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PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement

Follow this guide to replace the power supply...

Sony PlayStation 4 Moderate 30 minutes - 1 hour Guide 24719
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Guide overview

Before you begin

Follow this guide to replace the power supply on your Sony Playstation 4. Unplug your PS4 before beginning any repairs.

Step 1

Flip over the PS4

PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement — Flip over the PS4 ⌕
  • Flip the PS4 upside-down with the back side facing towards you.
Step 2

Remove the warranty stickers

PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement — Remove the warranty stickers ⌕
Tweezers
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Phillips #0 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use tweezers to remove the two stickers in the center of the back of the PS4 exposing two case screws.
Step 3

Remove the plastic screw covers

PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement — Remove the plastic screw covers ⌕
Tweezers
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Phillips #0 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use tweezers to carefully remove the plastic screw covers in each corner, exposing two more case screws.
Step 4

Remove the rear case screws

PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement — Remove the rear case screws ⌕
Phillips #0 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Remove the four 7.2 mm T8 Torx security screws on the back of the PS4.
Step 5

Remove the lower case

PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement — Remove the lower case ⌕
  • 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.
Step 6

Repair step

PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement — repair step ⌕
Tweezers
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide
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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.
Step 7

Remove the power supply unit

PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement — Remove the power supply unit ⌕
Phillips #0 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Remove three 9.7 mm-long TR8 Torx security screws.
  • Remove two 41 mm-long Phillips screws and brackets.
Step 8

Repair step

PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Lift the power supply straight up and out of the PS4.
  • The power supply is held firmly in place by prongs on the left side. It may take multiple attempts to remove it.
  • During reassembly, ensure the prongs are aligned, then press the power supply into place.