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| [title] Final Thoughts | |
| [* black] The Sony PlayStation (SCPH-1000) earns an ***8 out of 10*** on our repairability scale (10 is easiest to repair): | |
| - | [* green] There are very few components to mess with, and everything is straightforward to replace. |
| - | [* green] The optical drive is perhaps the easiest component to remove—a good sign knowing that these were common to fail on older models. |
| - | [* yellow] Because the PlayStation has been around the block several times, repair and service information is widely available, although not officially from Sony. |
| + | [* green] There are very few components involved, and everything is straightforward to remove and replace. |
| + | [* green] You only need a Phillips #1 screwdriver and a Spudger to take the console completely apart. |
| + | [* green] The optical drive is perhaps the easiest component to remove—a good sign knowing that these were prone to fail on older models. |
| + | [* yellow] Because the PlayStation has been around the block several times, repair and service information is widely available, although likely much to Sony's chagrin. |
| [* red] All of the I/O ports on the back of the console are soldered to the motherboard. |