Playstation Classic Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will walk you through how to replace a faulty motherboard in the Sony Playstation Classic. Make sure to be gentle when handling your motherboard.

What you need

Step 1 Motherboard

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Flip the console so its back is facing up.

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Step 2

Remove the five 3mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Make sure to keep your screws together in a secure location to avoid misplacement.

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Step 3

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Remove the back plate from the rest of the console using your hands or the Jimmy tool.

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Step 4

Unscrew the motherboard's five 3mm screws with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Be careful not to apply too much force. The motherboard is flimsy and easy to break.
Keep track of your screws once they are removed.

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On this step there is actually only 4 screws. looking at this picture the top middle circled hole is for the screw for the bottom cover.

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Step 5

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Carefully remove the motherboard from the the rest of the console using your hands or the Jimmy tool.

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Step 6

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The motherboard is connected to its metal protective casing with sticky pads. No tools are required to remove it.
Pull the metal casing off the motherboard.
Remember to be gentle when handling the motherboard.