Yes, you can lay the PS5 on its side

Instead of adding external storage, you can add another SSD to your PS5 using the built-in and empty SSD slot, which should help alleviate any

Place the console on a table with the PS5 logo facing down and the disc slot facing opposite you Lift the console's cover to slide it off

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