A recent update by Sony has rectified an issue that has been troubling PlayStation consoles for a while. The modification impacts PS5 Slim and some standard PS5 models for new buyers.

After years of frustration, the change makes an important improvement to hardware. It improves the liquid-metal thermal interface material (TIM) layout to minimise coolant leak risks and improve long-term stability. Owners of the console have long complained about how one important PS5 feature is impacted by this.

Newer PlayStation 5 Slim hardware revisions, identifiable by module codes CFI-2100/2200, now utilise the same improved TIM applications found in the PlayStation 5 Pro.

This measure has been implemented to address a prevalent concern among PS5 users who observed that the liquid metal was susceptible to leakage.

The problem is particularly bad when the console is positioned vertically or moved frequently, reports All Out Gaming.

This leads to uneven cooling, dry patches on the APU, increased fan noise, and in severe cases, long-term hardware stress.

Sony anticipates that this new solution will significantly reduce these issues, making PlayStation gaming more dependable for players.

PS5 owners on Reddit have hailed the move, with one writing: “I always keep my PS5 pro horizontal because of this issue.

“Great to hear they fixed it. So I can finally place it upright (which i think is better looking).”

Another added: “Didn’t even know this was a problem but seems like a pretty massive one since Liquid Metal can cause shorts on the boards.

“I guess that’s why they quietly fixed it though.”