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Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Power Supply Repair
Power Supply Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
Before you begin
Tools
- T8 Security Torx screwdriver
- Flathead screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Precision tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Clean workspace mat
Parts / materials
- Replacement PS5 Digital Edition Power Supply (ADP-400DR)
- Compressed air
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the AC power cord and wait at least 10 minutes to allow high-voltage capacitors to discharge.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap grounded to a metal surface to prevent electrostatic discharge.
- Do not bend or force internal power connectors during removal.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the console base stand
2 minUnscrew the center mounting screw on the base using a flathead screwdriver or coin, then detach the stand.
- 2
Remove the top side plate
2 minLift the rear corner of the upper white panel gently while sliding it toward the bottom of the console to unlatch it.
- 3
Remove the bottom side plate
2 minFlip the console over, lift the top-rear corner of the lower white panel, and slide it down to detach.
- 4
Unscrew the fan connector cover
3 minRemove the four T8 Security Torx screws securing the plastic cover over the fan cable.
- 5
Disconnect the cooling fan
2 minUse a plastic spudger to carefully lift the fan connector straight up out of its socket on the motherboard.
- 6
Lift out the cooling fan
1 minGrasp the fan assembly by its edges and pull it straight up out of the console housing.
- 7
Unscrew the metal main shield
5 minRemove all T8 Security Torx screws holding the large metal shielding cover to the chassis.
- 8
Remove the metal shield plate
2 minLift the metal shielding straight off the console to expose the motherboard and internal components.
- 9
Unplug the power supply connector
2 minUse a spudger to pull the 2-pin power connector straight out of its receptacle on the board.
- 10
Remove the power supply screws
3 minUnscrew the T8 Security Torx screws securing the power supply unit to the inner frame.
- 11
Extract the power supply unit
3 minGently lift the power supply straight up to disengage its two power prongs from the motherboard socket.
- 12
Insert the replacement power supply
3 minAlign the terminal prongs of the new power supply unit with the motherboard socket and push down firmly until seated.
- 13
Secure the new power supply
3 minReinstall and tighten the T8 Security Torx screws to lock the power supply into the chassis.
- 14
Reconnect the power supply cable
2 minPlug the 2-pin connector back into the motherboard socket until it clicks into place.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition power supply repair
Power the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition back on and test the power supply repair 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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