Reinstall PS3 Slim Disc Drive the right way.

[@moandaindesigns]

Wow it looks like this video is helping a lot of people. Thanks to everyone who has shared the video. Please share this video so we can help more people fix their PlayStation 3 slims.

[@jack6.0_15]

It’s 2022 and I haven’t done one of these for a few years! I pulled it apart and that cable just came out lol. I tried to put it back in the cheat way lol. Found your video at the top of the list and boom! All done. Thanks for the mind unblockage!!

[@moandaindesigns]

You are quite welcome. So happy I could save another PS4, and keep a fellow gamer playing.

[@MrFukmor]

Four years later and this is still helping!!!!!

[@moandaindesigns]

I can't believe how lucky I am to have helped so many people.

[@MrFukmor]

@moandaindesigns definitely, thank you! It wasn't reading my PS3 games, and this breakdown helped heaps. Your video is saved for future use as my ADHD brain will need to rereview it often lol.

[@RidleyofZebes]

You saved me, dude. Just rescued nearly $3 worth of change, a credit card(!?), and a bunch of other trash from my wife's old PS3 that's been shelved since that fateful day we turned our back on our toddler for just a few seconds too long. Thank you so much for this video! I wish I'd seen it first, because I had no idea how I was gonna get that drive back into the machine. You rock!

[@moandaindesigns]

Happy to help. Hopefully the PS3 still works.

[@warrenmcclure7819]

Hey man just wanna say thanks. It helped me with my ps3 that I just clean and now about to sell.

[@moandaindesigns]

@warrenmcclure7819 you are welcome. The number of working PS3s is getting smaller by the day and we need to save as many as we can.

[@korosuke1788]

Thanks mate! I couldn't do it the hard way, so I tried this and it worked wonders.

[@moandaindesigns]

@@korosuke1788 happy to save another ps3

[@Bawkr]

It's not a shortcut. The way you do is, imo. & that's not a insult. I have no idea how to get that ribbon cable on with the drive all sealed up. I just tried & realized I put it together & took it apart a way that it wasn't going to go back together. Definitely better to take apart the drive.

[@moandaindesigns]

Happy to help save another ps3

[@othervids8950]

Just wanted to say thank you for uploading this!! I was in the process of cleaning my disc laser and when I finally got to the step of reattaching the ribbon cable, I almost gave up entirely. So many reassembly guides expect you to be able to reattach the ribbon cable by squeezing your hand through the back. I found it impossible. Thanks to you I was able to get it reattached!

[@moandaindesigns]

Glad to hear it! So happy that people are fixing the PS3s.

[@chrisme5467]

@@moandaindesigns i cant even open my playsi 3 because i dont have a Torx T8 Screwdriver... Why do they do that. Why not only Philips Screwdriver? Can you say why it is so? :/ How much is a Torx T8 Screwdriver?

[@moandaindesigns]

@@chrisme5467 Sony never intended customers to ever open the system. Remember these systems we made in the dark days where self repair was forbidden by the manufacturer. I would suggest getting a screwdriver kit from Ifixit or Amazon. This set is what I am using now and I am happy with the results I get for something under $30. XOOL 80 in 1 Precision Set with... www.amazon.com/dp/B0718ZM6R1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@pratsonfilm]

I had this problem growing up, tried to replace the disc drive but never managed to fix it. Awesome video ! Very informative 👏

[@moandaindesigns]

Hopefully it can help you in the future. The PS3 is a good system with a lot of games that have never been ported or remade.

[@HerbieIWALVG]

Your tutorial is GOLD. I'm performing "surgery" on my PS3 tomorrow and this really helped prepare myself for what seemed like a nightmare. :)

[@moandaindesigns]

Good luck sir. If at any point you get stuck or scared. Take a breath get and get a snack to make sure your bloodshugar does not drop from the slight panic.

[@HerbieIWALVG]

@@moandaindesigns UPDATE! The PS3 is alive again! MANY thanks for your help! :D

[@moandaindesigns]

@@HerbieIWALVG very glad to hear it.

[@patkelley8293]

This was the first video I have seen that actually deals with the drive. I will have to get some security torxs bits. I've had a PS3 sitting on my shelf for over a year now and it's time!

[@moandaindesigns]

Happy to help. Hope it all goes well.

[@Ninjaclutch1130]

Finally a video on how to show this!About a month or 2 ago I disassembled my ps3 slim thats the exact same model as yours to replace the thermal paste and evwrytbing went well until I started reattaching the disc drive where it didn't go good because when I put it back together I got the yellow light of death and the ps3 started vibrating because there was a sound of something getting stuck

[@moandaindesigns]

Yea it is a caution light. Hopefully you got it fixed. Let us know how it turns out.

[@Ninjaclutch1130]

It works now but it'll only work without the case at least from the last time I used it but I haven't seen if it work with the mechanism that accepts the disc's yet

[@Zoltray]

Many thanks, I was getting so frustrated after 20m of fidgeting with that ribbon cable, glad I found your video or I think I would have done some damage on my ps3

[@moandaindesigns]

I am just happy another PS3 is saved.

[@Zoltray]

@@moandaindesigns fully working now with cfw installed and games downloading, ready to grind!

[@craigachuff6087]

Great video. I didn't think of that until I was trying to put the drive back in place. Lol. You just confirmed how much easier it can be. I love the easy layout Sony designed the slim. Easy to fully disassemble.

[@moandaindesigns]

So happy I could help more people with their PlayStation 3 slim. I hope the repair goes well for you.

[@naliboi93]

Excellent video! I agree, this is more than likely the method for assembly used by the original factory workers. I initially tried reseating that cable the difficult way and found that your way actually allowed me to seat the flex cable more securely and deeper into the connector on motherboard. My initial attempt with the caveman method left the black distance marker out in the open by 1mm or so, whilst yours allowed the marker to be buried within the connector. I'll need to test my console properly. I bought my slim console recently as my original superslim appears to have a wireless card malfunction that doesn't let me connect bluetooth or wifi... but I can still boot normally without issue and even update amd access internet whilst connected via ethernet thankfully. I haven't got the soldering skills or equipment to safely mess with the wireless chip or surrounding components.

[@moandaindesigns]

@naliboi93 happy to help. The wireless com card is a surface mount with solder balls.

[@naliboi93]

@@moandaindesigns thanks! Lol, deffo don't have the equipment and skills for messing with anything using solder balls sadly. Hand soldering and occasional SMD desoldering of accessible pads with ChipQuik is as far as I can go (I think that also means I won't be able to replace any voltage regulator chips linked to the wireless card as they usually have hidden solder points underneath their chips anyway).

[@SteveGreene-e7x]

This video will save my life and marriage. I had so much ribbon cable rage. Now its gone!

[@moandaindesigns]

Happy to help

[@drg8744511]

You just saved me a ton of time and frustration with this vid. Thank you!

[@moandaindesigns]

You are so very welcome. I hope that your PlayStation 3 repair goes well.

[@KazumaCroft]

Appreciate you uploading this video. 👍 Very helpful on a Monday evening when I should be going to bed for work than messing around with a PS3 lmao. Cheers.

[@moandaindesigns]

Just happy I can help people.

[@deathtaco4095]

that one ribbon cable is evil

[@grayismysuperpower]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@moandaindesigns]

Happy to save another ps3

[@hacksawnz6219]

Have you seen that movie, "I am Legend" You are the Legend

[@moandaindesigns]

No sir, you are for repairing your PS3 and caring enough to do it.

[@tobytobey]

Thanks for the video. It makes perfect sense to do it this way!

[@moandaindesigns]

Happy ro help save another ps3

[@TheRetrollectors]

Awesome piece of knowledge. I haven’t ever had this issue (luckily)

[@moandaindesigns]

Thanks. I hope it can help others.

[@midnight-xpress1136]

100%, it is such a chore trying to do the disc drive on CECH-2501A

[@moandaindesigns]

Too True, but Saving a console is always worth the effort.

[@midnight-xpress1136]

@@moandaindesigns in other models that ribbon wire is on the side.

[@tempexrer5627]

I like the intro on this one. Also a very useful guide, thanks for doing that! Um what happened to you hand? did you try to give a cat a bath?

[@moandaindesigns]

The cat is really big, and he love to play rough. I use oven mitts now.

[@mardal9708]

ah crap, i tried to do it your way but the optical drive flex cable didn't come out so I took it off the hard way jkhfkja. My ps3 hadn't been reading dual layered disc, so I've been opening it up for a while... Thank you for the vid It will really help haha

[@moandaindesigns]

I hope it all works out for you.

[@jond107]

T H A N K YOU SO MUCH! your video really helps me.

[@moandaindesigns]

So glad I could help save another PS3. Hope it all goes well for you.

[@lordbmills]

Thanks for this video. I took mine apart to clean it, when I put it back together it wouldn’t read my discs. I followed your directions and seen that I pulled the ribbon off from the bottom of the drive. Smh. I was about to toss it.

[@moandaindesigns]

So glad I could help another gamer keep their PS3.

[@xironmonkey]

Thanks so much! It worked perfectly

[@moandaindesigns]

Glad to hear it. We need to save all we can.

[@miguelcampos3630]

I wish I saw this video before I decided to clean that area and tear of some ribbons 😓 by trying to reassemble disc drive.

[@moandaindesigns]

So sorry for your loss

[@CheesusSweet]

Thank you very much this is extremely helpful!

[@moandaindesigns]

I am so happy another ps3 is saved.

[@REO_Speedweed]

You are a god amongst men.

[@moandaindesigns]

Thanks. I am so happy I could help another person avoid the frustration.

[@andrepereira1147]

thanks man, life saver!!!

[@moandaindesigns]

Glad we could save another PS3!

[@gamesgonenuts]

this was very helpful hitting the like

[@moandaindesigns]

So glad I could help save another ps3

[@jevondoyle339]

Boss video bro thank you

[@moandaindesigns]

@jevondoyle339 you are welcome l. Glad I could help.

[@gamesgonenuts]

this was helpful hitting the like on this

[@moandaindesigns]

I am glad I could help save another ps3

[@TheTutorialguy_28]

Intresting fan design I have 2 ps3's I have repaired both slims but they don't have that fan design is yours a newer one? Very helpful video thanks

[@moandaindesigns]

The slim has a lot of revisions. I have never really looked at the dates to determine how new/old the system is.

[@TheTutorialguy_28]

Oh ok thats very intresting didn't know they made the newer ones different

[@twoody1506]

I reassembled the drive and now its not spinning it worked before. This method is definitely easier but I must have messed something up

[@moandaindesigns]

Double check all of the cables make sure none of them are damaged and that they are all fully seated with no debris in the connection ports.

[@troyhinson2483]

Thank you

[@moandaindesigns]

Happy to help

[@dewaynehickman4996]

Did the console work before disassemble ? If so, does the console work after assemble ?

[@moandaindesigns]

Yes and yes. Mainly not because I only cleaned the drive and reset the disc mechanism.

[@LastNightsGrime]

I completely swapped my optical drive but now I can’t get one of the Torx screws back in. The one on the far edge of the ps3, on the disc side. It’s like the drive is slightly bigger than the retail drive the PS3 came with. Any experience with this?

[@moandaindesigns]

I have opened multiple systems up and swapping in a new drive is difficult because you must replace it with an exact match. Sounds like your replacement drive is for a different model.

[@LastNightsGrime]

@@moandaindesigns the drive currently works. So that’s cool. But is there any risks to either using a wrong drive or leaving that screw out?

[@moandaindesigns]

@@LastNightsGrime I do not know. It could make the drive not line up with the system shell. I usually stick with exact matching parts in my repairs.

[@LastNightsGrime]

@@moandaindesigns I feel you. Wish it was a perf match, but I think I’m gunna let it ride for a bit. I’ll report back if there is any shenanigans

[@genysisx3360]

Hello m8, i already bought two of those disc drives which are compatible for this model. Everything works fine with the new one but it doesnt read discs. It takes the discs and the when he does that he suddenly sound like hes going to eject it and afzer that nothing happens any solution maybe? I have an CHECH 3004B Thx

[@moandaindesigns]

I am guessing the laser is not reading or detecting the disc. if the drives are new/old stock there could be something with the laser having a grounding strap.

[@genysisx3360]

@@moandaindesigns allright thank you ✌🏻

[@gamesgonenuts]

this was helpful hit the like

[@moandaindesigns]

Glad I could help save another ps3

[@nator1654]

Thx!

[@moandaindesigns]

Very Happy to save another PS3!

[@nator1654]

@@moandaindesigns Have you ever tried to delid a PS3 slim?

[@moandaindesigns]

@@nator1654 Nope, Do not have that skill or equipment to do that with any relative safety.

[@grcreationsmusic-video-tec6909]

Woww ,super

[@moandaindesigns]

Glad it helped you.

[@gerhardclement863]

Best explanation on KZbin, thanks and best regards from Germany. 👏✨💫🫶

[@moandaindesigns]

So happy another PS3 was saved.