If you’re like most people, you probably don’t want to have to take apart your PlayStation 4 to fix it. But if something goes wrong, or you just want to clean it up, disassembling your PS4 is a necessary step. Here’s how:

  1. Turn off your PlayStation 4 and unplug it from the power outlet.
  2. Remove the screws that hold the top and bottom of the console together (four on the top and eight on the bottom).
  3. Lift off the top of your PS4 and set it aside.
  4. Lift off the bottom of your PS4 and set it aside.
  5. On each side of your console, locate two Phillips head screws that hold in a light bar (these are usually silver). Remove these screws with a Phillips head screwdriver (or a coin if they’re tight). Be careful not to lose these screws!
  6. Carefully pull out both light bars (they should be attached by wires) and set them aside. You’ll also notice two small black boxes near each light bar; remove these as well (again, be careful not to lose them!).
  7. Locate four more Phillips head screws on either side of your console near where the power cord enters it; remove these with a Phillips head screwdriver (or a coin if they’re tight). Again, be careful not to lose them!
  8. Lift off the front panel of your PlayStation 4 and set it aside (you’ll now see all of the internal components). Note: If there’s anything plugged into any of the ports on this front panel–like an HDMI cable–remove it before proceeding! Otherwise you could damage your device! 9 . Clean any dust or debris that may have accumulated on any component inside your PlayStation 4–this will help ensure smooth operation in future repairs or replacements! 10 . Reattach all components in reverse order: first replace the light bars ..