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How to Really Fix The Playstation 4 Auto Eject Disc Problem

How many of you have struggled with the issue where your Plastation 4 just randomly spits the disc out? Well you are not alone!

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ErinFantisy3040d ago

I am so excited to try this! My PlayStation has been having this problem for months!

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_-EDMIX-_3040d ago

If you have a launch PlayStation 4 you're likely going to have this issue especially if you lay your PlayStation 4 down flat.

There's a couple fixes that worked for me a couple months ago

First you're going to want to take the plastic faceplate off your PlayStation 4 and get one of those skinny screwdrivers people use for glasses, there's actually a screw on the side of the PlayStation 4 for the auto eject.

After you tighten that screw you might want to go online to Tom's Hardware or just YouTube how to open up the rest of your PlayStation 4 to get dust out as well as possibly just getting one of those cans of air.

The 3rd thing you're going to want to do is actually start standing up your PlayStation 4 vertically.

Now consider I actually did these all at once so I'm not entirely sure which one of them helped but I'm sure all of them would be useful.

But I definitely recommend cleaning out your PlayStation 4 if it's a launch version especially if the fan starts to get a little loud.

TheVetOfGaming3039d ago

My fan is getting a little loud. I have it up vertically, but it does need a bit of a dusting off. Guess I'll do that tomorrow.

KillZallthebeast3039d ago

Never even heard of this before and mines a launch ps4 no issues. However I've gone through 3 controllers breaking though so thats super fun.

Sniperwithacause3039d ago

Come to think about it. Since i went vertical, it hasn't ejected anything. That's crazy great analasist you had.

nveenio3039d ago

My launch PS4 had done this and would even try to eject when no disc was in the drive. I returned it under warranty, and Sony sent a new one. The new one has little rubber feet under the front of the console, which lifts it off of the resting surface when lying flat. I don't know if that's what makes the difference (maybe preventing warm air from triggering the eject button?), but that was the only noticeable physical difference. I haven't had a problem at all with the new PS4, and I've had it for a couple of years now.

Lightsbane3039d ago

I've had my PS4 standing up since release day and it still does it.

Dragonscale3039d ago

Had mine since launch and its never had this problem (touch wood). Also clean it occasionally, its amazing how much crap accumulates inside. Got a T8 torque screwdriver off Amazon for a couple of bux, well worth it. Its also surprisingly easy to do. Unfortunately you will void the warranty by opening it.

KillZallthebeast3039d ago

yeah any house that has any type of carpeting or pets no matter how much you clean your home will still somehow make tons of dust find its way into a console.

DivineAssault 3039d ago

I have a launch PS4 and this never happened.. Good to know though just in case..

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N1GHT_W0LF_X3040d ago

Wait... written by Steve Jeffreys... uploaded by Steve Fantisy... and the only other reported case is by Erin Fantisy...

Seems legit.

Lon3wolf3039d ago

Is it real or is it just fantisy........

Fishy Fingers3039d ago

Just a quick google search brings up plenty of articles covering it.

So I'm unsure if you're questioning whether the problem exists or not? But does seem to be users experiencing this issue so if this helps a single gamer, great. If not, no harm done.

kevnb3039d ago

the problem happened to me, it was within warranty and I just got sony to fix it.

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Sniperwithacause3039d ago

Since launch, mine would eject the disk once a week or so. Although can't remember how long it has been since it done it last. Until seeing this article, I forgot that it use to do it.

UnSelf3039d ago

Wow I really thought I was the only who's had these problems. It turns out it's pretty common.

Anyway, I've wipe my PS4 down with a wet wipe and haven't had problems since. However this isn't to say itnwont happen again it just hasn't since I did that

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YoungKingDoran3039d ago

Commenting so i can remember to try this some time.
I suffer from this horrible problem ....this, premature ejection!!
But seriously, its so shit when your game is interrupted, happened to me a lot during RE7 and that takes ages to load.
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Also, N1GHT_W0LF_X is onto something - writer: steve jeffreys, n4g user: stevefantisy, 1st comment: erinfantisy - with some serious bot-like comments. I just wonder why tho
Also2, or anyone that doesn't want to open their console, EDMIX ^^ hit the nail on the head for easy solutions.

DragonDDark3039d ago

Just stop it from working. Use the controller. There is a video somewhere on youtube on how to do it.

MagicBeanz3039d ago

I actually have had this happen a few times but I wouldn't consider it a "problematic headache", as its actually never affected me while gaming, its only ever done it while I wasn't playing anything. Anyway you should never do anything to void your warranty.

zaherdab3039d ago

Well if you still have your warranty send your ps4 for a check up anyway it only gets worse with time

MagicBeanz3039d ago

Like I said its pretty rare for me, maybe three times or so in over three years, but if it suddenly gets worse I'll keep that in mind.

zaherdab3038d ago

For me i just pulled out the rubber part at the bottom and lift both front sides a bit and it stopped happening ... sold it shortly after though

The_KELRaTH3039d ago

I have my PS4 lifted about 10mm at the front which seems to solve the issue unless theres some dust over the eject button.
Just as with the PS3 blu-ray failures Sony just ignores theres a problem😵

twiggytree123039d ago

I started buying my games digital because of this issue. It's seriously annoying having your game disc spit into the floor when your trying to game. Luckily I haven't had this issue with my PS4 Pro.

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Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Developer Livestream Focuses on New Destination

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Sony is all-in on PlayStation Plus, says its most expensive tier is thriving

Sony kicks off PS Plus' 15th anniversary by chatting with Game File about the past, present and future of its gaming subscription service: Talking price, catalogue tweaks and where the PS3 games are.

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CrimsonWing691d 14h ago

Glad, I’m about to downgrade when they raise the price. For me, I don’t really access much or care about the games they have in the library and if I do, it’d be cheaper to just buy them over time rather than stick to some expensive subscription model.

crazyCoconuts1d 12h ago

When you're new to the service you've got an avalanche of games to play. After you catch up, I agree, it's not worth it beyond the Essential tier for me.
That being said, the Essential tier is the best deal in console gaming imo, based on the monthly games you get to keep.

Profchaos1d 6h ago

Yeah same will be downgrading $214 aud is insane and we don't even get the streaming capabilities in Australia which they said would make the top level subscription cheaper.

If i was to just buy the games I actually play that come to the service id be far better off.

Ill keep the essential tier to retain the games ive collected since the ps3 and for mp but I'm not convinced of the premium tiers value any more

victorMaje1d 4h ago

Went back to essential a few months ago. I’m buying more physical and it has helped in finishing more games.

Profchaos18h ago

Tend to agree if i go to the trouble of buying a disc ill typically finish it

Alos881d 14h ago

Extra is probably the best value for money right now, Premium doesn't have anything special enough to justify paying the additional imo.

OtterX1d 13h ago

*unless you have a Portal & you catch Premium on discount during Days of Play or Black Friday.

Yea, I really do wish they'd up their effort on Premium titles, but allowing a large catalog of titles that can stream to your Portal without even having to use your PS5 is pretty awesome. We travel about 2 hours to stay with my inlaws from time to time, so it's been pretty killer to only need to take my Portal for that!

andy851d 12h ago

Yup if you have a portal premium is the best tier for sure

KyRo20h ago

Extra has been getting worse and worse each month. I've had it since it's launch and it's been great to play some games I may not have played but the selection has been declining rapidly for a while now. My sub runs out in August and I'll be going back to essential. They actually add games to that which are more appealing.

jznrpg1d 13h ago

Add some more classics with trophies. Vagrant Story first

OtterX1d 13h ago

Nice choice. I agree!

Jeanne D'Arc was my favorite PS+ catalog title from last year & I Platinumed it!

Eonjay1d 11h ago

I like Ridge Racer, Tekken and Grandia. Add Xenogears, digimon World 3, Classic GTA and ill be happy

jznrpg1d 9h ago

Jeanne D’Arc was great!

@Eonjay there is a Grandia collection available for PS4, I’m not sure if it’s been on plus already or not

darthv721d 13h ago

cloud streaming to the portal, without using the ps5, is the selling point of premium to me.

Obscure_Observer1d 13h ago

If the consumers are happy, Sony is even happier.

It is what it is.

Eonjay1d 11h ago

I tend to agree with you.

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