PlayStation 2 Slimline SCPH-900xx Clock Battery Replacement

Written By: MrJulian
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PlayStation 2 Slimline SCPH-900xx Clock Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

8

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

After a few years, the clock battery in your PlayStation 2 gets empty and the console can't save date and time anymore. This guide shows you how to replace the clock battery in your PS2.

Please note: This guide shows the European model (SCPH-90004). Some models with other region codes may not have a clock battery.

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    • Turn off your PlayStation 2 and remove the disc and Memory Card.

    • Turn over the PlayStation 2 and put it on a soft surface (e.g. a towel).

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    • Locate the six covers.

    • Two are located underneath the feet.

    • One cover is located underneath the Void sticker.

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    • Remove the Void sticker with a Spudger and some cleaning alcohol

    • Removing the Void sticker will void the warranty of your device!

    • Some versions of that console maybe don’t have the sticker or it’s relocated.

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    • Remove the covers by using either a Spudger, Opening Picks or your fingernail.

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    • Remove the six Phillips #1 screws with a screwdriver.

    • The screws on the right are a bit deeper inside the shell as like the rest but are the same size.

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    • Separate the clips at the front and the overhanging side from their mounting using a Prying Tool.

    • Separate the two halves.

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    • The clock battery is located under the drive.

    • Do not touch the Laser (red circle)! Otherwise it can’t read the disc anymore!

    • Make sure that the sensor array for the on/off switch sits correctly when reassembling the device.

    • This picture shows the European model (SCPH-90004). Some models with other region codes may not have a clock battery.

    With my model 77004, the coin cell is located on the pcb. I needed to unscrew from both the top & bottom. Remove the top metal cover in order to access the coin cell battery.

    See link: For a photo

    Melroy van den Berg -

    Dear Melroy,

    Thanks for your message! This guide refers to the SCPH-900xx models, your model is a SCPH-7700x model so it‘s no wonder that it differs. Unfortunately there isn’t a separate page for that model yet but feel free to create a specific model page and add some useful manuals.

    Greetings

    MrJulian

    MrJulian -

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    • Pull away the metal mounting on the right to remove the old button cell.

    • Replace the old button cell/clock battery with a new button cell type CR 2032 with 3V of voltage.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Author

MrJulian

Member since: 22/10/20

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5 comments

Simple and easy to follow. I really do miss how straightforward it used to be to take apart game consoles.

Melsypoo -

Everything is okay but how I can extract drive?

Memozit -

Hey Memozit,

To remove the optical drive of the PS2 follow this guide: PlayStation 2 Slimline SCPH-900xx Optical Drive Replacement

Greetings

MrJulian

MrJulian -

I opened up my slim silver ps2 scph-90001, can't find the cmos battery anywhere. It's not under the fan, it's not under the motherboard. This is the American silver version. I have the replacement battery I just don't know where to put it.

Cory -

Hey Cory,

The PS2 shown in the guide is a European model (SCPH-90004) which has a CMOS battery. The guide mentions that other region models may not have a clock battery which could be the case on 01 models (Northern America).

Greetings

MrJulian

MrJulian -