Optical Drive Removal

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Introduction

This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.

What you need

Step 1 Flip over the PS4

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

Step 2 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.

Step 3 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.

Step 4 Remove the rear case screws

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

Step 5 Remove the lower case

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Use your thumbs to lift the lower case up and off the PS4.
The lower case is held into place by plastic clips. You may need to use significant force to release the lower case.

Step 6

Use a pair of tweezers to pull the power supply cable straight out and disconnect the power supply unit from the motherboard.
If your connector feels stuck, use a spudger to gently pry the connector out.

Step 7 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.
You do not need to press the metal lever when inserting the ribbon cable back in. You will hear a click once it is fully inserted.

Step 8

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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.
You do not need to press the metal lever when inserting the ribbon cable back in. You will hear a click once it is fully inserted.