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See The New PS3 Super Slim Torn To Itty Bitty Pieces

Posted on Thursday, October 4 @ 10:51:45 Eastern by Anthony Severino

The mad scientist tinkerer extraordinaires over at iFixit tore down the new PS3 super slim, just like they do with every new expensive electronic device that comes along, and have done with past PS3s. So, what makes this PS3 so slim? Low carbs? Paleo diet? Forcing a USB dongle down its throat until it gags and pukes?

Of course, the biggest change comes from the new top-loading disc drive. As I pointed out a couple months ago, despite its smaller size, the PS3 super slim actually needs additional overhead clearance to get the disc in and out. It's not a lot, but depending on your TV stand, it may be too much.

iFixit notes that the top-loading disc drive is "repair friendly". But what's not repair friendly, are the fans and heat sinks, which are found below the motherboard assembly. If either of these have an issue—an issue often found in previous PS3 models, especially the fatter, original PS3s—you'll have to remove the motherboard assembly to access them. However, iFixit does conclude that it help the design stay more compact and solid.

Other standout changes include rubber padding around the disc drive to reduce noise, and less power consumption. If only they could do something about how long it takes to update the firmware and get to playing games.

iFixit gives the PS3 super slim a 7 out of 10 for fixability, noting that Sony has made a console that is not only a smaller form factor, but it's also lighter, quieter, and consumes less power. Take from that what you will, then enjoy the pieces of PS3 super slim below.

Tags: ps3, sony

Comments

De-Ting
Joined: Nov 2006

Posted: Oct 4th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
That fan/heat sink looks much more effective than the one in the classic PS3.

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shandog137
Joined: Mar 2007

Posted: Oct 4th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
These pictures are false...where is the zombie, I ask? Where is the damn scary zombie!

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De-Ting
Joined: Nov 2006

Posted: Oct 4th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Well you have to put the disc in...

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Ivory_Soul
Joined: Nov 2005

Posted: Oct 4th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
This should have been the original PS3.

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BigTruckSeries
Joined: May 2006

Posted: Oct 4th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
I make about $150,000 a year. $500 a month making videos on youtube (bigtruckseriesreview), and another $300 a month writing consumer reviews for Shopping.com/epinions.com (bigtruckseries).

Everytime I see a PSe being offered as a low price, I think to myself: "I'd like to buy one of those", but I can't think of a single reason to actually buy one. got the money - just don't have the desire.

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wildmario
Joined: Jan 2007

Posted: Oct 4th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Will it get small as the Wii?

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LawnGnome
Joined: Apr 2007

Posted: Oct 4th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
I have been inside one of the original PS3s, baby, and that does look much neater and tidier. Now where is the damn price cut?

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Sammo
Joined: Oct 2005

Posted: Oct 4th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
When does this slender little fella hit the shelves?

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