PlayStation 2

Known as the PS2, it is a sixth-generation video game console first released by Sony in Japan in March 2000. The United States saw it later in 2000 with the SCPH-30000. Repair of this device requires only common tools, but can get tricky.

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PlayStation 2 Teardown

Teardown

Teardowns provide a look inside a device and should not be used as disassembly instructions.

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This guide will show you how to take your PlayStation 2 apart, down to the bare bones.

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Edit Step 1 — PlayStation 2 Teardown ¶

Flip the Playstation 2 (PS2) so that the bottom of the device is facing up.
Using a metal splunger pry the 8 flat screw covers out.
Remove the following 8 screws:
- Four 55.4mm Philips head screws.
- Four 18mm Phillips head screws.

Edit Step 2 ¶

Peel away the warranty sticker. It is located right next to the main power switch. Please note removing this sticker will void your warranty but many factory warranties on PlayStation 2 systems have run out since the systems are so old.

Edit Step 3 ¶

Flip the PS2 back over and remove the top cover, prying the half closer to the power switch first and rocking the whole thing towards the front.
Carefully remove the cord that attaches the two halves by unclipping the power cord assembly from the case in the lid.

Edit Step 4 ¶

Remove the four 6.4mm Phillips head screws which hold the lid of the disc drive on.
Remove the lid.

Edit Step 5 ¶

Remove the two 6.4mm #00 Phillips head black screws holding the disc drive in place.
Remove the whole disc drive by carefully tilting the lid and sliding out.