Can you handle liquid metal?

Yes — some launch PS5s shipped with liquid metal. Service costs $129 (vs $89 standard) due to specialized handling.

How much does PS5 thermal service cost?

Standard service: $89+. Liquid metal: $129+. Fan replacement: $79+. Combo: $149+.

My PS5 shuts down during games — is it overheating?

Almost certainly. APU thermal protection triggers at ~95°C. Free diagnostic confirms with temp monitoring.

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PS5 Overheating Repair · Thermal Service

PS5 running hot?
Cooled down.

PS5 overheating repair at BuyCellFix Laval, Montreal & Vaudreuil-Dorion. Loud fans, mid-game shutdowns, frame drops? Full thermal service — disassemble, clean, repaste with quality compound, replace fan if needed. Restores quiet performance.

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Overheating Service

$89

thermal repaste + cleaning

~2 hrSame-day

30-DayWarranty

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Signs your PS5 is overheating

PS5s pull a lot of dust through the cooling system over time, and the original thermal compound (some early units shipped with liquid metal) needs refreshing every couple years. If your PS5 sounds like a jet engine or shuts down mid-game, thermal service is the fix.

SYMPTOM 01

Loud fan all the time

Fan ramps to full speed during simple menu navigation, not just heavy games. Internal temps too high — heatsink is dust-clogged or thermal paste degraded.

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Shuts down mid-game

PS5 powers off without warning, especially during heavy games (Cyberpunk, Spider-Man 2). Thermal protection kicked in to prevent APU damage. Needs immediate service.

SYMPTOM 03

Frame drops in demanding games

Same games run worse than before — drops to 30fps or lower in formerly-stable areas. APU is throttling itself due to high temps. Repaste usually fixes this.

SYMPTOM 04

Hot air blasting from rear

Exhaust feels much hotter than when console was new. Heatsink or fan compromised. Doesn’t always need full repair, but worth diagnosing before it gets worse.

SYMPTOM 05

Console too hot to touch

Top of console (the white shield) is uncomfortably warm. Console is normally warm but not hot — if it’s hot, your fans aren’t keeping up with the APU.

SYMPTOM 06

Liquid metal beep code

Some launch PS5s use liquid metal between APU and heatsink. If this leaks or dries, you may get a beeping shutdown. Specialized repair — we handle it.

How PS5 thermal service works at BuyCellFix

Real thermal service — full disassembly, deep clean, fresh compound, fan check. Not just compressed air through the vents like a YouTube tutorial.

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Diagnose

Free thermal diagnostic. We connect monitoring tools to read APU temps under load. Confirm whether issue is paste, fan, or dust accumulation — and quote exact price.

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Disassemble & clean

Full housing disassembly. Remove fan, heatsink, motherboard cage. Deep clean dust from heatsink fins, fan blades, and intake vents. Most PS5s have shocking dust buildup.

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Repaste APU

Remove old paste or liquid metal carefully. Apply fresh high-quality thermal compound (Thermal Grizzly or equivalent). Reassemble heatsink to APU with proper torque pattern.

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Test under load

Run a stress test to verify temps. APU should stay below 80°C in heavy games. Reassemble fully. 30-day warranty on parts and labor.

Why fix overheating instead of replacing the PS5?

A new PS5 is $649.99 from Sony Canada. PS5 overheating repair is a fraction of that — and ignoring overheating wrecks the APU long-term, which IS a console-replacement event.

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Tiny cost vs new console

$89 thermal service vs $649 new PS5. And ignoring overheating leads to APU failure — the one thing on a PS5 you can’t affordably fix.

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Proper thermal compound

We use high-quality compounds (Thermal Grizzly, Noctua NT-H2) — better than original paste. Liquid metal applied where appropriate. iFixit’s PS5 teardown documents the cooling system.

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Same-day turnaround

Drop off, grab lunch, pick up later. Full thermal service takes about 2 hours — disassembly is the slow part, the actual repaste is quick.

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Quiet console again

After service, fans drop back to normal speeds. The jet-engine sound goes away. Games run at full performance without thermal throttling killing your framerate.

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Extends console lifespan

APUs that run cool last for years. APUs that constantly throttle die early. Thermal service is preventive maintenance — recommended every 2-3 years.

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30-day warranty

Overheating returns within 30 days, we re-service free. Warranty doesn’t cover dust accumulation from your environment, but it covers our work.

PS5 thermal service pricing

Free diagnostic at all 3 locations. Final price confirmed before any work begins.

Standard thermal serviceDisassembly + cleaning + repaste	$89+
Liquid metal serviceIf your unit shipped with liquid metal	$129+
Fan replacementIf fan is damaged or noisy beyond cleaning	$79+
Thermal + fan comboFull cooling system overhaul	$149+
Thermal + HDMI port comboOften paired in damaged units	$199+
Express service (call ahead)Priority handling — limited availability	+$30

Liquid metal is what some launch PS5 units shipped with — it requires special handling and costs more. We test for it during diagnostic. Get your exact quote →

PS5 overheating repair FAQ

How long does PS5 thermal service take?

About 2 hours of work. Most customers drop off and pick up same-day at our Laval, Montreal, or Vaudreuil-Dorion shops. Disassembly is the slow part — the actual repaste is quick.

Will I lose my saves or PSN data?

No — thermal service doesn’t touch the SSD or motherboard chips storing your data. All saves, downloaded games, and PSN account stay completely intact.

How often should I get thermal service?

Every 2-3 years for typical use. Sooner if you live in a dusty environment, have pets, or game heavily. Compressed air through the vents helps in between but isn’t a substitute for proper service.

What thermal paste do you use?

High-quality compounds — Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut, Noctua NT-H2, or equivalent. We don’t use cheap pastes that dry out in months and force you back for another service.

My PS5 has liquid metal — can you handle that?

Yes — some launch PS5 units shipped with liquid metal between APU and heatsink. We have specialized tools and protective fabric to apply liquid metal safely. Costs slightly more ($129 vs $89).

Will fans still be noisy after service?

No — properly serviced PS5s often run quieter than new consoles. If the fan itself is damaged (bearings worn), we replace it. Either way, it gets quiet again.

My console shuts down during games — is that overheating?

Almost certainly. Free diagnostic confirms by monitoring temps. APU thermal protection triggers around 95°C — if you’re hitting that, your console needs service immediately to prevent permanent APU damage.

Can I just blow out the dust with compressed air?

It helps for a few weeks, but doesn’t address degraded thermal paste — which is the root cause of most overheating. Real fix requires opening the console and replacing the compound.

Where can I get this repair done in Greater Montreal?

Three locations: Laval (1112 Curé-Labelle), Montreal (5275 Queen Mary Rd), and Vaudreuil-Dorion (318 Sylvain-Lelièvre). Walk-ins welcome 7 days a week.

What other PS5 repairs do you handle?

See our full PS5 repair hub. Common ones: HDMI port micro-soldering, disc drive, overheating, power / BLOD, water damage.

Related PS5 repairs we handle

Component-level fixes for every PS5 issue.

PS5 too hot
or too loud?

Same-day thermal service from $89. Quality compounds, fan replacement available, 30-day warranty.

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PS5 running hot?
Cooled down.