PlayStation 4 Motherboard Replacement

Step 1

Remove the hard drive cover

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Grip the PS4 with both hands along the gap in the top cover.
• Push the glossy side of the top cover with your thumbs until it pops to the side.
• Lift the glossy top cover up and back to remove it from the PS4.

Step 2

Remove the hard drive bracket screw

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 6.5 mm screw securing the hard drive bracket to the enclosure.

Step 3

Remove the hard drive bracket

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• Pull the hard drive bracket out of the enclosure.
• Be careful not to drop the hard drive. The internal components are fragile and are susceptible to damage by sudden shock.

Step 4

Flip over the PS4

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• Flip the PS4 upside-down with the back side facing towards you.

Step 5

Remove the warranty stickers

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers 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 6

Remove the plastic screw covers

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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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 7

Remove the rear case screws

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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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 8

Remove the lower case

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• 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 9

Repair step

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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 10

Remove the power supply unit

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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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 11

Repair step

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• 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.

Step 12

Remove the Wi-Fi antenna

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the antenna cable from the motherboard.

Step 13

Repair step

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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.

Step 14

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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

Step 15

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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

Step 16

Repair step

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• Remove the Wi-Fi antenna.

Step 17

Disconnect the optical drive

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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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.

Step 18

Repair step

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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.

Step 19

Repair step

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

Step 20

Repair step

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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.

Step 21

Remove the optical drive

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Remove the four screws securing the optical drive.
• Three 9.7 mm Torx screws
• One 6.2 mm Phillips screw

Step 22

Repair step

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

Step 23

Remove the upper case

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Remove the two 9.7 mm Torx screws securing the upper case.

Step 24

Repair step

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• Lift the upper case up and back to remove it from the PS4.
• The upper case in held in place by plastic tabs on the front side. It will take significant force to separate them.

Step 25

Remove the upper EMI shield

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Remove the twelve 9.7 mm Torx screws securing the upper EMI shield.

Step 26

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #0 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• This step shows you how to properly unscrew the pressure plate.
• Remove the two 15.6 mm Phillips screws.
• Gradually unscrew the pressure plate by turning each screw one half turn at a time.
• Alternate between the two screws to maintain even pressure on the pressure plate.
• Do not unscrew one side completely before unscrewing the other side or you may damage the processor.

Step 27

Repair step

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• Remove the pressure plate.

Step 28

Repair step

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• Remove the upper EMI shield.

Step 29

Remove the motherboard

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Insert the flat end of a spudger in between the fan cable and the motherboard.
• Twist the spudger to lift the connector straight up and disconnect it from the motherboard.

Step 30

Repair step

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• Grab the edge of the motherboard on the front of the PS4.
• Lift the motherboard until the USB ports clear the PS4 case.

Step 31

Repair step

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• Lift the motherboard out from the PS4.
• Apply a new layer of thermal paste to the processor before installing a motherboard using this guide.
• Failure to properly install new thermal paste will cause your PS4 to overheat.
• Insert the I/O side of the Motherboard in first, then lower the other side in.