Top Shield Plate 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.

A tamper-evident sticker hides one of the main board cover screws.

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

Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the nine screws securing the main board cover:

Four 18.9 mm‑long screws

One 21.3 mm‑long screw

Four 31.2 mm‑long screws

Lift the main board cover 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 the flat end of 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.

Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the thirty 7.5 mm‑long screws securing the top shield plate.

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top shield plate and the main board and pry up to release the plate. Work your way around the perimeter until it separates completely.

Lift and remove the top shield plate.