Usually 24-48 hours. Most jobs are same-day if you can drop it off early.
A PS5 pulls air through a fan the size of a dinner plate. After a few years in a Barrie living room it is pulling through dust and pet hair. The fan screams. Then the console shuts itself off mid-match.
That is not the console dying. That is the console asking to be cleaned.
| Sony Repair Center | DIY YouTube Repair | Barrie Screen Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overheating Fix | $249+ | "Free" (and 4 hours of swearing) | $170 |
| Time | 2–3 weeks | An afternoon, if it goes well | Usually 24-48 hours |
| Shipping | You pay both ways | You order liquid metal from AliExpress | Drop off in Barrie |
| Save Data | "May be wiped as a precaution" | One mistake = goodbye saves | Stays intact |
| Warranty | 90 days on repair only | Lol, your problem | 90-day warranty on parts & labour |
| Sympathy | Robot phone tree (enjoy) | Reddit comments | Real human who games too |
Got an older PlayStation? Give us a call — we'll be honest about whether we take it on.
Most of the time, yes — loud fans, hot to the touch, and shutdowns during gameplay are almost always thermal. But some shutdowns come from a failing power supply or board-level fault underneath. We test before we quote you anything final, so you're not paying $170 for a repair that wasn't the actual problem.
$170 flat for a full teardown, dust removal, and liquid metal refresh. No hidden fees, no upsells.
Usually 24-48 hours. Most jobs are same-day if you can drop it off early.
No. This repair doesn't touch your storage or save data — it stays intact.
Just the console itself. No controller, no cables, no power brick needed.
Yes, all PS5 models. The overheating fix is the same across each.
If we open it up and it turns out to be something else, we'll walk you through what we found and what it'll cost before doing anything further. A diagnostic fee may apply if you decide not to proceed.
We use proper liquid metal application and test under load before it leaves the bench, so the repair itself is done right. That said, overheating can come back over time — pet hair and heavy dust buildup are common culprits, and consoles running vertically (standing on their side) tend to overheat faster than ones lying flat, since it changes how air moves through the vents. If you've got pets or run it standing up, expect to clean it out more often than someone who doesn't.
Yes — 90-day warranty on parts and labour.
Of course. Call (705) 481-1572 or use the contact form — whichever's easier for you.
