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Sony PlayStation 4 Pro Disc Drive Repair
Disc Drive Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- TR9 Torx Security screwdriver
- Phillips #0 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement PS4 Pro optical disc drive assembly
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Unplug all power, HDMI, and peripheral cables before starting disassembly.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic damage to internal components.
- Avoid touching internal power supply components to prevent high-voltage electrical shocks.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Slide off the top outer cover
2 minPlace the console top-side up and slide the top plastic cover backward to release the locking clips. Lift the cover straight off.
- 2
Remove the lower outer panel
2 minTurn the console upside down and pry up on the rear corners of the bottom plastic casing until it pops free from the frame.
- 3
Peel away rear warranty stickers
1 minUse tweezers to carefully peel off the safety stickers on the rear panel to expose the underlying security screws.
- 4
Remove rear security screws
3 minUnscrew the TR9 Torx Security screws located on the back panel of the console frame.
- 5
Unscrew top metal shielding panel
4 minUse a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove all retaining screws around the perimeter of the upper metal shield.
- 6
Lift off the top metal plate
2 minGently lift the large top metal shielding plate straight up off the chassis to reveal the disc drive assembly.
- 7
Disconnect the disc drive power cable
2 minLocate the power wire harness connected to the disc drive and pull the plug straight out of its socket.
- 8
Unlock and disconnect drive ribbon cables
2 minFlip open the ZIF connector locking tab with a spudger and slide the flat ribbon cable out of the motherboard connector.
- 9
Remove optical drive mounting screws
3 minRemove the Phillips screws holding the optical drive housing to the internal metal frame.
- 10
Lift out the faulty disc drive
2 minGrasp the optical disc drive by its housing edges and lift it out of the console chassis.
- 11
Position the replacement disc drive
2 minLower the replacement disc drive assembly into place, aligning it with the mounting standoffs on the frame.
- 12
Secure the new optical drive
3 minInsert and tighten the Phillips mounting screws to anchor the disc drive firmly to the internal frame.
- 13
Reconnect drive ribbon and power cables
3 minInsert the ribbon cable back into its ZIF connector, latch the tab, and plug the power harness securely into the drive board.
- 14
Replace the metal shielding plate
2 minLower the top metal shield plate back over the internal components, matching screw hole locations.
- 15
Secure metal shielding screws
4 minThread and tighten all perimeter Phillips screws to hold the upper shield plate firmly in place.
- 16
Snap outer casing covers closed
3 minAlign the bottom and top plastic panels with the chassis and push down until all retention clips snap into position.
After your Sony PlayStation 4 Pro disc drive repair
Power the PlayStation 4 Pro back on and test the disc drive 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 4 Pro job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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