thermal paste

I have a PS3 Super Slim and im about to get my Dads PS3 Slim. I plan to take them both apart and replace the thermal paste but I hear you're not doing it right if you dont DELID the PS3 Slim. I dont have money to mess this up and im curious if its worth deliding? Will Delidding improve temps...

The date and time on my super slim ps3 gets reset every time I turn it off. I looked this up online and found its a dead CMOS battery issue. I opened it up for cleaning and thermal paste replacement and put it back together. I didn't notice the battery issue before doing so. Can I open up the...

Hi, Today I've tried to sell my ps3 slim that had always worked perfectly. I've not used it for about 7 months. It was returned from my customer because it shutted down. Yes, it was... So I cleaned it, reapplied thermal paste two times with tender care... but nothing, cpu is getting 82...

Hello fellow PS3 lovers! I have been thinking about this method for a long time and finally had a chance to test it out and it turns out it works brill so I am happy to share it with you. There is two things you will need to make it work: 1 - Steel wire (I did it with 0.08 mm) 2 - Thick pair...

I redid the thermal paste on the CPU and RSX about a year ago, just wondering if my temps are okay. My CPU at idle at the XMB holds at 64C with the fan at 34%, while the RSX is at about 57C, in MGS3 in the MGS HD collection the temps are holding the same, in Motorstorm I get about 64C on CPU and...

I need some advice. I have a CECH-2501B and want to buy a new fan for it, as well as redo the thermal paste on it. What's the best replacement fan and thermal paste to order off Amazon or somewhere online though for that model?

I bought a week ago a CECHA01 PS3 dated January 2007 and it plays great, for $90 on FB Marketplace. I feel like a kid on Christmas. It sounded like an airplane when turned on. I opened it up to find tons of dust, an excess of white thermal paste, and the grey and power cables in the fan jumped...

Hi just did a delid. hopefully, it's not dead yet. LOL This one looks good so far. not like my test runs haha. Anyway, I was thinking... Is there any thermal paste that should not be used on the die. For example conductive or corrosive compound. Any recommendations? I just have Corsair XTM50...

Hello guys. I just ordered a Noctua NT-H2 thermal paste, aTorch T8 (with a hole in the middle) screwdriver, and a ESD glove to open my PS3. I really don't wanna do a mess with a retroconsole like this one. I never replaced any thermal paste (console or desktop computer). Do you guys recommend a...

I bought my ps3 slim (used, 2501a model) from a gameshop last year and this were the temps I was getting with fan speed @ 40%: CPU/RSX: 50-52°c idle. 54-58°C while gaming and 60-61°C on GTA IV (highest temp I got back then). While cleaning my room I unplugged the console and kept it on table so...

Hi guys! I just opened my next PS3 to apply new thermal paste, and the CPU lid was glued to the heatsink literally. Apparently the previous owner de-lid it. I assume the GFX-chip may also have been de-lid but didn't stick to the heatsink when removing it. So what I gonna do now? I think I will...

So I have a ps3 that was working fine but was starting to get really toasty after an hour of doing heavy tasks (I didn't have CFW at the time but I think it was going to something like 70°). I thought the problem was coming from the thermal paste so I bought some online (Artic MX4) and applied...

Hi guys So im am about to unbrick a slim 3003b ps3 using an E3 Flasher. All i need to do is get some new thermal paste. I just wondered if there is a preference of which to use? I have used Arctic Silver in the past but someone mentioned MX4! Opinions?