If you’ve ever looked at the PlayStation 5, you’ve probably noticed it’s a large console that stands out for its solid white color. However, not everyone likes that color. Luckily, Sony has launched a range of replacement covers, giving you the opportunity to change the look and feel of the remote to match your style. Sony’s new game console features a removable control panel that allows users to clean or even replace some components independently without the need for a service center. This is one of those pretty easy customizations that you only need to do in a few minutes. Learn how to take off PS5 cover in this article.
Why take off the PS5 cover?
There are a number of reasons why you might want to remove the PS5 cover, including:
- Dust: like any other technical device, the console needs to be cooled. And the system here is air, the airflow will constantly go through the case, so there will be a lot of dust. The cover needs to be removed and cleaned to remove dust to prolong the life of the panel.
- Style: In 2021, Sony introduced 5 colors for PlayStation 5. They include blue, pink, purple, magenta and black replacing the original white color scheme. It is up to each person to choose the right color.
- Curiosity: The console is still scarce, and many reviewers want to share with others the design ethos of the PS5.
How to take off PS5 cover?
It should be noted that the removal process is quite simple, but you must do it very carefully so as not to damage the internal elements of the panel. The steps to guide you how to take off PS5 cover are done as follows:
- Step 1: Make sure that the remote is turned off properly, disconnect it from the power source and let it cool down. Remove any USB cables and accessories then find a clean and dry one to start with.
- Step 2: Place the console horizontally with the logo facing the floor. Firmly press your thumb into the plastic just below the logo and slide the entire top panel to the left.
- Step 3: Flip the panel over with the front of the panel still facing you. Grasp the upper left corner of the plastic cap and press it with your thumb again. This time, you’ll slide everything to your right. Use a suitable tool to clean the dirt inside before installing the new cover. Now you know how to take off PS5 cover, right?
Steps to clean inside PS5
After successfully removing the cover, we will now proceed to clean. Unlike the PS4 “brothers” whose design is not very friendly with periodic cleaning, the next-gen PS5 game console has a smart design, allowing users to easily clean. That’s because Sony has improved the airflow in the machine and also added dust storage holes. Most of the dust generated during operation will be retained in these holes, we just need to vacuum from here. Simple machine cleaning just got simpler and easier.
- Step 1: Clean the machine cover. Use a clean cloth dipped in water to clean both the inside and outside of the lid. Spray 1-2 drops of hand sanitizer/household cleaning solution on the remaining towel and proceed to wipe again.
- Step 2: After removing the white cover, you will see the black PS5 body with the Dusk Catcher vacuum cleaner. This part is located only on the side of the logo. Dust will be collected here, when cleaning the machine you just need to take the vacuum cleaner here to finish, if you don’t have a vacuum cleaner you can use a cotton swab and compressed air spray to clean. In addition to those dust extraction holes, you also need to clean the groove running along the machine with a handheld mini vacuum cleaner or use a cotton swab and similar compressed air spray.
- Step 3: For the cooling fan system, you need to remove the fixed screws of different sizes, but you need to remove the black sticker next to the fan. Note: If you remove this sticker and continue to disassemble the radiator fan, you will also no longer receive the warranty according to the manufacturing regulations. So think carefully before doing this. In case your machine is still under warranty, just clean the 2 parts of the case and the dust collector.
- After removing the sticker, remove the screw hidden under the sticker and then remove the black cover containing the extension cable from the fan and remove the extension cable from the fan and then lift the fan. Next, you can clean the fan with a vacuum cleaner/cotton swab.
