PlayStation 5 Fan Replacement

If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.

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

Lift straight up to remove the stand.

Insert the screw into the cubby on the bottom of the stand.

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.

Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.

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.

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.

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

Remove the right faceplate.

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.

Lift the grille away from the case to remove it.

Use a TR9 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

Lift the fan shroud straight up to remove it.

Insert the flat end of a spudger beneath the black wire cover and into the gap above the fan wires.

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

Use your fingers to peel off the wire cover.

Use your fingers to grip the edges of the fan cable connector, and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.

Lift the fan up and out of the case to remove it.