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PS3 YLOD Easy Washer Fix

Haxnetwork member NOkk3r1 has came up with a very simple solution to fix your YLOD PS3, with minimum disassembly and risks. You can view the full tutorial on how to do this at the link.

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jengo5506d ago

I just wish the guide was as little better written because i still dont know exactly what to do... lol

Persistantthug5506d ago

Question though...how often do the 65nm PS3 fats break in comparison to the 90nm? Anyone know?

evilmonkey5015506d ago (Edited 5506d ago )

I cant even read the article.I keep getting redirected to some stupid grocery store survey! stoopid f@#$%$g website spam!

randomwiz5506d ago (Edited 5506d ago )

its actually pretty simple, if you know how a ps3 looks on the inside. just screw the washers in, and you might have to make an adjustment for the bottom right washer.

im going to try this when I have time next weekend... my ps2 titles have been collecting dust for 6 long months now. I even (with false hope) put a ps2 title into my slim, and all it said was unsupported software.

Finally, a simple method to get my 60gb working again! I need to play Shadow of the Colossus again, and get back the GTA IV disc stuck inside.

INehalemEXI5506d ago

saving this though , you never know.

Corepred45506d ago

cool but i think i'll stick with the heatgun method. i already have that down and memorized. I've fixed my ps3 multiple times already. Its a launch 40G i believe. Fully equiped, love it. Last time I called Sony to get it permanently they tried to get me to swap mine in for a new PS3 slim. Yeah right!

HolyOrangeCows5506d ago (Edited 5506d ago )

"Because of washers thickness it adds some pressure and because washers size it produces pressure from larger area"

....what? I really don't understand how this fixes issues.

Elimin85506d ago

The only problem I'm having is "Error 8002F281" can't read my HDD. It worked fine but I try to do a FW update and it keeps giving the error.

beardpapa5506d ago

launch day ps3. freezes sometimes. but still kickin strong.

Baba19065506d ago

my 60gb broke a few months ago. but i am pretty happy with my slim. its much much much much more quite.

gaffyh5506d ago

Aw man, why didn't they have this when my PS3 YLODed last year!!!!?!?!

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gtamike1235506d ago

Fail rate is low anyway for PS3 :)

pixelsword5506d ago

but when you sell a console into the millions, you're looking at a few thousand people at the least that will appreciate this.

claterz5506d ago

Still it's good to know how to fix it just incase. I've had my fat PS3 for 2 years and i'm praying it won't break just as gt5 and move are coming out lol.

gtamike1235506d ago

Got mine on release date and still runs fine.
Also everyone I know that has a 360 console got RROD no joke.

Ocelot5255506d ago (Edited 5506d ago )

yeah so low that mine broke and my friend's broke, YLOD is a major issue, just look at the forum posts on the net

ALMOST EVERY FREAKING LAUNCH PS3 WILL DIE, ACCEPT IT!

but sony repaired my console free of charge!(it was 2.5 years old)

gtamike1235506d ago

My ps1 and ps2 still works :)

Ocelot5255506d ago

my two PS2's both work(after 9 years of service)

my PS1 had a problem with its laser, but I fixed that by placing it vertically

Persistantthug5506d ago

Sorry about you and your friend though.

But I honestly don't think any new "first run" electronics should be purchased.

In my case, I bought my PS3 2 years after launch...that's about the time it becomes "safe".

Ocelot5255506d ago (Edited 5506d ago )

keep disagreeing, and keep taking bubbles, I was once a non-believer too, till my PS3 died while playing super stardust HD.

I knew three guys in real life with a launch PS3, they all got YLOD

the people who are saved from this are casual gamers, or people who live in countries with a cold climate

I'm not a 360 fanboy, just look at my previous posts(and my PSN ID is OCELOT525), I just want to warn you guys

Megaton5506d ago (Edited 5506d ago )

My 1st PS3 broke while playing Fallout 3. Had to pay $162 for a refurb from Sony. My 2nd PS3 (the refurb) broke less than 2 weeks before Uncharted 2 came out. Had been waiting all year for that game, #1 most anticipated title of 2009. Felt like I got robbed. Still bitter about it, haven't bought a new PS3 yet.

Hellsvacancy5506d ago

Ive had YLOD twice man, fixed both times myself, the 1st time i fixed it it lasted 3 weeks, the second time i fixed it i tried that method where u bend the 2 metal plates (very slightly) its been 5 weeks since it happened last, so so far so good, if it happens again (which it will) ill try that washer idea

ALFAxD_CENTAURO5506d ago

Everyone knows that, as everyone know what is the other console with the worst technical failure in the history of gaming.

Sprudling5506d ago

Your statement is ridiculous Ocelot525. That yours and your friend's PS3 has died is obviously statistically insignificant. It's just funny (and a little sad) that you believe otherwise.

Strikepackage Bravo5506d ago

The failure rate is FAR higher than Sony is admitting. Much like Toyota, Sony will hold off on admitting this problem is as big as it is, as long as they can, that way it costs them less, its practically business 101.

On the bright side, if you call them with a broken unit and threaten to make a huge fuss over it, they will fix it for free. Ideally what they want is for you kids to keep doing what your doing, down playing it and keeping it hush hush when your units break, and fortunately for Sony they have some of the most brainwashed blind loyal,and dumb customers around. You guys would cover for Sony if PS3s were killing your moms in the middle of the night. LOL!

Chris_Hansen_Rocks5506d ago (Edited 5506d ago )

still high enough if yours breaks

Ocelot5255506d ago

@Sprud
like I said I knew three people with a launch PS3 in real life, their PS3's all died

let's say the failure rate is 10% of launch PS3's

so 0.1*0.1*0.1=0.0001=0.1% chance

I am just veeeerrrrrryyyy unlucky or the failure rate is much higher than 10% of the launch PS3's

also there are many persons with similar stories as me

and I repeat: i just want to warn you: TAKE BACK-UPS

Redempteur5506d ago

YLOD happens for a number of reasons .. once i had YLOD but that was because i incorrectly turned off my console during a HOME test/save?? dunno.

Anyway all i did was to bring the boot menu and i reinstalled my firmware ...

Worked fine since then ...( happenned 8 months ago )

DaTruth5506d ago

All three of my friends and me with near launch PS3's have never had a difficulty whatsoever!

PS3 has 100% reliability by your standards!

Cenobia5505d ago

I dropped my PS3 upside down from about 2.5 feet (it fell out of my unfortunately un-zippered suitcase) and it still works fine. That was like 2 years ago, and I am not a casual gamer.

They seem to be pretty solid machines, but I'm sure some of them do die. If you think about it there are environmental and user factors that can effect each PS3 too (enough space for cooling, people smoking, dust, etc.). Plus the store you buy it from may have used it has a hockey puck.

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KilZoneGeneralStrife5506d ago

working great.have a ps3 for 2 years and going strong! :)

kaveti66165506d ago

My 1999 PS1 works but doesn't recognize the controller in the port. I bet I could fix it with some tinkering but I have no good games on it.

Theonik5506d ago

My 1997 PS1 died on me :(
It just went off and never powered on again.

Wrathman5506d ago (Edited 5506d ago )

id take RROD over YLOD or blu-ray drive failure anyday.

if your ps3 dies 366 days after purchase,your coughing up the price of an arcade xbox just to get a repaired replacement.

o sure the ps3 never breaks..its just lies lies lies.

EDIT* look at the stealth disagrees.hilarious.i think the droid angels are watching over this topic to deny any serious comments credibility.sad.

maybe i should have 9 accounts to bubble myself like the sony army on here.

perfect example above me in sir_ken...that man posts the dummest comments ever and still gets agrees and bubbles.he is the special forces of dumb droid comments.launching smash and grabs on any article,turning the situation into anti-xbox.

article* apple makes 5g iphone wants to put a man on jupiter*

sir_ken....xbox sucks...22 agrees and another bubble.

gtamike1235506d ago

Replace it with the more powerful console "PS3"

karan86245506d ago

You lose. Its over. Just shutup now

respn5506d ago

We lose? You idiots took how many years to copy our fixes? And don't say because they just started. We all know that is a bunch of bs!

@Wrathman Have a bubble! I'm sure mine will be gone soon also. Droids just hate the facts.

Obama5506d ago

Easy fix for the 360? Burn it with fire!

Mo0eY5506d ago

@Obama

No need - it catches itself on fire.

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jjesso19935506d ago

Persistantthug i have disagree i still have launch dreamcast,ps2,xbox original,gamcube, and original fat ps3 that works fine my first ever pc i ever used still works the only console to ever fail on me is xbox 360 and that was on first week it was out.

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jznrpg2d ago

Not on the US store right now which sucks

andy852d ago

Im definitely going to import it if possible. Hopefully PlayAsia will have it

jznrpg2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

@andy85 so you can get it from PlayAsia no Tarrifs but shipping is 23$ at least ,but it is an option. A little less than 50$ with shipping. I had to have it

andy852d ago

Coming out at £44 ($60) here. Jeez as much as I want it that's a little bit of a stupid price. Managed to find it for £35 elsewhere. Still crazy for a mug. Might wait and see if the square Enix store get it

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SAG-AFTRA Files Over A.I. Darth Vader In Fortnite

SAG-AFTRA Files Over A.I. Darth Vader in Fortnite claiming this was done without notification and has filed accordingly.

spoonard2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

It's just a complaint, not a lawsuit, and it's completely unwarranted.

Garethvk2d ago

I said filed which they did. Filed a complaint.

VersusDMC2d ago

James earl jones sold his voice for use for Darth Vader after his passing and his estate said they approved it.

So i don't know why SAG is getting involved as it makes it seem like they are going against james earl jones wishes or just wanted a cut...

Garethvk2d ago

They are concerned about A.I. replacing live talent. It's an unusual stance as you are correct; he left his voice and his family approved. The union is saying doing this versus using a live actor sets a bad precedent going forward. The use of A.I. has been a huge issue in the recent labor deals.

VersusDMC2d ago

Well this is also an interactive AI Darth Vader that would have made live talent impossible unless they think a actor being in Fortnight 24/7 is an acceptable solution.

They should concentrate on cases that are possible to be done with live talent and that haven't been given blessing or sold by the original actor(for which they should have the right to sell)

Eonjay2d ago

"James earl jones sold his voice for use for Darth Vader after his passing and his estate said they approved it."

I have to say if James approved this after his death... that would be... um...

Do you mean he approved it while he was alive for when he passed?

VersusDMC2d ago

It's reported that he gave permission before his death and his estate(which i asume is his family) says so as well.

spoonard2d ago

Because SAG-AFTRA are trade unions. They are the Hollywood mafia protecting their profits from anything they feel could undermine them. It's all about the almighty dollar, not artists.

Christopher1d 11h ago

James Earl Jones doesn't own the character, though. He essentially said the owners of the IP can use his voice however they wish, not everyone.

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