Why Won’t My PS4 Turn On?
When a PS4 won’t turn on, the cause can be a hardware, software, corrupt software or firmware or power issue. Hardware issues, like bad power supplies and broken power buttons, are best left to the professionals. Software and power issues are often much easier to fix, so there’s a good chance you’ll be able to get your PS4 up and running without an expensive repair bill. When software issues prevent a PS4 from turning on, it’s usually cased by an incomplete system update, corrupt files, or even a bad hard drive. These are all easy enough to troubleshoot, and your PS4 comes with a built-in safe mode that you can use to perform a lot of fixes. Power issues are also fairly easy to identify and fix most of the time. You may have a problem with your power cable, power strip, surge protector, or even outlet. By carefully trying different combinations, you can safely identify the source of this type of problem and then rectify it.
How to Fix It When a PS4 Won’t Turn On
To troubleshoot a problem where your PS4 won’t turn on, perform each of the following steps in order. To boot into safe mode, first shut your console down fully. Then push and hold the power button until you hear the console beep twice. Finally, you will have to connect a controller via USB and push the PS button. Try taking the cover back off, and inspect the metal piece that extends from the power button on the cover. If it isn’t broken off, take care while reinstalling the cover to make sure that the metal piece contacts the power button inside your console.
