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Sony PlayStation 5 Fan Replacement
Fan Replacement guide for the Sony PlayStation 5
Before you begin
Tools
- TR8 Security Torx screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Precision screwdriver set
Parts / materials
- Replacement PS5 cooling fan
- Microfiber cloth
- Compressed air duster
Safety
- Always disconnect the AC power cord before opening the console.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging internal components with electrostatic discharge.
- Do not pull directly on the fan wires to avoid tearing them from the connector plug.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Disconnect all cables
1 minPower off the console completely and unplug all power, HDMI, and USB cables. Wait at least 5 minutes for internal components to discharge.
- 2
Remove the base stand
2 minTurn the coin screw on the base stand counterclockwise to remove it. Store the screw in the built-in compartment of the stand.
- 3
Detach the top cover panel
2 minPosition the console with the PlayStation logo facing up. Lift the top-left corner of the panel slightly and slide it toward the bottom of the console to release it.
- 4
Detach the bottom cover panel
2 minFlip the console over so the disc drive side faces up. Lift the top-right corner of the lower cover and slide it off the chassis.
- 5
Unclip the fan cable cover
2 minUse a plastic spudger to carefully unhook and lift the small black plastic cover guarding the fan wire channel.
- 6
Remove the fan grill screws
3 minUse a TR8 Security Torx screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the fan intake grill to the frame.
- 7
Lift off the fan grill
1 minLift the metal fan intake grill straight up from the top of the fan assembly and set it aside.
- 8
Disconnect the fan cable
2 minUse tweezers to grasp the sides of the white fan cable connector and pull it straight out from the motherboard socket. Do not pull on the wires directly.
- 9
Remove the old fan assembly
1 minGrasp the fan housing and lift the old cooling fan straight out of the console recess.
- 10
Insert the replacement fan
2 minLower the new fan assembly into the console housing, aligning the mounting holes with the screw posts.
- 11
Plug in the fan connector
2 minAlign the replacement fan connector with the motherboard port and press it firmly into place using tweezers.
- 12
Reinstall the fan grill
1 minPlace the metal fan intake grill back over the new fan assembly, matching the original screw hole alignment.
- 13
Secure the fan screws
3 minDrive the four TR8 Security Torx screws back into place to lock down the fan grill and assembly.
- 14
Snap on the fan cable cover
1 minGuide the fan wire into its channel and press the plastic cable cover down until it snaps securely into place.
- 15
Reattach the outer panels
3 minAlign the side covers with the slots on the chassis and slide them toward the top until you hear a firm locking click.
- 16
Reattach the base stand
2 minAlign the base stand with the mounting hole at the bottom of the console and tighten the coin screw until snug.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 fan replacement
Power the PlayStation 5 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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