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In short: 4004A Super Slim with 12gb flash and no SYSCON errors had faulty 5v to 1.8v wifi/bluetooth regulator causing power and wireless controller issues. regulator was disconnected and the power problems seem to have stopped. shorted components still on board and on module board itself...

So tried to Delid the CPU on my PS3 (CECHK01) because the temps were almost hitting 80º on the XMB alone (RSX always stable at 54º even when playing), but i got a hasty and used my tool before sanding it properly. As you may know this resulted in a lot of scratches, and now my PS3 got YLOD with...

i have ps3 slim with cfw and i have an issue with it it wont boot is it because of blue ray drive is not working? or is it because somthing else

Hi everyone, I know I have been asking for help on the same issue over and over but I am really lost on how I can get my ps2 isos to work on ps3 cfw. Every method I do feels like I am three steps behind or ahead all with the same result: ps3 shuts down. So, if possible, could anyone provide a...

Hello. Recently, I have updated my console that did have HEN prior. it was running on version 4.90. I have updated it just today with firmware 4.91, as of 4 August 2024, using the storage media method, with the firmware files released from Sony officially. I was aware that HEN would be...

Hi, I have an issue with my software. For context, I tried to save the old data on the ps3 through an FTP server using FileZilla. There were some data that were duplicates so I overwritten them and some failed to load, but I did not pay much attention to it. I then tried to put all of that old...

Does overclocking affect the performance of PS1 or PS2 games (PS3 Slim with the games installed as PKG or ISO WebMan) Does it affect the lifespan of the console? What is the recommended FAN speed? Is there a recommended configuration? (If OC provides options)

When I boot recovery mode it just boots Petitboot. I wanted to ensure petitboot worked, and that I could use it, and I don't currently have a keyboard. I have a phat ps3 NAND model. Is there anyway I can boot GameOS instead of OtherOS? (CFW 4.81 Rebug Rex) Or atleast boot recovery instead of...

Hey there. So it started with me trying to fix the laser. At first I identified it as KHS-400C although it was KHS-400R. Due to my stupidity (bruh) I, for some reason, tried Lenschanger just to see how it works and flashed before changing the laser. All I got is that now I have a black and...

I recently purchased a jailbroken PS3 online because I wasn’t able to do it myself. I have firmware 4.84. I created a new PSN on my phone and tried signing in on my PS3. I enabled 2-factor authorization as well. When I try signing in, it says “incorrect username or password”. However, I have...

So I was trying to diagnose the SYSCON and while I was trying to put the switch board on it powered on and some resistors blew up, they are these ones over here. Anyone got any idea what I can replace them with and where to buy some from. instant YLoD

I've been trying to get my burned games to run on my ps2 slim 70001, but I've had no luck in the slightest. My burned discs refuse to load and my ps2 will sit on black screen before taking me to the home menu. I've used the ESR patcher and the FDVDB patcher and still no dice. My ps2 reads my old...

This is my first time posting in the forums so sorry if this isn't the right place to ask. I started following MrMario2011's tutorial for 4.90 CFW and I've hit a roadblock. I just got this PS3 (CECHL01) today and replaced the 80gb drive with a 1TB hard drive. I made it to the toolset website and...

Hi, I have a PS2 Fat version SCPH-39001. It currently can only play audio CD's. However it skips as it plays, until it stops completely on the song playing. It then repeats stuttering wherever it stops. PS1 games are recognized in the browser ( has the disk picture ) but when you go into it...

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So I opened my ps3 super slim because the disc drive was not spinning so I removed the disc drive from the top cover of the console then turned it on and plugged in the laser's cable to which the console immediately shut off and smoke came from the bottom left of the console where the fan is...

First off, I ask of you not to judge me seeing as looking back I can understand how stupid I was :') ... So I tried modding my PS3, wich was running 4.88 . I followed a step by step tutorial and everything was going okay, i got my dump.hex file and I was ready to mod my PS3 but I think the mod...

Hi! Just modded my ps3 recently with HEN I have done this before but years ago so I did it again as I had found a pretty good condition ps3. There is a problem when downloading PKG files though. When I go to Package Manager > Install > Package Direct/Standard I get an error every time...

Good morning. I have a ps3 slim model CECH-3004A. A friend gave it to me. It has broken bluetooth module. The CD player doesn't work properly either. He gave it to update, which made it not boot again. The hard drive is formatted, completely empty. It had the original firmware, it was never...

Hello Modding community, I need some help over here. Recently I was trying out online mode because I have never went online on my ps3 but something strange happened, Every time I complete a test it will show the test failing with a message "The connection to the server timed out.(80710736). I...