Introduction
Use this guide to replace your PlayStation 3 Slim's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas.
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Turn the PS3 over and lay it on its backside.
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Carefully peel the warranty sticker up off the lower case to reveal a hidden screw cover.
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Remove the four 13.3 mm T8 security Torx screws beneath the Blu-ray drive opening. (Some models may only have three screws)
Remove the four 13.3 mm T8 security Torx screws beneath the Blu-ray drive opening.
Can we edit this to say 4 screws?
I made the change from three to four screws, but you're able to edit the guides as well. If you want to edit something, you can click the Edit link on the right side of any guide step, or the Edit link at the top right of the page (sandwiched in-between View and History).
Do you guys have a guide for the PS3 Slim Model 3001A. The fan is different than this model.
3001a is basically same motherboard but cheaper plastic bd drive other than that its exactly the same until you get to the new slim line
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My PS3 had only three Torx screws. Having four in the diagram was initially confusing. Obviously they made a mid-stream change at some point (mine is several years old now).
I've accidentally removed the ribbon cable from the blu-Ray drive and can not seem to figure out how to reconnect it. Can anyone help?
Take the top off the drive, connect the ribbon to the motherboard then replace the drive sliding the ribbon through the slot on the bottom of the drive and reconnect to the laser.
pls help i have to tear down my ps3 slim but the 4 srews are very hard to take it out because there is a needle in the middle pls hep
If the screw has a pin in the center, that means it is a security Torx meant to prevent tampering. To remove this screw, follow the guide I have linked below...
How do u buy the screw driver for these screws
Online at the usual suspects?
Or some hobby stores or places that sell tools will sometimes carry these.
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Squeeze the AC inlet connector's locking mechanism and pull straight up to disconnect it from the power supply.
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Pull the DC-Out cables straight up to lift their connector up and out of its socket on the power supply.
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Remove the two 7.6 mm Phillips screws securing the power supply to the lower case.
Question: if a screw doesn't come out, what do you recommend, without potentially damaging the system, inside and out?
It seems these can be quite tight, but they did come loose with someextra force in my case. They did that thing where it makes cracking sounds, but nothing really breaks. They're just really tight in there. - I just wouldn't recommend taking these out too often.
The screwdrivers on the guide didn't work mine just don't come out any tips model is slim CECH 2001A
Step 8
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Continue to lift the left edge of the power supply until it lifts off the two metal posts shown in the second picture.
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Remove the power supply from the PS3, minding any cables that may get caught.
It seems it kind of ends for me here. I can only lift the left side about an inch and then the right side stays down like it’s stuck to something underneath. It feels like I’m bending something. Could something have melted underneath?… It's really stuck, I can't get it to come loose. And I can't see much shining a light into it either. - Any tips?…
Did you undo the screws?
I had the same issue but was able to get it off. The right side (as per the above picture) has two long column like sections that actually goes into the machine. Took me a bit of wiggling and some brute force.
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If present, remove the pieces of tape securing the antenna cables to the fan shroud, Blu-ray drive, and top shield.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Do you guys have parts for PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas I want to now I can buy some from you guys
Hi! i'm facing this 8002f1f9 error code and my ps3 is slim can you please help me out or suggest some troubleshootings.
Network adapter or joystick connection problem
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Which color is the wifi and which is the bluetooth? I haven’t tested the wifi on the system yet, but the controllers are not connecting so I think I have to replace just the bluetooth part.
A year or so ago I noticed my controller wasn't working unless plugged in. I thought it might just be failed battery over the years, but it worked when plugged in, so it was only a minor inconvenience. Later, I realized WiFi wasn't working either, so I thought maybe an update would fix things… plugged into wired network to update system.
DO NOT UPDATE YOUR SYSTEM IF EXPERIENCING WIFI OR BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY ISSUES!
Now stuck in a boot loop where the update tries and fails to install. I can't get back into my system to backup and transfer my data, so I'm stuck looking for a solution to either fix my system or transfer to a replacement, but even for an estimated repair cost of $120, Sony support said their first attempted fix action will be to factory reset the system.
Anybody have any advice?
Sony, why would you allow a firmware update to begin install without first running a basic hardware check? Then, why wouldn't you allow some recovery option for a failed update?
Guess I've learned to always backup my stuff.
Bonjour, j’ai eu le même problème. J’ai dû retirer la pile mémoire, attendre 1 heure et replacer la pile. Et l’installation s’est fini après un message d’erreur et un reboot.
