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Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Fan Replacement
Fan Replacement guide for the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- T8 Torx Security screwdriver
- Spudger
- Precision tweezers
- Plastic opening pick
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement PS5 Pro cooling fan
- Compressed air canister
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Ensure the console is completely shut down and unplugged before starting.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect internal circuit boards from electrostatic discharge.
- Allow the console to cool for at least 30 minutes after use to avoid burns from internal heatsinks.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Unplug all connected cables
2 minPower down the PS5 Pro completely and disconnect the power cord, HDMI cable, and all peripheral accessories.
- 2
Remove the top outer panel
2 minGrasp the top panel near the back corner, pull gently upward to unlatch the clips, and slide the cover off.
- 3
Remove the bottom outer panel
2 minFlip the console over, lift the back corner of the bottom cover, and slide it away from the chassis.
- 4
Unscrew the fan intake cover
3 minUse a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the screws securing the plastic fan cover shroud.
- 5
Detach the fan intake cover
1 minLift the plastic intake cover straight up off the console chassis and set it aside.
- 6
Unclip the cable shroud trim
2 minUse a plastic spudger to release the plastic trim cover concealing the fan wire route.
- 7
Unscrew the fan frame
3 minRemove the four long T8 Torx Security screws securing the fan housing to the internal metal frame.
- 8
Disconnect the fan power cable
2 minUse precision tweezers to grip the fan cable plug and gently pull it out of the motherboard connector.
- 9
Remove the old fan assembly
1 minLift the cooling fan straight out of its housing recess.
- 10
Clean the fan recess
2 minClear out trapped dust inside the fan chamber using compressed air and a microfiber cloth.
- 11
Seat the replacement fan
2 minLower the new cooling fan into the chamber with the connector cable oriented toward the motherboard socket.
- 12
Plug in the fan connector
2 minPress the fan cable connector firmly into the motherboard port until it clicks into place.
- 13
Fasten the fan frame screws
3 minThread and tighten the long T8 Torx Security screws to secure the fan assembly to the frame.
- 14
Reinstall the cable shroud trim
1 minPress the plastic cable cover back into place over the fan wire routing path.
- 15
Reattach the fan intake cover
2 minAlign the plastic fan guard cover and tighten its securing screws using the T8 Torx screwdriver.
- 16
Snap the outer panels into place
2 minAlign the top and bottom cover plates with their slots and slide them forward until they click shut.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 Pro fan replacement
Power the PlayStation 5 Pro back on and test the fan 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 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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