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PS5 laser failure and replacement

TheRetroChannel ยท 17K views ยท 16:46

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$50โ€“200

Equipment

Sony PS5 CFI-1102A

Tools Needed

Screwdrivers, Pry tools, Soldering iron, Thermal paste, Anti-static mat
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Lectronz store: https://lectronz.com/stores/theretrochannel . New PCBWay users can get $5.00 off their first order using this referral link: https://pcbway.com/g/ab52aW 3 years old and the laser is already bad? What a joke! This paticular PS5 is model CFI-1102A, released in August 2021. ๐Ÿ›  Tools and kit: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tools-and-kit-77570017 ๐Ÿ’ฌ Discord: https://discord.gg/393FYaM6gM ๐Ÿ˜Ž Ad-free, early access: https://www.patreon.com/theretrochannel ๐Ÿ”— Replacement laser KES-497A: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004856834151.html ๐Ÿ”— ๐ŸŽž 0:00 Intro 2:05 Disassembly 7:02 Inside the drive 7:56 Re-testing 8:50 Laser assembly replacement 12:47 Re-re-testing 14:56 Old man yells at cloud ๐ŸŽž Thanks for watching!