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Playstation 2 SCPH-500xx AC inlet Replacement
DevicePlaystation 2 SCPH-500xx
DifficultyModerate
TimeNo estimate
Steps15
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
[step 1 photo] [step 1 photo] [step 1 photo]
• 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
[step 3 photo] [step 3 photo]
• 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
[step 4 photo] [step 4 photo] [step 4 photo]
• 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
[step 7 photo] [step 7 photo]
• 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.

Step 12
[step 12 photo]
• Start here

Step 13
[step 13 photo] [step 13 photo]
• Press down on the white connector of the AC inlet assembly, then pull the connector towards the left edge of the console.

Step 14
[step 14 photo]
• Flip over the console. The optical drive will be face up and to the right.

Step 15
[step 15 photo] [step 15 photo] [step 15 photo]
• Slide the AC inlet up and out of the plastic rear bracket.

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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