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How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5

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  1. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the stand screw: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.

    • If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, skip to Step 6.

    • Work on a flat surface to prevent your PlayStation from falling over.

    • Use a coin or a flathead screwdriver to remove the 26.5 mm-long stand screw.

  2. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the vertical stand: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the vertical stand: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift straight up to remove the stand.

  3. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Store the stand screw: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Store the stand screw: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the screw into the cubby on the bottom of the stand.

  4. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Cap the screw hole: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Cap the screw hole: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Cap the screw hole: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernail to remove the cap from the cubby.

    • Use your finger to press the cap into the screw hole.

  5. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Close the cubby: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Close the cubby: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Close the cubby: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.

  6. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the horizontal stand: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the horizontal stand: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, rest it on its face with the charging port facing up.

    • Lift the stand straight up to remove it.

    Steps 1 through 6 are just about removing the stand, correct? Storing the screw and all that is just about being neat and tidy?

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  7. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the right faceplate: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the right faceplate: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the right faceplate: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip the device over so that the USB and ethernet ports are on the left side from your perspective.

    • Lift up the corner of the faceplate to unclip it from the case.

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    • While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.

    • Remove the right faceplate.

    I recommend doing both covers at this time, to avoid hassle later. Skip to step 38, then come back here

    UnitedShoes - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Why remove the other cover? You only need to remove the cover shown in order to access the disc drive.

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  9. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Pry up the grille: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Pry up the grille: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Pry up the grille: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the grille and into the gap above the fan.

    • Lift up with the spudger to pry the grille away from the case.

  10. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the grille: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the grille: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the grille away from the case to remove it.

    During reassembling:

    There is a little flat pin in each end, they need to go into the console

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  11. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan shroud screws: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    Magnetic Project Mat
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    • Use a TR8 Torx security driver to remove the four screws securing the fan shroud to the case:

    • Two 23.3 mm-long screws

    • One 11.4 mm-long screw

    • One 31 mm-long screw

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your console.

    My ps5 seems to have tiny black caps over each screw. My spudger can’t get them off I see no other way to move forward besides breaking the shroud

    Anthony Pouliot - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    wrong side, take the cover off the other side

    Alan Sears -

    The 31 mm-long screw just wont budge! do I turn that one counter-clockwise or clockwise? someone please help!

    Chris Love - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    counter clockwise to remove

    Alan Sears -

    I damaged the 23.3mm on the bottom right next to fan connector. Is there any replacements? Can't seem to find any 23.3mm t8 screw anywhere online

    forsage.rh - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    I used a t8 for all of them and had no problem removing, except for that bottom right screw

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    Is there any replacement screws you can buy for the fan? I slightly damage 23.3mm screw.

    Kevin Sarmiento - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    My PS5 has TX8 (security Torx bit) screws on my fan shroud and all the case screws. A normal Torx driver won’t work you need the one with the hole in the middle of the bit driver.

    Daniel Sutczak - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Why does my ps5 have 3 different screws? 2 are the same then 2 other ones? Why?

    GoodContentKing - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Does anyone know the thread pitch of these screws? I just bought a used PS5 and the screws are missing. The fan has been glued in. Can't make this up.....

    Steven Brien - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Ci sono viti di ricambio?

    Dove posso trovarle?

    Ho guardato dappertutto e non se ne trovano

    Alessio Zecca - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Sind mit den Massen die dicke oder die Länge gemeint

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    Thickness I'm sure

    Stephen Zarella -

    9h works also or I HAD a mix up

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  12. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan shroud: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan shroud: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the fan shroud straight up to remove it.

    wo bekomme ich die original Torx M8 für die Ps5?

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  13. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the wire cover: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the wire cover: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the wire cover: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger beneath the black wire cover and into the gap above the fan wires.

    • Pry only on the wire cover, not on the fan wires themselves.

    • Use the spudger to peel up the wire cover until you can grip it with your fingers.

    Some PS5's have a smaller sticky cover instead , remove it in this step

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  14. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your fingers to peel off the wire cover.

  15. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Disconnect the fan: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Disconnect the fan: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your fingers to grip the edges of the fan cable connector, and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.

    • Always pull cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

    Normally I don't have an issue with this type of connector, but I couldn't get it out with my fingers. I ended up using two plastic pry tools, one on each side of the connector, like a claw game.

    timepants - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    So weird you just posted this yesterday. I am doing this right now and your comment helped so much, I couldn’t get mine out at all before I tried that.

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  16. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the fan: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the fan up and out of the case to remove it.

  17. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Clean the fan: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    • Over time, dust will build up inside the fan and on the fan blades.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to grab loose hairs and dust clumps off of the fan.

    • Use a small dust blower or light compressed air to blow remaining dust off of the fan.

    • Use a finger to keep the fan blades steady—it makes them easier to clean.

    • If there's a layer of grime on the fan blades, use soapy water or isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to wipe them off.

  18. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the left faceplate: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the left faceplate: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Remove the left faceplate: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift up the corner of the faceplate with the PlayStation logo to unclip it from the case.

    • While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.

    • Remove the left faceplate.

  19. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Clean the faceplates: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use a clean rag or microfiber cloth to wipe the insides of the faceplates clean.

  20. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Clean vents and hard-to-reach areas: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Clean vents and hard-to-reach areas: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • With both faceplates off, now's the time to clean everything underneath that's normally hidden.

    • Two dust ports underneath the left faceplate can catch dust over time. Use a narrow vacuum attachment to clean out the ports.

    • Depending on how dirty your console is, you might need to use a soft bristle brush to dislodge more dust and grime.

    • Using an anti-static brush or a new toothbrush, clean any dust out of hard to reach areas and off of the rear vents.

    • Use a dust blower to blow any loose dust out of the console and a cloth to wipe the vents clean.

  21. How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5, Clean the heatsink: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a dust blower, brush, and a cloth to clean the inside of the fan cavity while the fan's removed.

    • The PS5 draws air through the heatsink fins, and they may clog with dust and debris over time.

    • If you can see dust buildup in the heatsink, use a dust blower to blow it clean.

    • Remember: use this time to clean any other dirty internal surfaces before you seal your console back up. Happy gaming!

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Disassembly or cleaning didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our PlayStation 5 Answers community for help.

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