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PlayStation 3 Teardown

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This is a teardown of an original launch 60GB PlayStation 3 system. 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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Edit Step 1 — PlayStation 3 Teardown ¶

There she is, one of the two original PS3 models available at launch (60GB).
It's got PS2/PS1 backwards compatibility and a multi-card reader. The current PS3 Slim doesn't have either. The other launch model lacked the card reader and WiFi (20GB).

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Let's get started!
Remove the hard drive access cover from the bottom of the PS3.

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

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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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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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Use the Torx Screwdriver (T8 or T10) to remove the torx screw from the space behind the rubber foot.
- This screw has a security bit but most are able to remove it successfully with a normal Torx driver.

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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.