{"id":3243,"date":"2016-06-01T00:10:34","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T04:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techblog.tv\/?p=3243"},"modified":"2022-06-25T14:12:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-25T18:12:04","slug":"ps4-blue-light-of-death-not-fixed-now-what-ps4-blod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techquentin.com\/ps4-blue-light-of-death-not-fixed-now-what-ps4-blod\/","title":{"rendered":"PS4 Blue Light of Death Not Fixed &#8211; What do I do Now? &#8211; PS4 BLOD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"ps4-coupn-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Shop Playstation 4\";\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"Playstation 4\";\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"VideoGames\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"dbda85463784a1e078d629c3220b70e5\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Are you experiencing the PlayStation 4 <strong>Blue Light of Death<\/strong>?\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Did you already try my &#8220;<a title=\"Solved: PS4 Blue Light of Death Fix \u2013 Playstation 4 \u2013 Video Games\" href=\"http:\/\/techquentin.com\/solved-ps4-blue-light-of-death-fix-playstation-4-video-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PS4 Blue Light of Death Fix<\/a>&#8221; and it not work for you?\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Still searching for that elusive white light? Have you had to perform the PS4 BLOD Fix multiple times?\u00a0 I&#8217;m sorry to tell you my friend but you probably need to return your broken PlayStation 4 for a <strong>replacement<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Below are some options for dealing with your ailing PlayStation 4:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Solution 1: Return the PS4 to the Place of Purchase<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, this is an obvious solution.\u00a0 The problem is, your place of purchase may just give you a refund.\u00a0 <strong>What you really want is a replacement<\/strong>.\u00a0 Before you head out to a store, check to see if the location has PS4s in stock.\u00a0 If not, call other locations in the store chain until you find a PS4. \u00a0See if the manager will hold one for your so the last PS4 isn&#8217;t gone before you arrive.<\/p>\n<h3>Solution 2: Call Sony for a Replacement PS4<\/h3>\n<p>Sony is well aware of the PS4 Blue Light of Death issue and has been processing replacements quickly.\u00a0 If you are close to a main shipping hub, you could have a replacement PS4 in less than a week.\u00a0 Please note that the directions below might be specific to the [highlight]United States[\/highlight].\u00a0 If you have tips you would like to share for your country, please use the comments section below. Here&#8217;s what to do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have your sales receipt and PS4 handy.\u00a0 Sony will need the date of purchase, as well as the serial number and model number on the actual PS4.<\/li>\n<li>Call Sony at 800-345-7669.\u00a0 Be prepared for long hold times.\u00a0 You may even experience dead silence during the wait.\u00a0 Just hang in there!<\/li>\n<li>Tell the customer service rep that you are experiencing the Blue Light of Death.\u00a0 Note that the rep may refer to it as just the &#8220;blue light&#8221; as &#8220;death&#8221; sounds really bad. lol<\/li>\n<li>The rep will then help you will processing a return.\u00a0 Sony will either fix your PS4 or replace it.<\/li>\n<li>The rep will send you an empty box.\u00a0 You will use this box to send the PS4 to Sony.\u00a0 Be certain to follow the directions exactly and don&#8217;t put anything in the box but the PS4.\u00a0 When you take the box to your local shipping center, [highlight]be sure to get a receipt[\/highlight].<\/li>\n<li>Hopefully in a few days you will have a brand new (or refurbished) PS4!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other PS4 Blue Light of Death Resources<\/h3>\n<p>If the solutions above don&#8217;t work for you, here are some additional resources to check out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try my <a title=\"Solved: PS4 Blue Light of Death Fix \u2013 Playstation 4 \u2013 Video Games\" href=\"http:\/\/techquentin.com\/solved-ps4-blue-light-of-death-fix-playstation-4-video-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PS4 Blue Light of Death Fix<\/a> again<\/li>\n<li>Join the discussion in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PlayStation-4\/forum\/Fx2DFTMP1HZYHOM\/-\/1\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;cdAnchor=B00BGA9WK2&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=ps4-coupn-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/techquentin.com\/read\/ps4-stock-checker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy another PS4<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Buy an <a href=\"http:\/\/techquentin.com\/shop\/a\/B00CMQTVUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XBOX One<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you do decide to opt for a replacement, please share your experience in the comments section below.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck and Happy gaming!<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"PS4 Blue Pulsing Light of Death\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WVAuDRNYJWM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My PS4 Blue Light of Death fix not working for you? 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