| TheKoreanGuy said: Hmm okay I think I will look into it more. Do you know any good links for tutorials with pictures and stuff? |
When was the last time you did it yourself? I'm wondering how long doing something like this will last me.Just type in your model number and tear down in google. There are a ton of disassembly video tutorials floating around for every PS3 model ever made. Each model is different so you have to look up your specific model for the tear down process. You don't need to worry about reflowing any solder joints, so the job is a lot less daunting if you've ever disassembled a PC.
If you haven't, then it's basically this: if you can use a screwdriver without stripping a screw head and you can take something apart without losing any screws/parts, you're more than halfway there.
You'll need a Torx T-10 security driver to remove the screw holding the access cover in place.
Other than that, a basic P-1 Philip's head screwdriver, some rubbing alcohol/gauze (91% isopropol) or some alcohol prep pads and a syringe of quality thermal interface material (Arctic Silver 5 is fine) is all you need.
It's actually possible to remove the torx screw with a flathead screwdriver, but it's easier to just use a T-10 bit. Once that's off, it's all standard philip's head screws holding the PS3 together.
The last time I disassembled my CECH-A01 was I think January or December. Mostly to see how much crap had accumulated over the past year (didn't change the TIM) since I live in a downtown metro area that's hardly the cleanest place in the world. Once every two years is fine assuming you're not running the PS3 thousands of hours per year or you don't live in an apartment with thick shag carpet and a dozen pets/cats.
