Fixing a PS3 with Blinking Red Light “of Death“ (YLOD)
This video archives the heroic rescue of an early PS3 that just flashes a red light instead of turning on. Subscribe for more heroism.
Tool List (I get a small commission if you buy from these links, thanks for helping me out!):
Screwdriver Kit: (note: security torx is a T10)
Drill:
Dental Pick Set:
Heat Gun:
*Update (1-JUN-2021):
Based on some of the comments, I feel the need to point out that I am not a PS3 repair expert. The method used here has been done before by many others and is also part of an ifixit guide. I do not claim this to be the best or most robust method of resolving the YLOD problem. All I can say is that it worked and the unit is still going strong almost 2 months later. The more advanced method of full BGA reball on the CPU/GPU is beyond what anyone can reasonably expect from an average person (including myself) due to the specialized equipment involved. Capacit
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