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Playstation 2 SCPH-500xx Controller ports Replacement
DevicePlaystation 2 SCPH-500xx
DifficultyModerate
TimeNo estimate
Steps11
This guide is by David Fear 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 #2 Screwdriver


Step 1 :: Top cover
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• Flip the PlayStation 2 over so it lays with the bottom of the device facing upwards.
• Use the flat edge of a metal spudger to pry the eight flat screw covers out.
    • These covers are made of soft rubber and act as feet.
    • These covers are made of hard plastic.

Step 2
[step 2 photo] [step 2 photo] [step 2 photo]
• Use a PH2 screw driver to remove the 8x screws.
    • 4x M2.5 x 53 mm black screws.
    • 3x M3 x 15 mm black screws.
    • 1x M3 x 26.5 mm silver screw.

Step 3
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• Flip over the PS2 and make sure the top is face up and the front of the console is nearest to you.

Step 4 :: Remove the top cover
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• Lift the rear of the top cover to an angle of about 40-45 degrees.
• Slide the cover forward and over the controller ports, dvd drive and the power/reset and eject buttons.

Step 5
[step 5 photo] [step 5 photo]
• Use a Phillips PH2 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the controller ports to the base cover.
    • 2x M3 x 11.4mm gold coloured screws.

Step 6
[step 6 photo] [step 6 photo]
• Flip over the PS2 so the baser cover is facing upwards.
    • CAUTION: The controller ports will be loose.
    • REMINDER: Hold the the left hand side of controller ports ( and the console) when you flip over the PS2.

Step 7
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• Lift the base cover straight up to remove it.

Step 8
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• Move the controller ports away from the console.

Step 9
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• Unclip the FPC connector on the controller ports pcb.

Step 10
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• Remove the flex cable from the controller ports pcb.

Step 11
[step 11 photo]
• Controller ports removed.

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

Credit
This guide is by David Fear 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 >>
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