How to Open and Clean a PlayStation 5

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Description: Use this guide to open up and clean dust and...

Steps:

1. If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.
2. If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, skip to Step 6.
3. Work on a flat surface to prevent your PlayStation from falling over.
4. Use a coin or a flathead screwdriver to remove the 26.5 mm-long stand screw.

5. Lift straight up to remove the stand.

6. Insert the screw into the cubby on the bottom of the stand.

7. Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernail to remove the cap from the cubby.
8. Use your finger to press the cap into the screw hole.

9. Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.

10. If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, rest it on its face with the charging port facing up.
11. Lift the stand straight up to remove it.

12. Flip the device over so that the USB and ethernet ports are on the left side from your perspective.
13. Lift up the corner of the faceplate to unclip it from the case.

14. While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.
15. Remove the right faceplate.

16. Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the grille and into the gap above the fan.
17. Lift up with the spudger to pry the grille away from the case.

18. Lift the grille away from the case to remove it.

19. Use a T9 Torx Security driver to remove the four screws securing the fan shroud to the case:
20. Two 23.3 mm-long screws
21. One 11.4 mm-long screw
22. One 31 mm-long screw
23. Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your console.

24. Lift the fan shroud straight up to remove it.

25. Insert the flat end of a spudger beneath the black wire cover and into the gap above the fan wires.
26. Pry only on the wire cover, not on the fan wires themselves.
27. Use the spudger to peel up the wire cover until you can grip it with your fingers.

28. Use your fingers to peel off the wire cover.

29. Use your fingers to grip the edges of the fan cable connector, and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.
30. Always pull cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

31. Lift the fan up and out of the case to remove it.

32. Over time, dust will build up inside the fan and on the fan blades.
33. Use a pair of tweezers to grab loose hairs and dust clumps off of the fan.
34. Use a small dust blower or light compressed air to blow remaining dust off of the fan.
35. Use a finger to keep the fan blades steady—it makes them easier to clean.
36. If there's a layer of grime on the fan blades, use soapy water or isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to wipe them off.

37. Lift up the corner of the faceplate with the PlayStation logo to unclip it from the case.
38. While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.
39. Remove the left faceplate.

40. Use a clean rag or microfiber cloth to wipe the insides of the faceplates clean.

41. With both faceplates off, now's the time to clean everything underneath that's normally hidden.
42. Two dust ports underneath the left faceplate can catch dust over time. Use a narrow vacuum attachment to clean out the ports.
43. Depending on how dirty your console is, you might need to use a soft bristle brush to dislodge more dust and grime.
44. Using an anti-static brush or a new toothbrush, clean any dust out of hard to reach areas and off of the rear vents.
45. Use a dust blower to blow any loose dust out of the console and a cloth to wipe the vents clean.

46. Use a dust blower, brush, and a cloth to clean the inside of the fan cavity while the fan's removed.
47. The PS5 draws air through the heatsink fins, and they may clog with dust and debris over time.
48. If you can see dust buildup in the heatsink, use a dust blower to blow it clean.
49. Remember: use this time to clean any other dirty internal surfaces before you seal your console back up. Happy gaming!