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How to Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5

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  1. How to Remove the Stand on 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 Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5, Remove the vertical stand: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5, Remove the vertical stand: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift straight up to remove the stand.

  3. How to Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5, Store the stand screw: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the Stand on 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 Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5, Cap the screw hole: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5, Cap the screw hole: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the Stand on 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 Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5, Close the cubby: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5, Close the cubby: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5, Close the cubby: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.

  6. How to Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5, Remove the horizontal stand: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the Stand on 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.

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our PlayStation 5 Answers community for help.

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