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PlayStation 3 Super Slim Teardown - Video
tutorial
PlayStation 3 super slim - how to fully disassemble.
Written By: ZFix
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INTRODUCTION
PlayStation 3 super slim - how to fully disassemble.
[video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PADgRlE1kso]
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TOOLS:
TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver (1)
Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)
Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
iFixit Opening Tool (1)
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Step 1 — PlayStation 3 Super Slim Teardown - Video tutorial
Remove the three rubber feet, warranty sticker and four screws.
Gently pull up on the bottom cover to remove it.
Step 2
Slide the HDD cover toward the rear of the device to remove it.
Remove the blue screw shown to remove the HDD caddy with a #1 Phillips.
Remove the 3 chassis screws with a TR8 Bit.
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Step 3
Use a metal spudger to push the tab on the rear top finisher, and lift up to remove it.
Step 4
Repeat step 3 for the front top finisher.
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Step 5
Remove the two TR8 screws indicated in the disk reader.
Remove the five Phillips #1 screws shown around the edge of the top cover.
Lift the top cover up to remove it.
Step 6
Move the optical disk reader assembly to the left to expose one of the screws holding the power
supply in.
Remove the two Phillip #1 screws indicated and carefully disconnect the cable on the right side of
the power supply.
Lift the power supply straight up to remove it.
The left side has a board connector underneath, so there will be some resistance when lifting.
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Step 7
Carefully disconnect the ribbon cables indicated.
Lift the optical disk reader up to remove it.
Disconnect and remove the white cable and ribbon cable indicated.
Step 8
Remove the seven Phillips #1 screws indicated.
Lift the motherboard assembly up out of the lower half of the case to remove it.
Carefully disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna cables and fan connector indicated by red arrows.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Step 9
Remove the six Phillip #1 screws indicated to separate the heatsink and shield from the
motherboard.
Step 10
Congrats!
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