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This guide will walk you through step-by-step on how to properly remove and install the metal chassis in the PlayStation 2 Slimline.
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crwdns2931653:01crwdne2931653:0 Removing Playstation 2 Slimline SCPH-7500x Outer Shell
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Turn off the PlayStation 2 and carefully unplug it from the power source. Also, it is important to eject the CD from the console before flipping the it upside down.
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Locate the six feet on the bottom of the PS2.
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Remove the five visible feet from the bottom of the device using a spudger.
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Remove the sticker and then remove the 6th foot.
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After all of the feet have been removed, Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the six 4.0mm screws from the base of the PS2.
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Once all of the screws have been removed, pry apart the plastic covers. Start by lifting the side containing the power cable and Ethernet port. Then, lift the opposite side to fully separate the two sides.
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If done correctly, you should have a fully detached plastic backing, revealing the electronic components of the PlayStation 2.
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crwdns2931653:08crwdne2931653:0 IR Sensor
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Locate the IR sensor on the motherboard. Then, use tweezers to gently detach the blue/white ribbon that attaches the IR sensor to the motherboard.
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Identify the clock battery, then use tweezers to disconnect the connector from the motherboard.
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Gently lift the battery up from the battery compartment using a spudger.
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Locate the fan component of the motherboard of the PS2.
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With your fingers or tweezers, peel off the sticker that holds down the fan's wiring.
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Detach the terminal (white covering) to the red and yellow cords from the motherboard to the fan with the use of tweezers.
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Locate and unscrew the three 1.6mm screws located next to the base of the fan.
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Once you have removed the three screws, you are able to remove the fan from the PS2.
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crwdns2931653:014crwdne2931653:0 Optical Drive
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Locate the optical drive on the motherboard.
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Unscrew the four 4.0mm screws that mount the optical drive to the motherboard.
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Locate the three ribbons that are attached to the motherboard.
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Using tweezers, gently detach all three ribbons from the motherboard terminal. Unlock the middle orange ribbon to lift the black tab up on either side.
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Gently lift the optical drive away from the motherboard.
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Locate the metal plate that is attached to the back of the motherboard.
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Locate the six 1.6mm screws that mount the metal plate to the motherboard.
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Unscrew all six 1.6mm screws that mount the metal plate to the motherboard.
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Gently lift the metal plates from both the top and bottom of the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Not the IR reader, it's the power/reset button.
