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zoon_ii · 09-27-2009, 03:31 PM

just wanted to share:

last night, watching a movie, ps3 stops dead in the middle. tear fell, body trembled. ylod. wah.

went here, linked to the two youtube videos to solder the cpu/gpu back to the mother board and applied the silver thermal compound (which btw, i can see why it may have stopped working. the original thermal compound on there was BAKED dry. the fan was running at full speed and it has LOTS of ventilation)

long story short: after about 5 hours gathering necessary tools (heat gun and right sized screw drivers) i disassembled, working the heat gun magic and applied the silver stuff, reassembled, and now works like a charm. i also vacuumed and dusted off all parts of the insides and components/mother board. fan runs on lowest setting now all the time.

i have a 60 gb launch ps3 that i purchased back in march 07. never bought an extended warrenty cause i couldn't afford it after buying 2 games and the system.

yay! thanks to this forum, i saved myself 140 bucks (excluding the cost of the heat gun and right sized screwdrivers and thermal compound) and have retained all my down loaded games and saves.

suuuhhhh weet!!!!

chonbon · 09-27-2009, 09:53 PM

hi, i'm having a problem with my ps3. It's a 40gig and i've had it about 2 years. i was playing a game last night, all was well. It was off for about 15 hours, and i turned it on, and the sound came on, just no picture. I tried to reset from hdmi to component but no luck. any suggestions/ fixes?

chonbon · 09-27-2009, 11:13 PM

alrighty, the component cables started working...it seems the hdmi port it fried? i've used 2 different hdmi cables...

chonbon · 09-27-2009, 11:18 PM

yay, its back! we left the hdmi plugged in and turned off tv and ps3 both. we the turned the ps3 back on, and turned the tv back on afterwards...for some reason this worked...sweet

Sylin · 09-27-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chonbon

yay, its back! we left the hdmi plugged in and turned off tv and ps3 both. we the turned the ps3 back on, and turned the tv back on afterwards...for some reason this worked...sweet

This happens with one of my PS3's occasionally--either when turning it on, or starting up a game or movie.

I think it's just an HDMI handshaking issue, because if I change the TV input back and forth a few times, it'll eventually kick in. Go figure.

allstar780 · 09-27-2009, 11:48 PM

My PS3 recently YLOD'd with Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 in it... before I take the BD drive apart to get the disc out I was wondering if it is a SATA drive, because I could likely connect it to a PC and eject that way if it is.

BrahmaBull · 09-29-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dereksworl

Just got back from Lowe's on my lunch and i just picked up a heat gun. attempting to repair YLoD myself tonight.

Wish me luck you guys

Does anyone have a step by step guide for doing the heating and pasting? I can get the PS3 apart, just worried about what to do with the heating and thermal paste.

BrahmaBull · 09-29-2009, 07:03 PM

Is this the best info?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=203

Marine Mike · 09-29-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrahmaBull

Is this the best info?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=203

As far as I know, yes.

BrahmaBull · 09-29-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

As far as I know, yes.

This is getting frustrating!

I'm taking it over to my friends tomorrow(he has a heat gun). We're gonna go at it on our own. I don't feel like forking over another 75 for a "professional" reflow.

Next step is a slim I guess. I'll post our results in a couple days.

Marine Mike · 09-29-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrahmaBull

This is getting frustrating!

I'm taking it over to my friends tomorrow(he has a heat gun). We're gonna go at it on our own. I don't feel like forking over another 75 for a "professional" reflow.

Next step is a slim I guess. I'll post our results in a couple days.

Did you contact him back stating that it didn't work? He may refund you some cash or work something out.

Azyiu · 09-30-2009, 12:57 AM

Ok, I haven't searched on this topic hard enough, but does anyone of you know if there is a freezing issue with the new slim?

I bought mine (US version) about 3 weeks ago, updated to the latest firmware and all and it works perfectly without a single problem. However, a friend of mine got his (Hong Kong version) around the same time, but his already been freezing up while playing BDs or games more than several times. Am I lucky or is there a problem with certain versions or firmwares?

Marine Mike · 09-30-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Ok, I haven't searched on this topic hard enough, but does anyone of you know if there is a freezing issue with the new slim?

I bought mine (US version) about 3 weeks ago, updated to the latest firmware and all and it works perfectly without a single problem. However, a friend of mine got his (Hong Kong version) around the same time, but his already been freezing up while playing BDs or games more than several times. Am I lucky or is there a problem with certain versions or firmwares?

I've only heard of freezing on certain video games related to that latest firmware, not specifically to the PS3 Slim.

Azyiu · 09-30-2009, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

I've only heard of freezing on certain video games related to that latest firmware, not specifically to the PS3 Slim.

Same here, that is why I'd like to think it is either my friend is unlucky or there is something to do with the HK version firmware. I will gather more info from him and report here, if it is news worthy.

phlydude · 09-30-2009, 01:31 PM

I've had the slim since Aug 28 - has not froze on me once

I wish I could say the same thing about my 60GB - in the 1st month, the thing froze on me numerous times...but it lasted 2.5 yrs

I'd say to your friend to get it replaced...I don't know how the return policy is in Hong Kong but do what he can to get a new one

joshoe · 10-01-2009, 04:05 AM

Hi, i don't know if im posting in the right area but i'll just shoot and hope for the best! lol Anyways. I just bought the regular 80 gig Ps3 (not the slim just the big fat one). So, (make a long story short) it fell... Yes, and its perfectley fine except the drive wast working. so.. i popped it open and it just happened to be the arms that grab the disc. But i still have a problem i recconnect my drive and theres no power. i looked at all the other "ps3 blu-ray drive fix" but the have a different type of hookup. I have a white thin flat wire that is taped on by white tape (not by me but by sony). so.. if anyone could help me out or point me in the right direction.. Thanks!

PS3-Playb3yond · 10-01-2009, 02:48 PM

Got my PS3 back from JD Electronics and am now updating to Firmware 3.01.

caliblue15 · 10-01-2009, 02:53 PM

I keep getting these graphical glitches in ps3 games... Polygon's from peoples fingers extend forever, or polygons out of the background, etc. This polygon will extend forever and then you can walk right through it, so its like an imaginary wall...

Think my PS3 is dieing?

Marine Mike · 10-01-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliblue15

I keep getting these graphical glitches in ps3 games... Polygon's from peoples fingers extend forever, or polygons out of the background, etc. This polygon will extend forever and then you can walk right through it, so its like an imaginary wall...

Think my PS3 is dieing?

Is this happening with more than 1 game? If so, then I'd definately be concerned.

caliblue15 · 10-01-2009, 04:27 PM

Now it is... Started with pop then infamous then ncaa, now its almost every game

09-27-2009, 11:48 PM	#1166
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	Is the PS3 Blu-ray drive SATA? My PS3 recently YLOD'd with Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 in it... before I take the BD drive apart to get the disc out I was wondering if it is a SATA drive, because I could likely connect it to a PC and eject that way if it is.

10-01-2009, 04:05 AM	#1176
joshoe New Member Member since:Oct 2009	Having trouble with ps3 drive. Hi, i don't know if im posting in the right area but i'll just shoot and hope for the best! lol Anyways. I just bought the regular 80 gig Ps3 (not the slim just the big fat one). So, (make a long story short) it fell... Yes, and its perfectley fine except the drive wast working. so.. i popped it open and it just happened to be the arms that grab the disc. But i still have a problem i recconnect my drive and theres no power. i looked at all the other "ps3 blu-ray drive fix" but the have a different type of hookup. I have a white thin flat wire that is taped on by white tape (not by me but by sony). so.. if anyone could help me out or point me in the right direction.. Thanks!

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09-27-2009, 03:31 PM	#1161
zoon_ii Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:St. Louis, MO Home Theater Gallery:8	just wanted to share: last night, watching a movie, ps3 stops dead in the middle. tear fell, body trembled. ylod. wah. went here, linked to the two youtube videos to solder the cpu/gpu back to the mother board and applied the silver thermal compound (which btw, i can see why it may have stopped working. the original thermal compound on there was BAKED dry. the fan was running at full speed and it has LOTS of ventilation) long story short: after about 5 hours gathering necessary tools (heat gun and right sized screw drivers) i disassembled, working the heat gun magic and applied the silver stuff, reassembled, and now works like a charm. i also vacuumed and dusted off all parts of the insides and components/mother board. fan runs on lowest setting now all the time. i have a 60 gb launch ps3 that i purchased back in march 07. never bought an extended warrenty cause i couldn't afford it after buying 2 games and the system. yay! thanks to this forum, i saved myself 140 bucks (excluding the cost of the heat gun and right sized screwdrivers and thermal compound) and have retained all my down loaded games and saves. suuuhhhh weet!!!!

09-27-2009, 09:53 PM	#1162
chonbon Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:5	hi, i'm having a problem with my ps3. It's a 40gig and i've had it about 2 years. i was playing a game last night, all was well. It was off for about 15 hours, and i turned it on, and the sound came on, just no picture. I tried to reset from hdmi to component but no luck. any suggestions/ fixes?

09-27-2009, 11:13 PM	#1163
chonbon Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:5	alrighty, the component cables started working...it seems the hdmi port it fried? i've used 2 different hdmi cables...

09-27-2009, 11:18 PM	#1164
chonbon Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:5	yay, its back! we left the hdmi plugged in and turned off tv and ps3 both. we the turned the ps3 back on, and turned the tv back on afterwards...for some reason this worked...sweet

09-29-2009, 07:03 PM	#1168
BrahmaBull Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Is this the best info? https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=203

09-30-2009, 12:57 AM	#1172
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Ok, I haven't searched on this topic hard enough, but does anyone of you know if there is a freezing issue with the new slim? I bought mine (US version) about 3 weeks ago, updated to the latest firmware and all and it works perfectly without a single problem. However, a friend of mine got his (Hong Kong version) around the same time, but his already been freezing up while playing BDs or games more than several times. Am I lucky or is there a problem with certain versions or firmwares?

09-30-2009, 01:31 PM	#1175
phlydude Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Winter Garden, FL USA Playstation ID: phlydude Blu-ray collection:132 Trading Score:1	I've had the slim since Aug 28 - has not froze on me once I wish I could say the same thing about my 60GB - in the 1st month, the thing froze on me numerous times...but it lasted 2.5 yrs I'd say to your friend to get it replaced...I don't know how the return policy is in Hong Kong but do what he can to get a new one

10-01-2009, 02:48 PM	#1177
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	Got my PS3 back from JD Electronics and am now updating to Firmware 3.01.

10-01-2009, 02:53 PM	#1178
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	I keep getting these graphical glitches in ps3 games... Polygon's from peoples fingers extend forever, or polygons out of the background, etc. This polygon will extend forever and then you can walk right through it, so its like an imaginary wall... Think my PS3 is dieing?

10-01-2009, 04:27 PM	#1180
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	Now it is... Started with pop then infamous then ncaa, now its almost every game

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