Introduction
Replace your PlayStation 2's fan.
What you need
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Use the flat edge of a metal spudger to pry the eight flat screw covers out.
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Remove the following eight screws securing the top cover to the bottom case:
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Four 55.4 mm Philips screws
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Four 18.0 mm Phillips screws
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Some models have a different number of screws and feet. Remove all the feet and screws in the bottom of the case.
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The 10 screw model has 6 screws in the bottom-most portion and 4 in the upper tray.
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Peel the warranty sticker (located next to the main power switch) straight away from the case.
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Lift the top cover off the bottom case.
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Carefully remove the power cord that attaches the top and bottom halves by disconnecting the power cord assembly from the top case.
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Remove the two 6.4 mm black Phillips screws securing the optical disc drive to the bottom case.
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Lift and remove the optical disc drive straight up out of the bottom case.
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Remove the two 14.6 mm gold-headed Phillips securing the controller ports to the bottom case.
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Gently lift the controller port board out of its recess within the bottom case.
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Pull the controller port ribbon cable straight away from its socket on the controller port board.
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Remove the controller port board out of the bottom case.
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Remove the four 7.6 mm gold-head Phillips securing the power supply to the motherboard assembly.
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Remove the small white piece of tape (highlighted in red) that holds the fan cable connected to the fan.
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Pull the fan cable straight up from its socket on the motherboard.
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Remove the fan and power switch assembly by pulling it out the bottom case.
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