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If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.
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Use a coin or a flathead screwdriver to remove the 26.5 mm-long stand screw.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernail to remove the cap from the cubby.
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Use your finger to press the cap into the screw hole.
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If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, rest it on its face with the charging port facing up.
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Lift the stand straight up to remove it.
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Flip the device over so that the USB and ethernet ports are on the left side from your perspective.
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Lift up the corner of the faceplate to unclip it from the case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our PlayStation 5 Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our PlayStation 5 Answers community for help.
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