PlayStation 4 Pro Fan Replace Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 16 Steps
Alright, here’s the deal: we’re diving into the world of your PlayStation 4 Pro to liberate its fan. This journey isn’t for the faint of heart—there are a lot of steps ahead, and yes, some warranty-breaking moves are on the horizon. To get to the fan, we’ll need to take apart a good chunk of the PS4 Pro. But don’t worry, follow along step by step, and you’ve got this!
Step 1
– Flip the phone upside down
– Remove the screws
Step 2
– Grab your trusty Phillips #1 screwdriver and take out that single screw holding the hard drive caddy in place.
– Now, give the hard drive caddy a confident pull straight out.
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Step 3
This might take some serious elbow grease, so don’t hesitate to give your console a bit of a tough love treatment.
– Flip the console so it’s right side up.
– Grab the two corners at the front of the device.
– Pull up until you hear a satisfying click.
– Once both corners pop off, slide the cover back and lift it off.
Step 4
– Grab your trusty T8 Torx Security screwdriver and take out the five screws holding the back of the device together. It’s like opening a treasure chest, but with a tool!
– Gently lift up the metal plate and set it aside—it’s like peeling back the curtain to reveal the next act!
– Look out for two 31mm screws—these little guys are ready to be unscrewed.
– For the 7000 models, you’ll find three 10mm screws. If you’re working on a 7100-series PS4 Pro, there are two gray 10mm screws (top and bottom in the diagram)—time to let them out of their spots!
Step 5
– Flip your console over so the bottom is up.
– Grab a T8 Torx Security screwdriver and remove the three black 7mm screws in the back panel (7000-series models only). If you have a 7100-series model, remove the single 7mm screw in the middle and the warranty sticker to the left.
– Take off the bottom cover just like the top one. Grip it on both sides and pull up until it clicks, then slide it off. With 7100-series models, watch out for the two clips that replace the screws.
Step 6
The 7200-series models come with 13 extra 4mm screws hanging out around the top and right sides of the metal plate. Look for those little guys marked with a triangle! And hey, this might just be the case for some other models too.
– Grab your trusty T8 Torx security screwdriver and let’s tackle those eleven 10mm silver screws holding down the metal plate. You’ve got this!
– Next up, switch to a Phillips #1 screwdriver and remove those eleven 4mm black screws from the metal plate. Easy peasy!
– Now, take a spudger and gently disconnect the three antenna cables (two black and one white) by prying them straight up from their sockets. Just a little nudge and they’ll pop right off!
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Step 7
– Gently pull the white fan connector right out of its cozy yellow mount on the motherboard.
Step 8
Hey there! Before you tug on that big blue cable, make sure to lift the tab first. Trust us, your connection will thank you and avoid any potential damage!
– Gently wiggle out those five little blue low-profile cables from the metal plate. They’re just waiting to be freed!
– Carefully lift the retaining flap on the ZIF connector of the big ribbon cable. It’s like opening a tiny door to a world of possibilities!
– Now, give that large ribbon cable a gentle tug to pull it from its socket. It’s time for it to take a little break!
Step 9
– Lift and take off the metal plate with a gentle tug.
Step 10
Heads up! Don’t yank too hard—there’s still a connection hanging in there.
– Turn that console upside down to get started on the top side!
– Lift the power supply unit and place it right on the console like a boss.
– Grab the connector behind the power supply and give it a gentle pull straight out.
Step 11
For those rocking the 7200-series, guess what? This shiny metal plate is already outta there as part of removing the big motherboard plate. Feel free to breeze right past this step if that’s your ride.
– Gently flip the console over so it’s lounging bottom-side up.
– Grab your trusty Phillips #1 screwdriver and unscrew the eight 4mm screws holding down the metal plate with that cool X-like design.
– Use a plastic opening tool to carefully pop off the metal plate with the X-like shape—no scratching, just smooth moves!
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Step 12
For 7200-series models, you’ll find a funky S-shaped metal plate held in place by two screws.
– Take your trusty Phillips #1 screwdriver and unscrew the four 13mm screws from the X-shaped metal plate underneath. Piece of cake!
– Grab hold of the X-shaped retaining bracket and lift it straight up. Easy peasy!
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Step 13
– Gently grasp the edge of the motherboard and carefully lift it upwards to free it from the device. You’ve got this!
– When it’s time to put everything back together, don’t forget to use this guide to apply thermal paste between the motherboard and the metal plate below. It’s like giving your device a cozy blanket!
Step 14
– Grab your trusty (https://pollinations.ai/referral?topic=phillips-screwdriver) and pop out those two 6 mm silver screws holding down the metal plate. Easy peasy!
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Step 15
– Gently lift the metal plate attached to the heat pipe and remove it by pulling it straight up.
Step 16
On 7200-series models, these screws chill on the right side of the fan.
– Time to put your device back together! Just follow these steps in reverse, and you’ll be all set.
– If you hit a snag, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair.
– You’ve got this!
