Originally posted by Decodem:

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I have repaired three I use what I call the counting message. Depending on how fast you get the lights tells what is the problem. The system goes threw the same sequence of checks every time by figuring out the sequence you can figure out the problem. I know first two seconds is blur-ray, instantly is hard drive corruption, and 3 seconds is a power problem.

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Originally posted by perry07:

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As like some people, i was 1 of the unlucky 1's to get a yellow light of death on the ps3 :(
these are the things iv tryed to get it working egen:

1. push n hold the power button for 5 second to do that reset trick
2. hold the ps3 upside down then turn it on to do that fan trick
3. tryed cleaning the dust out of it
4. tryed removing the hard drive
5. took it apart a little bit(took out the blu-ray & power box) & put it back

there might av bin a thew others i tryed but they all failed.
at the weekend im taking it to my mums boyfriend for a complete strip down of all the parts & see if we can find out the problem to this. he fix's computers on a regular basis & hes pretty good so he should be of some use. even tho the ps3 isnt a pc but its close to 1.

iv seen a video on youtube where some 1 did get it running but without video or sound. chack it out:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=s76nJJqY6w4 part 1
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=I33xhBgY-rw part 2

Anyway if you think of any other ideas feel free to share them here =)

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Originally posted by XXJ450NXX:

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Could it be that the paste has broken down with time and was of poor quality to start with ? So when the machines are turned on there is NO heat sink so the chips go straight into over temp mode.

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Originally posted by Teckniec:

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Originally posted by XXJ450NXX:

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Could it be that the paste has broken down with time and was of poor quality to start with ? So when the machines are turned on there is NO heat sink so the chips go straight into over temp mode.

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10 times out of 10 not the case


@kingdev
I recommend you do the four black chips, its system memory as well. In my case those are what keeps loosing connection causing me to have to reflow again.
Contemplating getting a slim with the longest warranty i can find.

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Originally posted by ahernand:

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I had the same problem, But I cooked it in the oven... And its been 1 1/2 and still working... Look at my video at you tube...

Originally posted by chris2029:

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Hi,

I have also encountered this, on the 60gb and early 40gb models

I bought the new intercooler TS "its a bit LOUD" but has stopped it from YLOD after rework.

My rework consists of the following.

BGA flux the piss yellow stuff, This is the best for rework,
you need to let this flow under the two BGA's,

Obviously you need to apply a thin layer of compound on each BGA before you fasten the clamps down, as per guide.

Center presure from the heat brackets needs to be quite strong, so bend the brackets and then use 6.4 mm c washers on top of the brackets before screwing them back down, you need to screw them as far as they will go.

I reflow at around but nomore than 500c bottom first and then top for 20 seconds and cool as per guide.

The overall problem is that the ps3 gets hot and the sensor tollerance is too low the internal fan just cant move the hot air away quick enough,
I belive that if the ps3 internal fan ran at stage three after 2 minutes from boot and than stages 4-5 in game we would not YLOD,

BUT THATS JUST MY GUT FEELING AND WHY I USE A INTERCOOLER.

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Originally posted by kingdev:

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**Update**

Tried the reflow again with flux. Yet I still have the problem with the menus not performing the tasks they should. Either they result in errors or shut down the ps3.

I've tried my hard disk in another ps3 and it asks to to format it and works ok so that rules out my drive although i have received "cannot access hard disk" messages.

I'm wondering if a combination of being to cautious and not using a high enough temperature is the root of my problem? Its an old heatgun with 2 temps 300 and 500 and I've not really reflowed for a great deal of time.

I think it might be time to up the temp to 500 and go a bit longer?

The YLOD has gone but now the machine only switches on and then eventually huts down to a red light on a normal start up. If I access the recovery menu I get errors upon choosing options.

All recommendations welcome (bar buying a new one! haha)

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Originally posted by kewlblue:

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http://xbox-experts.com/ and http://xbox-scene.com/

Both good sites with lots of info.

Oh, and that fixing guide I think you're talking about is garbage. Just search for it on google and DL the torrent and you'll see(I hope).

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Originally posted by colinjest:

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hello everyone!!!!

i have some news!

me and boomont on Tuesday went down to London to be part of the audience for watchdog!

they are doing a piece on Sony's dreaded YLOD!

But from what it seems Sony are sticking to there guns and are unwilling to accept the FACT that there console has flaws in it!!!!!

in the show there will be a funny song written about the whole mess!!!!!

catch it this Thursday @ 8 o'clock!!!!!!!!

the more people phone in and tell them about there ylod the better!!
also if you do phone please mention my name and guide!!! cheers guys and gals lets bring sony down!!!!

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