PS3 New to PSX-Place, looking to fix my PS3 (CECHL04) YLOD

[StickerGamer]

Hello everyone, I've joined this forum as I've already been here to install custom firmware and homebrew on a PS3 Slim that is still working perfectly. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago, after not touching my original PS3 (CECHL04) for about a year, I was about to do my yearly "let's experience this old gem" session when all of a sudden it abruptly shutdown while on the XMB menu.

I have managed to get the console working long enough to extract the syscon error codes through the ps3toolset.com website. Here are the error codes:

Error 0: 0xA0802124 Time: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:09:03 GMT
Error 1: 0xA0801002 Time: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:09:03 GMT
Error 2: 0xA0802124 Time: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:08:42 GMT
Error 3: 0xA0801002 Time: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:08:42 GMT
Error 4: 0xA0802124 Time: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:03:45 GMT
Error 5: 0xA0802124 Time: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:03:44 GMT
Error 6: 0xA0801002 Time: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:03:44 GMT
Error 7: 0xA0802124 Time: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:40:09 GMT
Error 8: 0xA0801002 Time: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:40:09 GMT
Error 9: 0xA0802124 Time: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:38:42 GMT
Error 10: 0xA0801002 Time: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:38:42 GMT
Error 11: 0xA0802022 Time: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:31:02 GMT
Error 12: 0xA0802022 Time: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:43:32 GMT
Error 13: 0xA0802022 Time: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:06:30 GMT
Error 14: 0xA0802022 Time: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:02:09 GMT
Error 15: 0xA0802022 Time: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:32:37 GMT
Error 16: 0xA0802022 Time: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:31:52 GMT
Error 17: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 18: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 19: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 20: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 21: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 22: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 23: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 24: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 25: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 26: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 27: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 28: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 29: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 30: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
Error 31: 0xFFFFFFFF Time: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
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After some research, I believe this might be a problem with the NEC/Tokins on the RSX side. I'm no electrical engineer, but my computer science background makes me believe that when the RSX reaches certain frequencies, the NEC/Tokins fail to deliver the appropriate power which results in the system shutting down. Hence the 1002 error (RSX) followed by the 2124 error (HDMI/AV) due to the abrupt shutdown.

I would love to revive this console due to the sentimental value. So, if anyone would be able to guide me or assist me through the repair, I would wholeheartedly appreciate and thank you for it.

Wishing whoever reads this a wonderful day

 

[oiamlaffin]

I have a CECHL00 that had YLOD, pulling syscon showed the same 1002 and 2124.

Replaced one RSX NEC Tokin and the console has been running great since.