Difficulty

Easy

Steps

9

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

Sections

2

  • Outer Shell
  • 4 steps
  • Optical Drive
  • 5 steps

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Step 1

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

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

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Step 2

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

Locate the 6 feet on the base of the unit. Pry them off using a spudger to reveal the screws.

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.

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: You may use your hands for additional force to separate the two pieces of the outer shell.

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: You may use your hands for additional force to separate the two pieces of the outer shell.

Step 5

              Optical Drive
  • 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.

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 6

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

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

Step 7

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

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

Step 8

  • Gently detach the ribbon cables from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.
  • 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: 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.

Gently detach the ribbon cables from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.

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: 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 9

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

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

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

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Muammar lmgaroush - Feb 13, 2017

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انا أريد للغة عربية

Rusty Shackleford - Jun 16, 2020

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you also must disconnect the ribbon cable from the laser assembly by flipping back the little brown lever and removing the cable. This frees the assembly from the rest of the console. To actually replace the drive, you need to move the lens away from the disc hub by gently turning the worm gear. Flip the new assembly over and connect the brown ribbon that is glued to the metal shield. DO NOT REMOVE THE GLUED RIBBON UNLESS YOU INTEND TO REPLACE IT. After that one is connected, you can slowly flip the assembly and rest is in place. Connect the other ribbons to their respective connectors. Return all the screws to their positions and tighten so they are firm. Don’t go overboard screwing them back in.

Jorick Earl Bastian - Aug 30, 2020

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Hello is the optical drive from my ps2 70004 compatible in my ps2 slim 75001?

Noah L - Mar 22, 2022

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