PS3 blu ray drive replacement. Playstation 3 is not the latest one but the best playing tool. Most people love to play games on it. So occasionally, an error of blu ray arises, and then you need to replace the blu ray device.
You cannot replace it without having an awareness of the blu ray position and its repairing techniques. So you have to need awareness first.
It is not very high trouble to replace it with the new one, and I will not recommend you to go to a technician, but I will tell you all the steps which will help you very most in the replacement of blu ray.
PS3 blu ray drive replacement
In the section below, you can get awareness about it and also the needed and standard tools that are important for the replacement.
So without wasting time, let’s begin and get the experience of replacing the blu ray at your house without any disturbance.
Essential tools
Prior to replacing the blu ray of the ps3. You should have the basic tools which are used in most steps for the non-distractive replacement.
You will need a spudger, an 8.5mm T10 screwdriver, and a new blur ray.
Plug out accessories and the electric plug
Safety is first, so you have to take care of yourself first. For this, you must remove the electric plug from the electric point and all the accessories from the ps3, which are dangerous or cause a shock.
Find and put out rubber and screw
Look around the ps3. You can see the tiny rubber located on the box’s front side. Now you need to take a spudger, use its tip to put out the rubber, and then remove it.
Usually, the warranty sticker is attached to it, and if the warranty of ps3 is available, it becomes finished after the removal of the sticker. No official store will not claim it in case of any defect.
After the sticker, you can easily see a screw, so you have to take the screw off it using the 8.5mm T10 screwdriver. Move the screwdriver anti-clockwise with very less force.
Remove the upper cover
Once you open the screw now, you have to lift up the cover. For this, you have to slide the cover in the direction of the hard drive position after applying some force.
While sliding, you will easily remove the upper cover. Now, you can proceed to the next step.
Examine the metal-support
Now you have to examine the metal support. It is adjusted on the top of the ps4 behind the cover.
You just need to examine whether it is loose or not. If it is too tight, then you have to lose it first and then apply the next step.
Screw off the other screws
Now you can see the seven screws, which are 53mm. So now it’s time to take out all of them.
So for this, you need a 30mm screwdriver of a well-known brand and then staring screwing off by moving the screwdriver in anti-clockwise.
Always use the best quality screwdriver. It helps you to remove the screws very perfectly without any disturbance.
Lift the outer cover
When all the screws become removed, you have to lift the up cover. To remove, skate the cover from the backside of the ps3 and then pull it up now.
So lift it up properly; you should be very attentive because there is a plastic hook which is located in the right corner of the ps3, so you need to pull it on the front side, and then it will remove.
Now the procedure of lifting up the cover is successfully completed.
Eject the blu ray’s connector wire
Now the whole motherboard is in front of you. Now, you can easily see all the components, including the blu ray device. The blu ray is attached to the motherboard with the connector wire, so to remove it, you first need to detach the connector.
For this, you just have to pull the connector upside, and then the connector will separate from the motherboard.
Unfasten the blu ray
Now you have to remove the blu ray device moving out of the chassis until the cable will disconnect completely from each other. Now the blu ray is separate.
Situate the new blu ray
First, you have to slide the retaining flap using your finger and remove the ribbon, but you have to ensure that you are maintaining the flap, not the ribbon.
Now pull out the blu ray drive. To replace the new blu ray device, you need to attach the power wire to the new drive. Now the procedure of replacing the blu ray is completed.
Conclusion
PS3 blu ray drive replacement. In the end, I expect that you can replace the blu ray of your ps3 without any trouble and can also continue the games quickly. So if you find it meaningful, share it with those affected by this problem from time to time.
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