Installing PlayStation 3 Slim Fan

Replace a noisy or burned-out cooling fan.

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Use this guide to replace the PlayStation 3 Slim's single cooling fan.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Top Cover  ¶ 

  • Turn the PS3 over and lay it on its backside.

  • Carefully peel the warranty sticker up off the lower case to reveal a hidden screw cover.

  • To avoid activating the VOID that may come up, heat the sticker carefully to remove and replace it cleanly.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Use the flat end of a metal spudger to pry up the seven screw covers around the edge of the lower case.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the seven 37 mm Phillips screws securing the top cover to the lower case.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Remove the three 13.3 mm T8 security Torx screws beneath the Blu-ray drive opening. (Some models may have a fourth screw on the corner.)

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

  • Lift the top cover off the PS3.

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Add Note Edit Step 6 — Power Supply  ¶ 

  • Squeeze the AC inlet connector's locking mechanism and pull straight up to disconnect it from the power supply.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Pull the DC-Out cables straight up to lift their connector up and out of its socket on the power supply.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Remove the two 7.6 mm Phillips screws securing the power supply to the lower case.

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