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Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Motherboard Repair
Motherboard Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim
Before you begin
Tools
- TR8 Torx Security screwdriver
- Phillips #1 screwdriver
- Precision tweezers
- Spudger
- Hot air rework station
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Magnifying glass
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Liquid solder flux
- Replacement micro-fuses or HDMI IC chip
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Disconnect all power sources and wait 10 minutes before starting disassembly to prevent electrical shock.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to a grounded surface to protect microchips from ESD.
- Exercise extreme caution around liquid metal thermal interface material; it is electrically conductive and will short-circuit components if spilled.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Disconnect all cables
2 minUnplug the AC power cord, HDMI cable, and all USB accessories from the console. Wait 10 minutes to allow the power supply capacitors to fully discharge.
- 2
Remove the upper right cover
2 minPlace the console flat on a soft mat, lift the top-right corner of the top panel slightly, and slide it toward the base to release the latches.
- 3
Detach the remaining outer covers
3 minLift and slide off the remaining plastic side panels from the console chassis.
- 4
Remove the optical disc drive
3 minGently lift the modular disc drive straight up off its alignment pins and disconnect it from its motherboard socket.
- 5
Unscrew the cooling fan cover
4 minUse a TR8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the four screws holding the fan intake guard.
- 6
Disconnect the cooling fan cable
2 minUse precision tweezers to carefully lift the fan connector straight up out of its motherboard header.
- 7
Lift out the cooling fan
2 minGently lift the cooling fan assembly straight up and out of the plastic housing.
- 8
Remove the expansion slot cover
2 minUse a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the metal M.2 SSD cover plate.
- 9
Disconnect the front IO ribbon cables
3 minUse a spudger to flip up the locking levers on the ZIF connectors and pull the ribbon cables free.
- 10
Unplug the main power supply harness
3 minGrasp the power harness connector firmly and pull it straight out from the motherboard socket.
- 11
Unscrew the top metal shield
6 minRemove the TR8 screws securing the upper electromagnetic shield to the internal frame.
- 12
Lift off the top shield plate
3 minCarefully lift the metal shield plate straight off the motherboard, taking care not to snag any thermal pads.
- 13
Contain the liquid metal thermal interface
8 minInspect the APU surface and ensure the liquid metal compound remains inside its foam barrier ring without spreading onto surrounding components.
- 14
Extract the motherboard assembly
4 minLift the motherboard out of the lower chassis half and place it on an anti-static surface.
- 15
Inspect circuits and clean traces
10 minUse a magnifying glass and 99% isopropyl alcohol to check the board for blown fuses, damaged HDMI trace filters, or shorted capacitors.
- 16
Solder or reflow damaged motherboard components
15 minApply liquid flux and use a hot air rework station to replace faulty IC chips, fuses, or damaged surface-mount components.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 Slim motherboard repair
Power the PlayStation 5 Slim 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 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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