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PS4 Case Opening Procedure for Cleaning

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    1. PS4 Case Opening Procedure for Cleaning, Flip over the PS4: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Flip your PS4 upside-down with the back side facing towards you.

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    2. PS4 Case Opening Procedure for Cleaning, Remove the rear stickers: step 2, image 1 of 3 PS4 Case Opening Procedure for Cleaning, Remove the rear stickers: step 2, image 2 of 3 PS4 Case Opening Procedure for Cleaning, Remove the rear stickers: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Stickers cover the screws securing the PS4's outer case.

      • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the sticker in the center of the back of the PS4, exposing the first screw.

      • Remove the two stickers at the outer edges, exposing two more screws.

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    3. PS4 Case Opening Procedure for Cleaning, Remove the rear case screws: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the three 7.2 mm-long TR8 Torx security screws on the back of the PS4.

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    4. PS4 Case Opening Procedure for Cleaning, Remove the lower case: step 4, image 1 of 2 PS4 Case Opening Procedure for Cleaning, Remove the lower case: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use your thumbs to lift the lower case up and off the PS4.

      • In addition to the three rear screws, the lower case is held in place by plastic clips. You may need to use significant force to release the lower case.

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    5. PS4 Case Opening Procedure for Cleaning, Disconnect the power supply: step 5, image 1 of 2 PS4 Case Opening Procedure for Cleaning, Disconnect the power supply: step 5, image 2 of 2
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      • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the power supply cable straight out to disconnect the power supply unit from the motherboard.

      • Depending on the age of your console, this cable might be very firmly connected. If it feels stuck, don't pull on the cables themselves with much force.

      • Use your fingers to grab the white connector head, and wiggle or "walk" the connector out of its socket to disconnect it.

      • In extreme cases, you might need to use needle nose pliers to get a good grip on the connector.

      • Go slow: pulling on the cables themselves might rip them out of the connector.

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Conclusion

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

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