PlayStation 4 Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Robert Harvey
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PlayStation 4 Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

21

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

The official guide has been updated and can be found here. This guide is archived for historical purposes.

If you are having an issue with the motherboard (or any of its ports: HDMI, USB, etc.) and need to replace it, this is the guide for you. Be aware that any replacement or teardown beyond the hard drive voids the Sony warranty

Removing the motherboard separates the original thermal paste between the processor and the heat sink. Before you reassemble your device, reapply a new layer of thermal paste. Follow this guide to learn how.

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    • Flip the PS4 upside down on its top.

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    • Remove the four stickers from the back of the PS4.

    • Removing any of these stickers voids your warranty with Sony.

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    • Remove the four 9mm TR9 Security Torx screws from the back of the PS4.

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    • With the device upside down, lift up on the back side of the device to remove the bottom cover.

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    • Remove the three 9mm TR9 Security Torx screws on the power supply.

    • Remove the two 4mm Phillips #1 screws.

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    • Disconnect the power supply connector from the power supply.

    • Lift the power supply unit to remove it from the case.

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    • Disconnect the ribbon wire from the optical drive by pressing down on the metal release tab and gently pulling the ribbon wire. This should not require force.

    • Disconnect the same ribbon wire from the motherboard; making sure you're pressing down on the metal release tab and gently pulling the ribbon wire.

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    • Unplug the optical drive cord from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the wifi cord from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the four 9mm TR9 Security Torx screws.

    • Remove the 5mm Phillips #1 screw.

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    • Remove the wifi antenna.

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    • Lift the optical drive up and remove it from the system.

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    • Flip the system over and remove the left top panel by pressing it back and lifting up.

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    • Remove the two 9mm TR9 Security Torx screws.

    • Remove the 5mm Phillips #1 screw.

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    • Pull out and remove the hard drive from the system.

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    • Lift up on the front of the top cover and slide backwards.

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    • Remove the twelve 9mm TR9 Security Torx screws.

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    • Remove the two 9mm Phillips head #1 screws.

    • Remove the metal support bracket.

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    • Lift up and remove the metal covering.

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    • Disconnect the three wire plug from the motherboard by gently prying upwards and away from the motherboard.

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    • Lift up and remove the motherboard from the system.

    • Removing the motherboard separates the original thermal paste between the processor and the heat sink. Before you reassemble your device, reapply a new layer of thermal paste. Follow this guide to learn how.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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