Main Board Assembly Removal

Shut down your console and unplug all cables and accessories.

Remove any stands supporting your device and lay it down.

To remove a cover, firmly pull up the front edge to release the clips.

Remove the cover.

Use the same process to remove the three remaining covers.

Use the cutout on the bottom right corner of the disc drive to lift its right edge and disconnect it.

Remove the disc drive.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 17.1 mm‑long screw securing the expansion slot cover.

Use your fingers to lift the expansion slot cover near the notch by the screw hole and remove it.

Use your fingers to remove the plastic cover hiding the fan cables connector.

Gently pull the fan cables out from under their plastic clip on the frame.

Firmly grip the fan cables white connector head and pull it straight up and out of its socket.

Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the fan:

One 31.2 mm‑long screw

Two 21.3 mm‑long screws

One 11.6 mm‑long screw

Use your fingers to grab the fan by its vents, and lift it straight up to remove it.

Insert the fan so its cables are near their connector.

Flip your PlayStation over.

Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the two 21.3 mm‑long screws securing the power supply.

Flip your PlayStation over.

A tamper-evident sticker hides one of the right‑side inner shell.

Use tweezers to peel up the sticker until you can access the screw underneath.

Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the nine screws securing the right‑side inner shell:

Four 18.9 mm‑long screws

One 21.3 mm‑long screw

Four 31.2 mm‑long screws

Lift the right‑side inner shell straight up and remove it.

Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the interconnect cable cover:

One 28.7 mm‑long screw

Three 7.5 mm‑long screws

Remove the interconnect cable cover.

Use the point of a spudger to push the interconnect cable's metal latch down and away from the connector to unlock it.

Keep the latch in its unlocked position and carefully pull the interconnect cable straight out of its socket.

Insert a spudger under the metal neck of one of the antenna cable's coaxial connectors and lift straight up to disconnect it.

Repeat the process to disconnect the other antenna cable.

Gently lift both antenna cables to separate the tape from the heatsink shield.

Use tweezers to gently peel up the foam block.

Move the antenna cables over the side of your PlayStation so they're out of the way.

Lift the bottom left corner of the main board assembly off its gray plastic post. Keep the assembly lifted for the next step.

Keep the main board assembly raised with one hand.

With your free hand, insert your finger between the assembly and power supply.

Push down on the power supply and lift the assembly to separate them.

Firmly secure the plastic housing with one hand.

With your free hand, grab the upper edge of the main board assembly and lift it out of the plastic housing.

Lower the assembly into its recess so its prongs go into their socket on the power supply and the three cutouts go over their alignment posts.