DIY Sony PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 8 Steps

Make sure to unplug your PS4 before diving into any repairs—safety first, my friend!

Get ready to tackle the power supply replacement on your Sony Playstation 4! Before diving in, make sure to unplug your PS4 to keep things safe and sound. Let’s get started!

Step 1

– Turn the PS4 upside-down so the back side is facing you. It’s like flipping a pancake, but way cooler!

Step 2

– Grab your trusty tweezers and carefully peel off the two stickers smack-dab in the middle of the PS4’s back. Voilà! You’ve just revealed a couple of sneaky case screws.

Tools Used

Tweezers

Step 3

– Let’s get started! Use your trusty tweezers to carefully pry out the plastic screw covers in each corner – this will expose two more case screws that we’ll need to remove in the next step. If you’re feeling a bit stuck, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Tools Used

Tweezers

Step 4

– Unscrew the four 7.2 mm Torx security screws on the back of your PS4. Let’s get that cover off and dive into the fun part!

Step 5

The lower case is snapped in with sturdy plastic clips. Don’t be shy—sometimes it takes a bit of muscle to pop it loose!

– Pop your thumbs underneath and give the lower case a gentle lift-off from the PS4.

Step 6

If your connector feels like it’s playing hard to get, grab a spudger and gently nudge it out of its cozy little spot.

– Grab those tweezers and gently wiggle out the power supply cable. Carefully detach it from the motherboard like a pro.

Tools Used

Tweezers

Step 7

– Pop out three 9.7 mm-long TR8 Torx security screws—easy peasy!

– Unscrew and remove two 41 mm-long Phillips screws, along with their trusty brackets. Keep those parts safe!

Step 8

The power supply is snugly secured by prongs on the left side. It might take a few tries to wiggle it free, so don’t get discouraged!

– Time to put your device back together! Just retrace your steps in reverse—it’s like a fun little dance.

– Got some e-waste? Make sure to drop it off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. They’re the real MVPs in keeping our planet happy!

– If things didn’t go as smoothly as you’d hoped, no worries! Swing by our Answers community for some troubleshooting tips.

– Before you install your shiny new replacement part, give it a quick comparison with the original. You might need to transfer some bits or peel off adhesive backings first!

– Decided to hit the brakes? No problem—we totally understand. Just let us know you didn’t finish this guide.

– And hey, you’re not alone in this journey!