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- How to Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5
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Introduction
Before you begin, completely power down and unplug all cables from your console. Remember to follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing the console.
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Step 1
Remove the stand screw
- If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.
- If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, skip to Step 6.
- Work on a flat surface to prevent your PlayStation from falling over.
- Use a coin or a flathead screwdriver to remove the 26.5 mm-long stand screw.
If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.
If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, skip to Step 6.
Work on a flat surface to prevent your PlayStation from falling over.
Use a coin or a flathead screwdriver to remove the 26.5 mm-long stand screw.
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Step 2
Remove the vertical stand
- Lift straight up to remove the stand.
Lift straight up to remove the stand.
Step 3
Store the stand screw
- Insert the screw into the cubby on the bottom of the stand.
Insert the screw into the cubby on the bottom of the stand.
Step 4
Cap the screw hole
- Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernail to remove the cap from the cubby.
- Use your finger to press the cap into the screw hole.
Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernail to remove the cap from the cubby.
Use your finger to press the cap into the screw hole.
Step 5
Close the cubby
- Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.
Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.
Step 6
Remove the horizontal stand
- If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, rest it on its face with the charing port facing up.
- Lift the stand straight up to remove it.
If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, rest it on its face with the charing port facing up.
Lift the stand straight up to remove it.
Step 7
Remove the right faceplate
- Flip the device over so that the USB and ethernet ports are on the left side from your perspective.
- Lift up the corner of the faceplate to unclip it from the case.
Flip the device over so that the USB and ethernet ports are on the left side from your perspective.
Lift up the corner of the faceplate to unclip it from the case.
Step 8
- While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.
- Remove the right faceplate.
While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.
Remove the right faceplate.
Step 9
Pry up the grille
- Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the grille and into the gap above the fan.
- Lift up with the spudger to pry the grille away from the case.
Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the grille and into the gap above the fan.
Lift up with the spudger to pry the grille away from the case.
Step 10
Remove the grille
- Lift the grille away from the case to remove it.
Lift the grille away from the case to remove it.
Step 11
Remove the fan shroud screws
- Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the four screws securing the fan shroud to the case:
- Two 23.3 mm-long screws
- One 11.4 mm-long screw
- One 31 mm-long screw
- Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your console.
Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the four screws securing the fan shroud to the case:
Two 23.3 mm-long screws
One 11.4 mm-long screw
One 31 mm-long screw
Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your console.
Step 12
Remove the fan shroud
- Lift the fan shroud straight up to remove it.
Lift the fan shroud straight up to remove it.
Step 13
Remove the wire cover
- Insert the flat end of a spudger beneath the black wire cover and into the gap above the fan wires.
- Pry only on the wire cover, not on the fan wires themselves.
- Use the spudger to peel up the wire cover until you can grip it with your fingers.
Insert the flat end of a spudger beneath the black wire cover and into the gap above the fan wires.
Pry only on the wire cover, not on the fan wires themselves.
Use the spudger to peel up the wire cover until you can grip it with your fingers.
Step 14
- Use your fingers to peel off the wire cover.
Use your fingers to peel off the wire cover.
Step 15
Disconnect the fan
- Use your fingers to grip the edges of the fan cable connector, and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.
- Always pull cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.
Use your fingers to grip the edges of the fan cable connector, and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.
Always pull cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.
Step 16
Remove the fan
- Lift the fan up and out of the case to remove it.
Lift the fan up and out of the case to remove it.
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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