M2Slim Install Guide

Step 1: Shell Disassembly

Overview

These steps cover removing the plastic shell from the PS2 Slim's internals.
This is relatively straight forward but care should be taken to avoid scratching the console so make sure your work surface is clean.

Tools

Required:

  • Philips #1 screwdriver.

Reccomended:

  • Pry tool

  • Tweezers

  • Knife

Step 1.1       Cut tamper sticker

  • Cut through the warranty tamper sticker.

Step 1.2       Remove the screw covers

  • Lift the 4 plastic screw covers with a small flat pry tool

  • Take care as these clips are fragile.

  • Remove the 2 rubber feet

Step 1.3       Remove the screws

  • Use a philips screwdriver to remove the 6 case screws

Step 1.4       Remove top shell

  • Flip over and lift top shell from rear ports.

  • There is a clip on the right side that may require more force to release.

Step 1.5       Remove bottom shell screw

  • Remove screw from controller and memory card connector.

Step 1.6       Remove power switch from case.

  • Lift the power switch board from the lower case.

Step 1.7       Remove internals from bottom shell

  • Lift internals up from rear ports first to remove it from bottom shell.

  • If stuck try using the rear ports for leverage or very gently try to pry the board from the case using a flat head screw driver from the rear.