The PlayStation 4 can sometimes turn itself off shortly after you turn it on or after you've been using it for a while. This article will help you determine whether it's a simple fix or if you need professional help.

The PlayStation 4 could be overheating, have corrupt firmware or weak soldering on internal components, a bad hard drive, or just dust or dirt on the Switch. Follow these steps to try and fix it yourself before filing a service ticket.

Because the causes vary, so do the solutions. Try the following troubleshooting steps to see if your PlayStation 4 is working as it should again.

Clean the “power” button. The PlayStation 4 Pro (a later model that supports 4K display resolutions) and the smaller PS4 “Slim” have physical buttons for turning on the console and ejecting discs. However, earlier versions of the console have touch-sensitive sections for these tasks. If they get dirt or oil on them, they can be activated without your input.