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Introduction Use this guide to remove your PlayStation 3's plastic top cover.   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...

Introduction Use this guide to replace your PlayStation 3's smart plate.   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...

Introduction The motherboard should only be replaced as a last resort. Be careful removing it!   Step 1 Battery Place the 3DS upside down. Remove the game card, headphones, charging cable, stylus, or anything else that may be connected to the device. Ensure your device is powered off before proceeding. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or damage to the device. Place the 3DS upside down. Remove the game card, headphones, charging cable, stylus, or anything else that may be connected to the device.   Step 2 The screws are held in place by captive washers and...

Introduction If the game card reader is malfunctioning due to any issues (such as broken connection and/or unresponsive behavior), this replacement guide will help you replace the it.   Step 1 Battery Place the 3DS upside down. Remove the game card, headphones, charging cable, stylus, or anything else that may be connected to the device. Ensure your device is powered off before proceeding. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or damage to the device. Place the 3DS upside down. Remove the game card, headphones, charging cable, stylus, or anything else that may be connected to the device....

Introduction If the Nintendo 3DS XL 2015 directional pad is malfunctioning or not working at all, this replacement guide will help you fix the problem.   Step 1 Battery Place the 3DS upside down. Remove the game card, headphones, charging cable, stylus, or anything else that may be connected to the device. Ensure your device is powered off before proceeding. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or damage to the device. Place the 3DS upside down. Remove the game card, headphones, charging cable, stylus, or anything else that may be connected to the device.   Step 2...