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This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your PlayStation, use our service manual.

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    • Here's the PS1.

    • Turn the PS1 over and remove the six screws.

    • Note: part number +BV 3X14

  2. Sony PlayStation SCPH-9002 Teardown: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the top cover. It's very easy.

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    • Disconnect both CD-ROM connectors.

    • CD connector one and the socket it connects to.

    • CD connector two and the socket it connects to.

    • Note: part number DEVICE OPTICAL KSM-440AEM

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    • Remove the CD-ROM reader. You should be able to pull it out gently, although you may have to wiggle it around a bit to loosen the rubber holders.

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    • Detach both cables. They go to the power supply and to the memory cards and controller connectors.

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    • Remove the four screws and the metal cover.

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    • Now you have the motherboard!

    • And the power supply.

    • Remove the four screws from the motherboard and the power supply.

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    • Once the screws are removed, remove the power supply.

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    • Remove the motherboard, and both of the screws from the memory card/ controller connection mechanism.

  10. Sony PlayStation SCPH-9002 Teardown: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Now, you have all your PlayStation 1 parts!

    • Main Board

    • Lower Casing

    • EMI Shield

    • Power Supply

    • Disk Reader

    • Memory Card/ Controller Mechanism

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That’s a PAL PS1. May be different from NTSC models.

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