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PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement

Written By: Walter Galan (and 7 other contributors)

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

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Tools

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Spudger

$2.95

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T10 Torx Screwdriver

$9.95

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Parts

No parts required.

Introduction

Use this guide to replace your PlayStation 3's smart plate.

Step 1 Smart Plate

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Image 1/2: The screw cover may be underneath a warranty sticker. This sticker will change appearance, and show "VOID" after it has been removed.

Use the tip of a spudger to remove the black rubber screw cover from the side of the PS3.
The screw cover may be underneath a warranty sticker. This sticker will change appearance, and show "VOID" after it has been removed.

Step 2

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Remove the single 8.5 mm T10 Security Torx screw from the smart plate.

Step 3

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Pull the smart plate toward the hard drive bay, then lift it off the body of the PS3.

Step 4

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Be sure to keep track of the small metal bracket loosely held in the top cover, if equipped.

That small metal bracket/socket set up looks completely different in the ps3 I'm working on. Model: CECHK01.

Any suggestions?

Marcus - April 14 Reply

Conclusion

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

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