PS5 SSD & Heatsink Installation & Walkthrough

Since Sony first enabled the SSD upgrade slot of the PS5 last week, there has been a remarkably mixed reaction to how Sony has handled the whole feature on their latest generation console. From the fact that upgrading the internal storage was disabled on day one, to how they have presented its eventual activation in the PS5 system software 2.0-04.00.00 beta, many have questioned that the upgrade choices, method, flexibility and hands-on work required by the end-user when upgrading their PS5 with an additional m.2 NVMe SSD is overly complex and unnecessarily over the top.

Here are the Recommended M.2 NVMe SSDs to Upgrade Your PS5:

Heatsinks:

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[nickc]

FYI, A lot of people have had major issues with their SSD getting WAY too hot or flat out overheating and stop working when they opted to not put the cover back on the SSD expansion bay in the PS5. From what I understand, the PS5 was designed with the intention of keeping that cover ON for optimal airflow to cool the SSD. So I'd play it safe for now and only use heatsinks that fit in the bay with the little steel cover on. It would be one thing if a ps5 was easily replaced.. but we all know that ain't the case..

[hartertobak]

7:12 "Lefty loosey, righty tighty" - I am from Germany and was confused. So i looked it up. This is a catchy mnemonic ^^ Turn the Screw left to loosen and right to tighten it up. I like that :D

great channel btw. Keep up the good work (btw. Samsung 980 Pro, can't wait for the official ps5-firmware update :))

[jahol]

Absolutely no messing about, straight forward easy to navigate and understand, this fellow deserves a round of applause, a huge thank you from everybody here (based in the Highlands of Scotland)

[jimmyyking]

Hands down, best video on youtube. Straight forward, no nonsense and extremely detailed and practical. Thank you.

[djenner]

Absolutely brilliant! Ssd installation for dummies and as a 43 year old man who is not tech minded this is just what I wanted. 👊🏻

[NoLifeArcade]

Thanks a million, I always get nervous about taking her apart this gave me the confidence to give my baby the much needed storage and performance boost she needed!

[Slush]

Thank you very much, you’ve definitely earned my subscription! Thank you for also giving the links to the ssd itself and the heatsink! Much appreciated

[CoastGaming]

With the way Sony designed the ps5 I’m 90% sure that you’re suppose to put that ssd cover back on, I’m pretty sure Sony released a video awhile back saying that was important so no dust gets in there.

[jasonwheat]

Thank you for this. I'm a reasonably competent person with this kind of stuff, I've always built my own PCs, etc., but I had to find your video before I found one that managed to grasp that it was a good idea to show what each step should freaking look like as you finished it, and that includes videos from major manufacturers. Great job, I appreciate it.

[definitelyduse]

I like the idea of that smaller heat sink to be able to put back the metal covering and keep things flush just seems like how it was meant to be

[WickedRibbon]

Thanks so much for the guide! Getting the panel off was a bit scary but your instructions were a big help.

[CarlosGonzalez-fxcd]

Thank you for your video, it assisted me with my PS5 storage upgrade 2T. Be safe and stay detailed like you have displayed. 🔥

[CalicoJoeJoe]

From my understanding, it's important to reseal the ssd compartment. Sony said something about it

[SiClipping]

Should we take off the sticker that comes with ssd?

[sergiu-gabrielcristea]

Shouldn't you first remove the ssd heatsink (the sticker that's already on the ssd) before putting the aftermarket one?

[Lewis-]

I’ve just got a firecuda 530 M.2 PCle Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD 4TB and it didn’t have a heat sink, which heat sink would be best for this?

[mattmunkey]

You say you would prefer to use a larger heat sink. If you use the lager heat sink where is the air flow from? If you put the lid back on a use a smaller heat sink is there much air flow from inside the casing? All about airflow. Which is best?

[Aweburn]

You alway need to put the little ssd cover back. For airflow. They designed it that way.

[UnpleasantNinja]

I was so terrified to do this, but you made it super simple! Much obliged sir!

[sisulart]

Sony recommends you do actually replace the metal cover over the newly installed SSD. They say it creates a bit of pressure in the enclosure that helps with the airflow.