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PlayStation 3 Top Cover Replacement

PlayStation 3 Top Cover Replacement

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Last updated on September 18, 2016

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Introduction

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

What you need

Tools

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    • 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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    • Remove the single 8.5 mm T10 Security Torx screw from the smart plate.

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    • Pull the smart plate toward the hard drive bay, then lift it off the body of the PS3.

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    • Be sure to keep track of the small metal bracket loosely held in the top cover, if equipped.

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    • Remove the following seven screws:

    • Six 52 mm Phillips screws

    • One 30 mm Phillips screw

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    • Lift the top cover from its rear edge and rotate it toward the front of the PS3.

    • Remove the top cover.

Conclusion

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

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