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  1. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Before you begin: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Before you begin: stap 1, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Before you begin: stap 1, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Before starting your repair:

    • Shut down your PlayStation and unplug all cables and accessories.

    • Remove any stands supporting your console and lay it down so the right side is facing up.

  2. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the console covers: stap 2, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the console covers: stap 2, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the console covers: stap 2, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Each console cover is secured with hooks along the rear edge and clips along the front edge.

    • To remove a cover, firmly pull up the front edge to release the clips.

    • You'll hear distinct "pops" as the clips release.

    • Remove the cover.

  3. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro: stap 3, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use the same process to remove the three remaining covers.

    • To reinstall a cover, place the hooks into their cutouts along the rear edge and firmly press the front edge of the cover into place to re‑engage the clips.

  4. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the expansion slot cover screw: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the expansion slot cover screw: stap 4, afbeelding 2 van 2
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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 17.1 mm‑long screw securing the expansion slot cover.

  5. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the expansion slot cover: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the expansion slot cover: stap 5, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the expansion slot cover: stap 5, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use your fingers to lift the expansion slot cover near the notch by the screw hole and remove it.

  6. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the fan cables cover: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the fan cables cover: stap 6, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the fan cables cover: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3
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    • Use your fingers to remove the plastic cover hiding the fan cables connector.

    • The cover is secured with light adhesive.

    • During reassembly, press the piece of plastic back into place to secure it with the leftover adhesive. If it isn't sticking, use strips of double-sided tape to secure it.

  7. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Free the fan cables: stap 7, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Free the fan cables: stap 7, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Gently pull the fan cables out from under their plastic clip on the frame.

  8. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the fan: stap 8, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the fan: stap 8, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the fan: stap 8, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Firmly grip the fan cables' white connector head and pull it straight up and out of its socket.

    • If you're having trouble, grip the cables just above the connector head, and gently pull.

    • During reassembly, align the connector over its socket and push down on the edges with the flat end of a spudger until it slides fully into its socket.

  9. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the fan screws: stap 9, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the fan screws: stap 9, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the fan:

    • One 31.7 mm‑long screw

    • Two 21.5 mm‑long screws

    • One 11.5 mm‑long screw

  10. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the fan: stap 10, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the fan: stap 10, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use your fingers to grab the fan by its vents and lift it straight up to remove it.

    • During reassembly:

    • This is a good point to clean the fan. Use a clean cloth and some compressed air to remove any dust or dirt.

    • Insert the fan so its cables are near their connector.

  11. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Peel up the tamper evident sticker: stap 11, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Peel up the tamper evident sticker: stap 11, afbeelding 2 van 2
  12. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the fan grille: stap 12, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the fan grille: stap 12, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the fan grille: stap 12, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use your fingers to unclip and remove the plastic grille near the fan recess.

  13. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the right‑side inner shell screws: stap 13, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the right‑side inner shell screws: stap 13, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the 10 screws securing the right‑side inner shell:

    • Four 18.8 mm‑long screws

    • Two 18.6 mm‑long screws

    • Four 31.7 mm‑long screws

  14. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the right‑side inner shell: stap 14, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the right‑side inner shell: stap 14, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Lift the right‑side inner shell straight up and remove it.

  15. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the CMOS board: stap 15, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the CMOS board: stap 15, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the CMOS board: stap 15, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use a pair of angled tweezers to firmly grip the sides of the CMOS board connector, holding the tweezers as close to the connector as possible to get a good grip.

    • Pull the connector straight up and out of its socket to disconnect it.

    • If you're having trouble, try rocking the connector side-to-side to loosen it.

  16. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the CMOS board: stap 16, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the CMOS board: stap 16, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the CMOS board: stap 16, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use your fingers to lift the CMOS board off the small metal nubs and pull it toward the center of your console to remove it.

    • If your new board doesn't come with a cable, transfer the original cable to your replacement board.

  17. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the antenna cables: stap 17, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the antenna cables: stap 17, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the antenna cables: stap 17, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Insert a spudger under the metal neck of one of the antenna cable's coaxial connectors and lift straight up to disconnect it.

    • Repeat the process to disconnect the other antenna cable.

    • During reassembly:

    • Use the markings on the board to reconnect the antenna cables to the correct sockets—connect the blue cable to the socket marked RB and the white cable to the one marked RW.

    • To reconnect a cable, hold the metal connector head over its socket and press down with the flat end of a spudger until the connector snaps into place. Don't try to force the connector into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the connector and try again.

  18. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro: stap 18, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro: stap 18, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro: stap 18, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use the point of a spudger to flip up the small piece of white tape securing the antenna cables to the metal shield.

  19. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Move the antenna cables: stap 19, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Move the antenna cables: stap 19, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Move the antenna cables: stap 19, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use your fingers to de‑route the antenna cables from their clips on the metal shield.

    • Move the antenna cables over the side of your PlayStation so they're out of the way.

  20. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Pry up the heat sink: stap 20, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Pry up the heat sink: stap 20, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Pry up the heat sink: stap 20, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Thermal paste bonds the bottom heat sink fins (closest to the power button) to the metal shield. Depending on the age of your device and condition of the thermal paste, separating the heat sink may take some force.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger under the bend in the copper pipes, near the heat sink's bottom edge.

    • Use your spudger to pry up the heat sink, applying steady pressure to separate it from the thermal paste.

    • If the heat sink doesn't fully separate, use your spudger to pry up the bottom edge on the other side of the metal fins.

  21. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the heat sink: stap 21, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the heat sink: stap 21, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Grip the heat sink by its copper pipes and remove it.

    • Don't grip the sharp, metal fins on the heat sink.

    • During reassembly:

    • Before removing any of the old thermal paste, note the location and quantity of thermal paste on the metal shield. This way you'll know how much to use when replacing it.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to scrape up and remove as much of the old thermal paste as possible.

    • Remove all the remaining thermal paste and its residue with high‑concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth.

    • Apply new thermal paste where the old paste was.

    • Firmly push the heat sink into place.

  22. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the metal shield plate screws: stap 22, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the metal shield plate screws: stap 22, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove 39 screws:

    • Thirty‑three 7.5 mm‑long screws securing the metal shield plate

    • One 11.5 mm‑long black screw securing the main board assembly

    • One 28.7 mm‑long screw securing the interconnect cable cover

    • Four 7.5 mm‑long screws securing the interconnect cable cover

  23. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the interconnect cable cover: stap 23, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the interconnect cable cover: stap 23, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Remove the interconnect cable cover.

  24. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the interconnect cable: stap 24, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the interconnect cable: stap 24, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the interconnect cable: stap 24, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to push down the metal bar on the interconnect cable socket.

    • With the metal bar held down, use your fingers or tweezers to grip the plastic pull tab and slide the cable straight out of its socket.

    • During reassembly, insert the interconnect cable into the socket until it snaps into place.

  25. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Separate the top shield plate: stap 25, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Separate the top shield plate: stap 25, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Separate the top shield plate: stap 25, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Thermal pads bond the top shield plate to the main board. Depending on the age of your device and conditions of the pads, it may take significant force to separate the plate.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top shield plate and the main board and pry up to release the plate. Work your way around the perimeter until it separates completely.

  26. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the top shield plate: stap 26, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the top shield plate: stap 26, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Lift and remove the top shield plate.

    • During reassembly, this is a good point to replace any thermal pads on the top of the main board, if necessary. The pads may be stuck to both the top shield plate and the main board.

    • It's important that the replacement pads are the same thickness as the originals, otherwise the foam around the APU may not seal properly.

  27. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the main board screws: stap 27, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the main board screws: stap 27, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the main board screws: stap 27, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the three remaining screws securing the main board:

    • Two 16.3 mm‑long screws securing the APU tension bracket

    • Don't remove or install one screw at a time, or you may damage the APU. During disassembly and reassembly, alternate between the two screws a half turn at a time to maintain even pressure on the bracket.

    • One 7.5 mm‑long screw

  28. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the APU brackets: stap 28, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the APU brackets: stap 28, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the APU brackets: stap 28, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Lift and remove both APU brackets from the board.

    • During reassembly:

    • Put the bracket with plastic arms on first so the pegs go into their cutouts.

    • Then, put the metal bracket onto the plastic one so they're perpendicular and the screw holes line up.

  29. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Begin separating the main board: stap 29, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Begin separating the main board: stap 29, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Begin separating the main board: stap 29, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Don't try to fully remove the motherboard during this step—the corner near the power button is still secured by metal prongs, which will be disconnected in the next step.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger under the main board (near the fan recess) and twist the spudger to separate the board.

    • Repeat this process at different points around the perimeter to separate the board.

  30. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the board from the power supply: stap 30, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the board from the power supply: stap 30, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Disconnect the board from the power supply: stap 30, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • The power supply is connected to the bottom of the main board assembly by metal prongs that plug into the corner near the power button.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the bottom edge of the board and lower shield plate, by the two parallel solder joints near the corner with the power button.

    • Use your spudger to pry up the board until the two prongs come completely out of their socket.

    • You should feel the prongs slide out.

    • During reassembly, press down on the corner of the board to fully seat the prongs in the power supply—you should feel them slide into place.

  31. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the main board: stap 31, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the main board: stap 31, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the main board: stap 31, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Remove the main board, flip it over, and carefully lay it on a clean work surface, so the APU is facing up

    • Don't press the board against your work surface, or you may damage fragile components.

    • During reassembly:

    • Make sure all cables that connect to the board are out of the way so they don't get trapped underneath.

    • Carefully flip the board over so the APU is on the bottom, making sure no liquid metal spills.

    • Keep the board level and lower it into place.

  32. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the old liquid metal from the heatsink: stap 32, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the old liquid metal from the heatsink: stap 32, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the old liquid metal from the heatsink: stap 32, afbeelding 3 van 3
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    • Wear gloves to protect your skin from the liquid metal.

    • If you have a disposable syringe, you can use it to suck up any large pools of liquid metal. Don't use the syringe containing your new liquid metal.

    • Starting with the heatsink: apply a few drops of highly-concentrated (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab and carefully clean up all of the liquid metal from the heatsink surface.

    • Removing the liquid metal can be tricky—it spreads and smears easily. Switch to new cotton swabs and apply more alcohol as necessary.

    • Use the same cleaning process to thoroughly clean up all of the liquid metal residue.

    • The surface needs to be completely clean for the new liquid metal to work properly.

    • Let the heatsink dry completely.

  33. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the old liquid metal from the APU: stap 33, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Remove the old liquid metal from the APU: stap 33, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Don't remove the foam barrier that surrounds the APU.

    • Just as you did for the heatsink, clean and remove all of the old liquid metal and its residue from the APU.

    • Don't let any of the liquid metal drip onto the board. Liquid metal is conductive and could cause a short. The foam barrier keeps the liquid metal from leaking out.

    • This is a good point to replace any thermal pads on the bottom of the main board, if necessary. The pads might be stuck to both the bottom shield plate and the main board.

    • Make sure your replacement pads are the same thickness as the originals, or the foam around the APU may not seal properly.

  34. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Apply new liquid metal: stap 34, afbeelding 1 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Apply new liquid metal: stap 34, afbeelding 2 van 3 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro, Apply new liquid metal: stap 34, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Apply a small drop of liquid metal to the heatsink (not the APU)—about the size of a small matchstick head.

    • If your liquid metal syringe has multiple applicator heads, use the one with a small, needle-like tip.

    • Use the spreader that came with your liquid metal or a new cotton swab to lightly push down on and evenly spread the liquid metal across the entire surface.

    • If there's excess liquid metal anywhere, use the syringe to suck it back up.

  35. How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro: stap 35, afbeelding 1 van 2 How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5 Pro: stap 35, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Your cotton swab from the previous step should still have some liquid metal left on it.

    • Use the same cotton swab to spread a thin layer of liquid metal evenly onto the APU. If you need more liquid metal, lightly dab the cotton swab on the heatsink to transfer some, or apply a very small drop from the syringe.

    • The main board is now ready for reassembly.

Conclusie

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order, starting with this step.

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