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How to Disassemble a PS3 Blu-ray Disc drive

A person repairs a device on a desk with a telephone and a drink container nearby.

This video contains instructions for disassembling the Blu-ray Disc drive in your PlayStation 3. If you've never attempted to take apart the Blu-ray drive, then you must watch this, or you may possibly damage your PS3 for good! See how to teardown the Blu-ray player, all the way down to the laser transport. This is very useful if you need to replace the drive and want to save about $70-$100.

Also, in part two of this series, see how to remove and replace the PS3 Blu-ray drive KES-400A lens from the KES-400AAA assembly. Word has come in that some lens units ship with packaging or tape over the lens. Be sure to check that the lens is free of tape or other protective packaging before putting your Blu-ray drive back together.

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