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PS3 hardware failure
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But no one knows, and Sony doesn´t tell.
I just checked my transfer and a protected save game from Sonic All Stars was transferred without problem.
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Ok, so I have a 40 GB PS3 phat and my sister was watching a DVD and it suddenly died and now it isn't turning on.
The disc is still stuck in the drive and if I try to do a force eject by holding down the power button with the eject button when starting the PS3 I get the green light for a few seconds as it seems to try and remove the disc before it beeps, the light turns red and it doesn't turn on.
Anyone know what might be wrong? Is it a disc drive problem? Some people have suggested it could be a problem with the power supply?
The disc is still stuck in the drive and if I try to do a force eject by holding down the power button with the eject button when starting the PS3 I get the green light for a few seconds as it seems to try and remove the disc before it beeps, the light turns red and it doesn't turn on.
Anyone know what might be wrong? Is it a disc drive problem? Some people have suggested it could be a problem with the power supply?
Before it shuts down and turns red, do you see a yellow blink?
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I think so, i'm at work so i'll have to go home and check - but i'm pretty sure it does blink yellow for an instant
Sounds like the exact same failure i had, the guy that fixed mine talked about "4 pins" that they have to reflow.
Basicly, you are in luck.. The repair is pretty easy and should be fairly priced.
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That's good, I've emailed some console repair service here to ask for a diagnosis.
What exactly happens is as follows:
When I try and turn it on with a press of the power button, it beeps once, the green light comes on, then a blue light flashes, then the green light turns yellow before flashing red and beeping three times. Then the machine stops with the red light continuing to flash unless you press the power button again to turn it off (red light stays red and doesn't flash)
Nothing appears on the screen during any of this.
What exactly happens is as follows:
When I try and turn it on with a press of the power button, it beeps once, the green light comes on, then a blue light flashes, then the green light turns yellow before flashing red and beeping three times. Then the machine stops with the red light continuing to flash unless you press the power button again to turn it off (red light stays red and doesn't flash)
Nothing appears on the screen during any of this.
Sounds very much like the YLOD. My old fat PS3 did the same with a game disc inside, couldn't eject it and the leds did similar lighting cycle.
I did the "reflow" and applied new heat paste myself, wasn't difficult at all if you follow the instructions and keep track of all the screws, which goes where.
It's been working since, though I haven't used it much. I did leave it running 24h non stop with Folding@home after the repair and it didn't crash.
If you're able to get it repaired for little money, might be a good idea if you don't enjoy tinkering and repairing things.
I did the "reflow" and applied new heat paste myself, wasn't difficult at all if you follow the instructions and keep track of all the screws, which goes where.
It's been working since, though I haven't used it much. I did leave it running 24h non stop with Folding@home after the repair and it didn't crash.
If you're able to get it repaired for little money, might be a good idea if you don't enjoy tinkering and repairing things.
Just want to add to this, that i got a warranty on my repair, 6 months. Maybe it´s possible that you, Interference, can get something like that?
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Yeah apparently its YLOD - got quoted $130 for a fix with a 3 month warranty.
Will look around to see if I can find a cheaper repairer but I guess it'll have to be a repair as new PS3's are still expensive.
I really wasn't expecting to have BOTH my 360 and my PS3 die on me, they really don't make consumer electronics like they used to - is the YLOD pretty much the same problem as the RROD?
Will look around to see if I can find a cheaper repairer but I guess it'll have to be a repair as new PS3's are still expensive.
I really wasn't expecting to have BOTH my 360 and my PS3 die on me, they really don't make consumer electronics like they used to - is the YLOD pretty much the same problem as the RROD?
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I have the same issue, the YLOD. but my disc ejected fine with the forced eject method.
From what I have gathered, the reflow fix lasts for a month or two. THe YLOD just comes back again ! I asked Sony, they say they can't repair it, but can offer 50% discount on a new ps3 if I return the YLOD one. If I go for repairs, which is possible but lasts for just a few months, then I lose the chance of getting the 50% off. SO, I am not going for repairs and just getting a new one.
@interference: If you are in the US, you can get a new slim for $99 if you return your dead ps3 to SOny. It is much cheaper than a repair and you get a new ps3+a year's warranty. My country only offers a 50% discount, but it differs with each country , so try that out.
From what I have gathered, the reflow fix lasts for a month or two. THe YLOD just comes back again ! I asked Sony, they say they can't repair it, but can offer 50% discount on a new ps3 if I return the YLOD one. If I go for repairs, which is possible but lasts for just a few months, then I lose the chance of getting the 50% off. SO, I am not going for repairs and just getting a new one.
@interference: If you are in the US, you can get a new slim for $99 if you return your dead ps3 to SOny. It is much cheaper than a repair and you get a new ps3+a year's warranty. My country only offers a 50% discount, but it differs with each country , so try that out.
I am not going to use my fat all that much since the Slim is up and running now. But from what i gathered the Re-Flow, if done proper should last a good time, considering that the people who did the work also applied HQ thermal paste (and removed the dried out Sony solution).
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I'm in Australia and even working second hand PS3's here are asking for $150+. I've found quite a reputable iDevice and console repairer near me with a BGA/SMD rework station who can do it for $100 (they use Arctic Silver thermal paste) so I might just do that and hope it lasts. I don't play much on my PS3 anyway (though I did do quite a quick playthrough of Uncharted 3 a week or two before this happened), I usually use it as a media device.
Not keen to buy a new PS3, we're nearing a new console gen.
Not keen to buy a new PS3, we're nearing a new console gen.
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2 years until hardware, and a good year until we get the real-deal on software, there has to be a good 3 years' worth to whatever hardware you buy now. The question is whether the software is forthcoming to the existing gen to make it still worth investing in, unless you're happy to replay old stuff which are still good games despite their years.
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Apparently the fix if done properly usually lasts for 18 months or so - plus I don't game on my PS3 much, apart from playing a few platform exclusives I mainly use it as a media player (which it is much better at than my 360)
If it lasts that long, a fix is worth it, although I'd want to see smoe serious numbers on that. I know Sony's repair warranty is a measily 90 days, so the repair money could be cash down the drain. Just thought it worth pointing out that there's plenty of value in a $150 second hand PS3 (although of course that could die too...) as this gen isn't really nearing its end. 
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Well, if it breaks again, i'll get buy a used PS3 - the 90 day warranty is reasonable since apparently if the machines are going to fail again it usually happens quite quickly and not 3-6 months down the track. If it lasts for that long it will usually last for 18 months or so.
I am actually quite surprised that my PS3 failed - especially since it doesn't do much game playing at all, I finished Uncharted 3 about two weeks before it YLOD and before that the last time i'd have played anything would be Uncharted 2 and God of War HD back in early 2011. Surely playing DVDs shouldn't stress the machine that much?
Even my original Xbox 360 didn't RROD on me (and that thing was loud), I only had to replace it because it got thrown around in a car whilst driving to a friends place which broke the disc drive gears, preventing the drive from opening.
The YLOD is essentially the same problem as the RROD right? Do we know what percentage of fat PS3s are affected and how this compares to RROD failures?
I am actually quite surprised that my PS3 failed - especially since it doesn't do much game playing at all, I finished Uncharted 3 about two weeks before it YLOD and before that the last time i'd have played anything would be Uncharted 2 and God of War HD back in early 2011. Surely playing DVDs shouldn't stress the machine that much?
Even my original Xbox 360 didn't RROD on me (and that thing was loud), I only had to replace it because it got thrown around in a car whilst driving to a friends place which broke the disc drive gears, preventing the drive from opening.
The YLOD is essentially the same problem as the RROD right? Do we know what percentage of fat PS3s are affected and how this compares to RROD failures?
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RenegadeRocks
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From what I have seen around me, and in my local forums, the thing usually lasts for 3 months. Thats the average time it lasts. Never heard the 18 month thingie. People usually keep reflowing it after every 3 months to keep it going.
I have problem turning on my PS3 over the past few days.
The on/off and eject buttons have a long history of working only intermittently. Usually, I just turn it on with my controllers. However, it's not responding to any of my controllers right now. I mean no response at all, NOT that kind of red light blinking, turn on for a second and then off again kind of situation.
The buttons don't seem like in the mood to react either. What can I do to turn it on and hopefully sync my controllers again?
The on/off and eject buttons have a long history of working only intermittently. Usually, I just turn it on with my controllers. However, it's not responding to any of my controllers right now. I mean no response at all, NOT that kind of red light blinking, turn on for a second and then off again kind of situation.
The buttons don't seem like in the mood to react either. What can I do to turn it on and hopefully sync my controllers again?
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