PlayStation 2 Slimline Fan Replacement

Step 1 Outer Shell

• Disconnect all cables from the console and flip the unit over to reveal its base.
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Step 2




• Locate the 6 feet on the base of the unit. Pry them off using a spudger to reveal the screws.
• Note: One of the feet is located under the sticker shown in the photo. Removing this sticker will void any warranty with Sony.
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Step 3
• Remove all six 4.0 mm screws from the base of the unit using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
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Step 4
• Starting at the corner at which the power and Ethernet ports are located, pry open the outer shell using a spudger and continue around the entire unit.
• Note: You may use your hands for additional force to separate the two pieces of the outer shell.
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Step 5 Fan
• Locate the fan at the front, left section of the unit.
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Step 6
• Peel off the sticker holding the power cords to the unit.
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Step 7
• Lift the connector from the motherboard with a pair of tweezers using a firm, upward force.
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Step 8
• Remove all three 1.6 mm screws fastening the fan to the unit using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
• Gently lift and remove the fan from its compartment.
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