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{{Short description|Technical measurements and hardware details for PlayStation 5 repair and troubleshooting.}}
= PlayStation 5 (PS5) =
=== Liquid Metal ===
Liquid metal does not dry out or degrade in the same way as traditional thermal pastes. However, it introduces its own drawbacks, primarily the need for proper containment and isolation, since it remains in a liquid state and can migrate or leak if not properly secured. The damage caused by leaked liquid metal is often almost irreversible, as it can creep under BGA packages, corrode pads, short components, and lead to significant repair challenges.
==== Correct Application ====
This is critically important for proper, long-term, stable operation of the device. Use cotton swabs (Q-tips) to carefully remove the old liquid metal, do not spill it. Clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol (IPA). When reapplying, use cotton swabs to spread the liquid metal evenly, as shown in the picture.
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| [[File:Apply lm tim a.jpg|250px]]
| [[File:Apply lm tim b.jpg|150px]]
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| Apply 1g of LM.
| Evenly spread carefully with q-tip.
|}
=== Dust Accumulation ===
* '''Resistance''' measurements are taken with the console powered off and disconnected from AC.
* '''Voltage''' measurements are taken with the console connected to AC power and in the specified power state.
==== Resistance Reference ====
===== EDM-020 =====
Advanced resistance-to-ground values on a working EDM-020 board.
See high-res images below for full details.
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| [[File:PS5_PCB_EDM-020_Side_A.jpg|250px]]
| [[File:PS5_PCB_EDM-020_Side_B.jpg|250px]]
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| PS5 PCB EDM-020 Side A.
| PS5 PCB EDM-020 Side B.
|}
=== Standby Power Rails ===