Instructions apply to both launch and Slim versions of the PS5.

Once thats done, youre ready to remove the covers.

For more information, check out the officialPlayStation website.

The Volcanic Red PS5 Slim cover on a purple background

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To confirm, look on the back of the console for the model number, which will be CFI-1000.

Place the PS5 on a flat surface with the PS5 logo positioned at the top right.

Grab the top-right corner, lift up, and slide the entire top panel to your left.

Grabbing top cover of PS5

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Its a bit of an awkward movement, so it may take a few attempts to get it right.

To re-attach the same cover or install a new one, slide it on from right to left.

Flip the console over so that the power button (front) is facing toward you.

Sliding PS5 top cover back into place

If your PS5 has a disc drive, it should also be pointing toward you.

Grasp the top-left corner of the cover, pull up, and slide it to your right.

To re-attach, slide the cover from right to left until it clicks into place.

Front of PS5, flipped upside down

For cleaning best practices, check out ourPS5 cleaning guide.

However, the removal process is similar.

The model number of the Slim version of the PS5 is CFI-2000.

Grabbing bottom PS5 cover

Place the console on a flat surface with the feet down and the front side facing toward you.

Remove the feet from the PS5.

You remove them all the same way.

An illustration of the PS5 slim with the four cover plates labeled

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Grab a cover from the bottom (closest side to you) and lift up and away.

These plates are a quick, easy way to freshen up the default white look of the PlayStation 5.

Four console cover options for the PlayStation 5

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