PlayStation 1 Restoration and Repair

Tools

• Screwdriver set (precision set with various bits)
• Brush (for cleaning plastic parts)
• Sponge (for cleaning plastic parts)
• Air gun
• Cotton swabs
• Soldering iron
• Solder sucker
• Wire (for holding spring loaded parts)
• Hammer (for straightening metal shield)

Parts & materials

• 1 PlayStation 1 console
• Soapy water
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Oil (for disc drive tracks)
• 1 Tekken 3 game disc
• 1 Racing game disc

Steps

1. Step 1 · 00:45 in the video

   Prepare tools for disassembly.

   Tools: Screwdriver set

2. Step 2 · 01:04 in the video

   Remove 6 screws from the bottom of the console.

   Tools: Screwdriver set

3. Step 3 · 01:15 in the video

   Open the console shell.

4. Step 4 · 01:30 in the video

   Disconnect the ribbon cable from the disc drive.

5. Step 5 · 01:40 in the video

   Disconnect the power cable from the disc drive.

6. Step 6 · 01:43 in the video

   Remove the disc drive assembly.

7. Step 7 · 02:00 in the video

   Disconnect the ribbon cables from the memory card/controller ports.

8. Step 8 · 02:06 in the video

   Disconnect the power unit cables.

9. Step 9 · 02:29 in the video

   Remove the memory card/controller port assembly.

10. Step 10 · 02:40 in the video

    Unscrew and remove the power unit.

    Tools: Screwdriver set

11. Step 11 · 03:07 in the video

    Unscrew and remove the mainboard shield.

    Tools: Screwdriver set

12. Step 12 · 03:15 in the video

    Remove the mainboard.

13. Step 13 · 03:39 in the video

    Unscrew and remove the metal plate from the bottom shell.

    Tools: Screwdriver set

14. Step 14 · 04:14 in the video

    Unscrew and remove the power button mechanism.

    Tools: Screwdriver set

15. Step 15 · 04:36 in the video

    Unscrew and remove the reset button mechanism.

    Tools: Screwdriver set

16. Step 16 · 04:53 in the video

    Remove the disc lid release mechanism.

17. Step 17 · 05:07 in the video

    Remove the disc lid hinge.

18. Step 18 · 05:24 in the video

    Clean plastic parts with soapy water and a brush.

    Tools: Brush, Sponge

    Parts: Soapy water

19. Step 19 · 06:16 in the video

    Clean the disc lid with isopropyl alcohol and a toothbrush.

    Tools: Brush, Cloth

    Parts: Isopropyl alcohol

20. Step 20 · 06:34 in the video

    Blow dust off the disc drive assembly with an air gun.

    Tools: Air gun

21. Step 21 · 06:49 in the video

    Blow dust off the memory card/controller port assembly with an air gun.

    Tools: Air gun

22. Step 22 · 06:58 in the video

    Blow dust off the power unit with an air gun.

    Tools: Air gun

23. Step 23 · 07:09 in the video

    Blow dust off the mainboard with an air gun.

    Tools: Air gun

24. Step 24 · 08:54 in the video

    Apply oil to the disc drive tracks using a cotton swab.

    Tools: Cotton swabs

    Parts: Oil (for disc drive tracks)

25. Step 25 · 09:37 in the video

    Desolder and remove the mod chip from the mainboard.

    Tools: Soldering iron, Solder sucker

    Parts: 1 Mod chip

26. Step 26 · 10:47 in the video

    Straighten the bent metal shield using a hammer and a flat surface.

    Tools: Hammer

27. Step 27 · 11:26 in the video

    Solder the straightened metal shield back onto the mainboard.

    Tools: Soldering iron, Solder

28. Step 28 · 11:54 in the video

    Reinstall the metal plate into the bottom shell.

29. Step 29 · 11:56 in the video

    Reinstall the power unit.

30. Step 30 · 11:58 in the video

    Reinstall the mainboard shield.

31. Step 31 · 12:01 in the video

    Reinstall the mainboard.

32. Step 32 · 12:05 in the video

    Reinstall the memory card/controller port assembly.

33. Step 33 · 12:10 in the video

    Screw in the memory card/controller port assembly.

    Tools: Screwdriver set

34. Step 34 · 12:14 in the video

    Reinstall the mainboard shield.

35. Step 35 · 12:18 in the video

    Screw in the mainboard shield.

    Tools: Screwdriver set

36. Step 36 · 12:21 in the video

    Reconnect the power unit cables.

37. Step 37 · 12:29 in the video

    Reconnect the ribbon cables to the memory card/controller ports.

38. Step 38 · 12:40 in the video

    Reinstall the disc drive assembly.

39. Step 39 · 12:48 in the video

    Reconnect the ribbon cable to the disc drive.

40. Step 40 · 12:50 in the video

    Reconnect the power cable to the disc drive.

41. Step 41 · 12:58 in the video

    Reinstall the power button spring.

42. Step 42 · 13:00 in the video

    Reinstall the power button.

43. Step 43 · 13:05 in the video

    Reinstall the reset button.

44. Step 44 · 13:09 in the video

    Reinstall the disc lid release button.

45. Step 45 · 13:17 in the video

    Reinstall the disc lid hinge mechanism.

    Tools: Wire

46. Step 46 · 13:24 in the video

    Screw in the disc lid hinge mechanism.

    Tools: Screwdriver set

47. Step 47 · 13:45 in the video

    Screw in the power button mechanism.

    Tools: Screwdriver set

48. Step 48 · 13:53 in the video

    Reinstall the disc lid.

49. Step 49 · 14:00 in the video

    Close the console shell.

50. Step 50 · 14:05 in the video

    Screw in the bottom screws.

    Tools: Screwdriver set

Tips from the comments

• The console shown is technically a PlayStation (PSX), not a PS1, as the PS1 refers to a later, smaller revision.
• The removal of the mod chip was an unexpected step for some viewers.
• Many viewers found the disassembly and cleaning process relaxing and appreciated the ASMR quality of the video.
• The video brought back nostalgic memories of the original PlayStation for many viewers.
• The creator's opinion on Tekken being a 'stupid game' was a point of disagreement for some viewers.
• A suggestion was made to include a photo of the cleaned version in the thumbnail to highlight the satisfying outcome.
• A significant portion of the community expressed concerns that the video content was stolen from another creator, 'OddTinkering', and was being monetized illegally.