Sony Playstation 3 Teardown

Add Note Introduction

Author: Mint137

This is a teardown of an original launch 60GB Playstation 3 . One of the best units out there that had backwards compatibility and the card readers. Sadly this unit has a GPU a problem so it's broken.

Edit: Nickname fix, formerly Karasumachitose. Apologies to any inconvenience this causes.

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Add Note Step 1 — Teardown

  • There she is, an original launch PS3.

  • It's got PS2/PS1 backwards compatibility and a multi-card reader. (PS3 Slim doesn't have that)

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Add Note Step 2

  • Let's get started!

  • Remove the hard drive access cover from the bottom of the PS3.

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Add Note Step 3

  • Use the Phillips screwdriver #1 to remove the blue screw.

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Add Note Step 4

  • Lift up the metal lever.

  • Slide the hard drive towards the front of the case.

  • Pull it straight up and out of the unit.

    • This is all you need to do to access the PS3's hard drive.

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Add Note Step 5

  • Remove the warranty sticker.

    • Obviously this voids your warranty. You have been warned.

  • Use your fingers and pry up and remove the foot underneath the sticker.

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Add Note Step 6

  • Use the Torx Screwdriver (T8) to remove the torx screw from the space behind the rubber foot.

    • This screw has a security bit.

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Add Note Step 7

  • Place Playstation face up such that "Playstation 3" is oriented so you can read it.

  • Place your palm on the Playstation 3 logo and slide the plastic front cover towards you and off of the outer plastic shell. Set it aside.

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Add Note Step 8

  • Remove the metal receiver that held the torx screw you just removed.

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