PlayStation 5 Fan Replacement
Follow this guide to replace a faulty cooling fan in a PlayStation 5. You can also follow this guide to remove a dusty or dirty fan to clean it out.
Before you begin, completely power down and unplug all cables from your console. Remember to follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing the console.
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Werkzeuge
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Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Spudger Verfügbarkeit: Bestellbar Im Shop ansehen →
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TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Tweezers Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
Ersatzteile
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PlayStation 5 Fan Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
Anleitung
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Remove the stand screw
If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.
Use a coin or a flathead screwdriver to remove the 26.5 mm-long stand screw.
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Remove the vertical stand
Lift straight up to remove the stand.
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Store the stand screw
Insert the screw into the cubby on the bottom of the stand.
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Cap the screw hole
Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernail to remove the cap from the cubby.
Use your finger to press the cap into the screw hole.
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Close the cubby
Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.
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Remove the horizontal stand
If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, rest it on its face with the charging port facing up.
Lift the stand straight up to remove it.
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Remove the right faceplate
Flip the device over so that the USB and ethernet ports are on the left side from your perspective.
Lift up the corner of the faceplate to unclip it from the case.
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Step 8
While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.
Remove the right faceplate.
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Pry up the grille
Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the grille and into the gap above the fan.
Lift up with the spudger to pry the grille away from the case.
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Remove the grille
Lift the grille away from the case to remove it.
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Remove the fan shroud screws
Use a TR9 Torx Security driver to remove the four screws securing the fan shroud to the case:
Two 23.3 mm-long screws
One 11.4 mm-long screw
One 31 mm-long screw
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Remove the fan shroud
Lift the fan shroud straight up to remove it.
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Remove the wire cover
Insert the flat end of a spudger beneath the black wire cover and into the gap above the fan wires.
Use the spudger to peel up the wire cover until you can grip it with your fingers.
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Step 14
Use your fingers to peel off the wire cover.
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Disconnect the fan
Use your fingers to grip the edges of the fan cable connector, and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.
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Remove the fan
Lift the fan up and out of the case to remove it.
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Abschluss
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our PlayStation 5 Answers community for help.