How to Replace Sony PlayStation 4 Motherboard Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 31 Steps
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to unplug your PS4 before jumping into any repairs. Safety first!
Hey there! Ready to give your PS4 a new lease on life? Let’s swap out that motherboard. Keep in mind that the motherboard and optical drive are a pair, so you’ll need to replace both to keep your PS4 in action. Make sure you grab the right match for your console’s model. And remember, safety first! Unplug your PS4 before diving into this adventure. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Get a good grip on your beloved PS4 with both hands through the gap in the top cover.
– Using your thumbs, gently press on the shiny side of the top cover until it smoothly pops to the side.
– With a sense of triumph, lift the top cover with elegance and pull it back to free it from the PS4.
Step 2
– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and gently unscrew the 6.5 mm screw that’s holding the hard drive bracket snugly in place within the enclosure. You’ve got this!
Step 3
Handle that hard drive like a precious gem! Those inner parts are super sensitive to jolts and drops. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Gently lift out the hard drive bracket from its cozy enclosure.
Step 4
– Turn your PS4 upside-down so the back is facing you. Let’s get this party started!
Step 5
– Grab your tweezers and peel off the two stickers smack-dab in the middle of the back of your PS4 to reveal those sneaky case screws. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 6
– Grab your tweezers and gently pop off those plastic screw covers in each corner. You’ll reveal two more case screws hiding underneath. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 7
– Pop off the four 7.2 mm Torx security screws on the back of your PS4.
Step 8
The lower case is secured with some sneaky plastic clips. You might have to put a little muscle into it to pop that lower case off!
– Use your thumbs to gently pop the lower casing off the PS4. It’s easier than it sounds!
Step 9
Whoa there! If your connector is giving you a hard time and feels stuck, grab a trusty spudger and gently coax it out. Take your time, and remember, if things get tricky, you can always schedule a repair.
– Grab those trusty tweezers and gently pull the power supply cable straight out to unplug the power supply unit from the motherboard. Need a hand? You can always schedule a repair!
Step 10
– Alright, let’s start by unscrewing those three 9.7 mm-long TR8 Torx security screws. Easy peasy!
– Next up, take out those two 41 mm-long Phillips screws, along with their trusty brackets. And there you have it!
– If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 11
Eager to be set free, the power supply sits snugly in place, held by the cheerful prongs on the left side. Don’t worry if it puts up a little resistance—patience is key in this delightful extraction dance.
– Gently lift the power supply straight up and out of the PS4, like you’re unveiling a surprise gift!
– When putting it back together, make sure those prongs are lined up just right, then give the power supply a little push to snap it back into place.
Step 12
– Grab a spudger and gently pop that antenna cable off the motherboard, nice and easy! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 14
– Grab those tweezers or use your nimble fingers to carefully guide the antenna cable out from under the optical drive cable.
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Step 15
– Take out the 9.7 mm Torx security screw holding down the antenna.
Step 16
– Say goodbye to the Wi-Fi antenna! It’s time to gently detach it and make way for the next steps in your repair adventure.
Step 17
– Give that metal release lever on the ribbon cable a gentle nudge with your fingernail right above the optical drive. You’ve got this!
– Now, channel your inner gadget whisperer and use your fingers or some tweezers to gently pull on the black tab to disconnect the ribbon cable. Easy peasy!
– When it’s time to plug the ribbon cable back in, no need to worry about that metal lever! Just slide it in until you hear a satisfying click. You’re doing great!
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Step 18
– Give that metal release lever a gentle press with your trusty fingernail to free the ribbon cable from the motherboard’s embrace.
– Now, with your fingers or a handy pair of tweezers, give the black tab a little tug to disconnect the ribbon cable. Easy peasy!
– Place the ribbon cable to the side, it’s just taking a little break until reassembly.
– When it’s time to pop the ribbon cable back in, no need to mess with that metal lever. Just slide it in and listen for that satisfying click when it’s snug as a bug!
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Step 19
– With your hands or a trusty pair of tweezers, unplug the optical drive cable from the motherboard.
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Step 20
– Alright tech-savvy problem solver, let’s get that optical drive cable out of its groove! Gently use your fingers or a trusty pair of tweezers to slide it out of the cable guides. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 21
– Time to unscrew and groove! Let’s pop out those four screws holding down the optical drive.
– You’ve got three funky 9.7 mm Torx screws to tackle.
– And don’t forget the lone 6.2 mm Phillips screw sitting there! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 22
– Gently lift the optical drive straight up and out of the PS4, giving it a little wiggle if needed to set it free!
Step 23
– Pop out those two 9.7 mm Torx screws holding down the upper case.
Step 24
Don’t be shy! Give those plastic tabs a good push to release the upper case. They’re tougher than they look but you’ve got this!
– Gently lift the upper case and slide it back to free it from the PS4.
Step 25
– Alright, let’s get those upper EMI shields off, partner! Grab your torque and remove the twelve spunky 9.7 mm Torx screws holding it in place. How’s that for a start? If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 26
Hey there! Remember to keep it balanced. Loosen both sides equally when tackling those screws to keep your processor in tip-top shape. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Time to take out the screws on the pressure plate!
– Alright, let’s get started! Take out the two 15.6 mm Phillips screws with a smile.
– Gently unwind the pressure plate by giving each screw a half-turn at a time.
– Switch back and forth between the screws to keep things balanced and cool.
Step 27
– Say goodbye to the pressure plate and gently remove it.
Step 28
– Pop off the upper EMI shield.
Step 29
– Gently slide the flat end of a spudger between the fan cable and the motherboard. We’ve got this!
– Give the spudger a little twist to lift the connector up and away—just like magic! Now it’s disconnected from the motherboard.
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Step 30
– Gently grip the front edge of the PS4 motherboard.
– Lift the motherboard up until the USB ports are clear of the PS4 case.
Step 31
Neglecting to apply new thermal paste correctly could lead to your PS4 getting a bit too toasty!
– Gently lift that motherboard out of the PS4, like picking up a sleeping baby. No sudden moves here!
– Time for a fresh layer of gooey goodness! Slap on some new thermal paste onto that processor before bringing the motherboard back home. Follow this guide and you’ll be golden.
– Now, slide the I/O side of the motherboard into place first, then let the rest of it gently fall into line. Smooth moves!
