Repairing a PS3 Blue Ray reader?

[The Chubby Pirate]

Ive got a PS3 in perfect order apart from it needs a blue ray reader for it to read discs, anyone ever had a crack at replacing one?

Its going up for sale once its repaired, any ideas..?

 

[Paul_P1]

Just replaced mine yesterday, it's a fairly tricky repair tbh, just watch some of the vids on Youtube before you attempt it.

Also this vid is invaluable as you have a 50/50 chance of reassembling then not being able to load/eject discs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzHPRGHFjpw&annotation_id=annotation_681736&feature=iv

P.S. I paid £40 for my new laser, Sony wanted £130 for the repair.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Hmmm, looks like more hassle than i can be arsed with.

I may just get it fixed by someone who knows what to do

 

[Paul_P1]

How much you wanting for it as is?

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

How much you wanting for it as is?

Make me an offer mate, i may be persuaded to sell as is!

Like i say its mint otherwise!