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Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
Before you begin
Tools
- TR8 Security Torx screwdriver
- Phillips #1 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Precision tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- CR2032 CMOS coin cell battery
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Unplug the console and wait at least 10 minutes for internal capacitors to fully discharge before starting.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to a grounded surface to protect delicate electronics from static discharge.
- Handle the metal EMI shields carefully, as stamped steel edges can be sharp.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Detach the base stand
2 minUnscrew the central mounting screw from the bottom of the console and lift off the stand.
- 2
Remove the top side panel
2 minLift the top-rear corner of the PS5 logo panel slightly and slide it toward the bottom of the console to release it.
- 3
Remove the bottom side panel
2 minFlip the console over, lift the top-rear corner of the lower panel, and slide it off.
- 4
Unclip the fan intake cover
3 minUse a plastic spudger to release the plastic clips holding the fan intake covers on both sides.
- 5
Disconnect the cooling fan
3 minRemove the fan connector cover plate, then lift the fan cable straight up from its motherboard header using tweezers.
- 6
Remove the fan assembly
4 minUnscrew the four TR8 Security Torx screws securing the fan housing and lift the fan out of the console.
- 7
Remove the chassis housing screws
5 minUnscrew all TR8 Security Torx screws along the perimeter of the black plastic inner frame.
- 8
Lift off the plastic housing
2 minCarefully pull the plastic mid-frame away from the inner metal chassis.
- 9
Disconnect the antenna cables
3 minUnplug the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth coaxial cables from their connectors on the motherboard using precision tweezers.
- 10
Unscrew the main EMI shield
6 minRemove the perimeter Phillips screws holding the large metal heat shield to the motherboard assembly.
- 11
Lift off the EMI shield
2 minGently lift the top metal shield away from the motherboard to expose the internal board.
- 12
Lift out the motherboard
3 minCarefully remove the main board from the lower heatsink housing.
- 13
Locate the CMOS battery
1 minTurn the motherboard over to find the circular CR2032 coin cell battery socket.
- 14
Pop out the old CMOS battery
2 minUse a non-conductive plastic spudger to slide under the battery and pop it out from its retaining clip.
- 15
Install the new CMOS battery
2 minPress a fresh CR2032 coin cell into the battery holder with the positive (+) side facing up until it snaps in place.
- 16
Reassemble the motherboard and shield
4 minPlace the motherboard back onto the lower chassis and align the upper EMI metal shield.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition battery replacement
Power the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition back on and test the battery replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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