Introduction
Follow this guide to replace the optical drive on your Sony Playstation 4.
On 1XXX series models of the PS4, 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 remove the two stickers in the center of the back of the PS4 exposing two case screws.
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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 grab the antenna cable and move it out from the cable guides.
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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 on the metal release lever of the ribbon cable on top of the optical drive.
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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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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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