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PlayStation 2 Slimline Optical Drive Replacement

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    • Remove the rubber feet on two of the screw covers on the bottom of the console.

    • Remove the screw covers and the screws themselves.

    • Caution: One of the screws is underneath the "Do not void" seal

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    • If all screws are removed.

    • Use a metal spunger to open the chassis

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    • Slip the three cables out of the sockets.

    • Use a PH01 screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the optical drive

    • Lift up the optical drive and remove the duct tape under the flex cable.

    • Now the optical drive is free and ready for replacement

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

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How is it that this guide says difficult and the other PS2 drive replacement on here says easy?

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it really depends on your level of skill/experience.

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How many different versions of drive is there for the slim model? When you go to replace it, do you just compare the model number on the laser?

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