Hello All,
First-time poster here. I've been watching and reading posts for the past month on the evolution of YLOD repairs, and I've decided to take part now. I started doing console repairs (mainly HDMI/USB port replacements and cleaning/repasting) and controller repairs over the past year, but I have not taken on anything too difficult.
I recently was able to get my hands on a job lot of 7 CECHC03 consoles, 5 of which have the YLOD which I have not attempted repairs or further testing on yet. I purchased a few FT232RL as I know I will probably need these.
The other 2 of these consoles are in working condition and can play PS3/PS2/PS1 games all fine.
The main one I am interested in working on is in great condition and I am mainly here asking for advice on what steps I should be taking to make it future-proof. I know I will not be playing on these consoles as I simply do not have the time but whoever I sell these to, I want them to know that they will be set. (I AM NOT ADVERTISING HERE, DO NOT CONTACT ME AND THAT IS NOT MY INTENTION)
I have managed to load up the PS3 toolset after setting it as the homepage and the bootcount shows 725 and shutdown 429. Runtime is 23d. The console also does not run loud (in comparison to my personal later PS3 fat model, which sounds like a jet engine). It has never been opened up and warranty sticker is intact.
What is the best course of action for this PS3? Should I keep the device sealed since it has not been used much or should I open it up, give it a clean and repaste/repad? Is a pre-emptive replacement of the original NEC/TOKIN capacitors with tantalums still highly recommended for a truly 'future-proof' restoration, or is it considered overkill on a currently stable unit?
I have also read of people replacing the PSU, FAN (and adding a controller?), voltage mod's, CPU Brace? and more.
Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise. I'm looking forward to learning from you all.
Thanks!
First-time poster here. I've been watching and reading posts for the past month on the evolution of YLOD repairs, and I've decided to take part now. I started doing console repairs (mainly HDMI/USB port replacements and cleaning/repasting) and controller repairs over the past year, but I have not taken on anything too difficult.
I recently was able to get my hands on a job lot of 7 CECHC03 consoles, 5 of which have the YLOD which I have not attempted repairs or further testing on yet. I purchased a few FT232RL as I know I will probably need these.
The other 2 of these consoles are in working condition and can play PS3/PS2/PS1 games all fine.
The main one I am interested in working on is in great condition and I am mainly here asking for advice on what steps I should be taking to make it future-proof. I know I will not be playing on these consoles as I simply do not have the time but whoever I sell these to, I want them to know that they will be set. (I AM NOT ADVERTISING HERE, DO NOT CONTACT ME AND THAT IS NOT MY INTENTION)
I have managed to load up the PS3 toolset after setting it as the homepage and the bootcount shows 725 and shutdown 429. Runtime is 23d. The console also does not run loud (in comparison to my personal later PS3 fat model, which sounds like a jet engine). It has never been opened up and warranty sticker is intact.
What is the best course of action for this PS3? Should I keep the device sealed since it has not been used much or should I open it up, give it a clean and repaste/repad? Is a pre-emptive replacement of the original NEC/TOKIN capacitors with tantalums still highly recommended for a truly 'future-proof' restoration, or is it considered overkill on a currently stable unit?
I have also read of people replacing the PSU, FAN (and adding a controller?), voltage mod's, CPU Brace? and more.
Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise. I'm looking forward to learning from you all.
Thanks!
