PS5 Slim Teardown Reveals Revised Cooling and Service Details

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A teardown of a PS5 Slim revision shows a new liquid-metal barrier, altered heatsink, and more accessible CMOS battery placement.

Quick Report

A teardown of a PS5 Slim from the Wolverine bundle shows a revised board labeled EDM-051. The most notable thermal change is a new barrier around the processor that helps contain its liquid-metal interface material, alongside a reworked heatsink.

The same teardown identifies a lower-cost HDMI retimer and a CMOS battery moved to a more accessible position. Sony has not confirmed the revision, and no independent tests establish whether it runs cooler or lasts longer; it is also unknown how widely this board version will ship.

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