Intro History: How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5

Device	PlayStation 5
Type	technique
Title	How to Apply Liquid Metal in a PlayStation 5
Introduction	Use this guide to apply liquid metal in your PlayStation 5. You can also use this guide to re-spread existing liquid metal. Some signs you may need to check the condition of your PlayStation's liquid metal are overheating, thermal throttling, or poor performance. The liquid metal in your PlayStation 5 can oxidize over time, or become unevenly spread on the APU and heatsink. If the liquid metal has oxidized, it will look dried-out or cracked and will need to be replaced. If it's just unevenly covered, you can re-spread it evenly across the surfaces of the APU and heatsink.
Time Required Min	1 hour
Time Required Max	2 hours
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Difficulty	Moderate
Conclusion	***To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.*** Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]]. Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting|new_window=true]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/PlayStation%205|PlayStation 5 Answers community|new_window=true] for help.
Author	Spencer Day
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Guide Prerequisites

• #1 was empty but is now How to Remove the Stand on a PlayStation 5.
• #2 was empty but is now PlayStation 5 Fan Replacement.
• #3 was empty but is now PlayStation 5 Optical Drive Replacement.
• #4 was empty but is now How to Remove the Top Shield Plate on a PlayStation 5.

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