What screwdriver Do you need to open a PS3?

What screwdriver Do you need to open a PS3?

Product Description. This a security tamper proof T10 screwdriver that will open up Sony Playstation PS3 “Fat” and will assist in the disassembly of an Xbox 360 The screwdriver is a Tamper Proof torx screwdriver which means that it has a hole drilled in the middle of the tip!

What tools do I need to take apart a PS3?

Tools Featured in this Teardown

1. Phillips #1 Screwdriver.
2. Spudger.
3. T8 Torx Security Bit Screwdriver. $5.99.

How do I take the fat cover off my PS3?

Remove the HDD cover on the left side of the PS3. You will need to unscrew a blue screw that is very easy to strip, so be careful when unscrewing it. Pull the hard drive straight out once you remove the screw. While you are looking at this side, remove the sticker towards the top of the case to reveal a Torx screw.

How do you remove a tiny Torx screw without a screwdriver?

Try a plastic toothbrush. Take a plastic toothbrush and lightly melt the end using a lighter or other source of heat. Once the plastic is soft you can insert it in the head of the screw and allow the plastic to harden once more. Once it is hard try to turn the screw counterclockwise to unscrew it.

How do you remove a small Torx screw?

Torx screws can be easy to damage so be very careful when using an alternative tool to unscrew these screws. Use a small flat head screwdriver. Insert the flat head screwdriver between two opposite edges of the screw head. Turn counterclockwise to remove the screw.

How do you remove a Torx screw from a PS3?

Use the Torx Screwdriver (T8 or T10) to remove the torx screw from the space behind the rubber foot. This screw has a security bit but most are able to remove it successfully with a normal Torx driver. Place PlayStation face up such that “PlayStation 3” is oriented so you can read it.

How do I remove the front cover of a PS3?

Place your palm on the PlayStation 3 logo and slide the plastic front cover towards you and off of the outer plastic shell. Set it aside. Remove the metal receiver that held the torx screw you just removed.

How do you remove the hard drive on a PS3?

Before you open the case, you will need to remove the hard drive. Luckily, the hard drive on the PS3 is fairly simple to remove. Remove the HDD cover on the left side of the PS3. You will need to unscrew a blue screw that is very easy to strip, so be careful when unscrewing it.

How do I repair my PS3?

To repair your PlayStation 3, use our service manual. There she is, one of the two original PS3 models available at launch (60GB). It’s got PS2/PS1 backwards compatibility and a multi-card reader.