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PlayStation 3 Slim Control Board Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the control board. Replacing the control board will provide a new mirror panel, power button, and eject button.

What you need

  1. PlayStation 3 Slim Control Board Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the PS3 over and lay it on its backside.

    • Carefully peel the warranty sticker up off the lower case to reveal a hidden screw cover.

    • To avoid activating the VOID that may come up, heat the sticker carefully to remove and replace it cleanly.

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  2. PlayStation 3 Slim Control Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Control Board Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a metal spudger to pry up the seven screw covers around the edge of the lower case.

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  4. PlayStation 3 Slim Control Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the seven 37 mm Phillips screws securing the top cover to the lower case.

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  5. PlayStation 3 Slim Control Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 13.3 mm T8 security Torx screws beneath the Blu-ray drive opening. (Some models may only have three screws)

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  6. PlayStation 3 Slim Control Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Control Board Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the top cover from its rear edge and rotate it toward the front of the PS3.

    • Lift the top cover off the PS3.

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  7. PlayStation 3 Slim Control Board Replacement, Control Board: step 6, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Control Board Replacement, Control Board: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry the control board out of its housing within the lower case.

    • Pull the control board ribbon cable away from its socket on the control board.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

I have a PS3 slim that won't turn on, unfortunately my Power/eject button and ribbon cable are completely removed from my PS3. Can I turn it on without the button/ribbon cable?

wrestlemaniafreak - Reply

I replaced the entire psu but without a standby light I have no idea if I'm close to powering it on. I suppose I could get a multimeter but I don't know what I'm testing. Any info would be appreciated.

wrestlemaniafreak - Reply

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