Recent content by Rambonz

Just to add another use case for this guide here (as i've just fixed the unit below). I had a B00 which I had cell set swapped with an A00. The ethernet and wifi didn't work as a result (but were available in the firmware/XMB). Matts guide for adding wifi to the B00 (just the hardware part not...

I've just done this mod myself on a B00 unit. I can confirm that it not only works, but also works on OFW and CFW 4.92 evilnat. Amazing work Matt. The only parts I really struggled with were my own understanding of how the FSM jig I had worked (hadn't used it before), but otherwise super...

Hey guys/gals As promised the PS3 Delid tool is now live on...

I'm releasing a tool for this within the next month. The first production run has just finished. The first run was 500 units so pretty limited quantity. Price wise making it super affordable was my goal, so don't worry about that . Ps3delidtool.com or delidtool.com register to get notified.

Personally, I allow the board to cool to about 70-80 degrees (C) before removing it from the BGA station. And I only remove it to speed up the cool down ever so slightly since the bottom heater gives off heat for a long time. Also for me I've yet to have a board delam, so the concern has always...

So I would say the profile you have there is a good starting point. But understand that each machine/environment must have a unique profile. You'll need to calibrate your own profile to get results. We don't say this because we don't want to make your life easier, it's just the harsh reality of...

Yes reducing the ramp rate down to 0.5. Bake for 24 hours at 110-130 (not what you've suggested). This is not optional if you want to save the RSX ram chips. You will get cracks and solder balls coming out if you cut this part short. Bottom heater during L1 to a temp that gets you to approx...

Awesome, thanks man. I'll give this a try. Taking a little break for today, I've been reballing the RSX chip to put it back on (testing leaded solder etc) but realized I need an extraction fan or something, my lungs might be be 50% kingbo right now lmao.

@RIP-Felix Alright feedback time Ok so to start with I baked two SEM (I think they were the SEM ones) boards for 7 hours (scrap boards so not overly fussed if they popcorned while configuring the machine). Straight forward, into the oven with a thermocouple sticking in. 110c or there about for...

On your advice above i've gone and purchased a little oven. Time to cook. BGA machine arrived and is assembled today as well. I'll move everything around a bit and tidy up before I turn anything on (aware that there's a bit of a fire hazard situation happening right now lol.

Thanks, RIP-Felix. I think I've seen you mention this elsewhere so it was definitely on my radar to do, however, logistically how do you guys actually bake the boards? Do you literally put them in the small convention ovens for 12-24 hours or just have them on the BGA machine with the bottom...

Thanks mate. I've got my BGA machine arriving this week so I guess that's where I'll start! Oh I also ordered a bunch of your PCB designs yesterday for the TOKIN replacements, awesome work man really appreciate you making those available. Also, I don't suppose anyone knows where to find a...

Hey guys I am looking for some guidance on the next steps. I have a COK-002 board that was giving A0081001 and A0093003s. I then replaced 2 of the TOKINs on the Cell side and am getting A0404412 and A0403034. I've been reading some of the amazing work across this form and devwiki and anywhere I...

Apologies for the delay, I was working on two other boards which I managed to bring back to life over the last few days (not tempting fate by saying permanently just yet). Also apparently I wasn't done ripping pads on this one so there's more damage now than when I posted :blackeye:

Hey all. Quick question. I have a DIA2000 board that I ripped the RX and TX pads off, are there any alternate points I can solder to? I'm new to everything but have done a reasonable amount of reading/youtubing (thanks RIP-Felix). I've managed to get error codes from a few other boards so it's...