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Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement

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    1. Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the rubber screw cover near the hard drive cover with a spudger.

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    2. Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the screw holding the top cover in place with a Torx T10 screwdriver.

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    3. Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the top cover down about half an inch.

      • Lift the cover off of the PS3.

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    4. Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the seven screws in the top cover with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

      • One of the screws is shorter than the others. The short screw is marked in yellow.

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    5. Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Playstation 3 Top Cover Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • You can now lift off the top cover.

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Conclusion

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

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