Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition stuck in boot loop — display IC replacement
# The fault A customer recently brought in their Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for repair. The console would power on with a blue light, but there was no video output on the TV - just a black screen. The fan spun normally and there was a quiet clicking noise coming from the disc drive area.
# Diagnosis We took a closer look at the console to diagnose the issue. After some investigation, we were unable to find any error codes visible on the display. Given the symptoms, it seemed likely that the problem lay with either the display IC or the motherboard itself.
# The fix To resolve the issue, we decided to replace the display IC. This involved carefully removing the faulty component and installing a new one in its place. We also took the opportunity to clean out any dust or debris from the console's internal components.
# Result The repair was successful! After replacing the display IC, the console powered on normally and displayed video output on the TV. The customer was thrilled to have their PS5 up and running again.
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