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Sony PlayStation 5 Motherboard Repair
Motherboard Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 5
Before you begin
Tools
- T8 Security Torx screwdriver
- Phillips #1 screwdriver
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Clean workspace mat
- Magnifying glass
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Foam-tipped swabs
- Replacement liquid metal or thermal paste
- Thermal pads
Safety
- Ensure the console is completely disconnected from power before opening.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic damage to motherboard components.
- Handle liquid metal thermal compound with extreme caution as it is electrically conductive.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the base stand
2 minTurn the thumbscrew counterclockwise and detach the base stand from the bottom of the console.
- 2
Slide off the side panels
2 minLift the top back corner of each white side panel and slide them toward the bottom to release the locking tabs.
- 3
Unscrew the fan cover
3 minUse a T8 Security Torx driver to remove the four screws securing the fan intake grill.
- 4
Disconnect and lift out the fan
3 minUnclip the cable cover, carefully unplug the fan connector from the board, and lift the fan straight out.
- 5
Remove the inner plastic frame screws
5 minUnscrew the perimeter T8 Security Torx screws holding the black plastic mid-frame to the main body.
- 6
Detach the plastic inner cover
2 minLift the plastic mid-frame straight up away from the metal interior shield.
- 7
Disconnect the optical drive
4 minDisconnect the ribbon cable connecting the disc drive to the motherboard and lift the optical drive away.
- 8
Unplug the power supply harness
3 minDisconnect the main power harness connecting the PSU to the motherboard assembly.
- 9
Remove the metal shield screws
6 minRemove all perimeter Phillips #1 screws holding the upper metal EMI shield in place.
- 10
Lift off the top heat shield
3 minGently pull the top metal heat shield away from the assembly to expose the top side of the motherboard.
- 11
Disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna cables
2 minUse tweezers to carefully unsnap the coaxial antenna connectors from the motherboard.
- 12
Extract the motherboard from the chassis
5 minCarefully lift the motherboard straight up, keeping it level to avoid disturbing the liquid metal thermal interface.
- 13
Clean old liquid metal off APU
10 minUse foam-tipped swabs and 99% isopropyl alcohol to carefully wipe away liquid metal from the APU die.
- 14
Inspect board components
10 minExamine fuses, capacitors, and HDMI lines with a magnifying glass and multimeter to isolate board issues.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 motherboard repair
Power the PlayStation 5 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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