PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement

Introduction

The official guide has been updated and can be found here. This guide is archived for historical purposes.

This step-by-step procedure will allow the reader to get to and replace the optical drive responsible for reading the disc. Be aware that any replacement or teardown beyond the hard drive voids the Sony warranty.

What you need

Video Overview

Step 1 Optical Drive

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Disconnect the ribbon wire from the optical drive by pressing down on the metal release tab and gently pulling the ribbon wire. This should not require force.

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Step 2

Disconnect the same ribbon wire from the motherboard; making sure you're pressing down on the metal release tab and gently pulling the ribbon wire.

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Step 3

Remove the wifi antenna cable attached to the motherboard.

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Step 4

Remove the optical drive four wire plug from the motherboard by pulling straight out.

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Step 5

Remove the four 9mm Torx T9 screw attached to the wifi antenna and optical drive.
Remove the 5mm Phillips head #1 screw.

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Step 6

Lift up and remove the wifi antenna.

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Step 7

The optical drive assembly can now be lifted straight up and removed from the system. Do not discard the daughter board.
Be aware that the optical drive is "married" to the motherboard. If you need to replace your optical drive you must remove the daughter board on the original optical drive assembly and install it on the drive you intend to install in your PS4.

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