Have you ever been playing your PlayStation® 4 and seen a flashing blue light on the console? It’s known as the “blue light of death,” and it’ll either be accompanied by a “Weak or No Signal” notice on your screen or your screen will go black. But don’t worry—we’ll assist you in resolving the issue.
Every day at Wefix Tech, we assist people in repairing their technology. We’ll get your favorite devices back up and running quickly, whether it’s a PS4 controller that won’t stay on or an iPad® that won’t connect to Wi-Fi. On a PS4TM, here’s how to fix the blue light of death.
What causes the blue light of death?
The blue light of death is a common problem among PlayStation 4 players. It’s frequently a sign of a software problem or a bad power or HDMI cable.
Here are a few options for resolving the issue.
Discharge and restart your PS4
Try this restart approach, which discharges electricity from the PS4’s power supply and can help you get rid of the blue screen.
1. Press and hold the Power button until two beeps are heard, then unhook all of your PS4’s cables.
2. Connect the PS4 connections and turn it back on after pressing and holding the Power button for 7 seconds.
3. If you observe a brief white light as the computer starts up, the problem has been resolved.
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Restart in Safe Mode
If the problem is caused by software, restarting your PS4 in Safe Mode may help.
1. Turn off the PS4 by pressing the Power button.
2. Press and hold the Power button until you hear two beeps—one when you press the power button and the other about 7 seconds later—to enter Safe Mode.
3. Press the PS button on your controller.
4. Select Change Resolution, Rebuild Database or Restore Default Settings, then select Restart.
Check the cables
The blue light of death could mean that your power or HDMI cables are damaged or faulty. Here’s how to find out if that’s the problem.
1. Press and hold the Power button until your PS4 beeps twice and turns off.
2. Disconnect all your PS4 cables.
3. Check the power cable for damage like rips or tears.
4. If the power supply cable doesn’t look damaged, try using a different HDMI cable to see if that’s the problem.
Restore your PS4 to factory settings
Resetting your PS4 to factory settings should be your final resort if you’ve tried everything else and still can’t get your PlayStation to work. This will wipe off all of your console’s saved data, so make a backup before proceeding.
If you’ve tried these steps and still need a little help, we’re right around the corner. Schedule a repair at our store and our certified experts can get your device back up and running as soon as the same day.