Sony PlayStation 3D Display Control Buttons Replacement

ID: 52118

Description: This repair might be needed if the buttons on...

Steps:

1. Remove the base by pushing in the button and sliding out the unit.

2. Remove USB port cover from back plate with a metal spudger.
3. This will prevent the cover from falling under the back plate once it is removed.

4. With the Phillips #02 screwdriver, remove the six 6 mm length x 6 mm head screws from the back plate.
5. With the Phillips #02 screwdriver, remove the ten 6 mm length x 8 mm head screws from the back plate.
6. These screws have different threads and need to be kept separate.

7. Remove back plate with a plastic opening tool by slowing prying around the entire plate.
8. Be gentle to avoid breaking the plastic clips which hold the plate.
9. Once separated the plate easily lifts off.

10. With the Phillips #01 screwdriver, remove the two 5 mm length x 7 mm head screws from the top and bottom of the control button bar.

11. Detach the control button bar by depressing the small white tab that connects the bar to its wires.