How to Remove the Blu-Ray Drive Out of PS3

PlayStation 3 (Original Model)

• 1

  Unplug all cables from the console and place on a flat, stable surface.

• 2

  Pry out the rubber grommet on the left side of the console using the small flat-head screwdriver or a thin butter knife.

• 3

  Unscrew the Torx screw with the T8 Torx head screwdriver.

• 4

  Push the top of the case to the left, sliding it out and away from the connector that you unscrewed in the previous step. When the case stops sliding, pull it upward and set aside. The interior casing of the console will be revealed.

• 5

  Unscrew the seven screws that attach the interior casing to the console using the Philips head screwdriver.

• 6

  Pry up the left rear corner of the casing. You may need to insert the flat-head screwdriver or butter knife into the slots at the rear of the casing and lever the security clips inward to unlatch the casing.

• 7

  Repeat Step 6 for the right rear corner of the casing.

• 8

  Pull up the Blu-ray drive and disconnect the black cable and ribbon cable. The Blu-ray drive has now been removed from the PS3.

PlayStation 3 Slim

• 9

  Unplug any cables from the console and place face down on a flat, stable surface.

• 10

  Remove the warranty sticker.

• 11

  Pry up the screw covers with the flat-head screwdriver or butter knife.

• 12

  Remove the seven screws with the Philips head screwdriver.

• 13

  Remove the three Torx screws near the front of the console with the T8 Torx head screwdriver.

• 14

  Flip the console right-side up.

• 15

  Pry the console cover up from the rear and set aside.

• 16

  Disconnect the white power cables in the rear of the console.

• 17

  Remove the two screws near the power cables with the Philips head screwdriver.

• 18

  Pry up the power supply until it comes free of the console and set aside.

• 19

  Disconnect the two cables connecting the Blu-ray drive to the console. If you are unable to lift up the ribbon cable with your fingers, pry it up gently with the flat-head screwdriver or butter knife.

• 20

  Unscrew the screw on the Blu-ray drive enclosure with the Philips head screwdriver.

• 21

  Pull up the Blu-ray drive to remove it from the PS3 console.