How to apply a PS5 skin
Watch first. Fit with confidence.
PS5 skin installation video
Follow our original PS5 fitting video, checking your console edition and the panels in your order first. Disc, Digital, Slim and Pro versions should not be treated as having interchangeable skins.
Watch on YouTube ↗Before you start
Check the edition
Confirm the exact PS5 model and selected coverage. Identify the intended side and centre pieces in your order.
Power off and prepare
Fully shut down, unplug and let the console cool. Follow Sony's cleaning guidance and allow fitting surfaces to dry.
Give yourself space
Use a stable, clean surface and good lighting. Follow the video and supplied instructions; keep unused pieces on the backing.
Fitting your PS5 skin
Use the tutorial for the exact panel orientation and application order.
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Match each panel
Compare the intended perimeter and openings before pressing. Do not stretch a piece to compensate for the wrong model or orientation.
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Apply progressively
Follow the backing-removal method shown and smooth across the panel gradually without trapping folds.
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Finish shaped areas
Use gentle hairdryer warmth only where instructed. Avoid heat guns and do not make the console hot.
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Check the clearances
Leave vents, ports, buttons, the disc slot and stand contact areas unobstructed. Fit only to the intended exterior surfaces.
Installation questions
Is there a Digital Edition guide?
Yes. Use our PS5 Digital Edition installation video with the appropriate skin.
What about bubbles or lifting?
Do not use a pin or extra force. Read our troubleshooting guide.