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PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement

What you need

  1. PlayStation 4 Power Supply 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 Power Supply Replacement, Remove the warranty stickers: step 2, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement, Remove the warranty stickers: step 2, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 4 Power Supply 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 Power Supply Replacement, Remove the plastic screw covers: step 3, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Power Supply 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 Power Supply Replacement, Remove the rear case screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Power Supply 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 Power Supply Replacement, Remove the lower case: step 5, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Power Supply 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 Power Supply Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Power Supply 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 Power Supply Replacement, Remove the power supply unit: step 7, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 4 Power Supply 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 Power Supply Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 4 Power Supply Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 4 Power Supply 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.

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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Gonna do this tomorrow, I'm just hoping this is what's wrong with it.

A few months ago something popped in the system and I smelt a burning scent.

Diamond - Reply

Bro,did it work for you?

I have same problem

EL cablemo -

I have same thing.

Erik Ferguson -

Just be careful when pulling up power supply on the left side facing you when Ps4 is upside-down.

jerrylaird3000 - Reply

Oui c’est exactement ça j’ai arraché un câble.

Est-ce que quand je vais commander le bloc d’alimentation j’aurais j’aurai un autre ?

Fazel Slh -

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