How to fix PS5 overheating

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Steps:

  1. Backup PS5 if possible
  2. Gracefully shutdown the PS5
  3. Unplug all cables and move to a clean working area.
  4. Gather required tools
  5. TR8 Torx(security bit)
  6. P1 Screw Driver
  7. Magnetic Project Mat
  8. Plastic prying tools and Spudger.
  9. Remove Optical side cover
  10. If the optical drive is closest to you, lift up on top left corner.
  11. Clean accessible areas with a non-static brush, compressed-air, or vacuum.
  12. When finished, flip over to remove PS logo side panel.
  13. Remove cover by gently pulling up on corner by PS logo a sliding towards the Vertical Botton of PS5.
  14. Clean area as much as possible
  15. Now flip the ps5 back over to the optical bay side.
  16. Using a spludger tool:
  17. Carefully pry inlet grill from top-left to bottom right.
  18. Remove Molex connection cover using flat end of plastic probe
  19. Using two spludgers
  20. Pry either side of the fan molex connector to disconnect.
  21. TR8 Bit: Remove 4 x screws
  22. 2x Screw w/ machine threads top-right and bottom-right (23.3mm)
  23. 1x Short screw with coarse threads on bottom left (11.4mm)
  24. 1x Long screw w/ coarse threads on top-left (31mm)
  25. Remove fan cover
  26. Remove fan assembly
  27. If heavy accumulation of dust is present on heatsink, proceed with further disassembly.
  28. Use P1 bit driver to remove 1 x Screw
  29. Remove m.2 cover plate and set aside.
  30. Disconnect 2x Molex connectors
  31. Proceeding further will void your manufacturer warranty. Proceed at your own risk!
  32. Remove stick to reveal TR8 bit head screw
  33. TR8 Bit: Remove 11 x screws
  34. These screws vary in sizes so pay attention to where they go.
  35. Remove cover.
  36. Use spudger to depress metal clip for ribbon cable connecting from the main unit to the optical drive.
  37. The optical drive can now be removed and set aside.
  38. Remove 3x Ribbon Cables
  39. Remove 2 x uFL Wifi
  40. RW & RB
  41. FW & FB
  42. Remove 41 X Torx Screws (Silver Screws)
  43. Remove 1 X Torx Black Screw
  44. Disconnect Ribbon Cable
  45. Flip over
  46. Remove 2 x Torx Screws (29.4mm)
  47. Remove Cover
  48. Remove Power Supply by pulling up
  49. Follow these steps in reverse or follow above video.
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