PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement

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Last updated on September 18, 2016

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Introduction

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Use this guide to replace your PlayStation 3's smart plate.

What you need

Tools

• SpudgerAvailable for sale on iFixit
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• T10 Torx ScrewdriverAvailable for sale on iFixit
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Step 1 PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement



• Use the tip of a spudger to remove the black rubber screw cover from the side of the PS3.
• The screw cover may be underneath a warranty sticker. This sticker will change appearance, and show "VOID" after it has been removed.
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Step 2

• Remove the single 8.5 mm T10 Security Torx screw from the smart plate.
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Step 3
• Pull the smart plate toward the hard drive bay, then lift it off the body of the PS3.
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Step 4
• Be sure to keep track of the small metal bracket loosely held in the top cover, if equipped.
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