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Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Hard Drive Replacement
Hard Drive Replacement guide for the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #1 Screwdriver
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Clean workspace mat
- Good lighting or desk lamp
- Plastic spudger
Parts / materials
- Compatible M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4)
- M.2 SSD heatsink
Safety
- Ensure the console is completely powered off and disconnected from the wall outlet before starting.
- Touch a grounded metal object or wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic damage to internal components.
- Allow the console to cool completely for at least 10 minutes if it was recently operating.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off and disconnect the console
2 minShut down your PS5 Slim completely and unplug the AC power cord, HDMI cable, and all attached peripherals.
- 2
Position the console on a flat surface
1 minLay the console flat on a soft mat with the PlayStation logo facing down and the rear ports facing you.
- 3
Lift the rear corner of the top-right cover panel
2 minGrasp the top rear corner of the bottom cover panel and gently pull it upward to disengage the retaining clips.
- 4
Slide and remove the cover panel
1 minSlide the panel toward the base of the console to detach it completely from the body.
- 5
Unscrew the expansion slot cover
1 minUse a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the rectangular metal drive cover.
- 6
Remove the expansion slot cover
1 minLift the metal slot cover straight up off the console and set it aside.
- 7
Remove the SSD retaining screw and spacer
1 minUnscrew the M.2 retaining screw located at the 110 position inside the slot and remove the metal spacer underneath.
- 8
Position the metal spacer
1 minPlace the metal spacer into the screw hole matching your M.2 SSD length, which is typically the 80 mark.
- 9
Insert the M.2 NVMe SSD
2 minAlign the notch on your SSD with the key in the expansion slot, then push it firmly inward at a slight upward angle.
- 10
Secure the M.2 SSD
1 minPush the rear edge of the SSD down onto the spacer and secure it with the retaining screw.
- 11
Reinstall the expansion slot cover
1 minPlace the metal cover back over the expansion bay and tighten the Phillips screw until snug.
- 12
Snap the side cover back on
2 minAlign the panel hooks with the console chassis and slide it firmly toward the top until you hear it click into place.
- 13
Reconnect cables and format the drive
3 minPlug in the power and display cables, power on the console, and follow the automatic formatting prompt.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 Slim hard drive replacement
Power the PlayStation 5 Slim back on and test the hard drive 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 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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