PS3 YLOD 3x Blinks at Boot - System works

[Twiggs462]

I get a YOLD blink 3 times as the system (CECHE01) is booting, then the system does boot and I can play things. There are some freezes here and there, but it does work. My question is if my temps are stable and it does work 90% of the time is this the capacitor issue?

I have not seen this before. If it is the capacitors would it make sense to replace all of them at once while I am in there. I seen the guide saying you need 32 of them total. I trust my soldering skills. Want some community feedback here.

Also, I did use graphite thermal pads when I cleaned the system, not thermal paste (which from the temps seems like it was good). I also replaced all thermal pads elsewhere on the south bridge and other areas where required.

 

[Twiggs462]

If it is the caps where is the best source for them?

 

[atreyu187]

Check this thread but it is most likely the culprit.

https://www.psx-place.com/threads/research-experimental-nec-tokin-capacitors-replacement-ylod.25260/

It is also the cheapest thing to try first.

 

[Twiggs462]

Thanks. Read this top to bottom and will try this. I am wondering if I should replace all of them. Doing one at a time just to see if its bad just seems like a waste of time. If I am in there I will just do all of them. Hoping that if I do replace them this thing runs for a long time with no issues. Love this PS3.

 

[atreyu187]

Thanks. Read this top to bottom and will try this. I am wondering if I should replace all of them. Doing one at a time just to see if its bad just seems like a waste of time. If I am in there I will just do all of them. Hoping that if I do replace them this thing runs for a long time with no issues. Love this PS3.

I did them all at once as they will fail at some point and time.