Post: How to avoid YLOD
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08-04-2012, 07:33 AM
#1
Havoc69
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The greatest amount of wear 'n' tear on solid state circuitry comes from the heating up and cooling off of the elements (diodes, capacitors, etc). By leaving the device on, you maintain the temp and have less in the way of expansion and rarfaction (the hot/cold cycle) in the circuitry, which is what causes the layers of the diodes, etc. to peel apart or separate from one-another, eventually causing them to wear out.
Specifically How In The Ps3? (contributed by opdutch51)
Ps3's get the YLOD from bad unleaded solder. It gets cracked and brittle which is what leads to the failure of the GPU.
So don't turn off your ps3 every day thinking your doing it for the good. Leave it at the red light and eject the disc out if possible.
Tips and Recommendations
Placing the ps3 in vertical position exposes more surface area and is recommended to place in this position. Eject the disc out whenever you can. Vaccuum the ventilation once every one to two months.
Note: Don't tip your ps3 off when its in vertical position so make sure its in a secure place and out of child's reach.You don't have to keep it upwards, horizontally is good too.
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08-23-2012, 03:24 AM
#38
opdutch51
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Originally posted by Havoc69
take it to a repair shop. Heating it up is a last resort remedy when you know the device will be garbage if it doesnt work and you cant afford a repair.
Originally posted by oct0xor
hey guys i fixed my ps3 ylod with thermal paste method.. but when i turn it on.. it runs for about a min then gets to hot so automaticaly shut off .. i just heated it up to 500 degress should i just wait.. ps3 firmware 3.55 thats why im desperate to get it going
Ps3's get the YLOD from bad unleaded solder. It gets cracked and brittle which is what leads to the failure of the GPU. I have a Reball repair service you may want to look at or anyone for that matter. Also have a reflow service which is not anywhere near as good as the complete reball.
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08-27-2012, 01:28 AM
#40
NsShadowSerpent
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There are also a few other methods to prevent YLOD from what I've read. There are some power supply models in the newer Phat model PS3s that run much cooler than the launch models. It is possible to replace the power supply to reduce heat output.
Another method some suggest isn't to buy an external fan attachment, but to replace the internal fan with a 19' blade fan instead, as that takes power away from the PS3 and makes it overwork or something. I'm not completely sure if that's true or not.
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Has some pretty useful tips.
Another method some suggest isn't to buy an external fan attachment, but to replace the internal fan with a 19' blade fan instead, as that takes power away from the PS3 and makes it overwork or something. I'm not completely sure if that's true or not.
This website:
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Has some pretty useful tips.
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