PS3 Frankenstein PHAT PS3: CECHA with 40nm RSX

CECHA01 - 3rd one - GLOD, CPU is heating and cooler changes state based on temperature.

>$ becount
becount
Bringup : 2032 times
Shutdown: 1379 times
Power-on: 253day 00hour 54min 02sec
[mullion]$
>$ powerstate
powerstate
ATA Power : ON
PCI Power : OFF
RSX Power : ON
XDR Power : ON
Eurus Power : ON
SB Power : ON
RSX Thermal Sensor : AVAILABLE
BE Thermal Sensor : AVAILABLE
[mullion]$
Boot Loader SE Version 0.9.5 (Build ID: 1634,16289, Build Data: 2006-09-21_19:11:09)
Copyright(C) 2006 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.All Rights Reserved.
[SERV SETCFG] XDR (CH0,CH1) ASSERT
[SERV SETCFG] XDR (CH0,CH1) DEASSERT
[INFO]: Connecting to Debug Device (SB UART)
[SERV NVS] READ CMD
[SERV THERM] NOTIFY_MODE CMD
[SERV NOTIF] CONTROL_LED
[SERV NOTIF] RING_BUZZER
[SERV NOTIF] CONTROL_LED
[SERV NOTIF] CONTROL_LED
[SERV NOTIF] RING_BUZZER
[SERV NOTIF] CONTROL_LED
[SERV NVS] WRITE CMD
[SERV NVS] READ CMD
[SERV NVS] READ CMD
POWER Button released
POWER Button pressed
POWER Button released
powerstate
ATA Power : ON
PCI Power : OFF
RSX Power : ON
XDR Power : ON
Eurus Power : ON
SB Power : ON
RSX Thermal Sensor : AVAILABLE
BE Thermal Sensor : AVAILABLE
[mullion]$
Press Ctrl+C to exit
>$ shutdown
shutdown
[SSM] state: 0400 -> 0500
[POWSEQ] AV Backend Letup
[SSM] ssmCb_AfterBeOn() called.
[SSM] Shutdown mode ... req_wake_src = 000000F4, ctxt=00/00
[SSM] Shutdown mode : syspm_stat=00000000/00000000
[POWSEQ] PowerSeq_Letup called.
[SSM] state: 0500 -> 0000
(PowerOff State)
Press Ctrl+C to exit
>$ errlog
errlog
ofst[124]:err_code:0xffffffff, clock:0x185ae0a8 2012/12/12 06:28:56
ofst[ 0]:err_code:0xa0801004, clock:0x185c1ffa 2012/12/13 05:11:22
ofst[ 4]:err_code:0xa0801004, clock:0x185d6d75 2012/12/14 04:54:13
ofst[ 8]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x187aa2d3 2013/01/05 08:37:39
ofst[ 12]:err_code:0xa0801004, clock:0x18839f0c 2013/01/12 04:11:56
ofst[ 16]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x1aa454a5 2014/03/01 08:19:49
ofst[ 20]:err_code:0xa0801004, clock:0x1b197053 2014/05/29 04:13:07
ofst[ 24]:err_code:0xa0801002, clock:0x1b40f8f3 2014/06/28 03:54:27
ofst[ 28]:err_code:0xa0801004, clock:0x1d5055d3 2015/08/02 04:15:15
ofst[ 32]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x1d5122ae 2015/08/02 18:49:18
ofst[ 36]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x1d52bcf7 2015/08/03 23:59:51
ofst[ 40]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x1dc1258a 2015/10/26 17:55:22
ofst[ 44]:err_code:0xa0801004, clock:0x1dec1bf0 2015/11/28 08:01:52
ofst[ 48]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x1dec2e2d 2015/11/28 09:19:41
ofst[ 52]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x1e043b8c 2015/12/16 15:11:08
ofst[ 56]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x1e159148 2015/12/29 18:45:28
ofst[ 60]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x1e2ab60c 2016/01/14 19:39:56
ofst[ 64]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x1e2ab772 2016/01/14 19:45:54
ofst[ 68]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x1e2ac4ec 2016/01/14 20:43:24
ofst[ 72]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x0b488698 2005/12/31 00:00:24
ofst[ 76]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x0b4886d0 2005/12/31 00:01:20
ofst[ 80]:err_code:0xa0801002, clock:0x0b489156 2005/12/31 00:46:14
ofst[ 84]:err_code:0xa0801002, clock:0x0b489302 2005/12/31 00:53:22
ofst[ 88]:err_code:0xa0801004, clock:0x0b4895eb 2005/12/31 01:05:47
ofst[ 92]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x0b48869f 2005/12/31 00:00:31
ofst[ 96]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x0b4886a7 2005/12/31 00:00:39
ofst[100]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x0b4886aa 2005/12/31 00:00:42
ofst[104]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x0b4886bd 2005/12/31 00:01:01
ofst[108]:err_code:0xa0101001, clock:0xffffffff
ofst[112]:err_code:0xa0801200, clock:0x0b488691 2005/12/31 00:00:17
ofst[116]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x0b4886c3 2005/12/31 00:01:07
ofst[120]:err_code:0xa0801001, clock:0x0b4886cd 2005/12/31 00:01:17
[mullion]$
Press Ctrl+C to exit
 
Ok I understand. Sorry for being abrasive. A little word as advice. 9/10 times, the issue with these 90nm models is the rsx. I wish you luck though. Changing the tokens isn't hard. Just attack the corners with something like an exacto knife. Carefully pry/cut them off the rails that's how I do it at least.
 
Question. I did a 40nm swap on a cecha01 and my dumb @$$ typed the wrong 2 line in the syscon
I typed as follows,
w 3242 03 61 82 80 01 91
W Complete!
w 3242 21 EC (I should have typed w 3254 21 ec)
W complete!
Is there a way to reverse this or is it even an issue?
I was still able to write the correct lines and fix the sums...
 
That's 100% an RSX issue. I would ignore the 1001s as its obvious the RSX is dying and those codes are more likely coming from the system freezing and being shut down from the rear switch. You should always fix the main issue first, replace TOKINs after if you want.
 
Hi. I would need some help regarding the Voltage Mod and the Resistor Mod. I want to order some SMD resistors sample books but I don't know what size does the SMDs have. I have to choose between the following sizes: 0201 0402 0603 0805 1206.
For the Voltage mod where I need two1800Ω and two 3900Ω SMD resistors is the size 0402 correct?
Also all the resistors in the "Resistor mod" are also 0402?
(When talking about these SMD size codes I'm refering to them in Inch - Imperial measurement system because that's how they are sold where I found them - Aliexpress)
Thanks!
 

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Hello. I have a PS3 Fat model CECHE-01 and I was thinking about changing its RSX, which has a problem, for the 65nm one I have.
As the device was not mine and has YLOD, I cannot know the firmware version that is installed on it. There is some risk of the device having permanent GLOD if its firmware is too low?
Or after the change I just need to install the current firmware through recovery mode.
 
If your FW is too low youll either have to put a working 90nm back on it and update it or patch the NANDs manually. Ive never been able to figure out how to patch the NANDs.

Andrei9948 said:
Hi. I would need some help regarding the Voltage Mod and the Resistor Mod. I want to order some SMD resistors sample books but I don't know what size does the SMDs have. I have to choose between the following sizes: 0201 0402 0603 0805 1206.
For the Voltage mod where I need two1800Ω and two 3900Ω SMD resistors is the size 0402 correct?
Also all the resistors in the "Resistor mod" are also 0402?
(When talking about these SMD size codes I'm refering to them in Inch - Imperial measurement system because that's how they are sold where I found them - Aliexpress)
Thanks!
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More important is that you get 1% or .1% tolerance resistors so you actually get the proper output voltage. Resistor packs are likely to have 5-10% tolerance.
 
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Arguably the biggest breakthrough for the PlayStation 3 modding scene was the discovery that Sony was fixing YLOD on backwards compatible PS3 systems by swapping in a 40nm RSX. These are the cooler running GPU's found in the PS3 Slim! And after the use of a mod chip, and reverse engineering efforts, it was eventually possible for anyone to replicate the job. Albeit with the right tools and skills, but the Frankenstein mod was born. But, there are indeed still some official PS3 frankie consoles out there, and today we're gonna take a look at one. Close up and personal where we play games, run some benchmarks, and just have a good time. Because let's face it, if a PS3 is involved; I'm experiencing pure ecstasy.

RIP-Felix's Video On YLOD, RSX, NVIDIA, & More:

The PSX-Place Thread That Started It All: https://www.psx-place.com/threads/frankenstein-phat-ps3-cecha-with-40nm-rsx.28069/
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Hello. I am addressing everyone who understands the topic. I want to clarify whether it is necessary to change the voltage controller after creating a 65nm frankenstein on the COK-002? I made voltage settings in syscon to 0.950v .
 
vldru said:
Hello. I am addressing everyone who understands the topic. I want to clarify whether it is necessary to change the voltage controller after creating a 65nm frankenstein on the COK-002? I made voltage settings in syscon to 0.950v .
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You probably shouldn't be adjusting voltages and changing the syscon unless you know what those changes actually are doing to the system. Install a bd3504 and follow the Frankenstein tutorial there's a reason the voltage mod is covered there.
 
AFAIL you have to swap the regulator. If you could just change the voltages in the syscon SOny would have done that on their official franks. You also need 1.0V for a 65nm not .95V
 
I can assume that the RSX replacement was not made by Sony officially, but by a very professional service and they could not use voltage regulation, since Sony did not officially disclose data on SYSCON voltage programming, the first FRANKI PS3 were with an Orbis modchip. I measured the voltage on the RSX and it is exactly 0.950v. If this is not the right solution, I ask you to tell me where I can measure the RSX voltage to disprove my method.
 
If you're not going to listen to anyone, why bother asking for advice? VDDR voltage is modified with bd3504 and changing resistors. VDDC voltage is what you're changing in syscon. If you think you reinvented the wheel, good luck, your retrofit will die prematurely.
 
luvbuckets said:
If you're not going to listen to anyone, why bother asking for advice? VDDR voltage is modified with bd3504 and changing resistors. VDDC voltage is what you're changing in syscon. If you think you reinvented the wheel, good luck, your retrofit will die prematurely.
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Your answer is closer to my question, VDDR voltage, I suspect it is the memory voltage.
 
Following the advice, I replaced 3520 with 3504, but when replacing resistors (2x3.9k, 2x2.2k) problems arose - the console refused to start YLOD 3034-4002 then 3034-4102. I decided to try to redo it on (2x4.7k, 2x2.2k), 0.950 for RSX 40nm and only after that it started. I don't understand why it didn't work on my 65nm? I checked everything when soldering, redid it twice with (2x3.9k, 2x2.2k), didn't work, with the scheme for 40nm it works. Good luck to all.
 
Bought a refurbished CECHA00 with 40nm RSX in decent price.
It has one problem though, when I turn it off, it beep 3 times and give me A0901001, only when I turn it off, it hasn't shut down by itself yet.

In about 1/6 chance it can shut down naturally.

should I be worried of it and send the console back to seller who offer paid service, ask him to change capacitor of Cell? Seller said he had swapped all the NEC TOKIN with tantilizers but I haven't been able to open the console to confirm it by myself.

Here's the latest error log, it used to come with A0802120*10. BTW is there a way to correct the timestamp?

Error Log
01: A0901001 Thu Jan 12 05:59:13 2006
02: A0901001 Wed Jan 11 22:23:47 2006
03: A0901001 Tue Jan 10 20:41:54 2006
04: A0901001 Tue Jan 10 20:41:11 2006
05: A0901001 Tue Jan 10 15:37:31 2006
06: A0901001 Tue Jan 10 09:19:01 2006
07: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 01:00:53 2006
08: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 01:00:52 2006
09: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 01:00:51 2006
10: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 01:00:50 2006
11: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 01:00:50 2006
12: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 01:00:49 2006
13: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 01:00:48 2006
14: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 01:00:47 2006
15: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 01:00:46 2006
16: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 01:00:45 2006
17: A0801001 Tue Jan 10 01:00:44 2006
18: A0901001 Tue Jan 10 00:58:34 2006
19: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:53:45 2006
20: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:53:44 2006
21: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:53:43 2006
22: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:53:42 2006
23: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:53:41 2006
24: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:53:40 2006
25: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:53:40 2006
26: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:53:39 2006
27: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:53:38 2006
28: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:53:37 2006
29: A0801001 Tue Jan 10 00:53:36 2006
30: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:41:27 2006
31: A0802120 Tue Jan 10 00:41:26 2006
32: FFFFFFFF Tue Jan 10 00:41:25 2006
 
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