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Opening Procedure

Prerequisite Only
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

Prerequisite-only guide to open a PlayStation (SCPH-1001) game console, allowing access to internal components for repair or replacement.

What you need

  1. Opening Procedure, Open the Console: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before you begin, make sure the console is turned off and unplugged.

    • Turn the console upside down and remove the five 15.8 mm-long Phillips #1 screws.

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  3. Opening Procedure: step 2, image 1 of 2 Opening Procedure: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • While holding the top and bottom halves of the console together, flip the console back over. Lift the top cover straight up to remove it.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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