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PlayStation 3 Slim Top Cover Replacement

Written By: Andrew Bookholt (and 8 other contributors)
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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

5 - 15 minutes

Sections

1

Flags

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Introduction

Use this guide to remove the plastic top cover.

  1. Turn the PS3 over and lay it on its backside.

    • Turn the PS3 over and lay it on its backside.

    • Carefully peel the warranty sticker up off the lower case to reveal a hidden screw cover.

    • To avoid activating the VOID that may come up, heat the sticker carefully to remove and replace it cleanly.

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  2. Use the flat end of a metal spudger to pry up the seven screw covers around the edge of the lower case. Use the flat end of a metal spudger to pry up the seven screw covers around the edge of the lower case.

    • Use the flat end of a metal spudger to pry up the seven screw covers around the edge of the lower case.

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  4. Remove the seven 37 mm Phillips screws securing the top cover to the lower case.

    • Remove the seven 37 mm Phillips screws securing the top cover to the lower case.

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  5. Remove the four 13.3 mm T8 security Torx screws beneath the Blu-ray drive opening. (Some models may only have three screws)

    • Remove the four 13.3 mm T8 security Torx screws beneath the Blu-ray drive opening. (Some models may only have three screws)

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  6. Lift the top cover from its rear edge and rotate it toward the front of the PS3. Lift the top cover off the PS3.

    • Lift the top cover from its rear edge and rotate it toward the front of the PS3.

    • Lift the top cover off the PS3.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

No good mine a Sony.

james register - Yanıt

Thank you this helped me so much!!!!

Megan Davis - Yanıt

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