Can you replace the disc drive in a PS4?

It’s a pretty easy swap. You just have to remove the metal shields from the drives and remove the daughter boards, which have three ribbon cables that connect to the mechanical part of the optical drive. Just swap the board to the new drive and make sure all three ribbon cables are attached to it. Trust me, it’s easy.

How do I replace the disc reader on my PS4?

  1. Step 1 Flip over the PS4.
  2. Step 2 Remove the warranty stickers.
  3. Step 3 Remove the plastic screw covers.
  4. Step 4 Remove the rear case screws.
  5. Step 5 Remove the lower case.
  6. Use a pair of tweezers to pull the power supply cable straight out and disconnect the power supply unit from the motherboard.

Can you copy CD games on PS4?

Press your controller’s “Options” button, and a pop-up screen will appear. Select “Move to External Storage”. Select all the games you want to transfer and then select “Move”. Your PS4 will transfer your games from to your external drive and automatically delete the old versions from your console once complete.

Why won’t my PS4 take any discs?

If your PS4 isn’t accepting discs, it could be because there’s one already inside, or perhaps one was inserted without your knowledge. If this is the case, eject that disc first. If it doesn’t eject, you’ll need to use the manual eject screw, shown in a few steps below.

How do I fix my PS4 disc drive without taking it apart?

How to Fix It When a PS4 Won’t Take, Read, or Eject a Disc

  1. Make sure there isn’t a disc in your PS4.
  2. Reboot your PS4.
  3. Try using the manual eject screw.
  4. Clean your video game disc or DVD.
  5. Try a different game or movie.
  6. Rebuild your PS4 database from safe mode.
  7. Clean the interior of your PS4 disc drive.

What do I do if I lose my PS4 disc?

Best option would be to go to the PS Store (or Xbox Store) and buy a digital copy.

How can I play my PS4 games without the disc?

But, I figured it out! First, remove the disc and uninstall the game from your PS4. Then you’re gonna go to Library on the PS4, where it holds all of your games even if they’re uninstalled. This step is important, because if you go to the PS Store it will tell you you’ve already purchased and you can’t download.

How do you play an unsupported disc on PS4?

Insert the disc, and then select the content from the content area. Your PS4™ system must enable the disc playback feature over the Internet, one time only, before you can play any BDs or DVDs. After this feature is enabled, your PS4™ system doesn’t have to connect to the Internet to play BDs or DVDs.

Why won’t my PS4 read any discs?

PS4 disc troubleshooting Clean the disc with a soft clean cloth to remove any dirt or prints. Try inserting another game, Blu-Ray disc, or DVD. The PS4™ console does not play burned discs or audio CDs.