PlayStation 2 Slimline IR Sensor Replacement

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PlayStation 2 Slimline IR Sensor Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

10 - 20 Minuten

Einleitung

This guide will show you how to locate and replace the Infrared Sensor in the Playstation 2 Slimline. The IR sensor reads wireless signals so PS2 controllers and remotes function as if they were plugged into the unit.

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

Disconnect all cables from the console and flip the unit over to reveal its base.

Schritt 2

Locate the 6 feet on the base of the unit. Pry them off using a spudger to reveal the screws.
Note: One of the feet is located under the sticker shown in the photo. Removing this sticker will void any warranty with Sony.

Schritt 3

Remove all six 4.0 mm screws from the base of the unit using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

Schritt 4

Starting at the corner at which the power and Ethernet ports are located, pry open the outer shell using a spudger and continue around the entire unit.
Note: You may use your hands for additional force to separate the two pieces of the outer shell.

Schritt 5

Locate the IR sensor at the front, right corner of the unit.

Schritt 6

Gently detach the ribbon cable connecting the IR sensor to the motherboard.
Caution: Always remove ribbon cables by the plastic handles located on either end. Gripping a ribbon cable anywhere but the provided handles can damage the cable and render the component useless.