDI port would be worth while?

Just curious is all.

5.) 21 Jul 2016
21 Jul 2016 16:37:51
The irony about people clamouring for 4k console gaming is they haven't got the screen to really appreciate 4k quality.

If you've got a genuine 4k TV then fair play go for it, but otherwise just stick with the 1080p version, you won't notice any difference.

{Ed007's Note - And there's no way I'm going out to buy a new console AND a new TV.}

6.) 23 Jul 2016
23 Jul 2016 16:02:54
Ps4 neo isn't doing 4K games anyway just 4K media so pretty pointless

7.) 25 Jul 2016
25 Jul 2016 03:14:33
It is a HDMI issue. I've ordered a new console as well as a port for the broken one as there could be another issue being masked by the HDMI. I knew that it would be as I have taken the console everywhere and the port has been excessively used.

{Ed001's Note - I hope you get it sorted mate.}

8.) 25 Jul 2016
25 Jul 2016 11:29:46
Thanks Ed, I don't want to miss out on Skyrim so my new PS is due today or tomorrow.

{Ed001's Note - I love Skyrim, though I am very much into playing The Division at the moment. Just don't have much time, so it has taken me ages to get anywhere!}