{"id":98865,"date":"2023-11-05T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=98865"},"modified":"2024-05-31T00:06:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T04:06:25","slug":"top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Ways to Fix Playstation 4 (PS4) Black Screen Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever encountered a black screen on your <a target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/should-you-buy-a-gaming-pc-or-a-console-or-neither\/\" rel=\"noopener\">gaming console<\/a>, you know how frustrating it can be to interrupt your gaming adventures and wonder what went wrong. You\u2019ll receive no error code that\u2019ll give you a clue what the problem is, only the blank screen. So, how do you deal with a PS4 black screen issue?\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, when you get a black screen, it means the issue is relatively easy to fix. If you experienced a black screen while playing PS4 games, know you\u2019re not the only one. Because it happens often, the users named it the Black Screen of Death, not because it means your gaming console is dead, but because it interrupts the gameplay. So don\u2019t worry, your console is probably fine. This article will help you troubleshoot your PS4 black screen issue with seven possible fixes.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps4.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps4.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps4-300x186.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps4-1024x634.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps4-768x476.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps4-610x378.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps4-80x50.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps4-70x43.jpeg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes PS4 Black Screen of Death?\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why the black screen error occurs on the PS4. Although it might be a troubling sign, more often, it&#8217;s a simple issue such as a PS4 connection error.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some issues that can cause the PS4 Black Screen of Death:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hardware issue within the console.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged connectivity cable.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incompatible or incomplete software update.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupt system files.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power surges and overheating.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A faulty PS4 HDMI port.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know why you\u2019re experiencing the black screen let\u2019s see how to fix it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Restart Your PS4 Console\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you encounter the black screen issue, you should try rebooting your PS4 console. There are many random problems your console might experience, and a simple restart can fix or temporarily eliminate them. By restarting the PS4, you won\u2019t just get rid of the black screen but any possible error that could be behind it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restarting a PS4 console is simple. However, you can do it only if the black screen is temporary and you can access the menu. If you can\u2019t see the menu, you must power cycle your PS4 console.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>In the PS4 Home menu, select the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Power<\/span> button.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-2-compressed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-2-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-2-compressed.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-2-compressed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-2-compressed-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-2-compressed-610x344.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-2-compressed-80x45.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Power Options<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-3-compressed.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-3-compressed.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-3-compressed.png 424w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-3-compressed-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-3-compressed-73x50.png 73w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>When the Power Options menu appears, select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Restart PS4<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-4-compressed.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-4-compressed.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-4-compressed.png 624w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-4-compressed-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-4-compressed-610x363.png 610w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-4-compressed-80x48.png 80w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-4-compressed-70x43.png 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Power Cycle the PS4 Console\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Power cycling your PlayStation 4 console helps eliminate minor glitches and bugs that can cause a black screen to appear randomly. Power cycle your console to reload the resources. This will refresh your console and remove bugs and glitches that might be causing the issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Press and hold the power button until you hear a second beep. It\u2019ll take about seven seconds. The location of the power button will depend on the model of the Sony PlayStation 4 console you have: \n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">PS4 Standard:<\/span> Front-center of the console, below the power indicator light.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">PS4 Slim:<\/span> Far left side of the console, under the disc drive.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">PS4 Pro:<\/span> Far left side of the console, above the power indicator light.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-5-compressed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-5-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-5-compressed.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-5-compressed-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-5-compressed-610x435.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-5-compressed-70x50.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Unplug the power cable of the console, monitor, or TV. Wait for about 30 seconds before you plug them back in.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the power cables are plugged in, turn your PS4 on and see if the Black Screen issue persists.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Make Sure the HDMI Cable and Port Are in Working Order\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HDMI cables and ports can easily get damaged, resulting in no signal transmission between the console and the display device. If you use an HDMI cable for the video output and experience a PS4 Black Screen, you should check it for wear and tear. Also, check the port while you\u2019re at it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HDMI cable can easily be detached from a monitor and console. You can brush the ports gently to remove any dust particles that might cause connection interruptions. After this, you can reattach the cables if you find no obvious physical damage. If you do, you should replace the cable.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-6-compressed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-6-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-6-compressed.jpg 726w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-6-compressed-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-6-compressed-610x555.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-6-compressed-55x50.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even if you can\u2019t see any apparent damage on ports or the cable, try another port or a cable to see if this fixes your black screen issue. Another thing you could try is to use another display. Perhaps your old one is broken, causing the black screen.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Change Resolution (in Safe Mode)\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing the resolution of your PS4 in safe mode is another effective way to deal with the black screen issue. Safe Mode is a diagnostics mode, so it\u2019ll allow you to access the more advanced features of your PS4 and help you reset the database or upgrade the firmware.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change resolution in safe mode:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Turn off your PS4 console.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long press the power button until you hear the second beep.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the USB cable to connect a controller to the PS4 console. Press the PlayStation button on the controller to boot it in safe mode.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Change Resolution<\/span> option from the menu and press the X button on the controller.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-7-compressed.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-7-compressed.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-7-compressed.png 485w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-7-compressed-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-7-compressed-59x50.png 59w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>Select the suitable video output resolution and press the OK button.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Disable HDCP Feature\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection is a protocol that helps prevent digital content piracy on PS4. However, your monitor, a TV, or any other display device may be incompatible with the HDCP feature. If so, the result would be a Black Screen. So, you can try turning off the HDCP feature to see if this is the problem. Here\u2019s how:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>From the Home screen, go to <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Settings<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-8-compressed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-8-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-8-compressed.jpg 977w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-8-compressed-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-8-compressed-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-8-compressed-610x339.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-8-compressed-80x44.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">System<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-9-compressed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-9-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-9-compressed.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-9-compressed-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-9-compressed-610x346.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-9-compressed-80x45.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Uncheck the <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Enable HDCP<\/span> option.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-10-compressed.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-10-compressed.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-10-compressed.png 557w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-10-compressed-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-10-compressed-80x45.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Rebuild Database\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, a corrupted file stored on your PS4 console can cause the Black Screen of Death. In that case, you can rebuild your PlayStation\u2019s database to solve the error. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to rebuild the PS4 database:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Press the power button and hold it for 3 seconds. This way, you\u2019ll enter the PS4 Safe Mode.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Again, hold the power button and release it only after you hear the second beep. This will start your console in the Safe Mode.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect your PS4 controller to the PS4 device with a USB cable. Press the PS button on the controller.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the X button on the controller.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Rebuild Database<\/span> from the Safe Mode menu.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-11-compressed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"603\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-11-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-11-compressed.jpg 603w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-11-compressed-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-11-compressed-77x50.jpg 77w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/top-7-ways-to-fix-playstation-4-ps4-black-screen-issue-11-compressed-130x85.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li>The process of rebuilding the PS4 database can take a while, so be patient and wait for your console to boot up.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the database is rebuilt and your PlayStation 4 is booted, try playing a game and see if the Black Screen issue reappears.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Factory Reset the PS4 Console\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Performing a factory reset of your Sony PlayStation console should always be your last resort. So, try all the methods described above to fix your black screen issue before trying this out. If you perform the factory reset, you will lose all the data from your console&#8217;s system storage. 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