PS4 beeping when off

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TheKastorian

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Any of you guys had this issue? It just randomly started beeping three times one morning when it was in stand-by mode and made the disc eject sound when I turned it on (wouldn't accept discs). Turned it off, unplugged it, temporarily fixed the issue but the next day it started happening again. Any ideas/solutions? Thanks in advance.
 
Typically related to a false reading of the eject button

Its a shit design. This is why you go with physical buttons as opposed to a conductor under some plastic
 
It's bunk. Mine did the same thing and every "fix" was temporary. Eventually it got so bad, I just took it to GameStop and traded it in and picked up the Destiny bundle. Really glad the guy behind the counter didn't notice it was ejecting as he plugged it in.
 
Three beeps are the sound it makes when you press eject but no disc is inserted.
If yours does that on its own, it means you have a problem with your sensor. I think there is a fix, but it requires you to partly disassemble your PS4. If you still have warranty, I'd send it in.
 
Occam said:
Three beeps are the sound it makes when you press eject but no disc is inserted.
If yours does that on its own, it means you have a problem with your sensor. I think there is a fix, but it requires you to partly disassemble your PS4. If you still have warranty, I'd send it in.
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I've had the console since launch day, so no warranty. Sounds like something that could be repaired though, right?
 
If you have taken apart a PS4 its easy to find both buttons and how they work

Its just a little conductor on the Motherboard. its connected by a tiny metal piece attached the plastic shell that basically connects your finger to the conductor.

Its cheap and dumb but easy to modify and fix
 
The touch sensitivity eject buttons are terrible design. That's why they removed them from the latest models.

Still a fucking pain in the ass.

There is a youtube video now showing people that simply removing the eject button (it can be reattached) solves the issue. I may try that as the fear of the disc ejecting while playing physical games is a constant issue.

Also, removing the rubber foot that is inexplicably placed in the middle of the console is apparently another solution.

Then there is the screw method but I have found that to be only a temporary fix.

DrROBschiz said:
If you have taken apart a PS4 its easy to find both buttons and how they work

Its just a little conductor on the Motherboard. its connected by a tiny metal piece attached the plastic shell that basically connects your finger to the conductor.

Its cheap and dumb but easy to modify and fix[
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How would you fix it? I am always interested in hearing new ideas. Removing the button seems like the easiest solution these days.
 
DoctorWho said:
The touch sensitivity eject buttons are terrible design. That's why they removed them from the latest models.

Still a fucking pain in the ass.

There is a youtube video now showing people that simply removing the eject button (it can be reattached) solves the issue. I may try that as the fear of the disc ejecting while playing physical games is a constant issue.

Also, removing the rubber foot that is inexplicably placed in the middle of the console is apparently another solution.

Then there is the screw method but I have found that to be only a temporary fix.
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Awesome, will check those solutions.
 
You could probably modify the case with an actual button

The conductive strips that connect Finger to Button on the board are really flimsy

Which is why they get fucked up so easy
 
TheKastorian said:
I've had the console since launch day, so no warranty. Sounds like something that could be repaired though, right?
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If I'm not mistaken you can permanently disable the eject sensor by partially opening your console and . You would have to eject the discs using the DS4 from now on though.
 
TheKastorian said:
Awesome, will check those solutions.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUDx9TOT8VU

This isn't a bad video discussing the issue.

PeskyToaster said:
I just did some of the fixes. My screw was pretty tight but I did remove the rubber things. I don't even see a use for them.
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I may replace the built in rubber feet with four rubber feet on the edges to make the system stable and avoid any pressure that the installed one is putting on the eject button. If that doesn't work, removing the eject button is the next step for me.

The screw as a go to is always temp.

Fake edit: This person has new rubber feet and still has the issue.
 
it's probably got that disc eject crap going on. I had to first remove the rubber foot on the eject button, then when it started doing it again I had to open the PS4 and tighten a screw.

Interested in the idea of replacing it with a real button. Not that I EVER use the eject button.
 
DoctorWho said:
The touch sensitivity eject buttons are terrible design. That's why they removed them from the latest models.

Still a fucking pain in the ass.

There is a youtube video now showing people that simply removing the eject button (it can be reattached) solves the issue. I may try that as the fear of the disc ejecting while playing physical games is a constant issue.

Also, removing the rubber foot that is inexplicably placed in the middle of the console is apparently another solution.

Then there is the screw method but I have found that to be only a temporary fix.



How would you fix it? I am always interested in hearing new ideas. Removing the button seems like the easiest solution these days.
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Just take apart the case and follow the metal strips from the outside to the tiny square exposed "button" on the mother board

Its so simple how it works but also simple for it to fail


Mupod said:
it's probably got that disc eject crap going on. I had to first remove the rubber foot on the eject button, then when it started doing it again I had to open the PS4 and tighten a screw.

Interested in the idea of replacing it with a real button. Not that I EVER use the eject button.
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So the part on the board is like this metal square with prongs. When you open up a PS4 you can actually put your finger directly on it to turn it on/eject

So I imagine you could attach a button but you would need something to hold the connection in place for the mod.
 
DrROBschiz said:
Just take apart the case and follow the metal strips from the outside to the tiny square exposed "button" on the mother board

Its so simple how it works but also simple for it to fail




So the part on the board is like this metal square with prongs. When you open up a PS4 you can actually put your finger directly on it to turn it on/eject

So I imagine you could attach a button but you would need something to hold the connection in place for the mod.
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My last resort is simply removing the eject button. You don't even need to take the system a part to do it and software eject option is a thing.

If I can find a suitable replacement for the eject button I could probably supplement my income with the amount of people who would pay for a fix.. lol.
 
DoctorWho said:
My last resort is simply removing the eject button. You don't even need to take the system a part to do it and software eject option is a thing.
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That is a very good point

I forget all abou the software eject

There is also a failsafe manual eject but you need to take the HDD cover plate off i think
 
This is what drove me to replace my ps4 with a newer model. My system was out of warranty, and I went through all the fixes I could find online at the time, but it still kept turning on at 3 am to grind the eject motor and beep repeatedly.

I hope some of the fixes work for you, or that you're able to send it back. Some shitty design on sony's part.

DrROBschiz said:
There is also a failsafe manual eject but you need to take the HDD cover plate off i think
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There sure is, the screw that people use to "fix' the sensor is also the manual eject if you turn in the other way.
 
DoctorWho said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUDx9TOT8VU

This isn't a bad video discussing the issue.



I may replace the built in rubber feet with four rubber feet on the edges to make the system stable and avoid any pressure that the installed one is putting on the eject button. If that doesn't work, removing the eject button is the next step for me.

The screw as a go to is always temp.

Fake edit: This person has new rubber feet and still has the issue.
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Checked the video, will definitely tighten that screw if the issue persists. If the rubber foot under the sensor can cause an issue does leaving the console standing vertically help? Just tried it once and seems to be working (but might be temporary).
 
blastprocessor said:
Dust?
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I think heat is at least part of the problem. Some people suggest that the rubber foot expanding causes the eject button to register.

Recently my girlfriend put a space heater near my PS4 and I noticed the eject button reacted to it after a few minutes and quite regularly for a while after that. I wouldn't have put the space heater there in the first place but it at least gave me a good idea of what might be going on.

TheKastorian said:
Checked the video, will definitely tighten that screw if the issue persists. If the rubber foot under the sensor can cause an issue does leaving the console standing vertically help? Just tried it once and seems to be working (but might be temporary).
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I think people have tried doing it vertically and it doesn't do much to help. Ultimately, the malfunctioning eject button will malfunction again despite most of these fixes.
 
If you are out of warranty

Open the Case up

You dont even need to go much farther than that to see the problem and fix it manually

Its just a single connection from the case to the motherboard
 
DoctorWho said:
I think heat is at least part of the problem. Some people suggest that the rubber foot expanding causes the eject button to register.

Recently my girlfriend put a space heater near my PS4 and I noticed the eject button reacted to it after a few minutes and quite regularly for a while after that. I wouldn't have put the space heater there in the first place but it at least gave me a good idea of what might be going on.
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That may be the case for some, but even after removing the rubber foot, my system was still prone to ejecting.
 
Cleve said:
That may be the case for some, but even after removing the rubber foot, my system was still prone to ejecting.
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Yeah, it seems like the only real fix (if you're out of warranty) is to remove the eject button completely so it can't register a touch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySRg6aCMKr0

If you're still under warranty just send it into Sony for service. The above video shows someone removing the eject button.

If you do it right, the eject button can be reattached.

It's probably the best option for a lot of people until they decide they want to pony up for a new model.
 
Had the exact same issue, never got permanently better with any of the non-invasive fixes. I actually cracked the PS4 open and bent back the metal contact from the eject button. Had no idea you could just simply remove it.

I just eject via software now--works fine, although it is a pain in the butt.
 
The eject button is just a conductive square on the board thats connected to the case by a conductive strip

Your finger completes the connection

So when you open up the case you either need to figure out how the button is making the connection on its own or remove the damn thing lol
 
Just out of curiosity, to anyone here who's had this issue, do you normally turn off your playstation or eject discs using the buttons on the console itself?

I almost never use the buttons and just use the DS4 for everything and have never run into this problem, so I'm just wondering if it's something that won't trigger if you don't really use the buttons on the console.
 
McGreevious said:
Just out of curiosity, to anyone here who's had this issue, do you normally turn off your playstation or eject discs using the buttons on the console itself?

I almost never use the buttons and just use the DS4 for everything and have never run into this problem, so I'm just wondering if it's something that won't trigger if you don't really use the buttons on the console.
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Naw it can happen in a variety of ways

Compression of the plastic case, heat wear, impact etc..

It wouldnt take much to short the connection to the button. Static charge could do it
 
McGreevious said:
Just out of curiosity, to anyone here who's had this issue, do you normally turn off your playstation or eject discs using the buttons on the console itself?

I almost never use the buttons and just use the DS4 for everything and have never run into this problem, so I'm just wondering if it's something that won't trigger if you don't really use the buttons on the console.
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My console goes into standby, sometimes with the disc inside. I use the button on the console as well.

I stopped using the button after a while because of the issue and still occasionally have the beeping and ejecting.

Edit: FYI. Sony has an official fix for the issue but I don't think it has worked for anyone.
 
McGreevious said:
Just out of curiosity, to anyone here who's had this issue, do you normally turn off your playstation or eject discs using the buttons on the console itself?

I almost never use the buttons and just use the DS4 for everything and have never run into this problem, so I'm just wondering if it's something that won't trigger if you don't really use the buttons on the console.
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Have had the console since launch and I exclusively eject via the DS4. So using the buttons doesn't seem to be the cause of the problem.
 
Yeah best to pull the metal strip off the case entirely and maybe even cover the button on the motherboard with something non conductive
 
DoctorWho said:
Yeah, it seems like the only real fix (if you're out of warranty) is to remove the eject button completely so it can't register a touch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySRg6aCMKr0

If you're still under warranty just send it into Sony for service. The above video shows someone removing the eject button.

If you do it right, the eject button can be reattached.

It's probably the best option for a lot of people until they decide they want to pony up for a new model.
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Yeah, removing the button seems to almost guarantee a solution to the problem! Might have to remove it eventually
 
TheKastorian said:
Yeah, removing the button seems to almost guarantee a solution to the problem! Might have to remove it eventually
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I dont like this fix

You can still get a false reading since the strip inside the case is still there

Remember you only need a conductive input to the button on the motherboard to create a false reading

So even a build up of static charge on the case can cause it to happen
 
I tried taking the rubber feet and when that didn't fix this, I bought vertical stand and haven't had the problem since.
Not sure if just lucky though.
 
Platinum_D said:
It has happened to me and what i did was unplugged it for like 5 minutes and plug it back in and that worked for me
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This likely discharges static buildup on the system

Remember the plate simply looks for a conductive input. Which is why its so shitty and unreliable
 
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