PS5
PS5
Hello, there was a lightning strike near our home about a week ago. The TV stopped working but could be fixed. My PS5 and Xbox are plugged into a power strip linked to a UPS, which also failed due to the storm. I moved the Xbox to a better location and connected it elsewhere. It functioned perfectly afterward, so I didn’t test the PS assuming it would work. Now, today I tried playing games on the PS, but pressing the start button or disc open doesn’t power it up. I haven’t used it in two months, so it’s unclear if it’s dead or if a reset is possible. M4A
I discovered this video addressing a comparable problem. It’s logical the PS5 tripped its fuse to safeguard itself. The description mentions an easy fix, but only if you’re comfortable handling electronic parts. It could serve as a useful guide for a repair business. Regarding the Xbox functioning while the PS5 doesn’t, during electrical spikes each device responds differently even with identical UPS connections. By the way, connect your UPS straight to a power outlet—not to a surge protector. The UPS includes its own surge protection and linking multiple units together might lead to issues in both devices.
It doesn't seem to be about the PS5 itself, but most disc drives include an eject button. You might need a screwdriver for the PS console: good luck!