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Complete PlayStation 5 CFI-1200 maintenance guide: full service, deep cleaning, power supply vents, APU liquid metal, thermal putty, and reassembly.
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PS5 Maintenance (2020/2021): https://youtu.be/nb-echTqgW0
Fix Water-Damaged Controller: https://youtu.be/OUNQgyGQfh8
DualSense Edge Disassembly: https://youtu.be/C89Jxf0dR2k
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*Description*
This PS5 Ultimate Maintenance Guide shows the complete service process for the 2022 PlayStation 5 CFI-1200 series. In one step-by-step video, I’ll walk you through full disassembly, fan cleaning, heatsink deep cleaning, power supply vent cleaning, APU liquid metal service, thermal interface upgrade with thermal putty, and full reassembly.
This guide applies to the original PS5 2022 revision, including CFI-1200A, CFI-1202A, CFI-1208A, CFI-1215A, CFI-1216A, CFI-1218A, and Digital Edition models ending with B. If you have a 2020–2021 PS5 CFI-10xx or CFI-11xx model, check my separate video linked in the description.
This maintenance guide is useful if your PS5 is running loud, collecting dust, overheating, shutting down under load, or has never been fully serviced. You’ll learn why fan-only cleaning is not enough, how dust blocks the heatsink and power supply airflow path, how to inspect the APU liquid metal, and how to replace factory thermal pads with thermal putty for better contact across different component heights.
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🎬 Timecodes:
00:00 – PS5 Ultimate Maintenance Guide
00:31 – Supported PS5 CFI-1200 Models
01:08 – Tools and Materials for Full Service
02:05 – Remove PS5 Faceplate and Air Intake Grille
02:25 – Disconnect and Remove the Fan
02:53 – Clean the PS5 Fan Blades and Housing
04:45 – Clean Console Shell, Intake and Exhaust Vents
05:25 – Why Fan-Only Cleaning Is Not Enough
05:55 – Remove Case Screws
06:51 – Disconnect Optical Drive Ribbon Cables
07:15 – Remove the Optical Drive
07:20 – Disconnect Antennas and Cables
08:35 – Remove Second Faceplate and Clean Rear Vents
09:23 – Remove Motherboard and Heatsink Assembly
09:48 – PS5 Airflow Path Explained
10:06 – Clean Power Supply Vents and Bottom Case
12:15 – Deep Clean the PS5 Heatsink Fins
13:37 – Reinstall Motherboard Assembly for Thermal Service
14:58 – Remove Top Shield Plate
16:00 – Remove APU Tension Bracket Safely
16:55 – Remove the Motherboard from the Coldplate
17:35 – Inspect APU Liquid Metal Condition
18:13 – Clean APU Die and Heatsink Coldplate
19:24 – Apply Fresh Liquid Metal to the APU
19:31 – How Much Liquid Metal to Apply
21:24 – Check Factory Thermal Pads
21:45 – Thermal Putty Explained
23:01 – Remove Old Pads
24:43 – Apply Thermal Putty to Motherboard Components
26:20 – How Much Thermal Putty to Use
28:20 – Reinstall the Motherboard
29:05 – Replace Pads on the Back of the Motherboard and Shield Plate
33:07 – Apply Putty to VRAM, VRM and SMD Areas
36:23 – Install APU Bracket with Even Pressure
37:15 – Reassembling the PS5
42:51 – Final PS5 Testing After Maintenance
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