What tools do you need to take a PS3 apart?
Tools Featured in this Teardown
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver.
- Phillips #1 Screwdriver.
- Phillips #2 Screwdriver.
- Spudger.
- T8 Torx Security Bit Screwdriver. $5.99.
How can I get dust out of my ps3 without opening it?
The best way it to have one side sucking air out, while the other side you’re blowing air into it. While you blow air in, you stir it up, and the vac on the other side can pull it out.
Should I replace thermal paste PS3?
Replacing thermal paste is a thing PC users started doing for whatever reason. You won’t see any benefit unless your PS3 is over-heating. But sure you can do it if you want to waste some thermal paste and got nothing better to do for 30 minutes give or take.
How often should you replace thermal paste on PS3?
Over time, over thousands of cycles of heating and cooling, that Thermal Paste is going to cure, or dry out, crack, and lose efficiency. So, it is a good idea to change it out after, say, ten years or so.”
How do you get dust out of ps3?
Wipe away any visible dust with a dry paper towel. Use a can of compressed air with a thin nozzle attachment to spray air in the hard-to-reach areas and blow out the dust or grime. Run a cloth under the lip of the case’s edges to clear out the buildup that gets stuck there.
How do I repair my PS3 Slim?
To repair your PlayStation 3, use our service manual. There she is, one of the two original PS3 models available at launch (60GB). It’s got PS2/PS1 backwards compatibility and a multi-card reader. The current PS3 Slim doesn’t have the card reader. The other launch model lacked the card reader and WiFi (20GB).
How do you remove the hard drive on a PS3?
Remove the HDD cover on the left side of the PS3. You will need to unscrew a blue screw that is very easy to strip, so be careful when unscrewing it. Pull the hard drive straight out once you remove the screw.
How do I remove the outer shell of a PS3?
Locate the two locking tabs on the back of the PS3. Push them in simultaneously and lift the outer plastic shell off of the main board but BE CAREFUL as there is a ribbon cable connecting the shell to other hardware. Ribbon cables are very fragile. Take care when removing or inserting ribbon cables.
How do I remove the front cover of a PS3?
This screw has a security bit but most are able to remove it successfully with a normal Torx driver. Place PlayStation face up such that “PlayStation 3” is oriented so you can read it. Place your palm on the PlayStation 3 logo and slide the plastic front cover towards you and off of the outer plastic shell.