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PS4 Optical Drive Removal

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  1. PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Flip over the PS4: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip the PS4 upside-down with the back side facing towards you.

  2. PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the warranty stickers: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the warranty stickers: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the warranty stickers: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    Tweezers
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    • Use tweezers to remove the two stickers in the center of the back of the PS4 exposing two case screws.

  3. PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the plastic screw covers: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the plastic screw covers: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers to carefully remove the plastic screw covers in each corner, exposing two more case screws.

  4. PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the rear case screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the rear case screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the four 7.2 mm Torx security screws on the back of the PS4.

  5. PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the lower case: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the lower case: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your thumbs to lift the lower case up and off the PS4.

    • The lower case is held into place by plastic clips. You may need to use significant force to release the lower case.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the power supply cable straight out and disconnect the power supply unit from the motherboard.

    • If your connector feels stuck, use a spudger to gently pry the connector out.

  7. PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the Wi-Fi antenna: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the Wi-Fi antenna: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the antenna cable from the motherboard.

  8. PS4 Optical Drive Removal: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    Tweezers
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    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to grab the antenna cable and move it out from the cable guides.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to thread the antenna cable out from underneath the optical drive cable.

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    • Remove the 9.7 mm Torx security screw securing the antenna.

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    • Remove the Wi-Fi antenna.

  12. PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Disconnect the optical drive: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Disconnect the optical drive: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Disconnect the optical drive: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    Tweezers
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    • Use your fingernail to press down on the metal release lever of the ribbon cable on top of the optical drive.

    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the ribbon cable by pulling on the black tab.

    • You do not need to press the metal lever when inserting the ribbon cable back in. You will hear a click once it is fully inserted.

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    • Use your fingernail to press down the metal release lever for the ribbon cable connected to the motherboard.

    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the ribbon cable by pulling on the black tab.

    • Set the ribbon cable aside for reassembly.

    • You do not need to press the metal lever when inserting the ribbon cable back in. You will hear a click once it is fully inserted.

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    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the optical drive cable from the motherboard.

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    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to remove the optical drive cable from the cable guides that hold it in place.

  16. PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the optical drive: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 PS4 Optical Drive Removal, Remove the optical drive: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the four screws securing the optical drive.

    • Three 9.7 mm Torx screws

    • One 6.2 mm Phillips screw

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    • Lift the optical drive straight up and out of the PS4.

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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

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