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How to Change a Laser Lens on a Playstation 1

It's been many years since the release of Sony's flagship video-gaming console, the PlayStation. Even though this console is nearly obsolete, many people still own them and enjoy playing games on them. The PlaySation uses an internal laser to read the game disc. If your PlayStation isn't reading game discs, it is likely the result of a bad laser. The good news is that you can open up the unit and replace the laser.

Things You'll Need

Small Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off your PlayStation, remove any discs from the unit and unplug the cables from the rear of the console.
- 2
  Unplug the controllers from the ports on the front of the console and turn the PlayStation upside down.
- 3
  Remove all screws from the underside of the console.
- 4
  Turn the unit right-side up and lift the plastic case off of the console to expose the internal components inside. The laser assembly will be in the center of the console.
- 5
  Remove all six screws holding the laser assembly in place.
- 6
  Unplug the orange ribbon cable connecting the laser assembly to the motherboard. Remove the laser assembly and set it aside.
- 7
  Fit a new laser assembly in the unit and replace the screws and plug in the cable.
- 8
  Replace the top case of the console as well as the screws on the bottom of the console.

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