[FRONT of PS5] (USB & Power button) | | (Fan housing) | [FAN BRACKET SCREWS] x4 | | | v | ......................... | . (Metal shielding) . | . . | . [M.2 SSD BAY] -----> . *Spacer screw inside* | ......................... | v [BOTTOM EDGE] | +-- [SIDE PANEL HAND SCREWS] x2 (one under each white plate) | +-- [BASE STAND SCREW] (center of the stand base) 1. The M.2 SSD Spacer Screw (The Stripper) This tiny silver screw is the #1 cause of PS5 DIY panic. It comes pre-threaded into the 2230 position. You must move it to the 2280 position for most NVMe drives.
| Screw Name | Head Type | Typical Location | Tool Needed | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Large Philips / Flat head | Bottom of the stand (holds console vertical) | Coin or large flathead screwdriver | | 2. Side Panel Hand Screw | Thumb-grip (no tool) | Under the bottom edge of both white panels | Fingertips only | | 3. Fan Bracket Screws | #1 Philips (small cross) | Inside the fan housing (4 screws) | PH1 Screwdriver | | 4. M.2 SSD Spacer Screw | Phillips #0 (very small) | Inside the SSD bay (pre-installed in the 110/2230 hole) | PH0 Screwdriver | PS5 Screw Diagram (Text-Based Map) Imagine looking at your PS5 with the top plate off (the one with the PS logo). Here’s where each screw lives: Ps5 Screw Diagram
If you’ve ever tried to install an M.2 SSD, clean your fan, or fix a noisy disc drive on your PlayStation 5, you’ve met them: the tiny, terrifying screws. One wrong turn and you’ve stripped a head or lost a spring. [FRONT of PS5] (USB & Power button) |