PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Drive Replacement

ID: 167774

Description: Follow this guide to replace a broken or faulty...

Steps:

1. Before starting your repair:
2. Shut down your console and unplug all cables and accessories.
3. Remove any stands supporting your device and lay it down.

4. The disc drive cover is secured with hooks along the back edge and clips along the front edge.
5. Firmly pull up the front edge of the disc drive cover to release the clips.
6. You'll hear distinct "pops" as the clips release.
7. Remove the cover.
8. To reinstall the cover, place the hooks into their cutouts along the rear edge and firmly press the front edge of the cover into place to re‑engage the three clips.

9. Use the cutout on the bottom right corner of the disc drive to lift its right edge and disconnect it.
10. Remove the disc drive.

11. This step shows you how to install a disc drive, which is just secured with hooks and a socket—innovative!
12. Place the hooks on the drive's left edge into their cutouts on the frame and lay the drive onto your PlayStation.
13. Firmly press the right edge into place so the disc drive connector slides into its socket on the bottom right corner.
14. The drive should click into place.