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PlayStation 3 Slim Top Shield Assembly Replacement

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This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

What you need

  1. PlayStation 3 Slim Top Shield Assembly Replacement, Top Shield Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the DC-In and Blu-ray power cables from the motherboard.

    • Pull the cables straight upward to lift the connectors up and out of their sockets on the motherboard.

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  2. PlayStation 3 Slim Top Shield Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the fan cables straight up to lift the fan connector up and out of its socket on the motherboard.

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  3. PlayStation 3 Slim Top Shield Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following nine screws holding the motherboard assembly together:

    • Four 14.8 mm shouldered Phillips

    • Five 9.5 mm Phillips

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  5. PlayStation 3 Slim Top Shield Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two heat sink clamps from the bottom of the motherboard assembly.

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  6. PlayStation 3 Slim Top Shield Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • If necessary, gently pry the motherboard off the top shield near the heat sink and its shroud.

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  7. PlayStation 3 Slim Top Shield Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Top Shield Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Gently press the board away from the top shield assembly near the fan connector and the corner of the board near the wireless sockets.

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  8. PlayStation 3 Slim Top Shield Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the top shield assembly off the motherboard from its front edge.

    • Be careful not to damage the sockets as you rotate the top shield assembly away from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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