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Opening the PlayStation 4 Pro for cleaning and maintenance requires specific tools and careful handling, and will void your warranty if it is still active. 
Required Tools and Materials
•    Screwdrivers: Phillips #0 screwdriver, TR8 or T9 Torx security screwdriver (which has a hole in the center of the bit).
•    Prying tools: A plastic opening tool, guitar pick, or spudger to release plastic clips without causing damage.
•    Cleaning supplies: Compressed air, a soft brush, Q-tips or cotton swabs, a microfiber cloth, and 99% isopropyl alcohol.
•    Thermal interface materials: New thermal paste (e.g., Arctic MX4 or Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut) and new thermal pads. 

 Learn how to open the PS4 Pro, clean the dust, replace the thermal pad and close the console with this video:

Learn how to open your PS4 Pro, clean dust with compressed air, replace the thermal pad, and close the console with these guides:

Opening the PS4 Pro

1. Prepare the console: Turn off and unplug all cables from the PS4 Pro. Place it on a clean, well-lit surface.
2. Remove the top cover: With the front of the console facing you, pull up firmly on the front corners of the glossy top cover, then slide the cover back and up to remove it.
3. Remove the bottom cover: Flip the console over. Locate and remove the screws on the back of the console, which may be hidden under warranty stickers. Use a Torx security bit for these. Carefully pry the bottom cover loose by lifting the corners and sliding it off.

Remove internal components:

1. Unscrew and remove the hard drive bay cover and the hard drive itself.
2. Disconnect internal cables (fan, power supply, Wi-Fi antennas, etc.) by gently pulling the blue tabs or lifting the small plastic locking tabs.
3. Remove the power supply unit (PSU) screws and carefully lift it out, taking care not to damage the connector pins underneath.
4. Remove the metal shielding screws (note their different sizes and locations) to access the motherboard and heat sink assembly.
5. Unscrew the X-clamp screws securing the heat sink over the CPU/GPU in an alternating, diagonal pattern to release pressure evenly.
6. Gently lift the motherboard assembly from the bottom shell/heat sink. 

Cleaning and Replacing Thermal Pad
Cleaning the dust: Use a soft brush and compressed air to remove dust from the fan blades, heat sink fins, and all other internal components. Hold the fan blades in place with a Q-tip or a soft brush when using compressed air to prevent it from spinning rapidly and generating damaging static electricity.

Replacing the thermal pad/paste:

1. Carefully lift the motherboard from the heat sink.
2. Use a microfiber cloth and isopropyl alcohol (99% concentration is best) to gently clean off all the old thermal paste from the CPU/GPU (the large square chip on the motherboard) and the corresponding surface on the heat sink.
3. Clean the old thermal pads on the RAM chips with a microfiber cloth. It's recommended to replace them entirely. Cut new thermal pads to the appropriate size, making sure they cover the chips fully.
4. Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the center of the CPU (a small drop or two). You can spread it into a thin, even layer using a plastic spatula or let the pressure from reassembly spread it naturally. 

Reassembly

1. Reassemble the console in reverse order: Place the motherboard back onto the heat sink, align the X-clamp, and tighten the screws diagonally.
2. Reconnect all ribbon cables, antenna cables, and the fan power cable, ensuring they are properly seated and their locking tabs are secured.
3. Reinstall the power supply unit, metal shields, and all screws, making sure to use the correct screw types (Torx for plastic-visible locations, Phillips for metal-visible locations) in their original positions.
4. Place the plastic covers back on, sliding them into place until they click and snap securely.
5. Reinstall the hard drive. 
   
   

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