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PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace your PlayStation 3's smart plate.

What you need

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to remove the black rubber screw cover from the side of the PS3.

    • The screw cover may be underneath a warranty sticker. This sticker will change appearance, and show "VOID" after it has been removed.

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  2. PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 8.5 mm T10 Security Torx screw from the smart plate.

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    • Pull the smart plate toward the hard drive bay, then lift it off the body of the PS3.

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  5. PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Be sure to keep track of the small metal bracket loosely held in the top cover, if equipped.

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Conclusion

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

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Finde ich total einfach, sogar das tauschen der Wärmeleidpaste muss ich sagen. Leichter als bei der XBOX 360 aufjedenfall. Klar ich habe bestimmt schon 6-7 FatLady auseinander genommen und diese mit Frischer Wärmeleidpaste versorgt.

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