PlayStation 2 Power Board Replacement

Use the flat edge of a metal spudger to pry the eight flat screw covers out.

Remove the following eight screws securing the top cover to the bottom case:

Four 55.4 mm Philips screws

Four 18.0 mm Phillips screws

Some models have a different number of screws and feet. Remove all the feet and screws in the bottom of the case.

The 10 screw model has 6 screws in the bottom-most portion and 4 in the upper tray.

Peel the warranty sticker (located next to the main power switch) straight away from the case.

Lift the top cover off the bottom case.

Carefully remove the power cord that attaches the top and bottom halves by disconnecting the power cord assembly from the top case.

Remove the two 6.4 mm black Phillips screws securing the optical disc drive to the bottom case.

Lift and remove the optical disc drive straight up out of the bottom case.

Remove the two 14.6 mm gold-headed Phillips securing the controller ports to the bottom case.

Gently lift the controller port board out of its recess within the bottom case.

Pull the controller port ribbon cable straight away from its socket on the controller port board.

Remove the controller port board out of the bottom case.

Remove the two 14.6 mm gold Phillips screws securing the fan to the bottom case.

Pry and remove the expansion bay cover away from its posts on the bottom case.

Lift the motherboard assembly from its front edge and remove it from the lower case.

Remove the four 7.6 mm gold-head Phillips securing the power supply to the motherboard assembly.

Lift the expansion bay cage up off the motherboard assembly.

Pull the power board connector straight to lift it out of its socket on the power board.