PS5 Pro apparently makes it easy to repair a critical part

It’s like Sony guaranteed it’s expensive PS5 Pro console will be relatively easy to repair if access to the critical component is provided. The CMOS battery is an important part of the console as it powers the chip that stores important information and settings such as the system date and time. In the case of PlayStation consoles, a working CMOS is important, among other things, for constant access to games.

The PS5 Pro CMOS battery connector is located directly under the console’s lid.

Those who’ve had their PS3, PS4, or even PS5 CMOS batteries die know that while they can be replaced, the process hasn’t been easy for the average gamer. This was especially true for older consoles, as getting to the battery was unnecessarily difficult.

People who have received PS5 Pro early shared videos of unboxing and disassembly, and according to this image is circulating on the InternetThe CMOS battery sits right under the cover. While CMOS batteries usually will last a very, very long time, and the ability to easily replace one if it breaks unexpectedly is a very welcome step in an increasingly digital world.

It’s worth noting that hardware manufacturers, including Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, have been repeatedly warned not to interfere with consumers’ right to repair.