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Introduction

Use this guide to remove your PlayStation 3's plastic top cover.

What you need

1. Step 1 PlayStation 3 Top Cover 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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2. Step 2
  Remove the single 8.5 mm T10 Security Torx screw from the smart plate.
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4. Step 3
  Pull the smart plate toward the hard drive bay, then lift it off the body of the PS3.
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5. Step 4
  Be sure to keep track of the small metal bracket loosely held in the top cover, if equipped.
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6. Step 5
  Remove the following seven screws:
  
  Six 52 mm Phillips screws
  
  One 30 mm Phillips screw
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7. Step 6
  Lift the top cover from its rear edge and rotate it toward the front of the PS3.
  
  Remove the top cover.
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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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