PlayStation 4 Wi-Fi Antenna Replacement

Step 1 Flip over the PS4

• Flip the PS4 upside-down with the back side facing towards you.
Step 2 Remove the warranty stickers




• Use tweezers to remove the two stickers in the center of the back of the PS4 exposing two case screws.
Step 3 Remove the plastic screw covers
• Use tweezers to carefully remove the plastic screw covers in each corner, exposing two more case screws.
Step 4 Remove the rear case screws
• Remove the four 7.2 mm Torx security screws on the back of the PS4.
Step 5 Remove the lower case
• 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.
Step 6
• 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.
Step 7 Remove the Wi-Fi antenna
• Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the antenna cable from the motherboard.
Step 8
• Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to grab the antenna cable and move it out from the cable guides.
Step 9
• Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to thread the antenna cable out from underneath the optical drive cable.
Step 10
• Remove the 9.7 mm Torx security screw securing the antenna.
Step 11
• Remove the Wi-Fi antenna.

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