What tools do I need to disassemble a PS3?

Tools Featured in this Teardown

1. Phillips #00 Screwdriver. $5.49.
2. Phillips #1 Screwdriver. $5.49.
3. Phillips #2 Screwdriver. Not for sale. View.
4. Spudger.
5. T8 Torx Security Bit Screwdriver. $5.99.

Is it safe to clean PS3?

Cleaning a PlayStation 3 is pretty straightforward and easy. Since there’s a self-cleaning function built into the machine, you shouldn’t need to open the case. Typically, cleaning a PS3 only requires wiping the case down regularly to prevent dust buildup and running the auto-cleaning function to clear the inside out.

Can you swap ps3 disc drives?

1 Answer. If the two disc drives are the same model and the one you are replacing with works, then yes you can perform a swap of the drive.

What do you do if your ps3 wont read discs?

PS3 Doesn’t Read Optical Media

1. Insert a disk into the PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Drive.
2. Clean the Disk – Using a cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth, clean the disc.
3. Eject the disk.
4. Re-insert the disk into the PlayStation 3.
5. Clean the Lens.
6. Eject the disk.
7. Re-insert the disk into the PlayStation 3.

Why does my PS3 shut off and blink red?

If you receive the PS3 blinking red light error after using the console for hours, it is very likely that the console is too hot. It is because that the console can get overheating due to poor ventilation and airflow. If so, put your PS3 console at a place that has a good ventilation and airflow.

How do you clean a PS3 without fat?

Your best bet would be to get a keyboard duster or “canned-air” as I call it, and blow in the back, front, and side vents of the PS3. This should dislodge most if not all the major dust inside the system. Keep a vacuum nearby to suck the large dust clumps that come out.