Introduction
Use this guide to replace the circuit board responsible for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
What you need
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Use the tip of a spudger to remove the black rubber screw cover from the side of the PS3.
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Lift the top cover from its rear edge and rotate it toward the front of the PS3.
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Remove the top cover.
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Lift the memory card reader out of the PS3 enough to access its cable.
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Flip up the retaining flap on the memory card reader ribbon cable socket.
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Pull the ribbon cable out of its socket.
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Remove the memory card reader from the PS3.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the Wi-Fi antenna connector up from its socket on the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth board.
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Use your fingernail to flip up the retaining flap on the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ribbon cable socket.
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Pull the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ribbon cable out of its socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.