Trouble Removing (FAT model)CECHP01 motherboard from bottom base

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Posted: Oct 11, 2014

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Trouble Removing (FAT model)CECHP01 motherboard from bottom base

Following the ifixit directions I've removed all the screws to remove the motherboard from the bottom base. The motherboard starts to lift out of the bottom base except the corner of the AV Multi Out port. It feels like a tab is still holding it together. Can't see anything else or any other remaining screws. I've been apply force to it release it but only enough before breaking any plastic components. My specific model ends in CECHP01. As of today I can only find directions for older models....

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UPDATE: I finally got it apart after seeing a hidden screw below the motherboard. Had to creatively angle in my micro Phillips screwdriver to reach it. After taking everything apart I realized now my model number(CHECHp01)in my case has no relation with the written directions or their video. For instance my motherboard is in an L shape(not a square), there are no copper tubes, there are only 3 chips that have the thermal pads, the entire motherboard layout is completely different with very few similarities. I did see my model is one of the last 2 model numbers before the Slim model came out. Hopefully now it will be smooth sailing to redo the thermal paste, pads, reassemble and cross my fingers that my ps3 works again!

Oct 11, 2014 by schenken98

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UPDATE: I finally got it apart after seeing a hidden screw below the motherboard. Had to creatively angle in my micro Phillips screwdriver to reach it. After taking everything apart I realized now my model number(CHECHp01)in my case has no relation with the written directions or their video. For instance my motherboard is in an L shape(not a square), there are no copper tubes, there are only 3 chips that have the thermal pads, the entire motherboard layout is completely different with very few similarities. I did see my model is one of the last 2 model numbers before the Slim model came out. Hopefully now it will be smooth sailing to redo the thermal paste, pads, reassemble and cross my fingers that my ps3 works again! — schenken98

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Trouble Removing (FAT model)CECHP01 motherboard from bottom base

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