What You Need To Do If Your PS5 Won’t Turn On – SlashGear

PlayStation 5 is easy to set up as it takes only two cables to get the device up and running. To power your PS5, you need the AC cord and adapter that comes in the box. Then you need an HDMI to HDMI cable to connect your console to a monitor or television, which also comes in the box. After you connect these cables, your PlayStation 5 should be ready to use. However, with time, the cable connectors could go loose. If your PS5 doesn’t turn on, disconnect all the cables, wait for about three minutes, and reconnect them. Playstation also recommends that you use the official cables that came with the device. Press the power button to see if your console turns on (via PlayStation).

An internal cable breakage could also stop your console from booting up. Although the cables provided with PS5 are durable enough, excessive bending or rough usage might damage the internal wires, rendering the cables useless. Similarly, if your HDMI cable is broken, your PS will turn on, but it won’t be able to supply display signals to your monitor. Check for signs of external damage on your power cable and HDMI cable. Try to switch them with a spare power cable (the IEC C7 power cable that came with PS3 and PS4 also works with PS5) and HDMI cable and check whether the console works.