LICHIFIT 1pc Sturdy Game Console Base Fixing Screw Replacement Vertical Stand Bottom Screw for PS5 Game Machine Repair Kit

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But what if you want to stand the PS5 up vertically? After playing around with the configuration, you might find that the PS5’s base doesn’t sit quite right. There’s a good reason for that. Image: Kotaku Australia Whether you want to stand the console up vertically, lay it down horizontally, or change out the giant white side plates entirely, we can explain everything you need to know about the exterior of the PlayStation 5. Can the PS5 be vertical or horizontal? As the video explains, the single screw can be removed and placed in a compartment inside the stand when it's not being used, with an end piece replacing the screw in the PS5 when you're ready to place it horizontally. As long as you don't misplace the stand, you should be okay. Is this actually a big deal?

It’s hard to see from this photo, but the little rectangular enclosure also has a little slot for the plastic screw cap you just removed. You can now screw the base into the PS5 and mount it vertically. Sony’s manual recommends a “coin or similarly shaped object”, but the same small flathead screwdriver that I used to remove the plastic cap worked just fine. On the bottom-side of the Playstation 5, you’ll notice a tiny plastic plug that’s inserted flush into the exterior. This plug is magnetically attached, so there’s a little bit of know-how to get it removed. There may not exactly be a right or wrong way to position the PS5, but it could be argued that it’s vertical in practically all of Sony’s marketing materials, implying that’s how the firm wants consumers to use it. t’s also just that little extra aesthetically pleasing when it’s vertically oriented. The stand lies right under the PS5 when it’s laying horizontally, with two little plastic hooks in the rear of the machine. The PS5 is kept steady using just friction and the weight of the device, thanks to these hooks and an elevated piece of the PS5 stand in the centre.Once you give it a few turns by hand, use a flat screwdriver or coin to continue turning the screw until it’s firmly in place. That’s it! Now the PS5 can be placed upright, vertically. The USB C charging port is another component that could need repair or replacement soon enough. While more durable than the older USB connection ports, they could still become a point of failure for the console/controller. After that, examine the base of the console and remove the plug as we described earlier. In the small compartment we just opened, there’s actually a dedicated spot to place this tiny plug while you have your console oriented vertically. Simply drop the plug into its dedicated storage spot and remove the screw that we just exposed. The bottom of the stand has the same rubberized feet that you’re probably already used to. This keeps the console sturdy and movement-free when upright or on its side. Best of all, it works equally well with the disc and digital versions. In addition, installation is just as painless and straightforward as with the original stand. If you’re looking for a direct clone of the PS5 base and screw, XBERSTAR offers just that. But more importantly, the panels serve a crucial stabilizing role. Obviously, the PS5 will sit very unevenly in its horizontal orientation if the panels aren’t there, since there’s no way to attach the stand without the bottom white panel in place. And in the console’s vertical orientation, the stand has a central channel in which the PS5 sits, flanked by elevated pieces of the stand that hug the sides of the console. Without the side panels attached to the console, the system is not secure at all in the stand. If, for some reason, you desperately want to use a naked PS5, your best bet is to orient the console vertically on a flat, stable surface without the stand attached.

The screw might be rather hard to remove, but, if you keep at it, then you'll be able to free it. How to stand the PS5 in a vertical position If you decide to flip the PlayStation 5 on its side, it’s still pretty big. Turns out it’s the same size either way. Unfortunately. If, like us, you prefer the PS5 in its vertical position, here’s how you attach the stand to support it in this configuration:The PlayStation 5 certainly has a distinct look, but there’s more to the design of this console than its giant polar-white fins. In fact, the PS5 holds a few different secrets about how it can be set up. To remove the screw cap, I found a tiny flathead screwdriver was the way to go. You could probably also use a paperclip or a bobby pin too. Image: Kotaku Australia

Fortunately, the screw you need is hidden inside the base. It only comes out after you rotate the base into the correct position. So turn the base over, and if you’re seeing something like this: Image: Kotaku Australia When the PS5 is vertical, the stand is held in place by a screw — which, when not being used, is conveniently stored in a secret compartment in the stand itself. In this position, the screw is the only thing holding the stand onto the PlayStation 5, but there’s no need to worry, as it’s a fairly hefty screw. If you don’t have a screwdriver around, you can also use a coin to screw it in. How do you install the stand for the horizontal PS5?If you're planning on having the PS5 stand vertically, then you'll first want to retrieve the screw from the PS5 stand, because, without it, you won't be able to attach the stand to the console.