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Genuine refurbished PlayStation 5 heatsink APU clamp bracket with screws, removed from a known working console. Fully tested and cleaned before shipping. Compatible with PS5 Disk and Digital Edition models CFI-1016A, CFI-1016B, CFI-1116A, and CFI-1116B. Secures the motherboard firmly onto the heatsink to ensure correct APU contact and thermal performance.
£5.99
6 in stock
6 in stock
The heatsink APU clamp bracket is a critical but often overlooked component in the PlayStation 5. This metal retention plate and accompanying screws are responsible for holding the motherboard securely against the heatsink, ensuring consistent and even pressure across the APU contact surface. Without this bracket correctly fitted, thermal performance suffers — the APU cannot make proper contact with the heatsink, leading to overheating, thermal throttling, and in serious cases, console shutdown under load or permanent APU damage.
This part is most commonly needed following a PS5 teardown or repair where the original bracket has been lost, stripped, or damaged — or when purchasing a bare motherboard that does not include the retention hardware. It is also essential to replace if any of the screws are stripped, as uneven clamping pressure directly impacts cooling efficiency.
This is a genuine PlayStation 5 heatsink APU clamp bracket with screws, removed from a known working console, fully tested and cleaned before shipping.
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Fitting the APU clamp bracket requires full disassembly of the PlayStation 5 down to the motherboard. When refitting, screws should be tightened gradually and evenly in a cross pattern to ensure consistent clamping pressure across the APU — do not fully tighten one screw before moving to the next. This is an intermediate repair suited to those already comfortable with full PS5 disassembly.
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