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Step 1

              Laser Unit / Deck  replacement
  • Turn off the console and disconnect all cables.

Turn off the console and disconnect all cables.

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Step 2

  • You must remove the warranty sticker and 4 screws.

You must remove the warranty sticker and 4 screws.

Step 3

  • After removing HDD bay cover, you will see another 3 screw.

After removing HDD bay cover, you will see another 3 screw.

Step 4

  • Push there to release and remove upper back bezel.

Push there to release and remove upper back bezel.

Step 5

  • The upper front bezel is harder to remove.

The upper front bezel is harder to remove.

Step 6

  • Remove 7 screws to release top cover.

Remove 7 screws to release top cover.

Step 7

  • Disconnect two flex-cables and move the Laser Unit. Remove the two screws and the small cable and then take out the Power Supply Unit.

Disconnect two flex-cables and move the Laser Unit. Remove the two screws and the small cable and then take out the Power Supply Unit.

Step 8

  • To release the laser unit disconnect this flex-cable.

To release the laser unit disconnect this flex-cable.

Step 9

  • One flex-cable, for rubbers and the metal bezel.

One flex-cable, for rubbers and the metal bezel.

Step 10

  • Disconnect this flex-cable and attach it to the new spare part. Let’s start assembling.

Disconnect this flex-cable and attach it to the new spare part. Let’s start assembling.

Step 11

  • Assembling, assembling…

Assembling, assembling…

Step 12

  • Let’s test the device before fully assembling it.

Let’s test the device before fully assembling it.

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

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Kevin Borras - Feb 15, 2016

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Very good job, kudos!

jack blevinski - Mar 1, 2016

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I have found that there are to types of lasers do you sell the second one that does not have the black screws on top but are silver. I have found the one with the silver screws has a smaller laser flex cable and plug. its for the cech-43xx

Sebasttain Tuscano - Dec 11, 2019

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My only problem now is how to purchase the right Laser unit? Any specs for the right Laser unit? Thanks

Dome Bucket - Oct 3, 2021

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I’ve done this but my ps3 still doesn’t read disks it spins it up 4 odd times but doesn’t read them and it sounds like the disk skims the top of the laser unit but it hasn’t done any damage and it does it with both units, I’m so lost on what to do.

Robert Shelton - Sep 29, 2022

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I am replacing the optical drive in my console. But didn’t note where the drive ribbon was positioned!? Every video I have found, they just pop right in…my original and replacement drives, have larger receptacles than the ribbon it self. There are at least 5 pins, that don’t have (potentially) anything connecting them, to the ribbon. I don’t want to randomly place the ribbon in one of the possible (7?) positions and fry something in the process…so where do I connect the smaller ribbon?!