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PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement

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  1. PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement, Smart Plate: step 1, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement, Smart Plate: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

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  2. PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single 8.5 mm T10 Security Torx screw from the smart plate.

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    Player - Reply

    I need a tork screw bracket / holder A/E/B/E01- MG and security torx screw for a CECH-AO1 do u guys sell these?

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  3. PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the smart plate toward the hard drive bay, then lift it off the body of the PS3.

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  4. PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • 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 - Reply

    different in mine too, Model: CECHP01

    Link Adrian - Reply

    mine does not have one at all

    ian.downard01 - Reply

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    Player - Reply

    Did not find in my CECHH01

    Philippe Morin - Reply

    I don’t have this bracket, where I can get it ?

    Paul Bidny - Reply

Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Finde ich total einfach, sogar das tauschen der Wärmeleidpaste muss ich sagen. Leichter als bei der XBOX 360 aufjedenfall. Klar ich habe bestimmt schon 6-7 FatLady auseinander genommen und diese mit Frischer Wärmeleidpaste versorgt.

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