PS3 YLOD

[semiautomatix]

The warranties of all those launch consoles a are starting to expire, and unless they've all already been replaced (quite likely), then methinks that yes, it could potentially be quite a massive issue.

I think getting almost 4 years worth out of a console isn't the worst thing in the world. All electronics die eventually.

Buts its a lot cheaper to replace in that event, as opposed to some consoles.

 

[Kerrrang!]

I think getting almost 4 years worth out of a console isn't the worst thing in the world. All electronics die eventually.

Buts its a lot cheaper to replace in that event, as opposed to some consoles.

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. That's why i buy all my electronics from Hi-Fi Corp. Sure, it's cheap, breaks often and has a warranty, but at least i can keep getting refurbs of equally shoddy quality.

 

[semiautomatix]

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. That's why i buy all my electronics from Hi-Fi Corp. Sure, it's cheap, breaks often and has a warranty, but at least i can keep getting refurbs of equally shoddy quality.

Sorry mister-I-have-60"-Bravia-because-I-have-lots-of-money-look-at-me-look-at-me, but some of us aren't made of R200 notes.

 

[Kerrrang!]

Sorry mister-I-have-60"-Bravia-because-I-have-lots-of-money-look-at-me-look-at-me, but some of us aren't made of R200 notes.

Lol, if only. I have a humble, 2-year old 32" LCD. nothing fancy, but it works, and i didn't buy from Hi-Fi Corp.

 

[I am Penguin]

Used to be much higher, I think you mean. But as I said at a third of the price with thrice the warranty (9 times better, me thinks) its not really a massive issue.

Still very prominent unless you own a Jasper SKU.


odays Update Red Ringed my 360?

http://forums.xbox.com/25603474/ShowPost.aspx

 

[Solidus]

other than the 360 cpu and gpu the rest of the console is made of cheap chana/cherry/tata parts!

 

[I am Penguin]

Solder Reflow YLOD PS3's Use at own risk!

If out of warrantee and all else fails you may try this. Mostly the YLOD or RROD is because the Video GPU/CPU chips loose their contact because of BGA failure due to overheating. This could be a solution. Even better if you can take it to a electronic shop than can do reflow soldering else this is a DIY method.

Read the thread to get the idea.

http://forums.macnn.com/69/mac-notebooks/210232/diy-ibook-dual-usb-logic-board/

Xbox 360's have the same problem. I registered to say thanks for this thread. This was indispensable in fixing my xbox, especially the idea about using solder pieces to indicate correct (topside) temperature.

The gamer crowd, predictably, is populated with many young people desperate for a quick fix. They have a video on youtube. If you watch it, you'll see there is no way to know when the temperature is right, and if you simply mimic the video you'll never get it hot enough. So the procedure is widely held to be partially effective, but IMO there is too much variance in the execution of the procedure.

Here is their video: HOT AIR GUN FIX - XBOX360 - Google Video

EDIT: They changed the video link.