PlayStation 3 Smart Plate Replacement

Walter Galan and 8 other contributors

Last updated on May 6, 2024

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10 minutes

Rough estimate of how long this takes. (Use this to plan your day, not to feel judged.)

Moderate

Difficulty rating: Moderate. Follow instructions carefully to succeed.

Introduction

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

What you need

Tools

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  Spudger

  $3.99 Fixite Carbon Fiber$2.99 Glass Fiber$149.99 Glass Fiber Bundle of 100

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  TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver

  $5.99 iFixit$9.99 Moody - Made in USA

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Step 1 Smart Plate



• 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.
Step 2

• Remove the single 8.5 mm T10 Security Torx screw from the smart plate.
Step 3
• Pull the smart plate toward the hard drive bay, then lift it off the body of the PS3.
Step 4
• Be sure to keep track of the small metal bracket loosely held in the top cover, if equipped.

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