Recent content by Bobfrompinecreek

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    PS3 (Research/Experimental) - NEC/TOKIN Capacitors Replacement - YLOD

    I wanted to do an update. Finally got a controller to boot the system but being it was the cheapest non-dog-chewed-on one I could find from ebay I was not surprised it was spamming random inputs from across all the buttons. After getting a refund I took it apart, cleaned the face buttons flex...
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    PS3 (Research/Experimental) - NEC/TOKIN Capacitors Replacement - YLOD

    Thanks! After watching your video I feel lucky it actually seems to be the tokins and not the rsx itself. The unit was entirely clogged with dust and I bet the previous owner really did think it might be a problem with the fan because I bet it was LOUD! Maybe it cooked the caps. That is...
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    PS3 (Research/Experimental) - NEC/TOKIN Capacitors Replacement - YLOD

    Hi all, wanted to detail my experience here with YLOD PS3 bought from ebay. CECHH01 40GB MGS Special edition. I just wanted a PS3 to try softmodding or homebrew or whatever and get a bargain on a quick fix... The listing had this description: "THIS UNIT WILL SOMETIME ACUALLY WORKS WITH NO...
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