PlayStation 4 Fan Replacement (2)

Werkzeuge

• Phillips #0 Screwdriver Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
• Spudger Verfügbarkeit: Bestellbar Im Shop ansehen →
• TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
• Tweezers Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →

Ersatzteile

• PlayStation 4 Fan Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →

Anleitung

1. Remove the hard drive cover

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   Grip the PS4 with both hands along the gap in the top cover.

   Push the glossy side of the top cover with your thumbs until it pops to the side.

   Lift the glossy top cover up and back to remove it from the PS4.

2. Remove the hard drive bracket screw

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   Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 6.5 mm screw securing the hard drive bracket to the enclosure.

3. Remove the hard drive bracket

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   Pull the hard drive bracket out of the enclosure.

4. Flip over the PS4

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   Flip the PS4 upside-down with the back side facing towards you.

5. Remove the warranty stickers

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   Use tweezers to remove the two stickers in the center of the back of the PS4 exposing two case screws.

6. Remove the plastic screw covers

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   Use tweezers to carefully remove the plastic screw covers in each corner, exposing two more case screws.

7. Remove the rear case screws

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   Remove the four 7.2 mm T8 Torx security screws on the back of the PS4.

8. Remove the lower case

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   Use your thumbs to lift the lower case up and off the PS4.

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   Use a pair of tweezers to pull the power supply cable straight out and disconnect the power supply unit from the motherboard.

10. Remove the power supply unit

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    Remove three 9.7 mm-long TR8 Torx security screws.

    Remove two 41 mm-long Phillips screws and brackets.

11. Step 11

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    Lift the power supply straight up and out of the PS4.

12. Remove the Wi-Fi antenna

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    Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the antenna cable from the motherboard.

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    Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to grab the antenna cable and move it out from the cable guides.

14. Step 14

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    Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to thread the antenna cable out from underneath the optical drive cable.

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    Remove the 9.7 mm Torx security screw securing the antenna.

16. Step 16

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    Remove the Wi-Fi antenna.

17. Disconnect the optical drive

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    Use your fingernail to press down on the metal release lever of the ribbon cable on top of the optical drive.

    Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the ribbon cable by pulling on the black tab.

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    Use your fingernail to press down the metal release lever for the ribbon cable connected to the motherboard.

    Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the ribbon cable by pulling on the black tab.

    Set the ribbon cable aside for reassembly.

19. Step 19

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    Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the optical drive cable from the motherboard.

20. Step 20

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    Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to remove the optical drive cable from the cable guides that hold it in place.

21. Remove the optical drive

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    Remove the four screws securing the optical drive.

    Three 9.7 mm Torx screws

    One 6.2 mm Phillips screw

22. Step 22

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    Lift the optical drive straight up and out of the PS4.

23. Remove the upper case

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    Remove the two 9.7 mm Torx screws securing the upper case.

24. Step 24

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    Lift the upper case up and back to remove it from the PS4.

25. Remove the upper EMI shield

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    Remove the twelve 9.7 mm Torx screws securing the upper EMI shield.

26. Step 26

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    Remove the two 15.6 mm Phillips screws.

    Gradually unscrew the pressure plate by turning each screw one half turn at a time.

    Alternate between the two screws to maintain even pressure on the pressure plate.

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    Remove the pressure plate.

28. Step 28

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    Remove the upper EMI shield.

29. Remove the motherboard

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    Insert the flat end of a spudger in between the fan cable and the motherboard.

    Twist the spudger to lift the connector straight up and disconnect it from the motherboard.

30. Step 30

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    Grab the edge of the motherboard on the front of the PS4.

    Lift the motherboard until the USB ports clear the PS4 case.

31. Step 31

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    Lift the motherboard out from the PS4.

32. Remove the lower EMI shield

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    Remove the three 6.2 mm Phillips screws from the lower EMI shield.

33. Step 33

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    Lift the lower EMI shield and heatsink straight up out of the PS4.

34. Remove the fan

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    Remove the two 6.2 mm Phillips screws from the fan.

35. Step 35

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    Lift the fan straight up out of the PS4 shell.

36. Step 36

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    Use a pair of tweezers to carefully remove the foam padding strip from the fan.

37. Step 37

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    Remove the foam padding pieces from the fan.

38. Step 38

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    Remove the adhesive strip securing the fan cable.

Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.