PS5 Blinking Blue Light: Causes, How to Fix

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In this post we look at PS5 Blinking Blue Light error causes, and how to fix PS5 Blinking Blue Light.

PS5 Blinking Blue Light
Reasons why PS5 Blinking Blue Light Happens	Power Source Issue, Power Cable Problem, PS5 Software Issue
What does blinking blue light mean on ps5	PS5 shut down abruptly, there was a hard shut down due to low power or system/server crash
How to Fix PS5 Blinking Blue Light	Reboot PS5, Check power cable connections, Check Power Source, Replace Power Cable, Update PS5, Reboot PS5 in Safe Mode
Applicable Countries	All Countries, including U.S
PS5 Support Page	https://www.playstation.com/en-in/support/hardware/ps5/

PS5 Blinking Blue Light

PS5 Blinking Blue Light: Causes, How to Fix

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What is the PS5 blinking blue light?

The blinking blue light on the PS5 only blinks when the PS5 shuts down abruptly or there is a hard shut down due to low power or system/server crash.

Normally, when the PS5 gets switched on the blue light on the top blinks but just for a few seconds and then the same blue light turns to white blinking light which means that the PS5 has booted and started successfully without any problem.

But if this does not happen and the blue blinking light doesn’t turn to white blinking light then just know that there was a problem in shutting down and now it is having problems getting boosted.

What does PS5 blinking blue light mean?

The blinking blue light on the PS5 only blinks when the PS5 shuts down abruptly or there is a hard shut down due to low power or system/server crash.

PS5 Blue light blinking is a warning that the device has not shut down properly and that there is some issue with the power, power cord or even the device itself.

PS5 blinking blue light after power outage what does it mean?

Like older versions of Playstations, PS5 too doesn’t respond well to power outages. Power outages make the PS5 shut down abruptly and the PS5 stops responding.

During this time, PS5 stops all the actions or taking inputs from the controller as well. As PS5 becomes unresponsive after shutting down due to power outages, this can cause you to lose data and it is also damaging to the hardware in the long run.

It is always recommended that you ensure that PS5 is not connected to a source that is known to have frequent disconnections.

PS5 blinking blue light screen Fixes

There are a few fixes that you try in order to restart the PS5 which is displaying blinking blue light errors.

Power cycle PS5 or Reboot

If the PS5 is continuously showing blinking blue light then the very first thing that you should try doing is to reboot the console.

Shut down the PS5 fully and then unplug it for at least 30 seconds or a minute and switch it again. This usually solves the error caused due to last abrupt shutdown.

Restart console through safe mode

In order to fix the PS5 Blinking blue light issue you can try restarting the PS5 console through safe mode.

You can do this by pressing and holding the power button of the PS5 for a few seconds. Once the PS5 console turns off, press the power button for a few seconds. When you hear the second beep, release the button you were holding.

Now, the PS5 is in the safe mode, put the controller with a USB cable to restart it again and press-hold the PS5 power button.

Update PS5

Every version of PS5 software keeps launching new updates and all these updates are generally automatic.

But in case due to any reason the PS5 does not get updated properly then try updating it.

In order to try updating the PS5 console through safe mode the users are required to get access to PS5 via safe mode. This can easily be done by holding the power button of the PS5 for a few seconds.

Once the PS5 console turns off, press the power button for a few seconds. Listen closely for a second beep at when you hear this beep, let go of the power button.

Now, the PS5 is in the safe mode, put the controller with a USB cable to restart it again and press-hold the PS5 power button. A menu will pop up on the screen with options, which can help in fixing the flashing blue light issue.

Click on the ‘Update System Software’ option and then select ‘Update Using Internet’ to install the new software updates.

Check Video Output

To change the video output you just have to go back to safe mode again once and now, you just have to select the ‘Change Video Output’ option and select the ‘Change HDCP Mode’ option from there.

Change to HDCP mode

To change to HDCP mode you just have to go back to safe mode again once and now, you just have to select the ‘Change Video Output’ option and select the ‘Change HDCP Mode’ option from there.

How to boot PS5 in safe mode?

In case the above fixes for PS5 Blinking blue light is not working, then you will have to try to boot PS5 in safe mode and try some fixes.

Here is how to boot PS5 in safe mode.

Firstly, you need to switch off your PS5’s console by pressing and holding the power button for a few seconds. Then the power indicator will blink for a few minutes before getting switched off.

As soon as the PS5 console gets switched off, switch on the console by pressing and holding the power button. You should stop pressing the button when you hear the second beep.

Now, join the controller to a USB cable and press the PS button of the controller.

Frequently Asked Questions about PS5 Blinking Blue Light

What does a blinking blue light mean on PS5?

It means that your PS5 has had a hard shutdown and you need to restart to get the device to function normally.

Why is my PlayStation flashing blue and not turning on?

PS5 Flashing blue light indicates the PS5 did not have a proper shutdown. Check the cables, check the power source and try to boot the PS5 in safe mode.

How do you fix the blue light of death on PS5?

PS5 Flashing blue light indicates the PS5 did not have a proper shutdown. Check the cables, check the power source and try to boot the PS5 in safe mode. Once in safe mode you can also try to update the PS5 software.

How much does it cost to fix the blue light of death?

If even after you check the cables, check the power source and try to boot the PS5 in safe mode. Once in safe mode you can also try to update the PS5 software. If this does not work, then might have to repair your device at an authorized Sony center which can cost around $200.

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