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PlayStation 2 Slimline CMOS Battery Replacement

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  1. PlayStation 2 Slimline CMOS Battery Replacement, CMOS Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 2 Slimline CMOS Battery Replacement, CMOS Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 2 Slimline CMOS Battery Replacement, CMOS Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove all five screws on the downside of the PS2 Slimline

    • Remove the "Do not void" seal carefully, underneath is the fifth screw located.

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  3. PlayStation 2 Slimline CMOS Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 2 Slimline CMOS Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Take a metal spudger and open the chassis

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  4. PlayStation 2 Slimline CMOS Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 2 Slimline CMOS Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 2 Slimline CMOS Battery Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the battery on the motherboard

    • Use a metal spudger to pull it up

    • Pull the cable and the battery is removed, ready to replace

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

why would i need to do this?

Dimitrios Frantzis - Reply

To prior poster, you will not be able to effectively play certain types of games once the server is shut off by Sony.

Joe W. - Reply

What do I replace the battery with? Can I re-apply the rubber casing of the original battery onto a new 2032 or what?

Jarad Webb - Reply

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