Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          3 minutes

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  • How to Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5
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Introduction

Before you begin, completely power down and unplug all cables from your console. Remember to follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing the console.

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Step 1

              Remove the stand screw
  • If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.
  • If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, skip to Step 6.
  • Work on a flat surface to prevent your PlayStation from falling over.
  • Use a coin or a flathead screwdriver to remove the 26.5 mm-long stand screw.

If your PlayStation 5 is in its vertical orientation, flip it upside down so the stand is facing up.

If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, skip to Step 6.

Work on a flat surface to prevent your PlayStation from falling over.

Use a coin or a flathead screwdriver to remove the 26.5 mm-long stand screw.

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Step 2

              Remove the vertical stand
  • Lift straight up to remove the stand.

Lift straight up to remove the stand.

Step 3

              Store the stand screw
  • Insert the screw into the cubby on the bottom of the stand.

Insert the screw into the cubby on the bottom of the stand.

Step 4

              Cap the screw hole
  • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernail to remove the cap from the cubby.
  • Use your finger to press the cap into the screw hole.

Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernail to remove the cap from the cubby.

Use your finger to press the cap into the screw hole.

Step 5

              Close the cubby
  • Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.

Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.

Step 6

              Remove the horizontal stand
  • If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, rest it on its face with the charing port facing up.
  • Lift the stand straight up to remove it.

If your PlayStation 5 is in its horizontal orientation, rest it on its face with the charing port facing up.

Lift the stand straight up to remove it.

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our PlayStation 5 Answers community for help.

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