Hello everyone, today I will show how to disassemble the PlayStation 4 Slim game console model
like CUH 2015 or CUH 2115 and other revisions.
Also we will clean fan from dust and replace the thermal paste.
To reassembly process PS4 Slim I left link in description.
For disassemble the PS4 Slim, you need tools
type of screwdrivers: Torx T8 and Phillips PH0
The first step is to remove the hard drive disk
Remove the panel and unscrew one screw
The next step is to remove the warranty sticker
After, unscrew one screw that was behind the sticker by use T8 Torx screwdriver
Now you can open the bottom case of the ps4 slim
For this pry up on the two corners of case with your fingers
Remove one screw using Philips PH0
Turn over the Playstation 4 Slim and remove the top cover
It's easy, just pry up on the two corners of case with your fingers
The next step is to remove the power supply of the PS4 slim
Remove the 3 screws with a PH0 screwdriver
After, disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna from the power supply
Next, using T8 Torx screwdriver unscrew 3 screws and remove the metal panel
Use a plastic opening tool to make space between the power supply and case
After that, lift up the power supply with your fingers
Disconnect the cable from the power supply
Disconnect the WiFi antenna from the PS4 Slim motherboard
Turn over the game console and turn off all cables from the motherboard
Disconnect the second WiFi antenna from the motherboard
Disconnect the fan cable connection from the motherboard PS4 Slim
Unscrew all screws using a PH0 screwdriver
Now you can remove the metal plate
Unscrew two screws and remove the small metal plate
Remove this cable connection
Now the PS4 Slim motherboard is available for remove
Lifting it up to remove it from the case
Using a napkin, remove the old thermal paste from the surface of the radiator and
CPU of PS4 Slim
Now apply a new thermal paste to the CPU
I recommend Noctua NT H1 or Arctic MX 4
links where you can buy these thermal paste I left in the description
Spread the thermal paste evenly over the entire surface of the CPU
The next step is
cleaning the cooling system from dust
Flip the PS4 Slim over and unscrew two screws with a HP0 screwdriver on metal panel
Turn over the console back and unscrew one screw
Now lift up the metal panel
On the back of this panel is located radiator
Clean the radiator from dust with a brush
Next, clean the fan from dust, to do this, unscrew the two screws and remove the fan
from the case
Now the fan can be cleaned from dust
Well, that's all, PS4 Slim completely disassembled
Now you can go to the video on the reassembly of the PlayStation 4 Slim