Introduction
If the motherboard is broken, then follow our guide to help take the game console apart and remove the motherboard.
What you need
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Remove the six 13.25mm Phillips screws on the bottom of the game console with a #2.5 flathead screwdriver.
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Flip the game console right side up and take off the top by pulling it up and away from the rest of the device with your hands.
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Remove the seven 13.25mm Phillips screws from the metal cover with a Phillips head #2 screwdriver.
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Remove the metal cover by pulling it up and away from the rest of the console with your hands.
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Remove the two silver 17.45mm Phillips screws from the cartridge tray using a Phillips head #2 screwdriver.
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Remove the two bronze 13.25mm Phillips screws from the cartridge tray using a Phillips head #2 screwdriver.
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Slide the cartridge tray toward you, away from the 72-PIN connector, and off the motherboard assembly.
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Note: Underneath the cartridge tray is a black trapezoid-shaped tab/lip (see marker). When properly assembled this tab/lip goes below the motherboard and shielding as seen here.
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Remove the three 13.25mm Phillips screws that secure the motherboard to the lower case with a Phillips head #2 screwdriver.
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Pull the motherboard assembly straight up and out of the plastic case with your hands.
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