What Happens If You Unplug Your PS5 When You’re Not Suppose To?

Unplugging the AC cord when your PlayStation 5 is running causes the console to shut down abruptly. This can lead to various problems, such as data loss and corruption. In this guide, we will tell you what happens when you unplug your PS5 when you are not supposed to.

What Happens If You Unplug Your PS5

The message to not unplug your PS5 appears when you put it into Rest Mode. In Rest Mode, the console remains powered on but has very little energy consumption. This mode is ideal for making sure that your games or updates are being downloaded. The message on the screen advises not to turn off the PS5 when the indicator is on, which is Orange.

If you do accidentally turn off the PS5 when it is in Rest Mode, the console will shut down abruptly. The next time you try to turn it on, it will take slightly longer. This is because, due to the abrupt power loss, the console checks the system storage status. When the console restarts, a message will appear regarding M.2 SSD repair. This will only appear if you use an M.2 SSD for additional storage.

This will be followed by the PlayStation icon and a warning message on the screen indicating that the console was not turned off properly. It is important to take note of the warnings in this message since, at times, shutdowns such as this can cause the console data to be completely wiped. This will often require you to download the firmware from PlayStation’s website, load it onto a drive and then reinstall the software using Safe Mode.

We hope that this guide provided you with some insight into what happens when you unplug your console. If you have any questions or content suggestions, let us know in the comments below.

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