Disassembling my Playstation 5 revealed a missed opportunity for the PS5 Pro

With PC makers moving into console territory with devices like the Steam Deck, is it time console makers embraced the modularity of PC hardware?

Even just removing the fan to clean the PS5 is a challenge.

I think there are still a few loose screws in my PlayStation 5.

A couple of weeks ago, I undertook the arduous task of disassembling my gaming console in a bid to repair it. The device would randomly shut down while running graphically intense or online games. I read online that the most common cause is dust caked up in the power supply, but to clean it, you need to tear apart the entire console, piece by piece.

I'd typically take it to a professional to get it repaired. But for the sake of being economical and learning a new skill, I wanted to have a crack at it myself. It was already out of warranty, and if anything went wrong, I'd just get it professionally repaired. I ordered the special T-8 Torx Security screwdriver you need to get into the device off Amazon, booted up a YouTube tutorial and got stuck in.

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