crwdns2933423:0crwdne2933423:0

How to Remove the stand on a PlayStation 5 (2021 revision)

crwdns2942213:0crwdne2942213:0

  1. How to Remove the stand on a PlayStation 5 (2021 revision), 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 (2021 revision), Remove the vertical stand: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the stand on a PlayStation 5 (2021 revision), 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 (2021 revision), Store the stand screw: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the stand on a PlayStation 5 (2021 revision), 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 (2021 revision), Cap the screw hole: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the stand on a PlayStation 5 (2021 revision), Cap the screw hole: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the stand on a PlayStation 5 (2021 revision), Cap the screw hole: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    crwdns2942207:0crwdne2942207:0
    • 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 (2021 revision), Close the cubby: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the stand on a PlayStation 5 (2021 revision), Close the cubby: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the stand on a PlayStation 5 (2021 revision), 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 (2021 revision), Remove the horizontal stand: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to Remove the stand on a PlayStation 5 (2021 revision), 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.

crwdns2915888:0crwdne2915888:0

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.

crwdns2935229:02crwdne2935229:0

David Fear

crwdns2935283:009/08/11crwdne2935283:0

4,467 crwdns2915208:0crwdne2915208:0

crwdns2935297:08crwdne2935297:0

crwdns2915084:0crwdne2915084:0

Pickle IT - Gadget Repair crwdns2935289:0Pickle IT - Gadget Repaircrwdne2935289:0

Business

crwdns2931471:02crwdne2931471:0

crwdns2935297:014crwdne2935297:0

crwdns2944067:00crwdne2944067:0

crwdns2917038:0crwdne2917038:0

crwdns2936625:0crwdne2936625:0:

crwdns2936751:024crwdne2936751:0 2

crwdns2936753:07crwdne2936753:0 24

crwdns2936753:030crwdne2936753:0 125

crwdns2942667:0crwdne2942667:0 1,029