Brilliant video mate, this is actually the fourth tutorial I've found on the topic, but all the others were of different models and had some significant differences in assembly. You saved my ass.
Thanks so much for this video and the rebuild one. My PS3 was sounding like it was about to explode, and having the same model as yours it was simply to follow along and add the thermal paste. Looking forward to getting a few more years out of more favourite console.
Thanks for the vid! Was having trouble getting the board out ... thought it was seposed to come out along with the plate on the bottom. Turns out, it doesn't ... lol. Cheers
Thank you so much for this and the rebuilding video buddy this is 3 years late but I recently bought a cechL01 model and the hard drive sounded very dated, I replaced the hard drive with a 500gb SSD. And then knew it needed a cleaning and fresh thermal paste. My buddy was supposed to help me since he's worked on PCs but he chickened out after messing with a faulty slim I had. So me and my gf found your video and successfully got it cleaned with fresh pads and fresh paste. Seems to be doing okay did all the normal things I hope it last! Thank you again man.
Hey Joe, i've just gone and bought a PS3 in mainly to put some cfw on it and back up all my games. This is the exact model i got for just £7.99!! and all it needed was a good clean and paste & this video came in VERY handy! Cheers pal.
When you removed the top cover (the one with the screws) you said to just pull but there's actually a small cutout with a tab inside you press to release it, doing it your way could snap it off for good!
i also have the 80gb cechl03, but unfortunately the black flap holding down the ribbon cable came off and the end of the cable is bent and not straight. trying to look for the same replacement cable is difficult.
Are the insides of this CECHL03 model the same as a white CECHL00? I am going to open my white PS3 for a cleaning but I want a good teardown guide that works with my model.
I can’t say, as I’ve not taken a CECHL00 model apart. I don’t think they should be very different, though. Just be systematic, and take your time. Also, the best tip I’ve seen is to get some small pots for the screws. Keep all the different screws separate, so you know where they go when you reassemble. You could also take pictures at each stage, so you have some reference points.
@@JoeChip thanks I used only this first guide and it really helped me a lot but I have problem after repaste my ps3 CECHL04 is still hot about 71-74C on cpu only gpu is fine 61C I need to delid? do you know how to delid I never made that and I can't find service in my town.
@@altairps3HFW No, delidding is a tricky business and something I’ve never attempted. Your CPU temps are high but not excessively so. As long as they aren’t going above that and your PS3 is operating functioning properly, you will probably be ok. Just make sure it’s well ventilated.
@@JoeChip fans are realy clear now I can try case mods but I don't know much about that so if I not have 80C is fine? What about liquid metal is better?
marty2016 rc motocross That’s a sign of overheating. You could take it apart, clean it and apply new thermal paste but it may only offer a temporary fix. Others have tried reflowing the solder but, again, it will likely only be a temporary solution (if at all). Can you take it back to the seller?
