More and more PlayStation users 4 have complained of an issue where the PS4 shuts down immediately after being turned on, namely, the blue light of death. With this problem, console light blinks red or blue, a sign that your console will soon turn off suddenly. Some other users have also experienced the abrupt shutdown of the device during gameplay..
There are a couple of reasons for this problem. First, could be due to electrical connection or ports. A faulty hard drive can also be the reason for the sudden shutdown of the console. Software problems are not new, so it is very likely that a glitch or problems in the system software will cause the PlayStation 4 Turn off. Another major reason could be an Accelerated Processing Unit failure (HELP), consisting of CPU and GPU. The APU problem occurs mainly because some units have been poorly soldered. The APU cannot be repaired or replaced. This is because APUs are manufactured exclusively for each PS4 console and cannot be easily found on the market..
This guide will show you various ways to solve the problem of sudden shutdown of your PlayStation 4. These solutions basically include checking the power supply, hard drive and use safe mode, as Sony suggests.
Checking the electrical connection
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Turn off the PS4 completely by pressing the power button for at least 7 seconds; it will beep twice to indicate that it has been turned off completely.
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Unplug the console's power cord from its electrical outlet.
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Check the power words and all other connected cables for anything unusual. If you have spare parts, you can replace the cables to check if the problem is really with the power connection. You can look at the various ports to see if anything is clogged there.
Checking the hard drive
This process consists of disassembling the device, so you should be very careful with this step.
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Turn off the PS4 completely by pressing the power button for at least 7 seconds; two beeps indicate that it has been completely turned off.
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Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and the cord. Remove any other cables connected to the console.
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Slide the hard drive compartment cover (the bright part) out and out of the system to remove it.
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Check the hard drive to make sure it is properly seated and screwed into the system. If you want to change it, remove the screw and replace the hard drive with a new one. Remember that you will need to install new system software on the new hard drive.
System update in safe mode
Probably a bad update could be the cause of your problem. Installing a zero-day or day-one update may solve your problem.
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Get a USB stick with at least 400 MB of free space. The USB needs to be cleaned and then create a folder called PS4 within which you will create another folder called UPDATE.
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Download the latest PS4 update from here and copy it to the UPDATE folder on your flash drive.
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Turn off the console completely and then connect the USB stick to the PS4 via one of the forward-facing USB ports.
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Press and hold the power button for at least 7 seconds; in this point, the system will boot into Safe Mode.
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In Safe Mode, select the third option which is “Update system software” and you can easily follow the instructions from there.
Prevention of the AUP problem
It is very likely that the cause of the Blue Light of Death is not caused by any of the arrangements described above.. As I said before, The Accelerated Processing Unit on some PS4 consoles has not been properly soldered to the motherboard. This cannot be fixed and all you need to do is get a replacement unit from Sony. However, the only sensible reason the APU separates from the motherboard is when it's too hot. Here are some tips to prevent the APU from falling off the motherboard.
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Make sure your console is well ventilated. Remove any objects that are blocking the air vents on the PS4.
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Provide additional cooling with a standing fan or air conditioner at all times.
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Avoid prolonged use of the console. Put her to sleep after hours of excessive use.
Checking for power problems
Another possible reason why your PS4 could shut down is due to improper power or problems with power management.. We come across numerous cases where, due to many other devices plugged into the same outlet as the PS4, the PS4 did not meet its power requirements.
Try connecting the PS4 to a single outlet where no other device is connected and then launch it. If this fixes the problem, consider isolating the PS4 power from other devices.
PS4 Power System
It could also be the case that the power itself is not constant in your home. Occasional power surges could interrupt the PS4's power cycle and cause it to shut down. In this case, try connecting the console in another house and see if the problem occurs there. If that is not the case, consider checking your diet.
Note: Another case where your PS4 might turn off is when another device or light switch is turned on. This could cause a temporary influx causing the PS4 to shut down.
Checking multiple connectors
Multi-connectors are becoming more and more common today. These allow the user to connect the PS4 along with other modules that also require an HDMI port.. If there is any activity on the other module when the PS4 is still running, can make it turn off.
Here, in this solution, try connecting the PS4 directly instead of using connectors and see if the problem is resolved. Also try isolating the PS4 and the screen / TV.
If you have connected a USB cable to the front port, consider removing it. Sometimes, if the internal connectivity of the PS4 is not good, any port activity can cause the console to shut down.
Switch to wired internet
Wi-Fi modules are known to cause power fluctuations in consoles and computers. If there is any short circuit in the module, will cause an influx and force the PS4 to shut down forever. Here, In this stage, consider switching to wired internet.
Cable de ethernet
There is a power cord on the back of your PS4. If you don't have an internet access cable, you can easily use a LAN cable to connect the router to the PS4. If the PS4 works constantly on the Internet LAN, avoid using Wi-Fi connection.
Note: You can also completely disable your internet to try this solution.
Checking for hardware problems
If none of the above solutions works for you, consider having your PS4 checked for hardware issues. There may be numerous possibilities, including a faulty power supply or your PS4 overheating.
There are also cases of people reporting that the console shuts down when their PS4 gets hot (probably due to a failure in the articulation of the system). There is also an overheating issue causing the thermal ignition switch to trip / switched off.
It is recommended that you do not try to check for hardware problems yourself; take it to a nearby Sony service center.
