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How to fix PS5 overheating

Introduction

Hello, Everyone, in this video guide, I going to show you how to disassemble PS5 and clean the fan and heatsink from dust. Over time, the radiator inside of the PlayStation 5 becomes clogged with dust, and the system overheats. To solve this problem, you need to clean your game console.

What you need

Video Overview

    • Backup PS5 if possible

    • Gracefully shutdown the PS5

    • Unplug all cables and move to a clean working area.

    • Gather required tools

    • TR8 Torx(security bit)

    • P1 Screw Driver

    • Magnetic Project Mat

    • Plastic prying tools and Spudger.

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    • Remove Optical side cover

    • If the optical drive is closest to you, lift up on top left corner.

    • Clean accessible areas with a non-static brush, compressed-air, or vacuum.

    • When finished, flip over to remove PS logo side panel.

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    • Remove cover by gently pulling up on corner by PS logo a sliding towards the Vertical Botton of PS5.

    • Clean area as much as possible

    • Now flip the ps5 back over to the optical bay side.

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    • Using a spludger tool:

    • Carefully pry inlet grill from top-left to bottom right.

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    • Remove Molex connection cover using flat end of plastic probe

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    • Using two spludgers

    • Pry either side of the fan molex connector to disconnect.

    • TR8 Bit: Remove 4 x screws

    • 2x Screw w/ machine threads top-right and bottom-right (23.3mm)

    • 1x Short screw with coarse threads on bottom left (11.4mm)

    • 1x Long screw w/ coarse threads on top-left (31mm)

    • Remove fan cover

    • Remove fan assembly

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    • If heavy accumulation of dust is present on heatsink, proceed with further disassembly.

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    • Use P1 bit driver to remove 1 x Screw

    • Remove m.2 cover plate and set aside.

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    • Disconnect 2x Molex connectors

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    • Proceeding further will void your manufacturer warranty. Proceed at your own risk!

    • Remove stick to reveal TR8 bit head screw

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    • TR8 Bit: Remove 11 x screws

    • These screws vary in sizes so pay attention to where they go.

    • Remove cover.

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    • Use spudger to depress metal clip for ribbon cable connecting from the main unit to the optical drive.

    • The optical drive can now be removed and set aside.

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    • Remove 3x Ribbon Cables

    • Remove 2 x uFL Wifi

    • RW & RB

    • FW & FB

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    • Remove 41 X Torx Screws (Silver Screws)

    • Remove 1 X Torx Black Screw

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    • Disconnect Ribbon Cable

    • Flip over

    • Remove 2 x Torx Screws (29.4mm)

    • Remove Cover

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    • Remove Power Supply by pulling up

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    • Follow these steps in reverse or follow above video.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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7 Comments

Thanks for the great guide which I have been using with success. I wonder if you know specifically what compound (not pads) there is on the capacitors and ram under the shield. Thank you

Ander x - Reply

Thanks! Man that was alot of screws!

RadioShack - Reply

Awesome video, and one that showed you how to put it back together!! much appreciated sir

Alex Blackwood - Reply

This was my second time tearing down the PS5 to clean it... and it was still a very annoying process.

It was made much easier with this guide, though. Thanks for all the work you put in to making it! Much appreciated.

Matthew D. H. - Reply

Thanks for tutorial. You just saved me some money

William Craven - Reply

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