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PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement

PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement

Andrew Bookholt

Andrew Bookholt and 5 other contributors

Last updated on April 29, 2021

10 - 20 minutes
Moderate

Introduction

Go to step 1

Use this guide to replace your PlayStation 3 Slim's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas.

What you need

Parts

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  1. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the PS3 over and lay it on its backside.

    • Carefully peel the warranty sticker up off the lower case to reveal a hidden screw cover.

    • To avoid activating the VOID that may come up, heat the sticker carefully to remove and replace it cleanly.

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  2. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a metal spudger to pry up the seven screw covers around the edge of the lower case.

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  3. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the seven 37 mm Phillips screws securing the top cover to the lower case.

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  4. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 13.3 mm T8 security Torx screws beneath the Blu-ray drive opening. (Some models may only have three screws)

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  5. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the top cover from its rear edge and rotate it toward the front of the PS3.

    • Lift the top cover off the PS3.

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  7. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement, Power Supply: step 6, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement, Power Supply: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Squeeze the AC inlet connector's locking mechanism and pull straight up to disconnect it from the power supply.

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  8. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the DC-Out cables straight up to lift their connector up and out of its socket on the power supply.

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  9. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 7.6 mm Phillips screws securing the power supply to the lower case.

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  10. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the power supply upward from its left edge as viewed from the front of the PS3.

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  11. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Continue to lift the left edge of the power supply until it lifts off the two metal posts shown in the second picture.

    • Remove the power supply from the PS3, minding any cables that may get caught.

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  12. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement, Antennas: step 11, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement, Antennas: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • If present, remove the pieces of tape securing the antenna cables to the fan shroud, Blu-ray drive, and top shield.

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  13. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 6.2 mm Phillips screws securing the antennas to the lower case.

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  14. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry both antenna connectors up off their sockets on the motherboard.

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  15. PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the antennas off their plastic positioning posts and remove them from the lower case, minding their cables that may get caught.

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Conclusion

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

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6 Guide Comments

Do you guys have parts for PlayStation 3 Slim Antennas I want to now I can buy some from you guys

Edwin gomez - Reply

Hi! i'm facing this 8002f1f9 error code and my ps3 is slim can you please help me out or suggest some troubleshootings.

Rafiq Gamrai - Reply

Network adapter or joystick connection problem

Hyperion -

Which color is the wifi and which is the bluetooth? I haven’t tested the wifi on the system yet, but the controllers are not connecting so I think I have to replace just the bluetooth part.

optimusp517 - Reply

A year or so ago I noticed my controller wasn't working unless plugged in. I thought it might just be failed battery over the years, but it worked when plugged in, so it was only a minor inconvenience. Later, I realized WiFi wasn't working either, so I thought maybe an update would fix things… plugged into wired network to update system.

DO NOT UPDATE YOUR SYSTEM IF EXPERIENCING WIFI OR BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY ISSUES!

Now stuck in a boot loop where the update tries and fails to install. I can't get back into my system to backup and transfer my data, so I'm stuck looking for a solution to either fix my system or transfer to a replacement, but even for an estimated repair cost of $120, Sony support said their first attempted fix action will be to factory reset the system.

Anybody have any advice?

Sony, why would you allow a firmware update to begin install without first running a basic hardware check? Then, why wouldn't you allow some recovery option for a failed update?

Guess I've learned to always backup my stuff.

Matthew Eskuchen - Reply

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