Sony Playstation 2 Repair Manual page 33

The PS2 shell should now be ready to remove. ONLY
the UPPER side (with the PS2 logo) needs to be
removed for this step - Leave the BOTTOM side on.
WARNING-Be very careful when taking the upper
shell off, or you could damage the PS2.
Place the PS2 horizontally, with the PS2 logo facing
up and the front facing you.
Pull up on the cover from the back and work it free and lift about 1/2 inch. Move the shell forward a little,
sideways, so that the Eject/Reset buttons are not blocking the shell and the CD tray comes clear, and it can be
lifted off. Just play around with it a little and you should get it.
Then, lift it at an angle, like opening the cover of a
book. Take the bottom (Vertically speaking) of the
shell, with the PS2 logo on it, and lift it an angle.
WARNING-Lift slowly and be careful not to break
the ribbon cable going to the reset and eject buttons.
You should notice a small ribbon cable around the
area where the Reset/Eject buttons are. The cable
should be taped to the top of the Lens cover. Remove
the tape, and then carefully lift the cover so that it is
lying flat, and the PS2 is open like a book, connected
at the middle by the ribbon cable.
Next you will remove the lens cover. To remove the
lens cover, simply take out the 2-4 screws located on
the side with the Jewelry screwdriver. Place the screws
aside, and lift the lens cover. NOTE:The lower left
corner has a latch tab that needs to be pulled slightly
left before you can lift it up. See photo.
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