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PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement

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  1. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Flip over the PS4: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the PS4 upside-down with the back side facing towards you.

  2. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the warranty stickers: step 2, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the warranty stickers: step 2, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the warranty stickers: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Use tweezers to remove the two stickers in the center of the back of the PS4 exposing two case screws.

  3. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the plastic screw covers: step 3, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the plastic screw covers: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Use tweezers to carefully remove the plastic screw covers in each corner, exposing two more case screws.

  4. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the rear case screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the rear case screws: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the four 7.2 mm Torx security screws on the back of the PS4.

  5. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the lower case: step 5, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the lower case: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

  6. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

  7. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the power supply unit: step 7, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the power supply unit: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Remove three 9.7 mm Torx security screws.

    • Remove two 41 mm Phillips screws and brackets.

  8. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the power supply straight up and out of the PS4.

    • The power supply is held firmly in place by prongs on the left side. It may take multiple attempts to remove it.

    • During reassembly, ensure the prongs are aligned, then press the power supply into place.

  9. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the Wi-Fi antenna: step 9, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the Wi-Fi antenna: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the antenna cable from the motherboard.

  10. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to grab the antenna cable and move it out from the cable guides.

  11. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to thread the antenna cable out from underneath the optical drive cable.

  12. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the 9.7 mm Torx security screw securing the antenna.

  13. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the Wi-Fi antenna.

  14. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Disconnect the optical drive: step 14, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Disconnect the optical drive: step 14, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Disconnect the optical drive: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • 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.

  15. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • 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.

  16. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the optical drive cable from the motherboard.

  17. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 17, image 3 of 3
    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to remove the optical drive cable from the cable guides that hold it in place.

  18. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the optical drive: step 18, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the optical drive: step 18, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the four screws securing the optical drive.

    • Three 9.7 mm Torx screws

    • One 6.2 mm Phillips screw

  19. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the optical drive straight up and out of the PS4.

  20. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the PCB: step 20, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement, Remove the PCB: step 20, image 2 of 2
    • If you purchased an optical drive with the PCB board and bracket included, skip the remaining steps and begin reassembly.

    • Remove the three 6.2 mm Phillips screws from the metal bracket.

  21. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the metal bracket straight up to separate it from the optical drive.

  22. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the 6.4 mm Phillips screw from the PCB board.

  23. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 23, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tip of a spudger to flip open the ZIF connector locking bar.

  24. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 24, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the ribbon cable straight out of the ZIF connector.

  25. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 25, image 2 of 2
    • Hold the PCB in one hand and the lower ribbon cable in the other.

    • Gently pull the lower ribbon cable straight out of the socket.

  26. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 26, image 2 of 2
    • Hold the PCB in one hand and the upper ribbon cable in the other.

    • Pull the upper ribbon cable straight out of the socket.

  27. PlayStation 4 Optical Drive Replacement: step 27, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the PCB.

Conclusion

📌To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

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Sam Omiotek

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This was a great help after my 2 yr old put a coin in my PS4. However when following the steps backwards I got to step 7 which says 'Remove the 5 wire plug attached from the power supply to the motherboard' & couldn't see how to reattach it. I then noticed it looks like I've pulled the whole plastic white casing/plug holder (within the orange rectangle) off the mobo rather than just the plug from the casing. Although the pic looks like the plastic casing does come off the mobo as it's at an angle (maybe why I pulled the whole thing out or maybe I did it right).

I'm thinking I've made a mistake is because now I cant see anywhere that I can 'plug' the 5 L shaped wires on the bottom of the plastic casing back onto the mobo. Plus where they used to be attached there's now 5 tiny silver rectangles on the mobo (2 opposite 3), so I guess these 5 wires were some how adhered to those mobo rectangles by a conductive adhesive of some sort.

Any suggestion for the best repair method would be appreciated.

Thanks

doc browejnn - Reply

If you've pulled the female end from the motherboard the it need to be resoldered to the board, most likely gonna need to pull the motherboard. It's a very simple connector, sounds as if you yanked the whole thing off.

lynx2069 -

Is anyone there who try to change the optical drive without change the Motherboard in the same time ? And does it run ?

Thanks for your help.

Frederic Morelli - Reply

How about a guide for replacing just the laser unit instead of the whole drive?

david.walker52 -

I changed the drive with its motherboard, when I want to update the system, an error message appears:

CE-42116-8 .

rafat abulaeth -

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