PlayStation 3 Super Slim teardown
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ต.ค. 2012
- Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim, examines the internal hardware, and compares the redesigned console to previous PS3 models.
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i find the sliding tray better cause i can remove my cd's without the console on
Yeah, and your CD doesn't get stuck, just slap the thing open and take it out.
yeah, but the slim was definitely a nicer looking console. honestly i think my ps3 slim was the nicest looking console i ever had, i just loved the color and texture of the console, my white super slim definitely looks kinda generic in comparison.
no brainer right?!
@@Jale299 it took you eight years to come up with that?
I have no problem with the sliding mechanism. I think it's totally fine.
What kind of traumatic past did you have to think that it is okay?
SashaaYeet _ chill man he made this comment 5 years ago
SashaaYeet _ it’s pretty cool not a lot of consoles have the sliding mechanism i think it’s special to me :)
@@sashaayeet_73 What kind of traumatic past did you have to care for his opinion?
jose ramiro reynoso ruiz when I started watching this vid
10 years later, mine is still going strong and quiet, ran it for 10 hours solid today. Super slim my fav ps .
mine slim got ylod😢
Mine is also still perfectly working(aside from that one problem I had with the HDMI, which got easily fixed by holding the power button for 5 seconds).
I'm doing a FF13 trilogy 100% run and I honestly never had any problem with it in my 10+ years of owning it.
solid?
Mine is also still working 😊
@@jangofett4547same here
Hey man I'm from 2021 and let me tell u this is still relevant
Still here in 2023😅
I’m here in 2024
Just bought a brand new one in 2019... these are becoming rare birds to find new
@I sub to you you sub to me You sir got very lucky
Prefer the slim, although keeping stocked on replacement parts can be more expensive than buying a parts console for the super slim.
@@valentinlopez7930 yeah, i'm surprised at how many people in the comments prefer the super slim. the ps3 slim is my favorite looking console ever. i loved the color and texture. the super slim looks and feels like cheap plastic.
Too be honest, I love the olden-day, retro-style grill of the Ultra Slim, and the manual, sliding disc cover is a welcome addition, as if it stuffs up, you can easily forcefully slide it open yourself. It saves space and you wouldnt have problems getting discs out like with the previous models if the optical drive stuffed up. The Ultra Slim is smaller, lighter, more compact, slightly faster and quieter then the previous models, so I dont believe its a step back, but a step forward. A PS3 is a PS3, they weren't going to change it with the Ultra Slim. It was always going to be a more refined version. Im happy with my US :)
I wouldn't say it's more quieter, it's certainly more quieter than the original fat PS3 but compared to the slim PS3, I feel like that's the only part the super slim takes a step back as its slightly more louder than the slim since the disc operates right on top of the system but other than that, I don't think the super slim is as bad as everyone says it is
Yea, im happy with it. Its half as big as the slim and like a quarter as big as the phat. Yea it is pretty loud at times, but I still think its just as if not quieter than the slim, as Ive heard the slim and ultra slim side by side many times.
+MrJangofett66 it's cheap and looks like it'll break easily. Ps3 slim is the BEST!!!!!
The super slim sucks.
Thanks for the helpful video, made disassembling the unit very easy!
I had this model and I love it. I set it vertical on my desk and it was sleek and very beautiful alongside my action figures and games
''hey, i didnt know you bought a new barbecue?''
''it aint, its the new ps3''
Thank you so much. Here it is 2022 and I couldn't remember how to open the door and I was scared to death that I was going to break it. So nice to know it's a manual slide.
You forgot how to open a simple disc tray wtf ????
@@at-cj2iy obviously
Great info, thanks for making this video. 👍🏼
This video should come in handy if/when somebody’s laser burns out.
This is a perfectly clear concise 5 min clip!
thank you I needed to clean it and this helps alot
I like the PS3 Super Slim optical drive (0:56) because the laser optic lens are easier to clean unlike my older slim (not super slim) which I have to remove those screws to clean it voiding the warranty.
2021 and I just got my super slim! Had it in the pawnshop for a bit and its home now
i actually think the slim looks the best out of the 3
It was the best of the three in almost every way the only thing the phat had over the OG slim was it could play ps2 games as well
seriously? i think the slim was way nicer looking. in fact the ps3 was the nicest looking console i ever had, imo. i loved the color and texture of the console, my super slim looks like cheap plastic, my slim looked like it was made from more expensive, nicer looking materials. my super slim worked fine which is all that really matters, but the slim was the nicest looking console ever made imo. the ps4 looks similar but i think the ps3 slim looked nicer.
@@nickolaselzerman4849 for the slim i liked the 2051b model most of the parts were modjular where later versions is basically you're fans busted instead of 2 screws have 40
Thank you for sharing this video. Bought a "As Is" system which the store owner stated that it does not read discs. It does now thanks to you!
Very helpful thank you!
When I slided the mechanism.That was sooo cool in the year 2015.
1:30 when tutorial actually starts
goat
Nice detailed review. Glad I bought mine 2nd hand!
I miss the 4 usb ports. especially when people can't spend $60 on a wireless controller you could always get the 3rd party wired controllers.
+JustAnwar Premium thank you very much kind sir, or ma'am
Actually on my PS3 Slim I bought a external 4 USB 3.0 port hub on the front on Amazon which only cost me $10 only it was worth it now I have 4 USB ports just in case😉👍
Thanks for the class.
Regards!
I don't understand why they never upgraded the networking, and the SATA revision. It would've really made the console feel do much smoother, better, and newer.
Nice video thank you.
Sliding mechanism also increases reliability. Cutting cost is big but simplifying comes reliability.
theres a button on the opposing side of the power button on the transparent plastic that electrically opens the disc tray
fantastic review!
Also there is a very decreased amount of dust getting in the inside (fan, heatsinks etc) since there are literally no vents where are gets sucked in; only blown out.
yes. I like that its never exposed and out in the open
When I opened mine up I have a cech-4201c it was a 500gb ps3 it had a 750gb hdd *( I have a USB to Sata cable that allows to use them as external drives )* in it which I thought was really odd I wonder what’s on the other 250 or if it’s just a blank partition, *( probably blank )* was a nice surprise when I SSD swapped it
i like these videos keep it up cnet
this really help me a lot.....
to open the disc drive there is a button on the front in the middle of the PS3 that opens it but to close it you have to do it manually
Thanks for telling us what screwdriver we need.
What screwdriver do we need
Actually can't find out
I guess one needs a special screw driver to take it apart as the side screws are unique in nature.
Ps3 super slim 500gb is the best
Some fool Korean gamer said PS3 super slim sucks.
So guess what?
I ****** that.
by bro had one... but he sold it for money :( :( :(
but only with gta 5
GTA 5 gamer u got ps3
TrailerNEWZ can you play GTA 5 online with super slim?
You also don't have to worry about dust or "anything else" coming in contact with the laser. The PlayStation 2, PlayStation One, and PlayStation 1 had a similar top-loading design. So it really makes me feel like I'm spiritually connected to with the past PlayStation's somehow. You don't need to worry about any dust or particles going inside and damaging the laser, if you take care of the console, and remember to close the disc slide every time you place in or remove a game disc.
I have the Slim and WISH i had the 1st gen. backwards compatibility totally rocks and the risk of some of the motherboard solders melting and failing is worth the risk.
Great video!
at least you can get out the disc when it breaks, unlike og fat
yah just flip the switch at the back then hold the disc eject button and it'll come out.
That won't work on any 4 USB port PS3.
I'm late to the show but what size is the 3 star screws on the side of Hard drive and the 2 on top of the disc drive? Didn't see him remove those.
good detail's 👌 ❤
I own a ps3slim 4years still own it soon to be 5years. Not a single prob yes it gets hot but i put my 3 on smal lego pieces so it gets air cirkulation.
@Rich The Mack A decade old now....
3:40 Someone can't count.
PS3 Slim and Super Slim have 2 chips each 256MB XDDR for RAM and video memory.
hes just wishing it had more
So what are the two identical chips on the other side of the mother board?
the Slims and Fat have both exactly the same internalz in them the only thing thatz different is that the FAT models: A B, C & E had NAND chips in them instead of the NOR ;)
I have yet to encounter a disc being stuck. Perhaps if you generally push lumps shit into the slot on a daily basis, it will probably stick and even then you'll have to spend some time cleaning it or take it to the repair shop were they will look at you in disgust. The only reason Sony have went back to tray is to save a few pennies now the ps4 is around the corner!
links to the mentioned stories would be nice, the only link links to same video on cnet site, still without story links..
These slims are hard to open. Nothing is pop off. The sides come off first (slide) and then the front and back come off (slide). If you try to pop them off you will break the teeth that keep it locked in place. I own a slim and tried to open it blow the dust out so it wouldn't over heat and to see if I can stop the fan from being so loud. After concluding that I shouldn't open it and put what I took off back on. I just vacummed and blew the vents all around and it sounds like new. Also a screw driver isn't the only tool for the job. It needs special hex with grove in the center. Dont recommend opening!
I'm wondering if I can *fit* this motherboard into the original PS1 shell
I got a ps3 slim 160g that I loved but it got glod had it for almost 2 years and I'm thinking about getting a ps3 super slim 500g
That's cool. Mine is coming in the mail tomorrow. I'm dreading the data transfer process though. That's one thing that was easier on the 360. But, it's gonna be nice to finally have a brand new PS3 up and running tomorrow night. I'd also recommend getting PS+ if you don't already. I'm pretty sure the bundle comes with a free month. It's easily the best value in console gaming. I know I have more games on my hdd than I got time to play. Anyway, enjoy your new purchase.
I have a PS3 slim but I'm still gonna get one in the summer because it's a 500gb which is a lot for a current gen console and not so much for a ps4 tbh and it's smaller so it's gonna be alongside my monitor for my set up.
Actually the PS3 Slim supports up to 500 gigs because I had the 250 gig model then I upgraded the hard drive with a 500 gig hard drive and it worked flawlessly never had an issue for the past 11 years and as for the original PS4 it supports up to 2 terabytes internally but externally you can have as much space as you want there's no limit 😉👍
you know what ill buy it because other ones you have to get in and clean it but this one you can clean the disk placer around it
You should have added interior screws are not a screwdriver ,they are a special torx unsure of size as of yet .
So I would not start breaking into it without that torx .
@ShadowGon3 its working now but thank god it was just a hdmi cable settings adjusting
Thank you, I needed a good breakdown video for this console to clean up a unit that belongs to my sister. She is a smoker and it is taking a lot to get this crap out.
Question was youd disk reader broken, and did cleaning it fix it? Mines been broken for years maybe cleaning it could fix it lol
psa for everyone, the screws under that side panel require a TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver. i know this because it wasnt clarified at all and i dont have one because thats a REALLY tiny and single use screwdriver. great.
needed that ❤
I have it since september and never had a problem with it :P
Can you put the PS3 Slim's optical drive in the Super Slim?
I just wish I could put my 60gb backwards compatible PS3 in the body of a PS3 Super Slim.
Who's watching this in 2017?
I've watching this because I buy ps3 superslim in 2017.
2020
Ps3 Superslim was my first console.
so what is the best way to clean this one?
Don’t do this at home if you love your PS 3 do not tear it apart if you are trying to keep it in good condition at all times mine is7 it’s years old and Is still working Even though it’s a bit hard to navigate the menu at times as well as navigating the store and sometimes Difficult to go to the game menu if you haven’t played it in awhile But it is my favourite console The slide back disc holder is just so easy to work with I’m glad it’s still working after all this time because I like playing God of War on it and LittleBigPlanet and all the other games that are on it
also their is a eject button on the disk try
very informitive
My PS3 super slim stuck on red light it won’t turn green I checked cables all of them are fine? What should I do ? Is power button malfunctioning?
Power button more than likely ...im having this problem now and i cant fix it....at first i toor the ps logo thing off and used a pin to tirn it on but now i cant even do that
So does this affect quality of content, like graphics, gaming, watching bluray?
Hi if dont have a harddrive unscrower how do i unscrow the side scrooz and where do i get one then
Dies it have an in built step down transformer? I want to use it in India, the power supply here is 220V.
that is so true, my ps3 slim got ruined cuz of the slot loading drive, it wouldn't eject the game disc :(
I looked up this video just to find out how to remove the hard drive cover and it didn’t even explain that>:(
My PS3 Slim got the YLOD after 2 and a half years.
i personally think the slim model is the best. I like the fact the laser is secure and protected. Everytime u slide open the new model u risk getting dust and everything else in there. Its a cheaper model. I would recommend the slim to anyone getting a new ps3. But theyre now getting harder to find
I still can't believe they didn't die shrink the cell once more after moving to 45nm in 2009. This thing could have probably ran near passive if they went to 32 or even 22nm.
I don't see how the slide cover is really a step back, sure it may seem less luxurious and "cheap" but in the long run it will probably be more reliable than a slot loading drive.
Less moving parts that can brake.
Nobody has a problem with the sliding door until it breaks and you need to close it using duct tape.
there is no performance issues with 2 RAM chips, because of same quantity connecting lines. Only doubled HEAT from 4 chips with more thick tech process. And a doubled price for 4 chips of course.
The original one its nice and shiny, but hell big. I also dont think the sliding cover its a step back. If it helps to get rid of few inches, why not...
o0f you can see how poor of a job they did with the thermal paste when he exposed the motherboard...
does the screws on a ps3 super slim fit on a ps3 slim cech3001a or b
OK thanks
It's amazing that yet in I'm still satisfied by my ps3
Good job Bill. I think your comments are right on the money also as to why the PS3 was redesigned.
buddy I opened my system but I cannot fix it😣😣😣😣😣😣😟😭😭😨😠😠😠
What happened? My super slim just stuck on red light it won’t even start
Lol
@@nervok2k99 Thats the super slim equivalent to the other models YLOD
Dr Toxic joker your hd is dead
Many people complained about the original very first PS3 model too! Truth is it's hard to get accurate representation because the only time people speak out or voice their thoughts is usually when something goes wrong. If all is well, people usually don't say anything. Some bundles are amazing right now, God of War bundle for only 199.99, the Uncharted Bundle was only 167.99. I think you'll like it, plus you have the warranty from Sony as well.
My ps3 slim doesnt want to get any signal from my wifi and controller help please
I do agree with you
I cant open the hard drive panel help pls
My ps3 ss won't play Nfs Prostreet. It keeps freezing after I push start. Can't even get to the first race. Disc has no scratches or smudges.
Did they upgrade the wireless card? Right now the PS3 slim only has a G adapter (what I was told) THAT SUCKS!!! (for a online gaming machine)
Ive had it since april and it works fine.
the super slim may not be the best looking but things shouldn't be about looks because i used to have the regular ps3 and the chip was shit,but i have now a super slim and i'm happy because it's lighter,it's less noise and it doesn't heat too quick
I don't think so.
It's the most energy efficient model yet and the CPU/GPU have really been made much more efficient than the older models.
This helps them make more money also.
Just keep things off it and give a little space around the system.
Ill take a top loader any day over a mechanical drive that wears out and scratches discs
this guy should do "Rumor Roundup"!
I currently have the PS3 slim 120gb model. I bought it used August 2012 for $139. I've put it through it's paces since. Gameplay sessions of no more than 3hrs, but video streaming significantly longer. When buying a used system, don't plan on it lasting longer than 1yr. My PS3 is beginning to crap out, and I took care of it. Best advice would be buying the 500gb ss bundled w/GTA5 for $269. Sony plans on supporting PS3 for 3 more yrs. Lots of great games for budget prices, and GTA5 is stellar.
What kind of screw driver I need
I like the old one better but I wish it had 500gb
All PS3's have identical features, gameplay wise. The fat does have 2 extra USB slots. And the very first batch was backwards compatible with PS2. However, newer versions have more hdd space, which is VERY useful.
As far as your question about buying a PS3. I'd say yes. There is a huge library of great games and Sony said they will still support PS3 for 3 more yrs. When a new system comes out, games get cheaper on the previous one. Unless there's something you must have on PS4, go with a PS3.