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The PlayStation 3 Slim is the second version of the PS3 video game console with the original model number CECH-2000. Produced by Sony Computer Entertainment it fixed many issues of the original (fat) Playstation 3. It was released on September 1, 2009.

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Help opening PSU cover?

I've opened up the PS3 and I want to open up the PSU unit, but I don't know how to get the plastic cover off. I've taken the screw out the bottom and I've pushed the latches at the back so the back opens up a bit, but it stays shut from the front, are there other thing I have to do?

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Step 13 of our PS3 Slim teardown denotes the PS3 slim power supply. I think there are several retaining clips in front preventing the power supply cover from opening. Other than that, it should come right off.

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Had the same issue; in my case there were no visible tabs to push back. After tinkering and pensively forcing it open, I realized that the tabs were hidden internally. Out comes the screwdriver, and after popping the 3 tabs on the vent side, the back vent is one whole tab that holds the 2 pieces together. That takes a while to open.

Hope it helps.

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