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PS3-Playb3yond · 08-10-2009, 06:22 PM

If I'm going to do this, it looks like I'm going to needs a couple of tools. The guy on the vid practically took the whole thing apart, I thought like the Blu-ray laser replacement it would be somewhere near the blu-ray drive. The CPU is all the way on the bottom. I could probably do this myself to save me some money.

Where do you get a thermal compund from?

Uxi · 08-10-2009, 06:28 PM

Any computer place or even big box stores like Best Buy or Frys. I probably wouldn't do Best Buy stuff, though.

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-10-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Any computer place or even big box stores like Best Buy or Frys. I probably wouldn't do Best Buy stuff, though.

Ok. I also found a couple on Amazon.

Rike255 · 08-10-2009, 06:42 PM

I ordered some from monoprice at one time, never ended up using it because I decided to go for the higher quality Arctic Silver stuff.
Monoprice stuff was nice and cheap though.

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-10-2009, 06:51 PM

Yup, that's what I found on Amazon: -

http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Silver-...9930160&sr=8-1

I don't know if there is any real difference, they should work the same.

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-10-2009, 06:57 PM

Since my warranty is expired, it's okay if I remove that sticker that voids the warranty, right?

Seeking_Alpha · 08-11-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Yup, that's what I found on Amazon: -

http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Silver-...9930160&sr=8-1

I don't know if there is any real difference, they should work the same.

Yes and no. Check this out:
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/articl...hootout_q209/1

So yeah, a difference of 1 degree C probably won't matter for a PS3. But they don't all work the same.

Personally I use MX-2 because it's supposed to not have a curing time and it is non-conductive, so when you squish the heatsink on, if you some spill on the board it won't short out any of the nano-circuits.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186020

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-11-2009, 01:47 AM

That's actually a .1 difference but every bit helps I guess.

Thanks!

Easywolf32 · 08-11-2009, 12:13 PM

Please keep this thread going, it's very helpful.

Question: I bought my 60GB PS3 in December 2007, should I be performing any type of maintenance on it?

Marine Mike · 08-11-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easywolf32

Please keep this thread going, it's very helpful.

Question: I bought my 60GB PS3 in December 2007, should I be performing any type of maintenance on it?

Removing any dust when you can I suppose.

Psx0005 · 08-11-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Since my warranty is expired, it's okay if I remove that sticker that voids the warranty, right?

Yup

WeApOn · 08-11-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

My PS3 just overheated last night.

I turn it on, it blinks this yellow light and beeps a few times and it turns off blinking red light. Tried it again this morning and it's the same.

The warranty is long expired now, it's been 2 years since I've bought it. What do I do?

Read this thread. It will prevent it from growing to over 100 pages.

Contact Sony, fixing it yourself will do nothing besides temporarily restore it. Waste of time unless you NEED to get a backup, which IMO isn't even worth it since 80% of your stuff won't be restored.

Psx0005 · 08-11-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeApOn

Read this thread. It will prevent it from growing to over 100 pages.

Contact Sony, fixing it yourself will do nothing besides temporarily restore it. Waste of time unless you NEED to get a backup, which IMO isn't even worth it since 80% of your stuff won't be restored.

Exactly. Sure, it'll set you back about $150 but at least Sony should be able to fix/replace the PS3 and give you a 90-day warranty to ensure that no probs arise.

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-11-2009, 06:31 PM

What about my saves? I don't want it to get deleted. If I do it myself I can try and fix it without formatting my HDD.

Marine Mike · 08-11-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

What about my saves? I don't want it to get deleted. If I do it myself I can try and fix it without formatting my HDD.

You cannot transfer (PS3) Saved Games to another PS3.

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-11-2009, 06:44 PM

No, I was thinking about fixing it myself and still keep my saves. If I send it to Sony they will probably give me a refurb one and then I won't be able to transfer my saves.

Marine Mike · 08-11-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

No, I was thinking about fixing it myself and still keep my saves. If I send it to Sony they will probably give me a refurb one and then I won't be able to transfer my saves.

Oh, then yes. If reflowing your PS3 works, you shouldn't have to reformat your hard drive.

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-11-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Oh, then yes. If reflowing your PS3 works, you shouldn't have to reformat your hard drive.

What are the chances that it works? How many people here have tried doing this and how many fixed it?

Rike255 · 08-11-2009, 06:58 PM

If it's out of warranty and the sticker is removed they don't give refurbs, they fix it if they can (or want to) otherwise they refund you. That's what the rep said to me at least, we all know how much some of them know though

Also whoever said fixing it yourself is wasting time, when I fixed mine I got another 4 months of playing before it broke again. I fixed it again but decided to buy a new one anyways. Who knows how long it'll last this time but I hardly ever use it anymore. I suppose it's up to you, but now 4 months can possibly last you until the PS3 slim and/or price cut comes. That's huge, and you get time to back up your saves and stuff. I was only unable to back up 1 thing, my KZ2 save so I'm guessing 80% is a bit of an exaggeration.

EDIT: The reflowing worked for me every time I did it (twice). First one lasted ~4 months before YLOD again, I did it a second time and it's still working.

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-11-2009, 07:07 PM

My PS3 is out of warranty, I've had it for two years and I think Sony only has a one year warranty. The sticker is still there, I haven't messed with it yet but if sending it to Sony means I lose my saves then I'd rather give it a shot myself.

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08-10-2009, 06:22 PM	#861
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	If I'm going to do this, it looks like I'm going to needs a couple of tools. The guy on the vid practically took the whole thing apart, I thought like the Blu-ray laser replacement it would be somewhere near the blu-ray drive. The CPU is all the way on the bottom. I could probably do this myself to save me some money. Where do you get a thermal compund from?

08-10-2009, 06:28 PM	#862
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	Any computer place or even big box stores like Best Buy or Frys. I probably wouldn't do Best Buy stuff, though.

08-10-2009, 06:42 PM	#864
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	I ordered some from monoprice at one time, never ended up using it because I decided to go for the higher quality Arctic Silver stuff. Monoprice stuff was nice and cheap though.

08-10-2009, 06:51 PM	#865
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	Yup, that's what I found on Amazon: - http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Silver-...9930160&sr=8-1 I don't know if there is any real difference, they should work the same.

08-10-2009, 06:57 PM	#866
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	Since my warranty is expired, it's okay if I remove that sticker that voids the warranty, right?

08-11-2009, 01:47 AM	#868
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	That's actually a .1 difference but every bit helps I guess. Thanks!

08-11-2009, 12:13 PM	#869
Easywolf32 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:75 DVD collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:8	Please keep this thread going, it's very helpful. Question: I bought my 60GB PS3 in December 2007, should I be performing any type of maintenance on it?

08-11-2009, 06:31 PM	#874
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	What about my saves? I don't want it to get deleted. If I do it myself I can try and fix it without formatting my HDD.

08-11-2009, 06:44 PM	#876
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	No, I was thinking about fixing it myself and still keep my saves. If I send it to Sony they will probably give me a refurb one and then I won't be able to transfer my saves.

08-11-2009, 06:58 PM	#879
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	If it's out of warranty and the sticker is removed they don't give refurbs, they fix it if they can (or want to) otherwise they refund you. That's what the rep said to me at least, we all know how much some of them know though Also whoever said fixing it yourself is wasting time, when I fixed mine I got another 4 months of playing before it broke again. I fixed it again but decided to buy a new one anyways. Who knows how long it'll last this time but I hardly ever use it anymore. I suppose it's up to you, but now 4 months can possibly last you until the PS3 slim and/or price cut comes. That's huge, and you get time to back up your saves and stuff. I was only unable to back up 1 thing, my KZ2 save so I'm guessing 80% is a bit of an exaggeration. EDIT: The reflowing worked for me every time I did it (twice). First one lasted ~4 months before YLOD again, I did it a second time and it's still working.

08-11-2009, 07:07 PM	#880
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	My PS3 is out of warranty, I've had it for two years and I think Sony only has a one year warranty. The sticker is still there, I haven't messed with it yet but if sending it to Sony means I lose my saves then I'd rather give it a shot myself.

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