SCPH-900X Disassembly

Original guide created by Redteck. This is a placeholder guide.

His YouTube video will be linked below.

Required Tools

• Philips-head bit screwdriver

Disassembly

Phillips (6x)
Screw Information
Count	6
Screw head	Phillips
Diameter	Placeholder
Spacing	Placeholder
Length	Placeholder
Color	Dark gray

1. Remove any disc from inside the console.
2. Flip the PlayStation over and remove the 6x Philips screws from the bottom.
   
3. Flip the PlayStation back upright and lift the top shell off.
   
4. Remove the laser assembly ribbon cable and power cable.
   
5. Lift the laser assembly straight up out of the console and set it aside.
   
6. Remove the controller board ribbon cable.
   
7. Remove the screw from the controller board.

   Phillips (1x)
   Screw Information
   Count	1
   Screw head	Phillips
   Diameter	Placeholder
   Spacing	Placeholder
   Length	Placeholder
   Color	Silver

8. Remove the controller board from the shell.
   
9. Remove the two screws from the power supply near the power connector.
   

   Phillips (2x)
   Screw Information
   Count	2
   Screw head	Phillips
   Diameter	Placeholder
   Spacing	Placeholder
   Length	Placeholder
   Color	Silver

10. Unplug the power supply cable and remove the power supply.
    
11. Remove the four screws from the metal shielding and lift it straight up and out of the console and set it aside.
    

    Phillips (4x)
    Screw Information
    Count	4
    Screw head	Phillips
    Diameter	Placeholder
    Spacing	Placeholder
    Length	Placeholder
    Color	Silver

12. Remove the two screws from the mainboard.
    

    Phillips (2x)
    Screw Information
    Count	2
    Screw head	Phillips
    Diameter	Placeholder
    Spacing	Placeholder
    Length	Placeholder
    Color	Silver

13. Lift the mainboard out of the shell and set aside.
    

Reassembly

1. Place the motherboard into the bottom shell and screw in the two screws.
   
2. Place the metal shielding onto the motherboard and insert four screws.
   
3. Place the power supply into the shell and insert the two screws near the power jack.
   
4. Insert the power cable into the power supply.
   
5. Place the controller board in the shell and insert the screw.
   
6. Connect the controller board ribbon cable.
   
7. Place the laser assembly onto the three posts on the motherboard.
   
8. Plug in the wire attached to the laser assembly.
9. Plug in the white ribbon cable.
   
10. Place the top shell over the motherboard.
    

    Phillips (6x)
    Screw Information
    Count	6
    Screw head	Phillips
    Diameter	Placeholder
    Spacing	Placeholder
    Length	Placeholder
    Color	Dark gray

1. Flip the console over and screw in the 5 Philips screws.
   

Motherboard Images