Tag01 Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Anybody have this happen? Anybody able to fix it? I had never even heard of this phenomenon even thought I have a release date PS3, until it happened to me. When researching it, I ruled out returning it to Sony. At that price I might as well buy a brand new one. The options to repair it myself seemed to be (A) follow the instructions on YouTube that involve buying a soldering gun, or (B) trying the solution that ps3lightsfix.com is selling. Has anyone tried either option? ps3lightsfix sounds too good to be true, and I can't find a real review of the product because that company does so much spamming of positive review online. Not sure what to do here; I'm tempted to just go buy a new one but I figure I could at least attempt to fix this thing.
Imarevenant Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Tag01" data-cite="Tag01" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31144" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Anybody have this happen? Anybody able to fix it? <p> </p><p> I had never even heard of this phenomenon even thought I have a release date PS3, until it happened to me. <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> When researching it, I ruled out returning it to Sony. At that price I might as well buy a brand new one. The options to repair it myself seemed to be (A) follow the instructions on YouTube that involve buying a soldering gun, or (B) trying the solution that ps3lightsfix.com is selling. Has anyone tried either option? ps3lightsfix sounds too good to be true, <strong><span style="font-size:18px;">and I can't find a real review of the product because that company does so much spamming of positive review online. </span></strong>Not sure what to do here; I'm tempted to just go buy a new one but I figure I could at least attempt to fix this thing.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Really, that's all you need to know about that product to tell if it's a scam or not.</p><p> </p><p> I got the YLOD not too long ago myself, I opted to just buy a new system because it was the easier option for me really. I still have the broken one and may send it in to sony at some point (will cost about 150 for a fix or more likely refurbished system back). </p><p> </p><p> I was like you, I didn't want to attempt re-sodering anything and don't trust any of those heat gun fixes either.</p>
juggaloninjalee Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 I hope this never happens to me. What do they claim causes this problem?
Imarevenant Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="juggaloninjalee" data-cite="juggaloninjalee" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31144" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I hope this never happens to me. What do they claim causes this problem?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Overheating. Just make sure your PS3 is properly ventilated and clear the vents of dust periodically and you'll be fine. </p><p> </p><p> When I got mine it was the middle of the summer in CA, I have no air conditioning and foolishly had a stack of games blocking a vent. The fan for a few weeks had grown louder and louder but again I foolishly didn't think about ventilation issues and got YLOD as a result. It's easily preventable though.</p>
Tag01 Posted May 2, 2011 Author Posted May 2, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Imarevenant" data-cite="Imarevenant" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31144" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Really, that's all you need to know about that product to tell if it's a scam or not.<p> </p><p> I got the YLOD not too long ago myself, I opted to just buy a new system because it was the easier option for me really. I still have the broken one and may send it in to sony at some point (will cost about 150 for a fix or more likely refurbished system back). </p><p> </p><p> I was like you, I didn't want to attempt re-sodering anything and don't trust any of those heat gun fixes either.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That's what I was afraid of. I may give the soldering bit a try; I just didn't really want to have to get a totally new unit. Bummer.</p>
moon_lit_tears Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Imarevenant" data-cite="Imarevenant" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31144" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Overheating. Just make sure your PS3 is properly ventilated and clear the vents of dust periodically and you'll be fine. <p> </p><p> When I got mine it was the middle of the summer in CA, I have no air conditioning and foolishly had a stack of games blocking a vent. The fan for a few weeks had grown louder and louder but again I foolishly didn't think about ventilation issues and got YLOD as a result. It's easily preventable though.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Also, NEVER use those little cans of air. </p><p> </p><p> From what I've read they can dislodge some of the microchips. It's best to get a duster or something. We just use a micro fiber cloth on the outside and as much as you can get on the vents. The fan will generally blow any dust from the inside out just keep the vents clear.</p>
Tag01 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Posted May 3, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="moon_lit_tears" data-cite="moon_lit_tears" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31144" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Also, NEVER use those little cans of air. <p> </p><p> From what I've read they can dislodge some of the microchips. It's best to get a duster or something. We just use a micro fiber cloth on the outside and as much as you can get on the vents. The fan will generally blow any dust from the inside out just keep the vents clear.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yea, the best bet is to use a low powered vacuum. Works really well. But I didn't figure that out until too late. <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>
Waghlon Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 The fan will generally blow any dust from the inside out just keep the vents clear. Yeah... no. Not really. At least not if you own one of the older models. The dust will not leave on its own terms.
moon_lit_tears Posted May 5, 2011 Posted May 5, 2011 Yeah... no. Not really. At least not if you own one of the older models. The dust will not leave on its own terms. Well this is true too,but those cans of air are dangerous to video game console.
bigtplaystew Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 <p>I wouldnt fix a problem with overheating by using heat. If you think about it is just sounds dumb. Those heat gun fixes are fugazi if you ask me.</p><p> </p><p> My friend followed a youtube video and resoldered his PS3 and got it working...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> ...only to have it break on him 3 weeks later. Only this time, he couldn't send it back to be fixed because he violated his warranty. He also claimed they threatened him on the phone saying it could be considered a "modded system" and somehow it's illegal. I think he probably got some facts wrong there as I'm pretty sure you are (LEGALLY SPEAKING) allowed to do whatever the heck you want to your consoles as long as you aren't commiting piracy.</p><p> </p><p> Can't vouch for his customer service experience but I can vouch for how he fixed then re-broke his PS3. I'd send mine in if it went down I think. Seems not worth it to try to fix it yourself. $150 is steep but I think they garunteed it for a year after they fixed another friend of mine's PS3 so I think all in all it's not a terrible buy. Certainly a better option than rolling the dice and getting a cheap used system somewhere. god know what's wrong with it then.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> I have my PS3 in a compartment of an entertainment center, which is supposedly a big no-no but it's been fine ::knocks on wood:. I dust it with a microfiber duster and try to keep the compartment clean. I also removed the glass doors with a screwdriver. Obviously, if it was enclosed it would be a bad idea. I just don't really have room for it near my TV anywhere else. </p><p> </p><p> I'm thinking I could lay it on the floor to provide more ventilation when I play but then I worry my girlfriend or myself might just be mroe likely to trip on it. I tend to enjoy adult beverages when I play on the weekends so I think the floor idea is out.</p>
moon_lit_tears Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 <p>The thi g is most electronics have a warranty and it says if you open the case for any reason you violate the warranty.</p><p> </p><p> The reason is the companies will fix any issues caused by the system, but won't fix an issue caused by the owner.</p>
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