PlayStation 4 Slim Motherboard Replacement

Step 1 Bottom Cover




• Locate the plastic warranty sticker next to the three ports on the side of the console.
• Remove the warranty sticker by peeling it off with any kind of spudger.
• Removing the warranty sticker will NOT cause your warranty to be null and void.
Step 2



• Unscrew and remove the now exposed 5.0mm screw using a T8 security Torx screwdriver with a counter-clockwise motion.
Step 3
• Place the Playstation 4 Slim upside down with the side of the screw you just removed facing you.
• Pry up on the two corners that are facing you with your fingers.
• This may take a bit of force to open up and you will hear a fairly loud click when the bottom cover detaches.
• Remove the bottom cover by sliding it towards the back corners and lifting up.
Step 4 Power Supply
• Place the Playstation 4 Slim right side up, with the PS logo on top and the side with the words "SONY" and "PS4" facing you.
• Pry up on the two corners that are facing you with your fingers.
• This may take a bit of force to open and you will hear a fairly loud click when the top cover detaches.
• Remove the top cover by sliding it towards the back corners and lifting up.
Step 5
• Unscrew and remove the two screws (left one 31.0mm and right one 24.0mm) using a T8 screwdriver with a counter-clockwise motion.
• Unscrew and remove the 3.0mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver with a counter-clockwise motion.
Step 6
• Remove the four 16mm Philips screws holding the power supply in place.
Step 7
• Remove the metal sheet from the top of the power supply by grabbing and lifting up with your hands.
Step 8
• Remove the antenna from the top of the power supply by guiding the wire with your fingers through the groves underneath the metal panel.
Step 9
• Flip the Playstation 4 Slim onto its back.
• Unscrew and remove the 4.0mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver with a counter-clockwise motion.
Step 10
• Use a plastic opening tool to make space between the power supply and console by wedging and wiggling it in-between the two.
• Lift the power supply up and onto its back on the metal sheet using your hands.
Step 11
• Disconnect the wire connection from the power supply by firmly gripping it with your fingers or tweezers and pulling out.
• Remove the power supply completely by grabbing and lifting up with your hands.
Step 12 Motherboard
• Unscrew and remove the 31.0mm safety screw using a T8 screwdriver with a counter-clockwise motion.
Step 13
• Locate the two wires connected to the bottom of the motherboard.
• Remove the wires by firmly grasping the metal connections with your fingers or tweezers and pulling up until they disconnect.
Step 14
• Flip the device to the backside.
• Unscrew and remove 14x 4.0mm black screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver with a counter-clockwise motion.
• Unscrew and remove 8x 6.0mm silver screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver with a counter-clockwise motion.
• Unscrew and remove 4x 3.0mm silver screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver with a counter-clockwise motion.
Step 15
• Unscrew and remove the two 5.0mm screws on the side of the console using a Phillips #1 screwdriver with a counter-clockwise motion.
Step 16
• Locate the white wire connected to the corner of the top of the motherboard.
• Disconnect the wire by firmly grasping the metal connection with your fingers or tweezers and pulling up until it detaches.
• Unthread the wire from the tape and move it off to the side using tweezers or your fingers.
Step 17
• Remove the connections by pulling out on the blue tabs with your fingers.
• Flip up the black clip on the largest tab with your finger before removing it.
• Remove this wire connection by firmly gripping the wire with your fingers and pulling it out.
Step 18
• Remove the metal plate by grabbing two sides of the plate and lifting up and away from yourself.
• You may need to wiggle the plate a bit to get it loose before you lift it out.
• Do not lose any of the black pads attached to the motherboard while performing this step.
Step 19
• Unscrew and remove the two 10.0mm screws (one silver and one black) using a Phillips #1 screwdriver with a counter-clockwise motion.
• Remove the small metal plate by grabbing it with your fingers and lifting up.
Step 20
• Remove this wire connection by firmly grasping it with tweezers and pulling out.
• This might require a bit of force to disconnect, but be sure not to break any of the wires.
Step 21
• Remove the motherboard by grabbing the edge of the board with one or two hands and pulling away and up.
• You may need to wiggle the board a bit to get it loose before you remove it.

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