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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] The console is made up of few components, and each one is straightforward to remove and replace. | |
| - | [* green] Only a Phillips screwdriver and a |
| - | [* green] The optical drive is perhaps the easiest component to remove—a good sign knowing |
| - | [* yellow] Because the PlayStation has been around the block several times, repair and service information |
| + | [* green] Only a Phillips screwdriver and a spudger are needed for complete disassembly. |
| + | [* green] The optical drive is perhaps the easiest component to remove—a good sign knowing these were prone to fail on older models. |
| + | [* yellow] Because the PlayStation has been around the block several times, repair and service information is [https://www.google.com/search?q=playstation+service+manual|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. |