A few days ago panic spread among PlayStation 5 owners due to some statements from a French shop, according to which the console in an upright position would be subject to possible damage due to the leakage of the liquid metal. Apparently, however, it all started from a misunderstanding.
Wolo, the site that first reported the news after reading the declarations of the transalpine store, has updated the content specifying that there has been a misunderstanding. According to what was written in the news update, the French shop spoke of damage suffered by consoles that had previously been opened by other non-specialized technicians. Basically, there is no risk that a ‘normal’ console could take damage just by standing upright, unless there is some sort of defect related to the assembly.
It is not clear whether the portal’s return to these statements is actually due to the desire to clarify or whether it is a way to take measures following the insights published by the experts over the last few days, who have amply demonstrated that it is impossible for a console free from manufacturing defects may be subject to problems of this type. Analyzing the structure of the console, you can indeed notice well 4 layers of protection which Sony technicians have implemented with the aim of avoiding the leakage of the substance and the consequent damage to the other electronic components.
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The problem is still real AFAIK, but there is *no evidence* that it happens on consoles that have been sitting in their box. That part was a complete misunderstanding on our end.
The damage is done, but I have updated the article (pending cache refresh)https://t.co/jx0ngLqR41
— Wololo (@frwololo) January 9, 2023
PlayStation 5 APU Has 4 Layers Of Protection Against Leakage Of Liquid Metal:
-Tape Between/On Both APU & Heatsink
-Shield On APU Contains Liquid Metal
-Sponge To Avoid Spillage:
-You Can See Below The Heatsink Creates A Seal & Clamp Between Liquid Metal, APU & Heatsink: https://t.co/NNPEl0N2T7 pic.twitter.com/CynwbTx6zn
— @Zuby_Tech (@Zuby_Tech) January 9, 2023
