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PlayStation 4: PS4 won't turn on (No light or Beep)

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:44:40 -0700

I have had my PlayStation4 since release and just recently it started to give me issues. The PS4 is connected to a working power socket and plug in correctly, however I can't get the PS4 to respond (turn on) in anyway. It won't turn on at all, I get no light or beep like others have. The PS4 won't turn on for the Controller or Disk input. Noting out of the norm changed so I don't understand what would have caused this. No falls, no power outages, no over heating. Any ideas? can this even be fixed?

⟐ Commented april 05, 2026 at 9:44 MST

PlayStation 4: Why wont my ps4 show up on my tv?

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:40:35 -0700

My ps4 hasn't been working for two days. I have tried 3 different HDMI cables, two tv's and it still wont work. Safe mode isn't coming up but my tv does recognize its connected to a playstation. Their is also sound coming through my headphones when connected to my controller. The light shows itstarted properly (blue light then white light). what should I do?

⟐ Commented november 23, 2025 at 12:40 MST

PlayStation 3: Why does my PS3 turn off after the lights flash?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:11:56 -0700

When I turn on my PS3 I get a quick flash of green, then yellow, then red. The red light continues to flash until you touch the power button again, and then it turns off. What could be causing this?

⟐ Commented september 06, 2022 at 13:11 MST

Xbox One: Why won't my One turn on?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:52:02 -0700

I have an Xbox One that will not turn on when I press the power button. It will make the beep-bop noise when I hit the power button, but alas, no power gets to it. I have tried everything from power cycling to changing power bricks. I have had this happen before with another console and sent it in for repair. I want to quicken the process up. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Commented december 23, 2025 at 7:52 MST

DualShock 4: PS4 Controller Stop charging

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:03:50 -0700

Hello.

I have a question. My ps4 controller stop charging. Why???

When i plug in to ps4, does't it work(yellow color not see). When i plug in to my pc usb show me the yellow color but when i press the PS button wont turn on. Before a week i have this problem and when i press the reset button was fixed. But the problem come again and does't fix it when i press the reset button. Please some advise.

⟐ Commented maart 30, 2026 at 11:03 MST

Xbox One: Xbox Powers on and immediately powers off

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:03:06 -0700

Has anyone figured out exactly what is causing the problem with Xbox Ones that power on, and immediately power off. The power brick is lit orange which instantaneously turns white once the Xbox is turned on directly from the console, but immediately powers off.

This is a very common problem that Microsoft will not discuss.

⟐ Commented maart 05, 2026 at 2:03 MST

PlayStation 4: Replace Broken HDMI Port

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 19:50:27 -0700

The HDMI output to my PS4 recently broke. The pins inside the PS4 jammed and broke off. Now my PS4 has no output signal.

I called Sony and was told it was user error so they won't replace it for me.

The port is missing at least 2 pins. I have already taken the PS4 apart and couldn't figure out a solution. Is this part replaceable? Where I can find the part?

Thank you,

⟐ Commented augustus 21, 2021 at 19:50 MST

PlayStation 3: PS3 doesn't boot, no video, green light

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:07:05 -0700

My PS3 60GB (CECHE01) recently stopped booting. I tried two new sets of cables, thinking it was my TV, but no luck. Next, I tried to access the Safe Mode/recovery menu, but still saw no output on the screen. I also tried Safe Mode on an old, composite input TV to rule out my primary TV—no love there either.

A controller connected to USB will not register; it just blinks all four LEDs slowly. It shows the same symptoms when connected with component and old-school composite cables. I have no HDMI available to test.

The green light is on, there's no "yellowish" light of death, and the HDD access light will blink once at boot, then stays off.

The HDD doesn't have any unusual noises (clicking, voice coil dead, etc.).

Since I can't even get into Safe Mode, does this mean it's motherboard or power supply?

⟐ Commented juni 15, 2025 at 16:07 MST

Xbox 360 S: My xbox is lit with a single red dot

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:14:34 -0700

When i turn my xbox slim on it lights up with a single red dot in the center and the screen is black. Before the red dot appeared, my console would freeze at a constant rate. I would appreciate any enlightenment on this issue.

⟐ Commented oktober 20, 2025 at 19:14 MST

Nintendo DSi: How do I fix unresponsive shoulder buttons?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:27:33 -0700

Very simply, the L and R buttons on my DSi don't work anymore. I tried going to Nintendo about the problem, but they said it'd cost at least $50 to repair...and my system is long past its warranty. Will I have to take apart my DS to fix it?

⟐ Commented april 13, 2026 at 8:27 MST

Xbox 360 S: Won't turn on, but makes a beeping sound.

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 04:08:44 -0700

My Xbox 360 S wont turn on, but it makes a beep when I touch the power button and eject button. The power supply light is a solid Orange, and the USB ports look good. (nothing touching metal-saw this was a issue on youtube). I've done everything that Microsoft said to do, like unplug everything, change outlets and still nothing.

This is what happened:

I turned it on, everything was fine. there was a update, so I did the update. It loaded fine. i was at my home screen and the wife wanted to watch a movie so I went to "my video/movie". it just kept on loading and wouldnt load. So I turned the xbox off, and went to turn it back on and it wouldn't work.

HELP PLEASE. My warranty expired 5 months ago...my luck!

⟐ Commented augustus 09, 2025 at 4:08 MST

PlayStation 3: Why won't the PS3 display any home screen?

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:23:57 -0700

The console powers up normally. All connections have been tested and are good. HDTV and receiver inputs are set properly, but suddenly we only get a blank dark gray screen. No home menu screen as normal. All other inputs (cable) to TV and receiver work .

⟐ Commented juli 11, 2021 at 14:23 MST

Nintendo DS Lite: Why won't my son's Nintendo DS read any games?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:41:48 -0700

No matter what DS game we put in, it won't read the game. Nothing happens.

⟐ Commented maart 04, 2026 at 21:41 MST

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1537: Why won't my controller turn on?

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:46:35 -0700

Sometimes the Xbox One controller will not turn on, even after replacing or recharging the batteries.

⟐ Commented juli 04, 2022 at 14:46 MST

PlayStation 3: Why won't my PS3 read discs?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:52:56 -0700

I got my PS3 in February of 2008. About four or five months ago it stopped reading discs. Neither Blu-Ray nor DVD are recognized—the drive never spins up. Everything else seems to work fine.

⟐ Commented januari 14, 2025 at 8:52 MST

Nintendo Wii: Controller will not sync with Wii

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:25:22 -0700

Does anyone know what the problem might be?

⟐ Commented september 13, 2025 at 15:25 MST

Xbox One: Why won't my console sync button work?

Tue, 27 May 2025 22:04:57 -0700

Over time my sync button on the left side if my console worked but now it's gone. When I press the button on the left side it makes a ding noise but the console symbol suppose to blink indicates in trying to sync. My controllers work when I press it but not the console button. I have to play with my controllers wired but I really need help with this to have it fixed. I tried hard reset and everything so I assume its an issue inside the console.

⟐ Commented mei 27, 2025 at 22:04 MST

Xbox One S: Why is my Xbox one s turning off after turning it on

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:08:06 -0700

So when I turn on my Xbox then about 4-7 seconds it turn off? I’m think it’s something with the motherboard or the power supply this started about a week ago and had my Xbox over a year now.

⟐ Commented augustus 22, 2025 at 9:08 MST

PlayStation 3: How can I fix my PS3 controller?

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:08:59 -0700

I woke up this morning and my PS3 controller isn't working. It was working last night and charging all night long. There seemed to be something sticky on it (no idea what it might be.) I took the controller apart and cleaned it, and the sticky stuff only seemed to be on the buttons, not on the motherboard. I tried resetting it and changing the battery, and it still won't work. I've fixed small issues on PS3 controllers many times before. but this one I can't seem to figure out.

I was wondering if anyone knows exactly which part of the motherboard or other parts in the controller that make the power turn on? I was also thinking that it may be the PS button, but I don't know what's inside the controller that makes the PS button work either. So any advice would be helpful! Thanks.

⟐ Commented november 27, 2023 at 17:08 MST

DualShock 4: My left analog stick moves down alone? what should I do?

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:21:12 -0700

my left analog stick moves down alone? what should I do?

control already open but not found the problem

⟐ Commented maart 18, 2024 at 4:21 MST