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PlayStation 4 Slim Thermal Paste Replacement

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

    • Use a T9 Torx security screwdriver to remove the screw.

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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 T9 Torx security screwdriver to remove the screw.

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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 the 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 T9 Torx security screws.

    • Use a Phillips #0 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Abschluss

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

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11 Kommentare

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

thanks

notle159 - Antwort

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 - Antwort

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 - Antwort

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

Alexis Astorga - Antwort

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