PS4 Optical Drive Removal

Written By: Sam Omiotek

Comments: 32

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.

Tools

Step 1

Flip the PS4 upside-down with the back side facing towards you.

Step 2

Use tweezers to remove the two stickers in the center of the back of the PS4 exposing two case screws.

Step 3

Use tweezers to carefully remove the plastic screw covers in each corner, exposing two more case screws.

What If my PS4 doesn't have the two screws on the side

Michael Jimenez -

I should imagine that plastic cover will come off?

How did you go?

Cary B -

Step 4

Remove the four 7.2 mm Torx security screws on the back of the PS4.

I only have two screws, those in the middle of the console.

Oscar Martinez -

Have you removed the plastic covers mentioned in the previous step? That will expose the other two screws.

Sam Omiotek -

same, here. there are only the middle screws, no covers or screws on the sides. and it sits pretty tight

Johannes Müller -

turns out 12XX models are different. Look at this for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpr0z0ve...

Johannes Müller -

This video guide is very useful, thank you. The disc drive itself is different than this ifixit guide too

UnitedShoes -

Yes there is slight variations between the first models, and the second gen and on models. I have an original and only has the two screws in the middle, removal of the cover remains the same.

Mary Westphal -

Step 5

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.

sur la version 2 de l ps4 fat il n'y a que les 2 vis du milieu. Comment défaire le boîtier ?

nlvolle -

Joyeux dodjf ps4

Jordan Carlos Monteiro Semedo -

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.

This part looks dangerous. There should be a flag/warning not to destroy that cable yes?

Shawn -

I second Shawn's comment. That cable seems to be very fragile, and one of the wires snapped on mine while removing the cable. It wouldn't have bothered me so much, if it wasn't a pain to find a replacement for it.

Matt Gaia -

The tweezers used here, do not cut it. Not enough grip.

I had to use a set of needle nose pliers to remove this.

Cary B -

Power supply connection stuck. I don't want to damage it

Nick Alex -

What you need to do here is be patient. Do not pull the wires. Get some fine nosed pliers, wiggle the white connector from left to right in small movements and edge it out slowly. You can also use your nails one finger at each edge of the white connector to do this.

David Harkness -

Its really hard but i managed it with both of the tweezers/pincers at the same time

1. Keep in mind to pull not too hard on the wires and make step 2 and 3 simultaneously!

2. the straigt and wider tweezer to pull the white connector itself
(top and bottom grip)
3. the small and angled tweezer to pull the wires carefully
(as shown on the picture above)

dinkelberg01 -

Another option, is to remove the screws holding it down, leave the cable in place and lift it out carefully, revealing the other end of the connection. The hidden side of the connection wire is easier to get a handle on.

Mary Westphal -

I concur with David, some patience and a lot of wiggling did it for me despite the stubbornness of the connection. Does seem like this one varies a lot in how difficult it is to remove.

hazelrat -

My connector wouldn't budge no matter how much I wiggled it. I solved it by lifting the power supply out and disconnect the connector at the other end (mainboard end)

_I_ -

Step 7

Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the antenna cable from the motherboard.

dumb question but I’m very new to this. when reconnecting the wifi antenna, does it just click back on? I'm hesitant to try this procedure if I need to solder anything since I have zero experience.

cliodhna -

Yup! Hold it in place and press straight down on top of it with your finger or a spudger. If you have any other cable/connector questions see this guide.

Sam Omiotek - 04/10/21

Heads up, you might have a black philips screw above the power connector. It fixes the motherboard and EMI shield on if you're dealing with an 1100 model.

Dzmitry -

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.

This does not work on the newer 12 series

raseemhassan123 -

Thank you! I thought I was insane. I've been trying to figure out where the hell this thing goes and the seat for it is like an inch from the corner. It's driving me mental trying to figure out how to put this back on

Leo Halliwell -

Step 11

Remove the Wi-Fi antenna.

When I’m connected to wifi it does good for awhile then it disconnects from the wifi and I can’t use the controller. I have to turn the game off and disconnect power source. Do you think the wifi antenna could be the problem or doin have another situation.

Jay Pax -

I would check the antenna connection to the motherboard, if it's properly seated I don't think it's the problem.

hazelrat -

Step 12

Use your fingernail to press down on the metal release lever of the ribbon cable on top of the optical drive.
Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the ribbon cable by pulling on the black tab.
You do not need to press the metal lever when inserting the ribbon cable back in. You will hear a click once it is fully inserted.

Please note that the younger generations of PS4 have a different setup of connectors to the driver, its sometimes 3 of these as presented but with different sizes and no pad to press down. However, dont be alarmed, just use the pair of tweezers and gently pull them off the connectors of the motherboard. Grab on tight on the blue area of the ribbon cable and pull gently! They tend to sit tight so take some time and patience on this.

Mathias Kopp -

Thank you!!!

Nick Bymolt -

Step 13

Use your fingernail to press down the metal release lever for the ribbon cable connected to the motherboard.
Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the ribbon cable by pulling on the black tab.
Set the ribbon cable aside for reassembly.
You do not need to press the metal lever when inserting the ribbon cable back in. You will hear a click once it is fully inserted.

bei mir ist das leider defekt Plastikteil abgebrochen wie kann ich das ersetzen

kevin pospiech -

Is it possible to buy the white port for ps4? My one seems to be damaged so won't hold the ribbon cable.

dorszes -

This may be a difficult fix, as the white port seems to be integrated into the motherboard. You could try simply holding the ribbon cable down with electrical tape, if it's just a fitting issue?

hazelrat -

The issue I found is the connector for the ribbon cable, the one soldered to the motherboard, is cracked.

I wonder if there is a replacement to re solder? And what should search for when looking to buy

Vega84 -

Step 14

Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to disconnect the optical drive cable from the motherboard.

Step 15

Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to remove the optical drive cable from the cable guides that hold it in place.

Step 16

Remove the four screws securing the optical drive.
Three 9.7 mm Torx screws
One 6.2 mm Phillips screw

Step 17

Lift the optical drive straight up and out of the PS4.

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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