PS3 Slim Laser Replacement (CECH-2001A) 

As someone with no skills, your instructions were spot on. After replacing the laser, when I turned on my repaired PS3 & the DVD & Game disc played, it was better than my honeymoon 50 years ago. Thanks!

Great walk-through. I played this while I did my repair and now my PS3 is reading discs again. I appreciated hearing the failure behaviors as it reaffirmed my hunch that this was the issue.

You saved me from having to buy a new ps3 in 2024! Thank you!

Followed exactly what you did. I found the whole assembly for only a few dollars more than just the laser alone. I forgot to get some lithium grease, so I'll have to open the reader again just to add some. Great tutorial!

Just followed along to this video to replace my laser. Worked like a charm. Awesome. Thanks!

thanks to your video I've fixed my CECH2001A, thank you for making such a detailed video showing your process. Your recommendation to purchase the whole 'deck' assembly was spot on, it was only $16 compared to $13 for laser alone; as someone who does electronics repair for work this so totally worth it and appreciated!

Thank you for the guide! You made the process very simple and my PS3 is now back in action.

I know this is an old video but, I got my system up and running again from your video. Thank you!

Thank you for this guide! Your narration was very well done and I appreciated the close-up and the explanations of what everything was. Really appreciate this, as someone with no technological background who just wants to play older games.

You made the tutorial seem so easy!!! I'm gonna watch it again when my Laser Deck comes to my house and I'll update you on the news! Thanks for this video, professionally explained! Update: It worked like a charm! Thanks for teaching me man I'm so happy to get back to gaming on the PS3! Thank you ❤

This video was very professional and helpful. My Japanese PS3 Slim was identical to these instructions and is now working again. Thank you soo much!

your video helped me fix my slim's disc drive. i had to take spare disk drive that wasn't married to the mother board and take the laser off it and put it on mine and swap the cables to the old one. thanks!

Thank you for these vids, just replaced this part, worked like a charm!

Very helpful video. I replaced my laser deck easily by following the steps in this video. Thank you!

I just came here just to clean the laser. He's so good at this he actually helped me with other things outside the replacement.

Thanks a ton, fixed my PS3 using your instructions. Saved me some cash!

Thank you so much for the video. I clean my ps3 lens and I never thought, it would work.If it were not for your video, would never open my playstation 3. Sorry for my english. I speak spanish. You're the best!!!

This video made the repair super simple. Lots of good tips. Thanks!

Awesome video, Fixed my PS3-2001a model with this vid, and the system works great!

Thank you for making a very thorough and noob friendly video. I have the same model that you operated on and as you mentioned, the disc goes in, seats down in the drive and does absolutely nothing. Does not even register. I will be ordering a new part to do this replacement. Also loved NHL '11. Great game. Go Hawks!! Liked and subscribed. Thx again.

I just finished replacing mine , thank you very much, now wife can play skyrim.

Great video! Got me up and running in no time! Thank you.

Very useful after many years, thank you dude!

This was exactly the guide I was looking for!

Thank you for video. Replacement was very easy. Wham bam thank you mam

2022 and i can't believe i was having this prob special thanks to you i was able to replace mine my self not the first time doing some work on my disc drive tho reason for this is am a owner of a next console but the ps3 still has a place in my heart i have remaining games left to play so...lol... thank you so much for this guide i truly Appreciate it.

just fixed up a ps3 i got from a friend by replacing the laser. thanks for this guide!

Awesome Vid ,got ps3 with same problem followed video , I'm back in the game Sub for sure Thanks Bro

Hello, i just repleaced the disc drive - do you have any clue as to why my disc drive isnt detecting discs? It detected it sometimes, so the ribbon is in the right orientation, but now it doesn't detect anything so the drive cannot accept discs. The black and red connecting to that light sensor ooks fine and connected. Also, whenever my drive is connected, when I press the eject button it makes no sound instead of beeping. (Also I used a speperate video and it told to replace he entire disc holder mechanism thing thats held in by the 4 screws, not just the laser like in this video)

thanks for the video, I just discoverd my ps 3 problem, defect blue ray laser.

Love the video, thanks!

worked like a champ, thanks!

Have the CECH-2001A as well, and I need to replace the laser module or maybe I'll replace the whole drive. It has the KEM-450AAA module and BMD-061 controller in it. In my PS3, DVD's and CD's play fine - just bluray do not. The modules are way to expensive on EBAY right now so I'm looking for broken or cheap selling PS3's locally. Which models are 'safe' to scavenge a drive from? I'm finding it hard to get another CECH-2001A. Or which KEM or KES laser decks are okay with the BMD-061 controller? Thanks for the video.

Thanks for sharing this video. It was extremely helpful for me.

You got Mad Skills! Thanks it works lots better.

Everyone I've seen replacing lasers in slim PS3s disconnect the logic board before removing the original laser deck and reattach it after putting the new deck in. This is needlessly difficult. First slide the laser to the back to give it enough slack to loosen the logic board then slide the laser module down and then unscrew and remove the laser deck with the circuit board still attached. After that you can freely disconnect the board without having to do it from only one angle. I'd personally recommend not even removing the cable from the board and disconnecting it from the connector on the laser instead. Then before you put in the new laser attach the logic board before it goes in. So much easier than trying to finagle it upside down.

Thank you for the video. It's nice to see a grownup give detailed instructions on this R&R. I'm an old person with just two games and my Sys. is 6+ YO and does like you said, it accepts the disc, then after some seconds makes that click sound and refuses to read. I will replace the Deck, but would like to know the "quality" source for the deck. Can you share ? I have the CECH2001A, KEM450AAA. It also reads DVDs only, but no BlueRay.

Hi, I replaced the laser deck on my PS3 Slim (CECH-21xx) with one from a CECH-20xx (using this video, lol). It works, but pulls/accepts the Blu-rays slowly. What could be the problem? Could it be the worm gear?

ok, thanks. The board is the green box that you removed before removing the old lens.

So this model does not have that ribbon cable underneath the drive? That's a lot easier... Good tutorial, thanks. One thing: Where would you go about getting the replacement parts? I have no experience buying replacement parts for the drive but i do getting potentiometers for the DualShock 3 and Amazon, Ebay and God forbid AliExpress are all useless for those (they will all be Chinese copies with incorrect parameters). Actually even the actual vendor is a lottery because you have to get lucky enough to get a potentiometer that matches whatever the controller was calibrated to account for in the first place. I'm rambling lol.

So could I just get an entire new drive and put it in? Like when you disconnected the ribbon cable from the main console, could you just get a whole new drive? Or does that mess stuff up and make it so you need to replace the laser specifically? Very good tutorial, weighing my options out here, definitely think ill use your videos once i figure out what i gotta do specifically! 💕

TY i just repair mine with your video. Thank's

This video was really helpful. I took my PS3 apart and put it back together. Apparently it needs that deck that you suggested. Is there a good place where I can get the correct deck? I have found a ton on eBay but not sure how good they are.

Hello!! can u please let me know the model no. of the laser. and also the website or the link where you purchased that from. Thank You

Great video, thank you!!

This one is the best one

Thank you. Very useful.

Ask me a question. I saw that there are several models of lenses. How do I know which model is right for my PS3? On the nameplate is written CG159888599 CH2001A. Thanks for listening.

Finally I found a video that applies to my issue, I think. My PS3 disk drive stopped reading disks consistently. Do you guys have a location in Toronto? I don't trust myself to replace the laser.

Ok so the other night I did the replacement. The game I put in played fine the whole time. When I went to eject it, it would not come out. Just beeped 3 times. I opened it back up to remove the disc and when I put it back together and tried to insert the disc again, it wouldn't takenit. Just made a grinding/tapping noise. Any idea what the problem is? Any help is appreciated

I replaced my laser deck twice and my PS3 plays PS3 games perfectly fine with no issues but when I put in a PS1 game it will spin the disc for a bit , stop , spin and then make that “click click” sound like it’s reloading the disc. Any tips?

Hey Very nice and helpful videos. I am in Japan n planning to buy a ps3 just for fun. Do you think i should go for slim or super slim ? On the one hand i feel the slims slot loading mechanism is problematic and prone to failures, where as the super slim is simple n nice. But i heard the super slim uses cheap parts and overall quality of slim is better. Im a bit confused.. i wanted to buy a slim but worried about the slot loading mechanism... What do you suggest ?

Hi, you said you do replace and fix cd laser. My PlayStation 3 Spider-Man edition CD stop loading games. Can I buy the Correct new CD laser from you?

Hey man I have 2 ps3 slim consoles and I changed the whole drives while both consoles had the same SCPH number, the new drive didn’t accept any disks at all while it worked on the other console previously. Will changing this part as you did in the video from the other console work soo you think? Thanks for any feedback appreciate it

Hi, my ps3 (cech 2004b, original 250gb slim) stopped reading bluray disks and at first I wanted to replace the whole laser block, but later I learnt about the remarry issue so I’ll change just the laser deck as you did. I know it’s an absurd question but, if I replace just the laser deck without replacing the driveboard, it all should go fine right? (Assuming the new laser works ofc) Thank you and great video!

Question: Do you have to "remarry" a new laser deck to a CECH-3001 models? I've read that you don't have to on 2000 and 2500 models but wasn't sure if that's true or what "remarrying" even means. If you could shed some light on this that would be much appreciated! Thanks for this video!

Do you all sell these drives ?

Im beyond baffled, that screw i took out holding the blueray in the back, does not fit back in!!!!! im going crazy looking for a screw i swear i set in a spot for memory purposes.. yes the little black screw that u just took out, its too small for the hole, i swear its the same screw. a glitch in the matrix. please help

Hey, good video! Will this also fix ejecting and inserting? Mine stopped pulling the disc in? Thanks

like this video, you just answer my question about my ps3 not reading the disc and not spinning,i took it apart and cleaned it still did not work, i had it with out the cover and the laser worked but then it did not, thanks

What's the difference between a 2001A and 2001B?

Question: will ANY replacement deck for a PS3 FAT work? Do I need to try to match numbers? I am close to yours with a CECH-2101B. Can I use your same new deck?

Looks easy enough.

how do I know which one to get? For Playstation 3 PS3 Slim Console KEM 400A 410A 450A 450DAA 450EAA 451A 495A 850A Laser Lens Blue-ray Optical Pick up with Deck?

I need to change mine too. Sadly after almost 10 years the Blu-Ray laser (still reads DVDs) said goodbye (already cleaned it and everything). I got the same model with 120 GB. Which one is the correct one to buy so that i don't make any mistake? The KEM 450AAA should be the right one am i right? Thanks for your help beforehand.

Is remarrying only for replacing the whole bluray drive?so your instructions doesn't need remarrying?

Thanks for the info. Mines doing a click click. think i need a new deck.. hmm

how I can due, I’m not a expert in this area. can you help me?

I Like Ur skilled work , but Please help mate - I'm UK based - do you know where is the best places to order and bye a brand new lazer for a ps 3 super slim online from , I have another issue I've done a careful dismantling but there's more than one code on the deck intact one or more each side of said deck which is the right code ? Is it the one on the same side as the lens that is a sticker at the outer edge of the metal deck frame work or is it the one / code on the under but outer side of the deck that I need to check upon the planned online order

31:09 - 31:45 why does it take so long to read the disc? im assuming this only happens the first time you play a game after replacing the laser, right?

Where do you buy your parts from and great video.

Well, I replaced it and all, but now for some odd reason my PS3 slim is refusing to pull DVD's in, so I can't even see if it will read them. Anyone had the same issue? Any help is more than welcome.

Hey, can you help me? I have this same model. I bought a new laser and now dvds is working but not bluray. Bluray discs spins and stops and spins and stops. I can see the clock icon but it doesn't load any games, only dvds. I opened the case when the bluray disc was inside, I saw how the laser was first blue and then both eyes blinks red. Laser is moving up and down how it should. I just don't know what to do because I have checked everything million times and every cable is connected right. Is my new laser faulty too? :(

I have the same exact setup. I ordered a new laser for the ps3 and they ended up sending me a whole new disc drive. However, when I simply replaced the old disk drive with the new disk drive, it takes the CD and spins up but same issue as before, it wont pop up the game on the screen. Do I need to do additional steps than just replace the old drive with a new drive? I thought I saw somewhere the board inside the old drive needs to be taken out and put in the new drive so the motherboard can properly read it? I also noticed the ribbon that goes from the side of the drive to the main board had the blue part ripped off. So I ordered a new cable, maybe the cable is bad? Any thoughts?

Hello, Thank you for sharing. Would you know the exact model number for this laser replacement part?

replaced mine just as you did and still not reading discs could it be a bad drive or possibly the laser ribbon bad?

My friend has a PS3 Slim that is in amazing condition except it begins to read a disc, but after a while stops. I cleaned the lens once but since the issue is continuing I think I needs a new disc drive or laser replacement. Any recommendations for sources of supply?

I removed the 2 screws that is holding the top plastic piece in place with the weird loading arms and 2 clips holding it at the back. I replaced the laser head from the top, put it back together and now the mechanism won't load the disk. When I put a disk in, it starts to wind the disk in but stops at half point and doesn't finish properly loading it, the mechanism doesn't raise to securely grab the disk. What did I do wrong? I replaced heads in drives before but I never dealt with a slot load mechanism before.

Sort of a hail mary. I've been working down the possible lists of why my Slim PS3 (2501A) is neither sucking in disks, reading disks, nor launching digital games. I've rebuilt the blu-ray drive a few times, making sure all the parts are in correct alignment but it still doesn't work. I've watched this video and the 450DAA video and neither have solved the issue. I haven't changed the laser yet but it shouldn't be that hard to do if it is the case. Do you have any insight on getting this thing working? My next attempt will be replacing the HDD just in case it's something silly there. But if it's not that, I'm running out of options short of just buying another PS3 🤭

Mine looked a little different than this, I had to figure some out myself but it was still straight forward. Replaced the deck and got it back together but no luck. Still not reading. Just sounds like it loads twice. I can hear the laser trying to read but it wont. There's no chip board inside my deck at all, that's normal right? It just plugs in right below the drive and it's very hard to plug back in I might add! lol CECH-2501B 320GB I'm also left with one tiny little silver screw. I hope that's not messing things up lmao! I guess I'll have to go back in and see if I can find where that belongs now. :D ....Dangit! haha.......... Oh that was easy. It goes right up in the bottom of the plastic case. Well, who knows, I'll try it again with that in there and see what happens....... No luck. Same thing. Insert disc.. bump, bump, bump, bump, sounds like ejecting and inserting though disc stays inside then bump, bump, bump, bump again, then nothing.

No way no how can I manage to get the laser ribbon attached to the board. I hate these types of cables. Anyway I have to remove the cable from the laser and attach it to the board first and install it. Then lastly re-attach the ribbon to the laser from the top side. What a pain!

So if my ps3 slim tries to read the blu ray disc,stops and makes a clicking noise,the laser is the problem? It reads DVDs but not blu ray. Should I just replace the whole deck?

Hi people from Poweup, I have that same PS3, and my blue ray does not work, I ordered one for ebay, I installed it and it does not work for me. I said that all PS3 blu-ray drives are NOT plug-n-play. Each pcb circuit drive board is married specifically to that console. you must either flash the newly purchased drive with your original drive's firmware / key or install your original drive logic circuit board (PCB) into this newly purchased drive. A better alternative to swapping the pcb circuit board is to flash the newly purchased drive with your original drive's firwmare. How I can do it?

Well, looks like I will need to do this. My PS3 only reads games if I tilt it, so it's probably a bad blue ray laser since it reads DVD's and PS1 games. But yeah, I tried cleaning the lens already but it didn't help, so I guess that I have a half working laser.

Tried this with two different slims and every time I get it installed I start getting "an error occurred during the start operation" errors (80010006 and 80010017). You ever experienced this or know how to fix it?

Which tools do we need for opening ps3? any special screwdriver?

Hi I have a ps3 but says I need to update I think the hard drive is modded says something about using a USB and also have a ps3 comes on but won't read any disks so I guess the laser is broken I'm a noob when it comes to try fixing.. is there any help tips you can give me please so I can fix.. can I swapp the laser from a ps3 slim into a ps3 super slim or will it not work.. Thanks

Is it safe to assume, that if my PS3 reads PS1 games and not PS3 games that I only need to replace the laser assembly, and not the whole deck?

I have 2011 ps3 not reading the disc how much for the laser

Who do you guys buy your laser decks from?

Any recommendations on where to buy the deck?

where did you buy the replacement laser.?

What if the ps3 wont draw the disc in? The system wont start up if i insert a disc either. Any ideas?

Is this replacement laser still available to purchase?

help with the black tab on the ribbon

Where should I buy a new laser, don’t want to get scammed

My new ps3 pad doesn't connect with my console.... please what's wrong

Hello! Where could i find blu ray lasers for ps3?

Anyone know where I can get some of those rubber things, or what there called so I can look it up and ask local parts? Screws would not come up and take the rubber in the gaps, causing it to not screw out. Had to physically rip it out and destroy most of them just to get it free. If not, an idea to put something in its place then

Ps3 cech 2104B laser model is?????