PS3 Yellow Light of Death

Post by **TezzRexx** » October 9th, 2011, 22:18

So, mine's just died. Anyone got any experiences of getting one fixed? Either trying yourself or paying someone to do it? If so, how much did you pay?

Ta

Mr Sad Rexx.

Anery · Post by **Anery** » October 11th, 2011, 14:15

This is down to dry joints I believe, I did hear some rumour about wrapping it in a damp towel and letting it overheat a bit. If you are feeling adventurous you could try sticking the board in the oven.

Post by **Dog Pants** » October 11th, 2011, 18:27

Wasn't that the xbox's red ring of bumming death?

buzzmong · Post by **buzzmong** » October 11th, 2011, 18:36

Yes it was, but I wouldn't be surprised if the PS3 suffers from it as well.

It's the curse of using lead free solder with the ball soldering method for a relatively hot part.

Post by **Dog Pants** » October 11th, 2011, 19:40

Ball soldering? Sounds nasty.

Post by **HereComesPete** » October 11th, 2011, 21:27

And his part gets hot for his relatives. Dirty boy!

5punk

PS3 Yellow Light of Death

PS3 Yellow Light of Death

Re: PS3 Yellow Light of Death

Re: PS3 Yellow Light of Death

Re: PS3 Yellow Light of Death

Re: PS3 Yellow Light of Death

Re: PS3 Yellow Light of Death