Restoring PlayStation 3 "Fat" with the yellow light of Death (YLOD) - Console Restoration & Repair 

Why not just use the heat gun?

@@user-in1gv1uh2v you'll be there for ages and ages heating the one spot with a heatgun

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​@@resEGi did tried that exactly like you did & it got my console even worse than it was already😢😭

This is NOT a fix! The RSX silicon is the issue. Sony fixed this with the 65nm chips forwards. The heating causes some of the detached solder balls to make contact. This repair won't last. This is a commonly known issue and the fix has been known for a while now. This is NOT the fix! And no, it's not the solder balls under the RSX, it's the die solder balls. They're leaded and cannot be reflowed.

@@xerveschex5761 Just so you know, the RSX isn't always what fails first. In the case of this video, it was luckily just the capacitors that failed. There's no singular answer to fixing ylod and everybody who has a ylod PS3 and wants to get it fixed should diagnose it first and foremost using syscon. Then they can figure out where the hardware fault is. But yeah, the original GPU is indeed defective in most fat PS3s and susceptible to failure over time thanks to poor heat tolerance.

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Thank you for giving me this information

@@resEGso you didnt take in research....

please explain this , cause i want to know too!!!!!

PS3 has the option to use almost any wireless accessories. Hell you can link a printer to the system

Exactly right yeah, thank you for giving me this information

We can’t know for sure, since during soldering old and soldering new capacitors, the board is heated enough to “warm up” the RSX so that it turns on, after a while the problem will repeat (if the problem is in the RSX), so before soldering the capacitors, you need to read the SYSCON logs and look for errors. If the problem is in the RSX, then you need to change the RSX (warming up and reballing will not help, because after a while it will be YLOD again) to 65 or 40nm (there are instructions on the Internet). If the problem is in the capacitors, then you need to change the capacitors, delid the RSX, install CFW and set the fan so that the RSX temperature does not rise above 70 degrees, otherwise after a while it will be YLOD.

Yeah, give it 2-3 weeks and they will fail. It needs a GPU replacement.

Yeah cuz if the RSX OR THE GPU damaged say bye to your console

The point is the RSX will fail, the question is when. Tbh I don’t think it was them. As he applied heat to the motherboard he reflowed the rsx just enough to start again, for a couple cycles.

@@user-xi7sr9fv5uthe RSX is the GPU and there is actually a way. You need to Frankenstein it. That means replace the RSX with a slightly newer one which didn’t had this issue. But it’s a Adventure on its own

the further those caps are from the direct traces and the processor and BGA, the worse they work, they need to be right on the traces, right next to the processer/BGA where they were.

Yes but the guy who designed the board literally says it's not the problem with most YLOD Heat from the cap replacement gets the RSX working again temporarily and it dies not long after anyway

lo mismo opino, se ve muy sucio el trabajo

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Its a bad idea because the problem is rsx .changing nec toking would last you between a week and a month .you can reflow the rsx and a very good reflow should last a few monts but its not a fix

Los condensadores que usó se llaman "tantalio", y la capacitancia de cada uno suele ser de 330uF o bien, de 470uF. Y su voltaje entre los 2.5v y los 6v. Cualquiera en ese rango podrías usarlos. Lo importante es que por cada nec tokin hay que poner 4 condensadores de tantalio. Si reemplazas los 8 Nec tokin de la placa deberás hacer varios puentes en la placa. Y como consejo te diré que hay que tener mucha paciencia y maña en la reparación, es una placa complicada de manipular con un soldador, necesitas uno de mucha potencia y de temperatura para poder trabajarla. Y el donde comprarlos lo más fácil y rápido sería AliExpress, o bien, MercadoLibre si te pilla mejor por tema de costes de envío y aduanas.

@@gabryproject gracias

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This is not a restoration. The RSX chips in the 90nm consoles are defective. The heating tends to help the defective solder balls on the die make contact which in turn makes the console turn on. When he sends this to the customer, they're going to see the repair has failed in a week and not bother to call back giving this person confirmation bias the repair was successful. This console is not repaired and the problem has been known for a while now.

Obtaining a GPU (RSX) from later PS3 versions can be a potential solution, but it's not always a complete fix. Some individuals have tried changing the CAPS, and there are those who attempt reflowing the GPU after delidding it. It's worth noting that reheating the GPU with the IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader) can be a peculiar approach. However, the YLOD (or RED) issue tends to reoccur sooner or later. One common problem that people have identified is related to the use of lead-free solder, which complies with EU regulations. Over time and with exposure to heat, this solder can develop cracks. It's important to clarify that these cracks occur not in the solder balls connecting the GPU to the motherboard but within the GPU itself. As a result, PS3s with 90nm GPUs are prone to failure after extended exposure to heat, although this remains speculative. (Solder Composition: Lead-free solder typically contains various combinations of metals like tin, silver, copper, and sometimes bismuth. These materials have different properties compared to traditional lead-based solder. Reliability: One common issue with lead-free solder is its potential for increased brittleness and reduced durability compared to lead-based solder. Over time, lead-free solder joints can become more prone to cracking, especially when exposed to temperature variations and mechanical stress.) If you're experiencing issues with your PS3, it's advisable to consider alternative options. If backwards compatibility with PS2 games is not a concern for you, obtaining a later model of the PS3 may be a more reliable solution. To address your specific problem, utilizing SYSCON (System Controller) to diagnose the issue is recommended before taking any corrective actions. (i used chatgpt because i have many words and sentence mistakes)

Wrong, it's the NEC Tokin's caps, replacing them with GOOD capacitors fixes the issue permanently I know because I fixed mine years ago and it still works since

@@blinkachu5275No you're wrong. Watch RIP Felix's documentary. He debunks the narrative that it's the NECs.

@@blinkachu5275Take the Red pill already!

@@blinkachu5275 We can’t know for sure, since during soldering old and soldering new capacitors, the board is heated enough to “warm up” the RSX so that it turns on, after a while the problem will repeat (if the problem is in the RSX), so before soldering the capacitors, you need to read the SYSCON logs and look for errors. If the problem is in the RSX, then you need to change the RSX (warming up and reballing will not help, because after a while it will be YLOD again) to 65 or 40nm (there are instructions on the Internet). If the problem is in the capacitors, then you need to change the capacitors, delid the RSX, install CFW and set the fan so that the RSX temperature does not rise above 70 degrees, otherwise after a while it will be YLOD.

I have heard this before. I am starting to agree.

The ps3 would last between 1 week and 1 month the rsx is problem

@@PC.Aleksa i got the ylod light on my backwards compatible ps3 last week so i just mailed it to a repair shop that specializes in ylod.

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Whats Frankenstein?

@@SGVSOUTHSIDEit’s a hardware modification where the RSX (& CPU I think) chip will have to be replaced or reballed (re-soldered back to the board), it’s due to these backwards compatible PS3’s being the oldest models of the Phat PS3’s and consoles like that usually have more faults and more likely to break down. Sadly every phat ps3 especially these backwards compatible PS3’s are going to have to go through this process.

You’re sweetness and light aren’t you!! Not seeing you make a repair video.. I’m sure he won’t mind your thumbs down

@@johndowd9705 well what he said isn’t wrong. You have to Frankenstein these consoles since they’re prone to breaking down when it comes to the CPU/RSX chips.

@@PlayingUnfairly Well, not precisely. It is reballing, yes, but you replace the original 90nm RSX with a newer 65nm or 40nm version from newer revisions of PS3. Hence the name "frankensteining". Sadly, we can't frankenstein the Cell processor, but thankfully they suffer from cold joints much, MUCH less often than the old RSXs, hardly ever actually.

Thanks! I agree with everything you said.

@@resEG yup we all have been there lol, love the videos. :)

Je te recommande la chaine R.I.P Felix pour plus d'infos, c'est pas tout le temps les NEC Tokins

Yes, solder them better

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If you receive the PS3 blinking red light error and 3 beeps can be caused by overheating, or nec tokin capacitors failing

You PS-3 is about to YLOD

Normally its due to the rsx (gpu) overheating. Fixing it properly is quite hard and expensive since it basically involves replacing it with a gpu from a newer model ps3, what he did here; swapping out the nec tokin capacitors, is only a temporary fix in ~95% of cases

It working form 1 year until now without a problem. On the PlayStation 3, the NEC/TOKIN capacitors are prone to failure, causing a Yellow Light of Death error. This is a guide on replacing those capacitors. The Yellow Light of Death is not an error with one specific fix; rather, it is a more general failure. This guide addresses ONE of the POTENTIAL problems causing a PS3 Yellow Light of Death, however, these capacitors are prone to failure anyway, so they should be replaced (if you are experienced enough) to help the longevity of the console.

@@resEG I see. Thank you for the update.

@@resEG I am saving my money to do a Frankenstein fix. I am so lucky because the place that does the repair is near by where I live. My PS-3 will live forever.

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diag the syscon first

Does your controller also turn on I had the same issue it was that the PS3 controller would turn itself on turning the console on if this is whats happening to you and you do not have an original PS3 controller take your apart and rip the battery out then throw it away and buy a new one but if it is an og genuine PS3 controller and not an after market one it’s fixable you just need one Philips head screw driver the size of the outside screws then take the back cover off theres two either side and one in the middle then slowly take the back cover off if the L or R buttons fall out its ok they can be put back in easily just clip them back in but anyways then you will see the battery now at this point your gonna wanna get your phone and take a picture of every part you remove before its removed so you will see the battery you can take it out with your hands or if thats too hard for you get a pair of pliers preferably bird beak pliers and pull it out like that then your gonna see a screw on the mother board take a picture of that screw and I can not stress enough how important that is since theres two other holes on the board and when I did this I didn’t know which one the screw went in but anyway use the same screwdriver you used to take out the first five screws on that one but put it somewhere else as that one screw is a little longer than the rest and once you took that screw out you should now lift it out SLOWLY and life it out to where the board is towards you or assuming you have the joystick slots towards you and you should see a little wire connected your too remove it slowly one side you must pull up and the other you must pull either back or fowards the taller pin is the one to pull up on and once its loose you should see a piece of rubber now get a piece of paper cut it to arould the same width but not length off the piece of rubber then fold it over three times it should be around the size of the piece of rubber then cut off any excess paper on that piece and put it below the rubber then put the rubber back on and reconnect the wire and then resemble the controller now one thing to note is that if you try testing it before putting and screwing the back cover on it will just press buttons and act possessed so you must fully resemble it first also if your not fully sure what to do still and even if you are I still recommend you do a youtube search and type PS3 controller how to fix random button presses you will get many tutorials showing you how to fix it

Oh and also the reason why I told you to break the controller if its aftermarket is because that wire that you need to put the paper below doesn’t exist at least not on the ones I had so unless you have insane skill and knowledge its either unfixable of not worth the effort

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