Are you trying to turn your PS5 on, but you see a blinking blue light in the center of the console? Is your Play Station not turning on after the flashing blue light and shut off by itself in a few seconds? Let’s figure out what this fuss is all about.
Sony Interactive Entertainment developed Play Station 5 and launched it on Nov 12, 2020. Not only does it play all the PS4 games, but it also loads and runs them faster. Through 4k performance and a true game-changer controller, PS5 is undoubtedly a leap forward in the gaming world.
However, some issues are frustrating the PS5 users, and they are making their voices heard on various gaming forums and Youtube channels. Before sending your console to the repairs, this guide will show you what the blinking blue light means on your PS5, why it happens, and how to fix the issue using the console’s safe mode feature.
What does a blinking blue light mean on PS5?
Many users report that when they turn on their PS5, a blue light blinks in the middle of the console, and it just won’t turn on. Usually, the console indicates a blue light and transitions to white, meaning it is powering on. Afterward, the Play Station logo appears on the screen.
Sometimes, if the indicator light only blinks white or blue and never transitions to solid white, it refers to the console being frozen due to software corruption or malfunctioning cables. Therefore, you may need to troubleshoot on your own before concluding that your PS5 is faulty.
Why does my PS5 light keep blinking?
If your PS5 light keeps blinking blue, it could be due to any of the following reasons.
- You have pulled the power cable directly from the main wall to shut down the console.
- Video output resolution settings are misconfigured on the console.
- Your PS5 is running on an older software version.
- Play Station 5 power or HDMI cable is malfunctioning.
- The console’s hard drive or data is corrupt.
How do you boot your PS5 in safe mode?
The first thing you need to do to get rid of the PS5 blinking blue light is access the console’s Safe Mode. The Play Station 5 safe mode has many options that you can use to fix the issue. To do this:
- Press and hold the power button on your PS5 for three seconds to get it to shut down completely.
- Once PS5 is off, press and hold the power button and release it on the second beep.
- Now, PS5 will boot in Safe mode. Connect the console to the controller with a USB cable and press the PS button on the controller.
If your Play Station is not booting into the safe mode, there might be a few bent pins at either side of the power and HDMI cable causing the issue. To confirm this, plug in your HDMI cable to a different HDMI port on your display and verify that you can get into safe mode.
Furthermore, clean the cables with a soft cloth and reattach them to your console and power source to see if this helps. Also, test cables with another player such as Blu-ray to identify where the problem occurs. If the issue persists, replacing the faulty cable with the new one is your best bet.
How do you fix the blue light of death on PS5?
To fix the blue light of death on PS5, first, power cycle your PS5 and then try the console’s safe mode options. Let’s find out how to do these fixes one by one.
Power cycle PS5
- Press and hold the PS5 power button for a few seconds until you hear two beeps.
- Next, unplug all cables from the console.
- Now hold the power button again for 7 to 10 seconds to discharge internal power.
- Wait for one more minute, reconnect all the PS5 cables, and turn on the console to verify the fix.
Restart console through the safe mode
- If power cycling the console didn’t fix the blue light, boot PS5 in safe mode.
- Next, use the controller buttons to select the “Restart Console” option.
- Now, wait for the process to complete and try turning on the console.
Change HDCP mode
- From the safe mode menu, select the “Change Resolution” option.
- Next, use the controller buttons to select the “Video output resolution” option.
- Under “Change HDCP” mode, select “HDCP 1.4 Only.”
- Reboot PS5 and see if the blinking blue light issue is fixed.
Update PS5 system software
Updating Play Station 5 software often fix the blinking blue light. To do this:
- Select “Update system software” from the boot menu.
- Next, PS5 will look for any pending updates and install them.
- Wait for the console to complete the system software upgrade.
- Finally, reboot PS5 and see if this fixes the issue.
Reinstall console software
If updating system software did not do the trick, try reinstalling the PS5 software. Use the controller buttons to select the “Reset PS5” option from the safe boot menu. Now, wait for the console to reinstall the software. Afterward, reboot Play Station 5 normally and confirm that you don’t see blinking blue light anymore.
Can PS5 Rebuild Database fix blinking blue light?
Another fix has worked for many PS5 users who wanted to troubleshoot blinking blue light. The Rebuild Database feature in the console cleans up data and sort out hard drive issues. To do this, boot your PS5 in safe mode and choose the “Rebuild Database” option from the list.
Now, wait for the PS5 to complete the database rebuilding process. Next, verify that the issue is gone by rebooting the console out of safe mode.
Conclusion
We hope that this article helped you fix the blue light blinking on your console and not letting you turn it on. Most of the time, users got their console working again with the above troubleshooting steps. However, if the problem persists, try to reach out to Play Station 5 customer support staff and replace your console.
