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Top Shield Plate Removal

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  1. Top Shield Plate Removal, Prepare your PlayStation for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Prepare your PlayStation for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Prepare your PlayStation for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Before starting your repair:

    • Shut down your console and unplug all cables and accessories.

    • Remove any stands supporting your device and lay it down.

  2. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the console covers: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the console covers: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the console covers: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Each console cover is secured with hooks along the rear edge and clips along the front edge.

    • To remove a cover, firmly pull up the front edge to release the clips.

    • You'll hear distinct "pops" as the clips release.

    • Remove the cover.

  3. Top Shield Plate Removal: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the same process to remove the three remaining covers.

    • To reinstall a cover, place the hooks into their cutouts along the rear edge and firmly press the front edge of the cover into place to re‑engage the clips.

  4. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the disc drive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the disc drive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the disc drive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • If your PlayStation doesn't have a disc drive, skip this step.

    • Use the cutout on the bottom right corner of the disc drive to lift its right edge and disconnect it.

    • Remove the disc drive.

    • During reassembly, place the hooks on the left edge of the drive into their cutouts and firmly press the drive into place so the connector on the bottom right corner goes into its socket.

  5. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the expansion slot cover screws: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the expansion slot cover screws: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 17.1 mm‑long screw securing the expansion slot cover.

  6. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the expansion slot cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the expansion slot cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the expansion slot cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your fingers to lift the expansion slot cover near the notch by the screw hole and remove it.

  7. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the fan cables cover: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the fan cables cover: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the fan cables cover: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use your fingers to remove the plastic cover hiding the fan cables connector.

    • The cover is secured with light adhesive.

    • During reassembly, press the piece of plastic back into place to secure it with the leftover adhesive. If it isn't sticking, use strips of double-sided tape to secure it.

  8. Top Shield Plate Removal, Free the fan cables: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Free the fan cables: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Gently pull the fan cables out from under their plastic clip on the frame.

  9. Top Shield Plate Removal, Disconnect the fan: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Disconnect the fan: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Disconnect the fan: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Firmly grip the fan cables white connector head and pull it straight up and out of its socket.

    • If you're having trouble, grip the cables just above the connector head, and gently pull.

    • During reassembly, align the connector over its socket and push down on the edges with the flat end of a spudger until it slides fully into its socket.

  10. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the fan screws: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the fan screws: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the fan:

    • One 31.2 mm‑long screw

    • Two 21.3 mm‑long screws

    • One 11.6 mm‑long screw

  11. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the fan: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the fan: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your fingers to grab the fan by its vents, and lift it straight up to remove it.

    • During reassembly:

    • This is a good point to clean the fan. Use a clean cloth and some compressed air to remove any dust or dirt.

    • Insert the fan so its cables are near their connector.

  12. Top Shield Plate Removal, Peel up the tamper evident sticker: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Peel up the tamper evident sticker: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Peel up the tamper evident sticker: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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  13. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the main board cover screws: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the main board cover screws: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the nine screws securing the main board cover:

    • Four 18.9 mm‑long screws

    • One 21.3 mm‑long screw

    • Four 31.2 mm‑long screws

  14. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the main board cover: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the main board cover: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the main board cover straight up and remove it.

  15. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the interconnect cable cover screws: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the interconnect cable cover screws: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the interconnect cable cover:

    • One 28.7 mm‑long screw

    • Three 7.5 mm‑long screws

  16. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the interconnect cable cover: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the interconnect cable cover: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the interconnect cable cover.

  17. Top Shield Plate Removal, Disconnect the interconnect cable: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Disconnect the interconnect cable: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Disconnect the interconnect cable: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to push the interconnect cable's metal latch down and away from the connector to unlock it.

    • Keep the latch in its unlocked position and carefully pull the interconnect cable straight out of its socket.

    • During reassembly, push the latch into its unlocked position and insert the cable into its socket. Then, push the latch back in place to lock the cable.

  18. Top Shield Plate Removal, Disconnect the antenna cables: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Disconnect the antenna cables: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Disconnect the antenna cables: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger under the metal neck of one of the antenna cable's coaxial connectors and lift straight up to disconnect it.

    • Repeat the process to disconnect the other antenna cable.

    • To reconnect a cable, hold the metal connector head over its socket and press down with the flat end of a spudger until the connector snaps into place. Don't try to force the connector into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the connector and try again.

  19. Top Shield Plate Removal, Peel up the antenna cable tape: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Peel up the antenna cable tape: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • A piece of tape and a block of foam secure the antenna cables to the heatsink shield.

    • Gently lift both antenna cables to separate the tape from the heatsink shield.

  20. Top Shield Plate Removal, Peel up the antenna cable foam: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Peel up the antenna cable foam: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Light adhesive secures the foam block to the heatsink shield.

    • Use tweezers to gently peel up the foam block.

    • If you're having trouble, heat an iOpener and apply it to the foam for one minute to soften the adhesive. If you don't have an iOpener, you can use a hair dryer instead.

  21. Top Shield Plate Removal, Reposition the antenna cables: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Reposition the antenna cables: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Reposition the antenna cables: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Move the antenna cables over the side of your PlayStation so they're out of the way.

    • During reassembly, use this photo as a reference to put the antenna cables back in their original position.

  22. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the top shield plate screws: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the top shield plate screws: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T8 Torx Security screwdriver to remove the thirty 7.5 mm‑long screws securing the top shield plate.

  23. Top Shield Plate Removal, Separate the top shield plate: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Separate the top shield plate: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Separate the top shield plate: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Thermal pads bond the top shield plate to the main board. Depending on the age of your device and conditions of the pads, it may take significant force to separate the plate.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top shield plate and the main board and pry up to release the plate. Work your way around the perimeter until it separates completely.

  24. Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the top shield plate: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Top Shield Plate Removal, Remove the top shield plate: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift and remove the top shield plate.

    • During reassembly, this is a good point to replace any thermal pads on the top of the main board, if necessary. The pads may be stuck to both the top shield plate and the main board.

    • It's important that the replacement pads are the same thickness as the originals, otherwise the foam around the APU may not seal properly.

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

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