I'm learning so much about the PS5, when I finally get my hands on one I shall apply all my knowledge like unspent ability points

Out of all the PS5 SSD expansion videos I have watched you have been the only one to give the actual technical explanation of why the cover needs to go back on...and this is why I subscribe to you!

I would have reinstalled the cover anyway because I am ocd about things being the way it is is intended, but I like how you inform people about things, just in case.

I personally left mine off to better expose the heatsink for overall airflow over the whole surface. sealing it wouldn't stop the ssd from heating up, but airflow over the actual heatsink would dissipate it more effectively. If those hole with a cover on was the most efficient way of removing heat, then PC manufacturers would have utilized a low form factor venting solution out the back of every PC case years ago.

Finally someone that opened the case correctly and slid it off. I saw one guy just rip the panel off, which is not the correct way to remove it.

Our PS5 is being delivered tomorrow, I have learned a lot from your videos, thank you for posting them!

My knowledge of electronics engineering is limited to say the least! So this is a really good succinct explanation of why you need put the cover back. Cheers fella. 👍🏼

I love how you go straight to the point

except there was a study that tested whether installing the cover and with or without a heatsink was necessary, and they found that using a heatsink and not putting the cover back on lead to the lowest temperatures on the ssd.

I finally got my PS5 through Sony last month and I am planning on adding more storage. This video has helped me immensely. Thank you

I haven't bought an ssd expansion for my ps5 yet but I will. This is a great tip. Good looking out!

Always appreciate your videos man regardless if I know the information or not you make real simple and clear for all users 👍🏼

This is precisely what’s been on my mind regarding the SSD expansion bay.

Thanks for the informative tips!

Thank you, finally someone clearing this up properly!

Just got my 2Tab 970 Evo SSD today and I have to say your Video was precise,short and gets straight to the point. Thanks again John.

Very clear and concise, John! Greatly appreciate it!

For those wondering, Sabrent Heatsink does fit inside of the digital version PS5 but won't allow the PS5 shell to go back on. If you want this to work out you'll need to own the disc version. I have the Sabrent SSD and heatsink but sadly can't put my PS5 shell back on because I own the digital version, and yes I was ok with not using the SSD cover since I own a dust blower that I use to clean out my PC. Luckily I do own 2 extra slimmer heatsinks I bought way before So I'm good unless I end up with a disc version in the future.

As always thanks for the great informative videos. Much appreciated

Since getting my PS5 for Xmas last year your videos have been a huge help in making sure I take the best care as well as making the most out of my console. Thank you bro !

I'm by no means a professional when it comes to these things, but it feels like common sense to put it back together as it was 😅 Very good, short and informative video👍

Cheers for the info. Not gonna use the info though but good to know. I'm a bit old school so just gonna keep using my external SSD instead. I don't run that many games as daily drivers so I have enough internal space for those, then just use an external SSD to hold all my old PS4 titles and as a temp storage for PS5 games I play but not running as daily drivers. Keep up the great coverage 👊🏿💯

Thanks for your tips, great videos, informative and not too long.

this is like the 3rd video i've seen on your channel that explains this very thing within the last few days and i feel like im going to keep clicking on them whenever i see a different one pop up.

Always my go-to guy for PlayStation tech support!😏 Great video buddy! Keep up the good work!👍😃 Very informative! 💯🤔☺️

This is SUCH A GREAT CHANNEL.....this guy is the only person I watch for ps5 news

Awesome, dude. Thanks for making these quick tips for PS5. I’ve had my console for less than 2 weeks and it’s the first one I’ve bought since the PS3 was new. I really need your experience and wisdom greatly. Love that you come to the point and don’t waste my time too. Excellent. Keep ‘em coming. Cheers. 🍻

Much thanks, bruh! Studying A+...nifty project to do for PS5!

Gamers Nexus did testing and have the side covers off decreased internal temperatures of the PS5. So while it might help against dust, it certainly causes more heat concerns. If you clean it often enough, it should be fine without the side panels. Interestingly enough my PS4 Pro actually gets less dust accumulation without the top panel on.

I finally secured a ps5 yesterday and I’m so excited to binge watch all these vids now 😂

Was just searching for this the other day. Thanks

Thanks for the heads up

Good tip for when this update actually comes out proper.

I’ll be sure to keep this in mind when I install my SSD with than a third of the recommended bandwidth that doesn’t have a heatsink x

Been watching your videos since before having a PS5. I’ve been putting all these tips to good use since I finally got one.

Just got my ps5 a few days ago and I've been learning so much about this system.

Hey, there! Watched a lot of other videos testing that feature and many discount the actual need to replace that cover. I installed the Sabrent Heat Sink, which is quite large, and due to it's technical features am comfortable not putting that plate on.

Surely, if Sony recommended leaving the cover off, they would say so themselves and not leave it to the owners discretion? Sound advice bud👍

Right in the moment I decided to remove the plate tomorrow this video popped into my recommendations. You saved me.

Your videos are always helpful. Thank you.

Very good video and I have watched a number of your videos in the past. What you say is correct most of the time. I struggled knowing what heatsink to use with the NVME that would allow me to put the cover back on. After a bit of digging I found that if you buy the Sabrent M.2 NVMe PS5 heatsink (SB-PSHS) this replaces the cover you refer to. I purchased the heatsink with with the Sabrent 1TB NVME drive and it is an excellent kit. If you are interested you can see my video on it on my KZfaq channel. If you use a different heatsink then what you say is totally true and you need to use the PlayStation 5 original cover.

The only thing I'm worried about with the SSD expansion is if the heatsink is too large to fit in the bay when it's closed.

thanx for info

Thanks. I was wondering

I have been using an external SSD but maybe I should give this a go. It looks very simple and explained well. Thanks

That VP also said in the beginning that no additional cooling structure would be needed for M.2 SSDs in the PS5. So they must have underestimated the heat they will produce or the negative pressure cooling doesn't work as they hoped. I wouldn't be surprised if a thermal test showed it's better to leave the metal plate off. But dust is still an issue.

Appreciate you taking the time to post this informative heads up bud 👍

Thanks for the tip!

Very smart, i never thought about that cause i was thinking about getting a heat sink that was lil bigger than the size recommended but nah not going through with that anymore lol

Thanks for the heads up, I'll put this to use when Sony open up the extended storage software update to Australia

Hi John, another informative video excellent, your insight into these problems is greatly appreciated buddy, have a good day and b safe ok..🤔😷😁👍

Thank you , this has been very helpful

I love your videos! They are short, very informative, precise, and to the point. Thank you!

Do you have a link for the low profile heat sink you used in the video before this one?

cheers for the heads up 👍

Thanks bro I’ve always thought the same thing about reduce air flow to SSD.

I think nascompares found that using the Sabrent massive heatsink with the copper heat pipes without the metal cover was only a couple degrees cooler compared to using a cheap slim aluminum heatsink with the metal cover on. So it appears to be doing some extra sort of cooling with the cover on.

At the very least, the cover further helps mitigate heat affecting the ssd, so I don't know why anyone wouldn't keep it on.

Love your content! I will be rewatching all of your videos when I finally get my hands on a PS5!

During the official tear down, the metal parts inside that housing is part of a giant metal piece which is cooled by the PS5 fan. So yeah, put the SSD cover ON to let the fan do its job.

If the cover wasn't required to be reinstalled then the maximum height of the heatsinks wouldn't be such a big issue.

Thanks for these tips…can’t wait to get my Ps5, 3 years from now…

I hate the expansion bay cover I thought it would be better to have it off, but luckily for me I've got a custom heatsink just for the PS5.

At first I was like I don’t own one, now lucky I did reinstall that ssd cover! Thanks!

Can you make a video featuring some SSD's or other hardrive options that you would recommend for PS5 users please

There should be some testing performed by preferably Gamers Nexus. My personal experience is that a beefier heatsink without the cover performs better than having the cover on. The tiny holes on the sides of the cover aren't optimal in cas your heatsink ribbons are oriented parallel with the M.2 SSD.

I was actually pondering this exactly question what would have been best, now we know 👏

GG's, thanks for looking out! Hope you do all this stuff for Xbox and PC too, if not maybe consider it because you're great at explaining things.

Could someone tell me which heatsink John used for the ssd? Or maybe John himself could tell me as well.

Dang I would totally put this advise to use but those SSD be running a real hot price, imma have to wait like three years later to cop the WD Black or something similar for good quality😐 😆

Very useful advice. Subbed. Thank you sir

Great advice. Thanking you very muchly. 💜❤

Tjis is why Sony has SPECIFICATIONS as to the SIZE of the SSD.

It's worth noting that Tom's Hardware did temperature tests with heatsink and cover off, heatsink and cover on, NO heatsink and cover off, and finally NO heatsink and cover ON. Performance was BEST with a heatsink installed and the cover OFF. The cover ON with a heatsink installed was 2nd, but in some cases it was almost the same as NO heatsink installed with the cover OFF. If you don't have a drive with a heatsink, putting the cover ON will actually result in a much higher temperature. The worst out of the 4. So while they may say it's cooled through negative pressure, the real world results don't seem to back this up.

I got the Sabrent 1tb rocket 4 plus and there heat sink actually replaces that, but outside out the Sabrent brand it does need put back on, great job and great explanation

Thanks for the huge tip

Once we actually get some games for the PS5 I plan to upgrade the m.2 and just slap a fan on it.

Thanks for the info. As soon as I am able to get my hands on a PS5 without having to mortgage my house to pay for it, I'll remember this advice. :)

Just got my baby last weekend so I'm watching every video and applying everything I've learned ty

I made a custom m.2 cover to fit the huge heatsink on it. But if you have a huge heatsink this is not a issue as it passively cooling the m.2 anyway. the only thing is if you don't have a heatsink on the m.2 drive DO NOT LEAVE the cover off. ive done tests and ive found massive m.2 heatsink passively cools the m.2 better (by about 10-13deg cel) than with a tiny heat sink and the m.2 cover on. im gonna post the results soon. so in conclusion unless you got a large heatsink on the m.2 drive then replace the cover. but if you have a massive heat sink you don't need to worry as the passive cooling of the large heatsink is enough. wish I could post my pics

I'm glad I'm smarter than some people apparently. Like why would anyone think it would hinder cooling

Bro, The "I Dont Got A PS5 Joke" Is Getting Old.

Most are leaving off the plate because the heatsink is too tall. Point is, buy a heatsink that allows you to reinstall the shield. Great video.

This is what i learned from years of tinkering with pc and laptop cooling. Not every covers are bad and not every openings are good. The most important things are airflow and air pressure. With good airflow and air pressure, even the most compact form will perform better.

The best way to look at it is if you imagine your SSD inside a tube where the air is going from one end to another, cooling the SSD. But if you cut a large hole on the tube around the SSD location you end up having way less efficient cooling since the air won't contact the SSD all around. And as stated in the video, leaving the cover off will also accumulate even more dust inside your system.

I’ve purposely been waiting to get a PS5 since you couldn’t upgrade the storage from the get-go and for the system to work out its kinks. I didn’t want to run into any red ring of death type issues with the first GEN PS5.

Clear explanation and it makes sense. Thanks!

Negative pressure works, but temperature is still 5 - 8 degrees higher than cover off. For lower SSD temps, cover off still measures lower temperatures. If dust affected SSD performance Apple would have put some sort of dust protection on their MacBooks and iMacs but they don't, like 99% of PC's. A PS5 is a medium spec PC, with a fancy controller.

in the ps5 beta, i knew without being told i have to recover this bay, it makes sense. but sir you can use the m.2 without the bay cover, yes your exposing it to dust etc....but if your m.2 comes with a oversized heatsink it will not hamper your usage. in the instructions sony sends, there's nothing saying you must cover the bay back after install even in the faq section. i would say do it at your own risk.

This is great information. Now I just gotta find a PS5. Thanx

Got my son one for Christmas 🎄 thanks for the information! Great information as always. Happy Holidays.

So you really told me, if i take off the lid i also have to put it on after i am done. Nice tip

Dude, I'm not sure if I'm the only one who thinks this but your providing a public service with these videos. Informative and to the point, thanks a bunch. I'm thinking of upgrading the storage by firstly going down the external SSD road first and seeing how things go when the internal comes out of BETA

Bay cover in place and heat sink = must!

Great video. Any links to both products please

I’m getting my ps5 soon so thanks for the knowledge

2:10 What small bits are you talking about. Are you refering to the screw holes for diferent size drives? And even if air was being sucked out, it would be more efficient if air could get in from the other side, otherwise it creates a vacuum. The only reason I believe to put the cover on is for dust protection

With all the hype the ps5 got and is still getting it blows my mind ppl have ways to make the best even better...

Good work and thank you

I’m probably never going to do this but I like to have the knowledge of it some probably keep it in my saved videos