Thankfully, the PS5 faceplates are specifically designed to be removed, and the exercise is relatively easy once you move past the mental barrier of defacing your favorite machine. This guide will walk you through replacing the covers on your PS5 without damaging it in the process.
Freshening Up Your PS5
There are many accessories for the PS5 on the market, including brightly colored faceplates to customize your console and make it your own. And, at one point or another during your PS5’s lifespan, you may need to replace these covers anyway.
This could be because they may have become scuffed or damaged, or you just want to spice up your console a little by partaking in some funky-colored covers. Either way, the process remains a simple exercise that should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Here’s how:
Turn your PS5 off and remove all wires connected to the console. Remove the base by gently sliding it off. Place the PS5 on a flat surface. Position the console so the PS logo faces up, and the power button is away from you. Place your thumb on the PS logo and simultaneously pull up and to the right until the cover releases. You will hear a click when the cover is free. The covers are very secure, so removing them requires a decent amount of pressure.
Flip the console onto the other side. Position your console so the PS logo faces down, and the power button faces towards you. Grip the top left corner of the cover, and pull up and to the right until it slides out of place.
Now that your faceplates are off, it might be a good opportunity to check the inside of your console for dust and gently remove it before replacing the covers. Replacing the covers is very simple.
Slide the corresponding cover onto the console from the left until you feel it has fallen into place. Hooks hold the covers down, so there is no need to push down while reapplying the cover. Simply push it to the left until you hear the cover click onto the console.
Getting the Most Out of Your PS5
Now that your PS5 looks as good as new with its fresh covers, you can begin gaming on your favorite console again. There are many ways to improve your gaming experience on the PS5. Consider checking out these essential things to do with your PS5 to take your gaming experience to the next level.
