Playstation 3 Super Slim Teardown and thermal replacement in 2023

In todays video i have my first ever look at a PS3 Super Slim, which as it name suggest is quite small compared to the launch PS3! Anyway im opening this up to replace the thermal paste and give it a dust clean.. spoiler, the paste was ok and was pretty darn dust free inside ================================================ ================================================ Tools that i use frequently that are Ali-express Affiliate linked Sunshine S-918E Heatpad: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DF8... Previously i had a CPB Heatpad, but that died late 2022, so i am now using The Sunshine S-918E B7000 Frame Adhesvie: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d62... my go to glue for almost everything now days! Thin Metal Pry Tool: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTz... Used to open ipad and remove glued back covers on phones Heat Resistant Tape: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/dQ283f6 When using the heat gun near sensitive parts, its best to cover them With this to protect them Double Sided Black Tape: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bO46kXwg The usual tape i use on most repairs, on screens Red Clear Tape: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cK4DNmIU For things that need more Stick!,usually on tablet digitizers Phone Repair Tool Kit: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bH1lqUe4 A Similar tool kit to mine, that i use for those random screws that you dont normally see Hakko FX 951 Clone Station: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AkLHNJ My Soldering Station i use, so far it has been good Quick 861DW Hot Air Station: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9HNS4h This was a purchase to learn a bit more in micro soldering So far it has been a great purchase Power Z USB Amp Tester: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Bf7... Advanced readouts of power draw on devices Basic USB Amp Tester: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWF... A Simple Amp tester to see if your charger is actually putting out power Black Tweezers Set: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dU2... The Black Tweezers i use in my videos Large Metal Pry Tool: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ckqD1TNQ This is the same as the metal pry tool i use, different brand printed on it Pry Tool: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/y0dvtNW A New Version of the pry tools Basic Digital Microscope: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXD... This is the kit i purchased to do micro soldering, if you see a video of me micro soldering it was captured on this cameras feed Orico 120w 10 Port Charging Station: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/miqk2Le The Charging station i use out the back, usually having multiple devices connected Doesn't support Fast charging but still does a good job One page i go to when I'm curious what new repair tools are out is: Wozniak Store: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/9eDP9uy