PlayStation 4 Slim Thermal Paste Replacement

Written By: Muhammad Saif Khan
  • Comments: 25
PlayStation 4 Slim Thermal Paste Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

16

Time Required

1 hour

Introduction

Consoles such as the PlayStation 4 Slim over time start to overheat from all the excessive dust accumulating. It causes the thermal paste to thin out and the speed drastically reduces. The overheating produces noise and users no longer want the console because of this some are even willing to replace it. This guide shows how to clean PlayStation 4 Slim, replace the thermal paste, and restore the console to fantastic working conditions!

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    • Remove the panel next to the ports by sliding it to the right.

    • Use a Philips PH1 screwdriver to remove the screw.

    That’s clearly a Phillips screw… not Torx.

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    • Pull the black ribbon on the side of the PS4 to remove the hard drive.

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    • Locate the plastic warranty sticker next to the three ports on the side of the console.

    • Peel off the plastic warranty sticker next to the three ports on the side of the console.

    • Use a T8 Torx security screwdriver to remove the screw.

    Bei mir war es der TR8 Schraubendreher

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    • Flip the PS4 with the bottom side facing upwards and the side of the screw you just removed facing you.

    • Remove the cover by prying the two corners and then sliding it back.

    • This step will require some force and you will hear clicking sounds as the cover is coming off.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove this screw.

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    • Remove the cover by prying the two corners and then sliding it back.

    • This step will require some force and you will hear clicking sounds as the cover is coming off.

    • Remove the three T8 Torx security screws.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two screws.

    • Lift and remove the metal panel after unscrewing.

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    • Remove the power supply completely by disconnecting the wire.

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    • Flip the PS4 to view the metal paneling.

    • Lift the black clip on the largest connection to remove it.

    • Disconnect the wire by pulling it back with a little bit of force.

    • By pulling on the blue tabs gently you are able to remove the connections.

    • Gently lift the black wire to disconnect from the motherboard.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove all screws.

    • After unscrewing, remove the metal panel to access the motherboard.

    • Removing the metal panel may require some force but do not pull up too hard as you may have missed a screw.

    Note that there are different screws that hold it all together. Mostly black screws and then some silver

    Kayla Austin -

    can some smart guy post a scheme of the right screw spots for those who mess up with the order?

    LeNacho Grande -

    This step forgot to point out a 2nd screw inside the HDD area. It's all the way towards the opening of the HDD tray

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove two screws.

    • Unplug the wire by pulling firmly.

    • Lift the metal brace with your fingers to expose the motherboard.

    Los cuadros pequeños que están en los chip son remplazables?

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    • Apply 2-3 droplets of thermal material remover on Q-tips to remove the old thermal paste and then wipe it down with a micro fiber cloth until no residue of old paste is left.

    • Apply 2-3 droplets of thermal surface purifier on a new Q-tip and go over the area cleaned.

    • Both steps may require multiple repetitions.

    thank you as always for the pictures but there should be a warning or notice added in there is a very small bracket on the heatsink itself it fell off when i removed the heatsink i could not find out where it belonged until i saw these pictures it look like a u shape with a small screw hole in the middle.

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    Buen tutorial, pero una duda : la ps4 no trae thermal pads, o ese paso se ha saltado?

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    • Squeeze about 3/4 of an inch of Arctic Silver 5 thermal paste onto the prepared surface.

    • Let the thermal paste rest for 10 minutes before reassembly.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two screws.

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    • Flip the console.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the screw.

    se non rimetto la polvere funziona lo stesso?

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    • Lift up the metal panel and on the back the radiator is located.

    • Clean the radiator by using a brush and a compressed air can.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two screws.

    • Clean the fan by using a brush and a compressed air can.

    Tuto qui m'a été très utile pour la PS4 de mon fils c'était une turbine 😜👍

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    How do I get it back the way it was?

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Conclusion

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

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14 comments

Hey, can I use this for a original “fat” ps4?

thanks

notle159 -

the original fat ps4 uses a different design than the slim one

alden dufresne -

Any advice on a good way to clean the fan blades? Thanks for all the other tips!

Nicholas Pratt III -

Use a brush at the same time with a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust, then, a slightly damp cloth to clean the blades.

Raul Alberto Chavez Romero -

Thanks for the instructions, they helped me a lot!!! If there's one thing Sony didn't save on this console, it was screws 😂😂😂

Ferrera_Gabs -

La guía es muy fácil de seguir y los resultados superaron mis expectativas, la falla de recalentamiento ya no aparece más. Gracias!!

Alexis Astorga -

This guy helped me take apart my PS4 slim and put it together!! Super happy for being able to do this without much experience as well as anxiety lol. One thing to note is that I had way more screws than what this guide showed. I also had an extra connecting piece alongside Step 8 where it tells you to "Gently lift the black wire to disconnect from the motherboard." Don't know what that piece does and I don't care as long as it works! All in all, great guide. My PS4 still works, cleaned up and able to be used for a few more years before I switch to a PS5 :)

Chat Chai -

good work but be aware that there are different models of ps4 slim which have slight alterations in its design which make somewhat difficult to follow the instructions to its nail. this was for me the thing that i opened it up and under the hood there were slight differences which confused me. XD

Myrddin_Nebelstein -

Mon ps4 ne ralime pas je sais pas pour quoi la je besoin de votre aide

Bouchirany 974 -

I try to clean but i got 2 extra screw

Universal Word -

Idk why but still working 👍🤷‍♂️

Universal Word -

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How do I get it back the way it was?

Joel Bagera -

E quando o gato urina no seu vídeo game e ele não liga mais o que devemos fazer?

Joao Paulo -

Thank you for this information ******

Ayman Abdo -