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How to Replace the Yellow Laser Light on the PS3

The PS3 gaming console comes with an integrated Blu-Ray DVD player. Like most other disc-drives it uses a laser light to read the disc. If you are not getting a picture when you try to play a game or DVD in the drive, it could be the result of a bad laser. If you aren't intimidated by electronics projects, you can replace the laser lens yourself by opening up the PS3 console.

Things You'll Need

Torx screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the PS3 from the wall outlet. Unplug the controllers from the front of the device as well as the cables from the back of the device.
- 2
  Locate the rubber pad on the top of the left side of the console. Use the tip of a screwdriver to pop the pad off to reveal a screw underneath.
- 3
  Remove the screw and set it aside.
- 4
  Slide the top of the console case to the left and remove it from the unit. This will reveal a metal top panel underneath.
- 5
  Remove the seven screws on the top of the panel and remove the panel.
- 6
  Lift the Blu-Ray disc drive out of the console, and unplug the cables from the sides and rear of the drive.
- 7
  Remove all of the screws on the sides and corners of the drive assembly.
- 8
  Lift the top of the drive assembly off to expose the drive mechanisms inside, including the circular lens.
- 9
  Remove all the screws that circle the lens assembly. Remove the lens assembly and set it aside.
- 10
  Fit a new lens in the drive and replace the screws.
- 11
  Replace the top case of the drive and the screws. Plug the cables back into the drive and fit the drive into the console.

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