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Sony PlayStation 4 Pro Power Supply Repair
Power Supply Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- T8 Security Torx screwdriver
- Phillips #0 screwdriver
- Tweezers
- Plastic spudger
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement PS4 Pro power supply unit
- Isopropyl alcohol 90%
Safety
- Unplug the console and wait at least 10 minutes to allow high-voltage capacitors to fully discharge.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic damage to sensitive internal electronics.
- Do not bend or force the internal power prongs on the motherboard during removal or installation.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Disconnect external cables
1 minUnplug the AC power cord, HDMI cable, and all USB devices from the back of the PlayStation 4 Pro.
- 2
Remove the top plastic cover
2 minPlace the console on a flat surface and push back on the front corners of the top panel to slide it off the chassis.
- 3
Peel off the rear warranty stickers
1 minUse tweezers to carefully peel back the black security stickers on the rear panel to reveal hidden screws.
- 4
Unscrew the rear T8 security screws
2 minRemove the T8 Security Torx screws exposed beneath the rear warranty stickers.
- 5
Pry off the bottom casing
2 minFlip the console over and lift up on the rear edges of the bottom panel to unclip and remove it.
- 6
Remove the metal shield screws
3 minUnscrew the T8 Security Torx and Phillips #0 screws holding down the lower metal EMI shield.
- 7
Lift off the metal EMI shield
1 minGently lift the metal shield plate straight up off the chassis to expose the power supply block.
- 8
Remove the power supply screws
2 minUnscrew the long Phillips and Torx screws securing the power supply unit to the console frame.
- 9
Disconnect the power harness cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to carefully disconnect the small 4-pin power cable from the motherboard connector.
- 10
Remove the old power supply
2 minGrasp both sides of the power supply and pull straight up to disengage it from the motherboard prongs.
- 11
Install the new power supply
2 minAlign the replacement power supply with the motherboard prongs and press down evenly until fully seated.
- 12
Reconnect the power harness cable
1 minPlug the small 4-pin connector cable firmly back into the matching socket on the replacement power supply.
- 13
Reinstall the power supply screws
2 minReinsert and tighten the retaining screws to secure the power supply unit back in place.
- 14
Reassemble the console covers
4 minReattach the metal shield, secure the rear T8 screws, and snap the top and bottom outer panels back onto the frame.
After your Sony PlayStation 4 Pro power supply repair
Power the PlayStation 4 Pro 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 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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