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Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Motherboard Repair
Motherboard Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- TR8 Security Torx screwdriver
- Phillips #1 screwdriver
- Precision tweezers
- Plastic spudger
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Magnifying glass
- Foam swabs
Parts / materials
- High-concentration isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Liquid metal thermal compound
- Replacement thermal pads
Safety
- Unplug the console from electrical outlets and wait 10 minutes for capacitors to discharge before disassembly.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic damage to sensitive motherboard circuitry.
- Handle liquid metal with extreme caution, as it is electrically conductive and can cause short circuits if spilled.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Pop off the outer faceplates
2 minGently pull up on the rear corners of the outer plates and slide them toward the bottom to disengage the locking tabs.
- 2
Remove the fan intake grill
2 minUnscrew the retaining screws holding the fan intake grill in place using a TR8 Security Torx screwdriver.
- 3
Disconnect the cooling fan
3 minUnplug the fan connector from the motherboard socket and lift the fan unit straight up out of the housing.
- 4
Remove the SSD expansion plate
1 minUnscrew the single Phillips #1 screw securing the metal SSD expansion bay cover and remove the plate.
- 5
Unpeel the security seal stickers
2 minUse tweezers to carefully peel away the tamper-evident stickers covering the shield screws.
- 6
Unscrew the main EMI shield
5 minRemove all TR8 Torx security screws holding the large metal EMI shield to the internal frame.
- 7
Lift away the upper metal shield
2 minGently lift the EMI shield straight off the chassis to expose the motherboard surface.
- 8
Disconnect the power supply harness
2 minGrasp the main power supply connector firmly and pull it straight out of its board header.
- 9
Disconnect the Wi-Fi antennas
2 minUse a precision spudger to gently snap the coaxial antenna cables off their motherboard sockets.
- 10
Unscrew the motherboard mounting screws
4 minRemove the perimeter screws securing the motherboard to the heat sink assembly.
- 11
Lift the motherboard from the chassis
3 minCarefully tilt and lift the motherboard out of the lower heat sink enclosure.
- 12
Clean liquid metal thermal compound
5 minWipe away the liquid metal from the APU die using 99% isopropyl alcohol and non-abrasive foam swabs.
- 13
Inspect motherboard components
5 minExamine the board under a magnifying glass for shorted capacitors, blown fuses, or damaged HDMI pins.
- 14
Reapply thermal interface material
4 minCarefully re-spread liquid metal evenly across the APU surface before reassembling the unit.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 Pro motherboard repair
Power the PlayStation 5 Pro back on and test the motherboard 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 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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