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PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

Introduction

This will repair your SCPH-5501 without buying a new KSM-440-ADM laser off of ebay.

What you need

  1. PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement, Laser from a SCPH-7501: step 1, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement, Laser from a SCPH-7501: step 1, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement, Laser from a SCPH-7501: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the parallel port cover on the back of the PlayStation.

    • Flip over the PlayStation and remove the six screws from the bottom.

    • Turn the PlayStation upright. Remove the cover by lifting it up.

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  2. PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully disconnect the gold-colored ribbon cable from it's connector. To avoid damaging the cable, pull it by the white, reinforced tab.

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  4. PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the second cable by pulling up on the plastic connector at the end.

    • Remove the 2 screws and take the black bottom piece of the old Optical drive.

    • Take the new Optical drive from either a SCPH-7501 or an SCPH-9001.

    • Gently pull on the orange ribbon, but not too much or you could rip it.

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  5. PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Take the bottom piece you took out and place it on the new Optical drive and screw it on the new drive.

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  6. PlayStation Laser from a SCPH-7501 or SCPH-9001 Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Here is what your work should look like.

    • Put it back together, plug it in, turn it on and test it to see if it works.

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Conclusion

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

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