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Introduction   Use this guide to replace your PlayStation 3's AC inlet.   Step 1 Smart Plate Image 2/2: 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 Image 1/1: Remove the single 8.5 mm T10 Security Torx screw from...

Use this guide to remove the CPU heat sink from your Xbox 360. When reinstalling the CPU heat sink, be sure to apply a new layer of thermal paste. Step 1 Hard DriveRemove the hard drive assembly from the top vent.Grasp the hard drive assembly and press the release button while lifting its front edge.Remove the hard drive assembly from the top vent.One commentStep 2 Bottom VentStand the console vertically with the bottom edge facing up.Throughout the following opening procedure, the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool can be used in place of a spudger.Insert the flat end of...

Introduction Step 1 Hard DriveRemove the hard drive assembly from the top vent. Step 1 Hard DriveRemove the hard drive assembly from the top vent.Grasp the hard drive assembly and press the release button while lifting its front edge.Remove the hard drive assembly from the top vent.One commentStep 2 Bottom VentStand the console vertically with the bottom edge facing up.Throughout the following opening procedure, the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool can be used in place of a spudger.Insert the flat end of a spudger or the edge of an Xbox 360 opening tool into the small gap at...

Introduction Use this guide to remove the gray plastic lower vent from your Xbox 360. Stand the console vertically with the bottom edge facing up. Throughout the following opening procedure, the finger of an Xbox 360 opening tool can be used in place of a spudger. Insert the flat end of a spudger or the edge of an Xbox 360 opening tool into the small gap at the front edge of the bottom vent. Pry the front edge of the bottom vent away from the faceplate. In the next few steps, you will use the tip of a spudger or the finger...

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