staff@slashgear.com (Brittany Roston)
2024-04-20 16:45:33
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The only hard part about replacing the PS5’s cooling fan — and really, it’s not hard at all — is prying up the connector that connects the fan with the console’s board. You can’t just tug on the connector, as the cable isn’t capable of withstanding any kind of direct force. Instead, you need something flat like a small spudger, a small flat-headed screwdriver, or even a wood popsicle stick, to gently pry the connector up out of the housing.
Once that’s out of the way, unscrew the screws (after you’ve properly labeled them, of course), lift the fan out of the housing, and slide the replacement fan into the now-empty hole. Replace each of the screws into their correct holes, then plug the fan’s connector into the same spot where you removed the previous fan’s cord.
Give the console a nice dusting while you have it open, then close the console back up, reattach the base (if you use it), and turn the console on. Put your ear up close to the console and listen; if you hear the fan whirring, it’s safe to put the PS5 back on its shelf. With that out of the way, you can then — if you’re so inclined — take a deep dive into some of the console’s best hidden features you may not know about.