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Playstation Classic Motherboard Replacement

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Playstation Classic Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will walk you through how to replace a faulty motherboard in the Sony Playstation Classic. Make sure to be gentle when handling your motherboard.

What you need

Tools

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      • Flip the console so its back is facing up.

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      • Remove the five 8mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

      • Make sure to keep your screws together in a secure location to avoid misplacement.

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      • Remove the back plate from the rest of the console using your hands or the Jimmy tool.

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      • Unscrew the motherboard's four 6mm screws with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

      • Be careful not to apply too much force. The motherboard is flimsy and easy to break.

      • Keep track of your screws once they are removed.

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      • Carefully remove the motherboard from the the rest of the console using your hands or the Jimmy tool.

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      • The motherboard is connected to its metal protective casing with sticky pads. No tools are required to remove it.

      • Pull the metal casing off the motherboard.

      • Remember to be gentle when handling the motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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where do you get a ps1 classic mini motherboard ?

blaqdemon69 - Reply Share

You would probably be cannibalizing a broken PS1 Classic for its motherboard. Perhaps "Parts Only."

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