Introduction
Follow this guide to replace the optical drive on your Sony Playstation 4.
The optical drive and motherboard are paired thus replacing only the optical drive will result in a non-functioning device. Be sure to order the correct paired optical drive and motherboard for your PS4 model and replace both.
Unplug your PS4 before beginning any repairs.
What you need
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Use tweezers to carefully remove the plastic screw covers in each corner, exposing two more case screws.
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Remove the four 7.2 mm Torx security screws on the back of the PS4.
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Use a pair of tweezers to pull the power supply cable straight out and disconnect the power supply unit from the motherboard.
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Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the antenna cable from the motherboard.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to thread the antenna cable out from underneath the optical drive cable.
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Use your fingernail to press down the metal release lever for the ribbon cable connected to the motherboard.
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Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the ribbon cable by pulling on the black tab.
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Set the ribbon cable aside for reassembly.
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Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the optical drive cable from the motherboard.
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Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to remove the optical drive cable from the cable guides that hold it in place.
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Remove the four screws securing the optical drive.
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Three 9.7 mm Torx screws
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One 6.2 mm Phillips screw
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Hold the PCB in one hand and the lower ribbon cable in the other.
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Gently pull the lower ribbon cable straight out of the socket.
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Hold the PCB in one hand and the upper ribbon cable in the other.
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Pull the upper ribbon cable straight out of the socket.
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