👉 Fasttech Pro Tool Kit: fasttechstore.com/tools/fasttech-pro-auto-kit 👉 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste: fasttechstore.com/playstation-4-parts/arctic-silver-5-thermal-paste 👉 PS3 Power Supply: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/power-supply-aps-306 👉 PS3 Disc Drive: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/kes-450-blu-ray-disc-drive 👉 PS3 Slim 3001 Mainboard: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/p/ps3-slim-mainboard-disc-drive-logic-board-kte-001 👉 PS3 Front power button: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/sony-playstation-3-slim-control-board 👉 PS3 Hard Drive: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/1-tb-ssd-hybrid-25-hard-drive 👉 PS3 Fan: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/ps3-slim-internal-cooling-fan 👉 PS3 Casing: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/sony-playstation-3-models-cech-3001-casing 👉NEED HELP? FaceTime/Zoom Video Call Me: fasttechstore.com/online-consultation 👉GET REPAIR SERVICE FOR YOUR DEVICE: fasttechstore.com/electronics-repair Other PS3 Videos: ▶PS3 CPU AND GPU DE-LID GUIDE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GzMmi7F65wQ.html&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 CECHG Repair Guide: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GgOYFO9Pdss.html&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 CECHH Repair Guide: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BDC1O8mYZZc.html&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 Slim 2000 Repair Guide: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-S-ewz35fOLY.html&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 Slim 3000 Repair Guide:ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ay7GYYMjodQ.html&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 Super Slim Repair Guide: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6a9UM_S1T64.html ▶PS3 YLOD Repair Guide: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uAWpqW1HCmo.html&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 Controller Ghosting Fix: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lMQouNRR018.html&ab_channel=fasttech 00:00 Intro 01:07 Removing the bottom tabs & screws 02:20 Removing the top cover 02:31 Removing the power supply 03:02 Removing the disc drive 03:47 Removing the front power button 03:56 Removing the hard drive 04:15 Removing the motherboard assembly 04:58 Removing the motherboard backplate 05:44 Removing the motherboard 06:03 Thermal paste replacement 08:15 Reinstalling the motherboard assembly 09:39 Reinstalling the motherboard into the case 10:15 Reinstalling the antennas 10:28 Reinstalling the power button 10:44 Reinstalling the disc drive 11:32 Reinstalling the power supply 12:18 Reinstalling the hard drive 12:37 Reinstalling the top cover 12:58 Reinstalling the bottom tabs & screws 13:45 Applying Fasttech warranty sticker 13:58 Outro
Thanks for this video. Got my ps3 in 2009 and just changed the thermal paste. It was super dry after 13 years. Gosh. I can’t believe it’s been 13 years since I got it
Pro tip: dont pull the plastic piece of the power cable connector with the cable. Its a booger to put back on without bending the pins. Also when plugging the dvd drive cable back in underneath, its easier to hold your hand palm face down and use index middle finger to grab ribbon cable to plug in then push black piece down to secure it. Also, also, dont forget to plug the fan back in. Dont ask me how I know
I just changed the thermal paste on my PS4 Pro for the first time today. Then I thought I should do the PS3 since I've had it since 2011 and found this video. Thank you, this will help a lot.
I appreciate this video, It helped me a lot as someone who is recently getting into PS3 systems and missed the console. I love my PS5 but when I'm not playing it I like to go back. You also made the disk drive cable look easy. It took me 5 times longer to get it in correctly.
I just got my first ever Ps3 slim (after like 15 years owning an Xbox 360) and I was thinking of repasting my ps3 (since i bought it from random dude off the internet on facebook marketplace) 😅 Thank you for this video, now i know how to repaste this Gem 🙏
Edit: I figured out why I couldn't get my PS3 back together. It seemed like the lid was just too tight to completely latch, and I suspected it was the disc drive because it looked like it wasn't level. Turns out it was the power button. My model must be slightly different from the one you used in this video, because the power button was blocking my disc drive from seating properly in the front. I removed the power button, put the disc drive back down, and then installed the power button and it closed perfectly. So for those of you who are having trouble with getting the shell to close properly, try installing the disc drive before the power button! I can not get the top shell back on no matter what I do. One of the teeth just won't clamp down for some reason
thank you for being a legit company i just ordered a xbox one s motherboard from you and it works perfectly, just be a little more sanitary when your handeling things like that but i give u guy 10 out of 10. Thank you so much i couldn't find anywhere i could buy a motherboard so thanks.
Thank you so much for your business and positive comments. Could you tell us what wasn’t sanitary about the board? The only way to get a working Xbox one mainboard is to disassemble a working system. We do clean it before shipping it out but if we missed something let me know what it is exactly please.
I only wanted to dust and clean my PS3 completely but I was told if I remove it like this; I have to replace the thermal paste to prevent airpockets; this video helped in more ways then one since my PS3 slim was very speciic model; the fan cover was different then other PS3 slims I've seen dismantled. The only thing I'm not sure is how to carefully remove the old paste.
I would also say it would be wise to replace the CMOS battery with a high quality replacement, just since you already have it apart and it is super easy to do while you are in there. Also your dog is super thirsty lol, he was drinking that water forever lol.
Dig the background tunes. Thanks for the detailed tutorial! Got mine in pieces right now and knocked a few thermal pads off the top mobo shield. Now I'm digging through videos looking for a clear image of the shield - of my particular model - so I can finally reassemble and hopefully be able to watch a G$DD&?N BLURAY. Provided my bluray lens just needed cleaning and isn't burnt out, and I didn't break anything while separating the heatsinl from the CPU and GPU. Prayers are welcome and much appreciated lol.
guys if you can't put the top cover back make sure the power button went in the right order with the bluray drive, i have a ps3 slim 2500s and had a hard time with it until I realized that lol
Might be a good idea to take that fan and fan cover off. I had a dust bunny the size of a chicken nugget that was completely blocking air from flowing through the fins from the heat sink. Wouldn’t have seen it otherwise.
I'm a proud owner of a PS3 Slim (model CECH-2504A) that I purchased last year and I would like to change the thermal paste. So I have a few questions: 1) 06:23 - How did you remove the old thermal paste? Would you recommend using isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab for the job? 2) 07:18 - Some people apply the thermal paste in a "X" shape, while you apply in a sort of "M" and then spreads evenly in the surface area. Do you think the method of applying the thermal paste makes a difference in the final temperature? Thank you for the video and help!
How often should I change thermal paste? I've had my PS3 for 5 years and never opened it to clean it or change thermal paste. It runs pretty well but when I play graphic intensive games the fan runs higher than usual. Do you think it's time to change the thermal paste?
The slim and super slim use considerably less power than the Phat, haven't found that mine needs pasting, it's already quiet. Dry or not, if it's not getting hot it doesn't matter.
Mine is the same way, except when playing very intensive games. Like MGSV for example 😬 Gonna do a repaste on it anyways to see how it competes with the heavy games.
Hi, I got to the ‘remove motherboard backplate’ part, however, 2 of the silver screws are impossible to get out. I’ve even tried pliers and they didn’t even move a little. Any solutions?
Make the screws flatheats by cutting a line using a dremel or a saw. If that fails use a drill to drill the head of the screw off but be careful. Good luck
My PS3 slim bought in 2009. When it boot up around 30 second it sound be be be 3 times and shut. Power light keep flashing. Very rare time may boot successfully properly out of 100 times. What possible causing it?
nice vidio but unfortunately it isn't a total thermal paste replacement vid. those two squares you're applying thermal compound on are definitely important but what isn't obvious is that that those are metal plates that go over the GPU and CPU, their is a tuff to remove silicon under it(which keeps it in place) and thermal paste to which is what is on the die hidden under those thermal conducting plates should also be repasted as well, if you have the tools to do so. This can cause it to still overheat if bad enough. BUT for most people i recommend only applying were fastteck applies his paste as the thermal conducting plates(IHS) are tricky to remove with ought causing damage to the CPU and GPU.
Also I would add that it is still important to replace that paste underneath if I want to maximize it's lifespan so if anyone is uncumfterble or newish to console repair and has the expenses take it to someone who can do that part.
@@fasttechvideo I tried the line method on my ps4 pro and let me tell you, at some point it sound like a damn jet playing both god of war games and I wasn't even on the map screen. Once I turned it off and let it cool, I took it apart and the majority of the paste wasn't even on the apu at all. I cleaned it up, and this time I did what I always do which is the spread method and it sounds a lot better. I mean the only time you hear the fan go up is when you are on the main screen or the map menu but it's not even loud like before. 😁
I recently bought a never used CECH-2001A PS3 slim in mint condition still in its original box and everything. I’ve already opened it up to replace the dead CMOS battery due to years of not being used. I’m a bit hesitant on going further, should I just toughen up and re paste it? The manufacture date on it is June 2009.. so surely it’s in need of new paste? The paste goes bad wether it’s been used or not, right? Arctic MX4 or silver 5? Thoughts?
I noticed my PS3 running a bit hot lately and I had some thermal paste lying around, so I thought why not. The inside of my PS3 Slim was a bit different (I didnt have the ribbon cable on the bottom of the blu-ray drive for example), but most of it was the same. Old thermal paste was on there since 2009 I think. Now it's pretty much dead silent when in the XMB. Thanks a lot for the great guide!
I change thermal paste at my slim model 3004b and i have 58° cpu and rsx 67 with 27% speed fun. I don't now if a best temperature but for a good temperature only chance is remove ihs procesor and change paste under ihs but is a dangerous operation.
@@fasttechvideo I can't find official ps3 temperature data and I don't know if my temperatures are safe, but removing ihs is a dangerous operation because I tried it on my old fat console and I scratched tracks after the processor. Now I set the fan speed to 29% and I have 58-63° for rsx gpu and cpu 53-56° after 1 hour play.
@@fasttechvideo I figured it out. It turns out the main ribbon cable wasn't connected. Even though I had it in, the clamp wasn't pressed down. Sony sure made it a real pain in the ass to repair. But how my console is running way better than it ever did. Thanks again!
@fasttechvideo Seriously, I can not thank you enough. I've had this console since 2011 and I never took it apart due to the lack of a guide that covered this specific model. This thing was chalked full of dust bunnies, and playing late cycle games would have the fan screaming. Popped in an SSD and this thing runs like a dream
@@SavagePatch115 I try to do videos others haven't done. Its one of the reasons of the channel's relative success. The SSD should speed up your loading times. Also I recommend jailbreaking your console using HEN. Cheers and thanks for your comment.
I think the hardest part in this is disc drive.... Itas a B***H to get back on, especially first time. Taking apart cosole and cleaning - 40 mins while putting back disc drive 2 hours..... then like 7 minutes of reasembling the rest
im missing some of the parts like the hard drive mounting bracket and the cover for it, so all i have is the hard drive itself somehow. plus whenever i turn the ps3 slim on, i get a message saying "cannot find appropriate system storage". pls help!
The system storage error is because either the hard drive is not connected or broken. We sell the enclosure for the hdd on our website. Let me know if you want the link.
Can anyone help? I changed the thermal paste on my Play 3 Slim. I assembled everything, turned it on, there is sound image, Bluetooth and internet, but .... the Power and reset lights do not appear, strange is that the power and reset buttons work but the indicator leds do not 🤔
Can I, in a bad situation use brake cleaner to clean the CPU and CSU? Or should I really buy Isopropyl alcohol for it? Bc if I should buy it, I will clean and replace the themal paste of my ps4 too
@@fasttechvideo is it enough to just replace the thermal paste like in the video? Or does it have to be made like the phat model? Where you remove the cpu and gpu plate?
@@fasttechvideo I see, I bought some 0,08mm metal cutting wire wich is used for removing displays. I will remove the cooling plates from the gpu and cpu. Because that will give the whole refreshing package.
Guys if my ribbon cables that are shown at 3:15 are damaged on the tip...do i need to replace my disk drive whole or can i find the replacement cables online??
@@fasttechvideo they were already broken cuz I bought the ps3 from another person and when it started overheating the next day I opened it and cleaned a whole lotta dust and also found out all 2 of them ribbon cables destroyed at the tip except the wide white one
Can’t even turn my ps3 on anymore. Reconmected everything, checked the ribbon cables, i don’t really get it. i’ve been checking the power button cable but nothing should be wrong
Thank you. Im about to bust my jailbroken slim back out. Hasnt been opened since launch, so i know im gonna need to dust, and after 10+ years fresh pate would def do it justice. Sure it aint the most powerful system, but it was a fun console with many great memeories, but after 10+ year old dust and paste, it sounds like a fucking jet engine lmao.
Does anyone know why after replacing the thermal paste the ps3 overheats?. My ps3 had been working perfectly before i replaced the thermal paste, and now whenever i turn it on, it overheats and shuts itself off after couple of minutes, this never happened to me before.
@@fasttechvideo thanks for answering, yes i've been thinking of doing that, but just moments ago i checked the fan and it wasn't plugged, im going to check the temperature now and if the problem persists i'll go deeper into the clamps.
Yeah maybe, If it's this old you may as well get your hands dirty and take care of it yourself. Tried to clean my old laptop i use daily. Broke the hinge in the process now I have to hold it with a thumb 👎 while closing the screen. Will get the hinge fixed and thinking of changing the thermal paste myself
