PlayStation Vita
The PlayStation Vita is the successor to the PSP. It contains a beefed up processor and graphics, and includes the addition of a second analog stick. It was released February 15, 2012.
PlayStation Vita Case Separation
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Separate the front and rear case assemblies of the PlayStation Vita.
- Author: Brittany McCrigler
- Time required: 15 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
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Step 1
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Case Separation
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four 6.4mm screws on the back casing.
Step 2 ¶
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Using your fingernail or a spudger, pry open the accessory port cover on the bottom of the device.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 5.4mm screws hidden beneath the accessory port cover.
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Beginning at the sides of the device, use a plastic opening tool to separate the front and rear cases.
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Continue working your way around the device gently prying it open.
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There are still wires holding the front and rear cases together. You may damage the connections if you yank the cases completely apart.
Step 5 ¶
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Gently separate the two cases, minding the battery and the touch screen controller connectors holding the two cases together.
Step 6 ¶
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Using a spudger, free the touch screen controller flex cable by gently prying up the connection.
Step 7 ¶
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Free the battery cable by gently prying up on the connection with a spudger.
Step 8 ¶
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Separate the front and rear cases.
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