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Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Power Supply Repair
Power Supply Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
Before you begin
Tools
- TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver
- Phillips #1 Screwdriver
- Plastic Spudger
- Precision Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement PS4 Slim Power Supply Unit
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Unplug the console from electrical power and wait 10 minutes before disassembly to allow capacitors to discharge.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge damage to internal circuits.
- Do not open or pierce the internal metal casing of the power supply unit itself.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove Hard Drive Cover
1 minSlide off the plastic hard drive bay cover located on the rear corner of the console.
- 2
Unscrew Hard Drive Bracket
2 minRemove the single Phillips #1 screw securing the hard drive tray to the chassis.
- 3
Pull Out Hard Drive
1 minGrasp the ribbon tab and slide the hard drive assembly straight out of its slot.
- 4
Peel Off Warranty Stickers
2 minUse tweezers to carefully peel away the warranty sticker labels on the rear panel to reveal hidden screws.
- 5
Remove Rear Case Screws
3 minUnscrew the TR8 Torx Security screws located under the warranty stickers on the rear panel.
- 6
Pry Off Bottom Cover
3 minInsert a plastic spudger into the seam between the top and bottom cases and pop the bottom panel off.
- 7
Remove Metal Shielding Screws
4 minUnscrew the TR8 Torx Security and Phillips screws securing the bottom metal shield plate.
- 8
Pry Off Top Cover
3 minFlip the console over and use a spudger to unclip and lift away the top plastic housing cover.
- 9
Remove PSU Retaining Plate Screws
3 minUnscrew the T8 and Phillips screws securing the metal bracket directly over the power supply unit.
- 10
Lift Off Metal Retaining Bracket
1 minLift the metal power supply retaining bracket off the top of the power supply unit.
- 11
Unplug Power Cable Harness
2 minGently pull the small 4-pin power connector cable straight out of the socket on the motherboard.
- 12
Remove Power Supply Screws
3 minUnscrew the long TR8 Torx Security screws holding the power supply block to the console chassis.
- 13
Lift Out Power Supply Unit
2 minGrasp the power supply unit on both sides and pull straight up to disconnect it from the motherboard prongs.
After your Sony PlayStation 4 Slim power supply repair
Power the PlayStation 4 Slim 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 Slim job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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