Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is your PS5 fat 2022 model overheating or shutting down randomly? I’ll show full disassembly, deep cleaning, and liquid metal replacement on CFI-1200A, CFI-1202A, CFI-1208A, CFI-1215A, CFI-1216A, and CFI-1218A series consoles.
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Opening Tool Set: hfixt.com/pryt
Magnetic Mat: hfixt.com/mat
Tweezers: hfixt.com/tzrs
Liquid Metal: hfixt.com/lqm
Isopropyl Alcohol: hfixt.com/iso
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Opening Tool Kit: hfixt.com/alit
Magnetic Mat: hfixt.com/amat
Tweezers set: hfixt.com/altz
Liquid Metal: hfixt.com/alm
📌*Useful links*
PS5 Maintenance (2020/2021): youtu.be/nb-echTqgW0
PS5 Thermal Pad Replacement: youtu.be/mKnbRSH3Px4
Fix Water-Damaged Controller: youtu.be/OUNQgyGQfh8
DualSense Edge Disassembly: youtu.be/C89Jxf0dR2k
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*Description*
If your PS5 is overheating, getting loud, or randomly shutting down while playing, this step-by-step guide will help you fix it. In this video I show a full disassembly, deep cleaning of the cooling system, and, if needed, a safe liquid metal replacement on the 2022 PlayStation 5 revision.
This tutorial applies to PS5 models CFI-1200A, CFI-1202A, CFI-1208A, CFI-1215A, CFI-1216A, CFI-1218A, and the matching CFI-12xxB Digital Edition. I’ll show how to remove the faceplates, clean the fan, clear the heatsink, clean around the power supply, inspect the APU contact, and reassemble everything so your console runs cooler and more stable.
You’ll also learn when you actually need to replace the PS5 liquid metal, how much to apply, how to spread it correctly, and how to check if your thermal pads still make good contact. If temps and noise stay high after a dust clean, this guide will help you diagnose and solve the problem properly.
If this PS5 overheating fix helped you, please like the video, subscribe to HowFixit, and check the links in the description for tools, thermal materials, and related repair guides.
🎬Timecodes / Chapters
00:00 Intro – PS5 overheating & shutdown symptoms
00:20 Supported 2022 PS5 models (CFI-1200 / CFI-12xx)
00:57 Tools, liquid metal & magnetic mat recommendations
01:40 Remove faceplate & quick exterior dust cleaning
02:00 Fan removal, deep fan cleaning & vent cleanup
05:00 Why heatsink & PSU dust cause PS5 shutdowns
05:23 Expansion slot cover, SSD removal & shell screws
06:25 Optical drive ribbons, antennas & metal cover removal
08:58 Freeing motherboard, power supply prongs & shell cleaning
10:22 Cleaning the power supply from dust
11:53 Heatsink deep clean – clearing fins for better airflow
14:40 When to replace PS5 liquid metal (real symptoms, not age)
15:07 Removing shield plate & bracket over the APU
17:42 Inspecting APU die & coldplate for liquid metal issues
18:20 Step-by-step PS5 liquid metal replacement
21:31 Checking thermal pads & when to upgrade to thermal putty
22:10 Motherboard installation & aligning PSU prongs correctly
24:00 Reassembly – cables, shields, fan, covers & SSD
29:14 First boot, in-game test & noise/temperature check
29:37 Extra PS5 tips & DualSense cleaning guide
🌟FAQ:
❓Question: Why is my PS5 overheating or shutting down while playing games?
✔️Answer: A clogged fan, dusty heatsink, or blocked power supply vents can trap heat. In more severe cases, old or shifted liquid metal on the APU stops transferring heat properly, causing thermal shutdowns.
❓Question: Do I always need to replace the PS5 liquid metal?
✔️Answer: No. If, after a full dust clean, your PS5 runs at normal temps and noise, you can leave the factory liquid metal untouched. Replace it only if it’s dry, oxidized, uneven, or your console still overheats or throttles.
❓Question: How much liquid metal should I put on the PS5 APU?
✔️Answer: Only a very small amount. You need a thin, even film that fully covers the die, not a thick blob. Too much liquid metal can pool, pump out, or leak, which hurts cooling instead of improving it.
❓Question: Should I replace the PS5 thermal pads at the same time?
✔️Answer: Replace pads if they’re dry, cracked, flattened, or no longer sticky. If they still compress and spring back, they’re usually fine. Upgrading to quality pads or thermal putty can slightly improve cooling.
❓Question: Can a simple fan clean fix PS5 noise and overheating?
✔️Answer: Often, yes. Cleaning the fan, vents, and heatsink can dramatically lower temps and fan noise. This is the first step you should try before moving on to liquid metal replacement.
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Is your PS5 fat 2022 model overheating or shutting down randomly? I’ll show full disassembly, deep cleaning, and liquid metal replacement on CFI-1200A, CFI-1202A, CFI-1208A, CFI-1215A, CFI-1216A, and CFI-1218A series consoles.
Buy tools and parts on AMAZON:
Screwdriver Set: hfixt.com/spro
Opening Tool Set: hfixt.com/pryt
Magnetic Mat: hfixt.com/mat
Tweezers: hfixt.com/tzrs
Liquid Metal: hfixt.com/lqm
Isopropyl Alcohol: hfixt.com/iso
Global AliExpress:
Screwdriver Set: hfixt.com/alis
Opening Tool Kit: hfixt.com/alit
Magnetic Mat: hfixt.com/amat
Tweezers set: hfixt.com/altz
Liquid Metal: hfixt.com/alm
📌*Useful links*
PS5 Maintenance (2020/2021): youtu.be/nb-echTqgW0
PS5 Thermal Pad Replacement: youtu.be/mKnbRSH3Px4
Fix Water-Damaged Controller: youtu.be/OUNQgyGQfh8
DualSense Edge Disassembly: youtu.be/C89Jxf0dR2k
More DIY repair guides: how-fixit.com
📱Follow us for more tech tips and guides!
Instagram: instagram.com/howfixit
Facebook: facebook.com/HowFixit
X: https://x.com/HowFixit
*Description*
If your PS5 is overheating, getting loud, or randomly shutting down while playing, this step-by-step guide will help you fix it. In this video I show a full disassembly, deep cleaning of the cooling system, and, if needed, a safe liquid metal replacement on the 2022 PlayStation 5 revision.
This tutorial applies to PS5 models CFI-1200A, CFI-1202A, CFI-1208A, CFI-1215A, CFI-1216A, CFI-1218A, and the matching CFI-12xxB Digital Edition. I’ll show how to remove the faceplates, clean the fan, clear the heatsink, clean around the power supply, inspect the APU contact, and reassemble everything so your console runs cooler and more stable.
You’ll also learn when you actually need to replace the PS5 liquid metal, how much to apply, how to spread it correctly, and how to check if your thermal pads still make good contact. If temps and noise stay high after a dust clean, this guide will help you diagnose and solve the problem properly.
If this PS5 overheating fix helped you, please like the video, subscribe to HowFixit, and check the links in the description for tools, thermal materials, and related repair guides.
🎬Timecodes / Chapters
00:00 Intro – PS5 overheating & shutdown symptoms
00:20 Supported 2022 PS5 models (CFI-1200 / CFI-12xx)
00:57 Tools, liquid metal & magnetic mat recommendations
01:40 Remove faceplate & quick exterior dust cleaning
02:00 Fan removal, deep fan cleaning & vent cleanup
05:00 Why heatsink & PSU dust cause PS5 shutdowns
05:23 Expansion slot cover, SSD removal & shell screws
06:25 Optical drive ribbons, antennas & metal cover removal
08:58 Freeing motherboard, power supply prongs & shell cleaning
10:22 Cleaning the power supply from dust
11:53 Heatsink deep clean – clearing fins for better airflow
14:40 When to replace PS5 liquid metal (real symptoms, not age)
15:07 Removing shield plate & bracket over the APU
17:42 Inspecting APU die & coldplate for liquid metal issues
18:20 Step-by-step PS5 liquid metal replacement
21:31 Checking thermal pads & when to upgrade to thermal putty
22:10 Motherboard installation & aligning PSU prongs correctly
24:00 Reassembly – cables, shields, fan, covers & SSD
29:14 First boot, in-game test & noise/temperature check
29:37 Extra PS5 tips & DualSense cleaning guide
🌟FAQ:
❓Question: Why is my PS5 overheating or shutting down while playing games?
✔️Answer: A clogged fan, dusty heatsink, or blocked power supply vents can trap heat. In more severe cases, old or shifted liquid metal on the APU stops transferring heat properly, causing thermal shutdowns.
❓Question: Do I always need to replace the PS5 liquid metal?
✔️Answer: No. If, after a full dust clean, your PS5 runs at normal temps and noise, you can leave the factory liquid metal untouched. Replace it only if it’s dry, oxidized, uneven, or your console still overheats or throttles.
❓Question: How much liquid metal should I put on the PS5 APU?
✔️Answer: Only a very small amount. You need a thin, even film that fully covers the die, not a thick blob. Too much liquid metal can pool, pump out, or leak, which hurts cooling instead of improving it.
❓Question: Should I replace the PS5 thermal pads at the same time?
✔️Answer: Replace pads if they’re dry, cracked, flattened, or no longer sticky. If they still compress and spring back, they’re usually fine. Upgrading to quality pads or thermal putty can slightly improve cooling.
❓Question: Can a simple fan clean fix PS5 noise and overheating?
✔️Answer: Often, yes. Cleaning the fan, vents, and heatsink can dramatically lower temps and fan noise. This is the first step you should try before moving on to liquid metal replacement.
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As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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