Introduction
Today we are going to take apart the Panasonic version of the FZ-1 R.E.A.L 3DO Interactive Multiplayer home video game console. Originally released in 1993, the 3DO was known as an early adopter of CD-Drive games, and for the ability to display photos and play music.
What you need
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Here we have the front view of the FZ-1 3DO.
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Note the ports on the back of the unit. The FZ-1 comes with RF, S-Video, and Composite Outputs, as well as a expansion port on the back of the unit.
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A larger 2nd expansion slot can be found on the right side of the unit.
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Flip the unit over, so that the bottom side of the case is facing up towards you, exposing the four screws casing screws.
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Remove the four #2 Phillips Screws from the casing.
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After the screws are removed, flip the unit back over while holding the top and bottom pieces of the case together.
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Remove the top portion of the case to expose the internal components.
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Remove the 2 #1 Phillips Screws from the back of the Disc Drive Shield.
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Using a Spudger, carefully pry up the four metal tabs to remove the disc drive cover.
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Remove the 4 #2 Phillips Screws.
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Remove the disc drive shield, and the two bars you just unscrewed.
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Remove the 5 #1 Phillips Screws holding the CD Drive to the motherboard.
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Carefully unplug the two ribbon cables connecting the CD drive to the motherboard.
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You can now safely remove the CD drive from the case.
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Remove the 11 #1 Phillips Screws connecting the metal shield to the motherboard.
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Remove the metal shield.
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Remove the metal cover from the expansion port.
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Remove the #1 Phillips Screw from back port cover, and then remove the cover.
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Remove the plastic cover, power and eject buttons found at the front end of the unit.
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Unplug the power and fan cables from the motherboard.
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Remove the 2 #2 Phillips Screws holding the power supply to the case.
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Remove the power supply and fan from the case.
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Unplug the ribbon cable connecting the motherboard to the controller port board.
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Remove the controller board and motherboard.
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Remove the metal shield at the bottom of the case. Mission complete!
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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2 Guide Comments
Can you tell me what size the screws are? I need to order a replacement set for my FZ-1
I thought I couldn't fix this old appliance in my house. Until I came across this site! Thank you. :)
