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Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002 - Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to replace the fan of the Sony Playstation 2.

What you need

  1. Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002 - Fan Replacement, Beginning: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip your machine over

  2. Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002 - Fan Replacement, Tabs: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Grab a spudger and take off the tabs, like so.

  4. Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002 - Fan Replacement, Warranty Sticker: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • There is a warranty sticker that hides a tab, peeling it off will VOID your warranty!

  5. Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002 - Fan Replacement, Screws: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the screws

  6. Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002 - Fan Replacement, Take off the back: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002 - Fan Replacement, Take off the back: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Once you've done that, take off the back of the console.

  7. Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002 - Fan Replacement, Take off the fan: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002 - Fan Replacement, Take off the fan: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • There are 3 screws that you need to unscrew, then you need to get a pair of tweezers and use a strong pull up.

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