Introduction
Use this guide to replace the circuit board responsible for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Step 1 Smart Plate
The screw cover may be underneath a warranty sticker. This sticker will change appearance, and show "VOID" after it has been removed.
Use the tip of a spudger to remove the black rubber screw cover from the side of the PS3.
The screw cover may be underneath a warranty sticker. This sticker will change appearance, and show "VOID" after it has been removed.
Step 2
Remove the single 8.5 mm T10 Security Torx screw from the smart plate.
Step 3
Pull the smart plate toward the hard drive bay, then lift it off the body of the PS3.
Step 4
Be sure to keep track of the small metal bracket loosely held in the top cover, if equipped.
Step 5 Top Cover
Six 52 mm Phillips screws
Remove the following seven screws:
Six 52 mm Phillips screws
One 30 mm Phillips screw
Step 6
Remove the top cover.
Lift the top cover from its rear edge and rotate it toward the front of the PS3.
Remove the top cover.
Step 7 Memory Card Reader
Remove the two 9 mm Phillips screws securing the memory card reader to the chassis.
Step 8
Flip up the retaining flap on the memory card reader ribbon cable socket.
Lift the memory card reader out of the PS3 enough to access its cable.
Flip up the retaining flap on the memory card reader ribbon cable socket.
Be sure you are prying up on the retaining flap, not the socket itself.
Pull the ribbon cable out of its socket.
Remove the memory card reader from the PS3.
Step 9 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Board
If necessary, peel the memory card reader ribbon cable off the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth board.
Step 10
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the Wi-Fi antenna connector up from its socket on the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth board.
Step 11
Be sure you are prying up on the retaining flap, '''not''' the socket itself.
Use your fingernail to flip up the retaining flap on the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ribbon cable socket.
Be sure you are prying up on the retaining flap, not the socket itself.
Pull the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ribbon cable out of its socket.
Step 12
Remove the four 9 mm Phillips screws securing the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth board to the chassis.
Step 13
Remove the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth board from the PS3, minding any cables that may get caught.
CONCLUSION
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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