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How to Assemble a PS3 Slim Blu-Ray Drive

The PlayStation 3, or PS3, is not only a game console but also a Blu-ray player that will play regular DVDs and Blu-ray DVD videos. Some owners have faulty Blu-ray players; the disc sometimes gets stuck in the drive or the laser light goes out, which prevents the disc from being read. Sony will replace a broken drive for free if it is covered under your warranty. You can replace it yourself, but be advised that it will void your warranty.

Things You'll Need

Phillips screwdriver size 00

Instructions

- 1
  Press "Eject" to remove any disc from the current Blu-ray drive. Power off the PS3 and remove the power cable from the console.
- 2
  Pull off the black, plastic case foot and the warranty sticker from the side of the PS3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw underneath.
- 3
  Slide the PS3 faceplate down and then lift it up to remove it.
- 4
  Remove all seven screws from the cover underneath the faceplate with the Phillips screwdriver.
- 5
  Push in the plastic clip on the back of the console and lift up the top half of the case to remove it.
- 6
  Lift up the Blu-ray enclosure and hold it at a 90-degree angle.
- 7
  Pull the power plug out of the side of the Blu-ray enclosure. Push down the tab holding the silver ribbon cable in place. Remove the ribbon cable from the Blu-ray.
- 8
  Set the Blu-ray drive enclosure flat down with the underside facing up.
- 9
  Remove all seven screws from the back of the metal Blu-ray drive case with the Phillips screwdriver. Lift up the metal casing to pull it apart.
- 10
  Place the new Blu-ray drive into the Blu-ray enclosure and reinsert the seven screws to secure the enclosure.
- 11
  Insert the power plug back into the side of the Blu-ray enclosure. Connect the ribbon cable back into the enclosure. Place the enclosure back into the PS3 shell.
- 12
  Set the plate back on top of the shell and screw the screws back in. Slide the PS3 faceplate back on top and reinsert the screw on the side.
- 13
  Slide the black plastic case foot onto the side of the PS3 case. Plug in the power cable, turn on the PS3 and test out your newly assembled Blu-ray drive.

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