PlayStation 3 Top Cover Replacement

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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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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Step 5
• Remove the following seven screws:
• Six 52 mm Phillips screws
• One 30 mm Phillips screw
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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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