PlayStation Optical Drive Replacement

Geschrieben von: Craig Lloyd

Kommentare: 11

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

10 - 20 Minuten

Einleitung

If your PlayStation is having trouble reading discs, the optical drive may need to be replaced. The optical drive is prone to fail on earlier models due to plastic rails warping over time. This guide will take you through the process of replacing the optical drive, which includes the laser and motor assemblies.

Note: This repair is demonstrated on a SCPH-1001 model. The process may differ slightly if you have a later model.

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

Before you begin, make sure the console is turned off and unplugged.
Turn the console upside down and remove the five 15.8 mm-long Phillips #1 screws.

The SCPH-9001 model does not have the Parallel Port panel to remove.

Aislinn - 18/12/16

Schritt 2

While holding the top and bottom halves of the console together, flip the console back over. Lift the top cover straight up to remove it.

Schritt 3

Pull the optical drive power cable straight up and out of its socket on the motherboard to disconnect it.

I broke the optical drive power cable’s socket off from the motherboard! How to put it back on?

B H - 05/05/20

Schritt 4

Use the flat end of a spudger to lift up and unlock one side of the data cable's connector on the motherboard. Repeat this step on the other side of the connector.
You'll hear a faint click noise when unlocking the connector. Make sure not to apply too much pressure when lifting up on the connector with the spudger, or else damage may result.
Gently pull the optical drive data cable straight up and out of its socket on the motherboard to disconnect it.

While I was pulling this cable, the whole connector came off the motherboard (the white part that's supposed do stay on the motherboard)... How can I fix it?

Zvezdan Disic - 05/04/17

Do I solder it or what?

Zvezdan Disic - 05/04/17

Same exact problem with pulling the entire connector off the motherboard. What do i do?

Aaron Loyd - 04/03/19

Yes, could try clean and re-solder, and do a proper re-work job.

leafybye - 01/09/20

help! i just had the same problem! someone was able to solve it ???

Jack - 05/12/20

Schritt 5

Lift the optical drive straight up to remove it.

Abschluss

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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