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PlayStation 5 Teardown

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PlayStation 5 Teardown, Final Thoughts: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
Final Thoughts
  • The PlayStation 5 earns a 7 out of 10 on our repairability scale (10 is easiest to repair):

  • Outer covers can be replaced without tools.

  • Many components are modular and disassembly is straightforward.

  • Vacuum-able dust ports makes de-dusting maintenance easier.

  • Main storage is integrated to the motherboard, but expansion should be easy (once enabled by Sony) with off-the-shelf M.2 SSDs.

  • The optical drive is a cinch to replace, but cannot be easily swapped thanks to software locks.

  • Sealed-in liquid metal TIM could be challenging to replace during service.

  • Use of security screws throughout creates an unnecessary hindrance to repairs.

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