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PlayStation 2 Slimline Motherboard Replacement

Device	PlayStation 2 Slimline
Difficulty	Moderate
Time	10 - 15 minutes
Steps	23

This guide is by Thomas Sullivan on iFixit and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. ByteRot mirrors it for non-commercial preservation: formatting changed and photos resized for old browsers; full-size photos and the text are on the FTP in /DOCS/REPAIR. Original guide >>

Tools: Phillips #1 Screwdriver; Spudger; Tweezers

Step 1

• Disconnect all cables from the console and flip the unit over to reveal its base.

Step 2

• Locate the 6 feet on the base of the unit. Pry them off using a spudger to reveal the screws.
• NOTE: Note: One of the feet is located under the sticker shown in the photo. Removing this sticker will void any warranty with Sony.

Step 3

• Remove all six 4.0 mm screws from the base of the unit using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

Step 4

• Starting at the corner at which the power and Ethernet ports are located, pry open the outer shell using a spudger and continue around the entire unit.
• NOTE: Note: You may use your hands for additional force to separate the two pieces of the outer shell.

Step 5

• Locate the fan at the front, left section of the unit.

Step 6

• Peel off the sticker holding the power cords to the unit.

Step 7

• Lift the connector from the motherboard with a pair of tweezers (https://www.ifixit.com/en-ca/products/tweezers) using a firm, upward force.

Step 8

• Remove all three 1.6 mm screws fastening the fan to the unit using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
• Gently lift and remove the fan from its compartment.

Step 9

• Locate the clock battery at the front, right section of the unit. The battery has a circular shape with red (+) and black (-) wires connecting to the motherboard.

Step 10

• Lift the connector from the motherboard with a pair of tweezers (https://www.ifixit.com/en-ca/products/tweezers) using a firm, upward force.

Step 11

• Gently lift and remove the battery from its compartment using a spudger.

Step 12

• Locate the IR sensor at the front, right corner of the unit.

Step 13

• Gently detach the ribbon cable connecting the IR sensor to the motherboard.
• Caution: Always remove ribbon cables by the plastic handles located on either end. Gripping a ribbon cable anywhere but the provided handles can damage the cable and render the component useless.

Step 14

• Gently lift and remove the IR Sensor from its designated slot.

Step 15

• Locate the optical drive which occupies most of the space on the right side of the unit. It can be identified by the four screws with wide-diameter heads fastening the optical drive to the motherboard.

Step 16

• Remove the four 4.0 mm screws using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

Step 17

• Locate the three ribbon cables connecting the optical drive to the motherboard.

Step 18

• Gently detach the ribbon cables from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers (https://www.ifixit.com/en-ca/products/tweezers).
• NOTE: Note: The ribbon cable in the center must be unlocked by lifting up the black tab. Remember to push the tab down upon re-installation to secure the cable.
• CAUTION: Caution: Always remove ribbon cables by the plastic handles located on each end. Gripping a ribbon cable anywhere but the provided handles can damage the cable and render the component useless.

Step 19

• Remove any tape fastening the cables to the motherboard and gently lift and remove the optical drive.

Step 20

• Remove the 2.4 mm screw located in between the controller ports using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

Step 21

• Gently lift and remove the motherboard and chassis from the outer shell.

Step 22

• There are a total of five 1.6 mm screws which mount the metal chassis to the motherboard.
• Remove the screw on top and the four screws on the bottom with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

Step 23

• Gently separate the two metal plates from the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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