PlayStation 5 Faceplates Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove or replace the faceplates, or covers, on your PlayStation 5.

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.

What you need

Step 1 Remove the stand screw

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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

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Lift straight up to remove the stand.

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Step 3 Store the stand screw

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

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Step 4 Cap the screw hole

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Tool used on this step:

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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.

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Step 5 Close the cubby

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Twist the stand counterclockwise to close the cubby.

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Step 6 Remove the horizontal stand

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

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Do you guys sell the stand

Corey Lewis - Sep 22, 2022 Reply

Steps 1 through 6 are just about removing the stand, correct? Storing the screw and all that is just about being neat and tidy?

tofu - Jul 4, 2023 Reply

Step 7 Remove the left faceplate

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Lift up the corner of the faceplate with the PlayStation logo to unclip it from the case.

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Step 8

While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.
Remove the left faceplate.

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Step 9 Remove the right faceplate

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Flip the device over so that the USB and ethernet ports are on the left side from your perspective.
Lift up the corner of the faceplate to unclip it from the case.

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Step 10

While lifting up the corner, slide the faceplate towards the bottom of the device.
Remove the right faceplate.

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Conclusion

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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