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3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide

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Today we are going to take apart the Panasonic version of the FZ-1 R.E.A.L 3DO Interactive Multiplayer home video game console. Originally released in 1993, the 3DO was known as an early adopter of CD-Drive games, and for the ability to display photos and play music.

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  1. 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide, Lets Begin!: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide, Lets Begin!: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide, Lets Begin!: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Here we have the front view of the FZ-1 3DO.

    • Note the ports on the back of the unit. The FZ-1 comes with RF, S-Video, and Composite Outputs, as well as a expansion port on the back of the unit.

    • A larger 2nd expansion slot can be found on the right side of the unit.

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  2. 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide, Outer Casing: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Flip the unit over, so that the bottom side of the case is facing up towards you, exposing the four screws casing screws.

    • Remove the four #2 Phillips Screws from the casing.

    • After the screws are removed, flip the unit back over while holding the top and bottom pieces of the case together.

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  3. 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide, Top Casing: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the top portion of the case to expose the internal components.

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  4. 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide, Disc Drive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide, Disc Drive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide, Disc Drive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the 2 #1 Phillips Screws from the back of the Disc Drive Shield.

    • Using a Spudger, carefully pry up the four metal tabs to remove the disc drive cover.

    • Remove the 4 #2 Phillips Screws.

    • Remove the disc drive shield, and the two bars you just unscrewed.

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  6. 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the 5 #1 Phillips Screws holding the CD Drive to the motherboard.

    • Carefully unplug the two ribbon cables connecting the CD drive to the motherboard.

    • You can now safely remove the CD drive from the case.

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    • Remove the 11 #1 Phillips Screws connecting the metal shield to the motherboard.

    • Remove the metal shield.

    • Remove the metal cover from the expansion port.

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  8. 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the #1 Phillips Screw from back port cover, and then remove the cover.

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    • Remove the plastic cover, power and eject buttons found at the front end of the unit.

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  10. 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Unplug the power and fan cables from the motherboard.

    • Remove the 2 #2 Phillips Screws holding the power supply to the case.

    • The electric screwdriver comes in handy loosening the PSU screws on the FZ-1.

    • Remove the power supply and fan from the case.

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  11. 3DO FZ-1 Disassembly Guide: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Unplug the ribbon cable connecting the motherboard to the controller port board.

    • Remove the controller board and motherboard.

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    • Remove the metal shield at the bottom of the case. Mission complete!

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

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