Installing PlayStation 3 Memory Card Reader

Replace the PS3's memory card reader board.

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Use this guide to replace your PlayStation 3's memory card reader board.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Smart Plate  ¶ 

  • Use the tip of a spudger to remove the black rubber screw cover from the side of the PS3.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

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

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • 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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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Top Cover  ¶ 

  • Remove the following seven screws:

    • Six 52 mm Phillips screws

    • One 30 mm Phillips screw

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Add Note Edit 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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Add Note Edit Step 7 — Memory Card Reader  ¶ 

  • Remove the two 9 mm Phillips screws securing the memory card reader to the chassis.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Lift the memory card reader out of the PS3 enough to access its cable.

  • Flip up the retaining flap on the memory card reader ribbon cable socket.

  • Be sure you are prying up on the retaining flap, not the socket itself.

  • Pull the ribbon cable out of its socket.

  • Remove the memory card reader from the PS3.

Required Tools

Spudger

$2.95 · 50+ In stock

Phillips #1 Screwdriver

$4.95 · 27 In stock

T10 Torx Security Bit Screwdriver

$6.95 · 49 In stock

Recommended Tools

Universal Drive Adaptor

$29.95 · 50+ In stock

iFixit Lock Pick Set

$29.95 · 11 In stock

Inspection Scope

$39.95 · 37 In stock

Frictionless Ratchet

$24.95 · 47 In stock

Portable Anti-Static Mat

$24.95 · 15 In stock

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