Fixing a Ps3 Slim with Yellow Light Of Death (YLOD)

[@scotter140]

Interesting! I've been researching this a lot and this is the only instance where ive seen someone just add capacitors instead of removing the old ones

[@zul_fix]

the old ones have not stopped working, they still do but do not filter as they should, adding capacitors besides being less work to do adds filtering capacity to the old ones as well.

[@emcee-rit]

Indeed

[@emcee-rit]

​@zul_fix how's it working now? Is it good?

[@jjhack3r]

Cold solder joints... like you said, you need more heat

[@zul_fix]

And practice

[@mattlemmon1086]

What voltage were those capacitors?

[@zul_fix]

470uf @ 6.3v

[@michaelolayinka441]

I knew there should be a way to just increase capacitance by adding to the originals 👍🏽

[@zul_fix]

Easier than scrapping everything 😄

[@LiamWhit]

My ps3 slim only turns off after gameplay like gta iv. The 3 beep red flashing. Syscon code has to the 1002 error

[@zul_fix]

It refers to the NEC Tokins so might as well replace them or just add the caps like i did on this video.

[@LiamWhit]

I'll do that, when I add them should I add it to the exact place where u put yours? What exact resistors did you use. I have thermal pads and paste sitting around so I'll do this

[@zul_fix]

@@LiamWhit You can place them anywhere around the Original NEC Tokins as long as you have the negative side of the caps on the negative side of the board and the positive side of the cap on the positive side of the board. Where the Negative is the inside where the tokins are and the positive the otherside of the line. 470uf tatalum capacitors are what i use.

[@LiamWhit]

​@@zul_fix thanks seems straight forward! Where u put yours just the 2 with thermal pads ontop do u reckon that will do the trick? Is it just giving the capacitors extra strength in simple terms. Had to add in. Instead of using grinding tool would a small flathead screwdriver be okay to use, have seen others do that

[@zul_fix]

@@LiamWhit Hi again, yes tthe thermal pads adds extra strenght cools them down and also avoids continuity in case the solder toches the plate which shouldnt do. If you dont have a grinding tool you can scrape it with something sharp, make sure you dont go too deep though.

[@mahedihassan5451]

hello my ps3 slim show standby mode when i trun on then green light on then off can you tell what's the problem

[@zul_fix]

Can be many things, bad rsx, dead capacitors what model is it?

[@mahedihassan5451]

its CECH 3003A

[@zul_fix]

@@mahedihassan5451 in that case i may be a bad rsx since it does not have the nec tokins. But again it may be allot of different things. It is best to do a reading on the syscon. I have a video on that. How to Read the SYSCON on PS3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5CYhIaiaNOYsKs

[@gracemawete2116]

So some of the motherboard of slim it different which have not those capacitors

[@zul_fix]

Yes you are correct the earlier versions do not have the Nec Tokins

[@blackeyedcharlie9740]

Hello there, I have a PS3 Slim that also has the ylod. Would it work if I just buy another motherboard for it?

[@zul_fix]

Sure but you need to be certain that the motherboard is the same model as the one you have at the moment, and be sure that it works too.

[@blackeyedcharlie9740]

Okay, also would it work if I put the motherboard in the freezer for a while because the oven technique did not work. I’m sure you’ve heard of the oven technique.

[@zul_fix]

I have heard of the hoven but that does more damage than good. On the freezer if you want it to die permanently it is a good solution. So my guess is not to do it.

[@daylightofcarat5462]

Hello thank you , i save this vidéo for thé future

[@zul_fix]

No problem, thanks for watching it!!!

[@kiddcrtiy]

if i have ylod on slim ps3 can it be reduce by take care them (sorry for my bad english) but i want the answer so bad

[@zul_fix]

Hello it is easier if you write on your language and i translate, but if you are asking if it can be fixed you need to check the error codes first.

[@HAMOUDASCRAFTS]

I need to know the name of those capacitors their numbers and their full name so i know exactly what to buy

[@zul_fix]

Hey You have a link on the description that takes you to the store, search for 470uf tantalum capacitor.

[@HAMOUDASCRAFTS]

@@zul_fix okay thanks But are these capacitors works with all ps3 models if not can you tell me their name too Thanks

[@zul_fix]

@@HAMOUDASCRAFTS no it only works on the fat models and this slim version that has the nec tokins, the 2000 series if i am not wrong.

[@HAMOUDASCRAFTS]

@@zul_fix thanks

[@gnrtx-36969]

I have ps3 phat cechj04 which has the 65nm rsx same from slim model unlike the older models and it has ylod Can i put 470uf 16v capacitor by removing net/tokin capacitor?i couldn't find any 6.3v capacitor for cheap

[@zul_fix]

Depends, have traced the problem to originate from the nec tokins?

[@gnrtx-36969]

@@zul_fix not sure I mean it has rlod before but only shuts off after playing intensive games After replacing thermal paste it started having ylod :'( I've heard that 65nm chips only have 20% chance of being faulty rsx chip which is much lower than 90nm ones

[@gnrtx-36969]

@@zul_fix now my ps3 shuts off after 5-8 seconds Also should I use 470uf 16v capacitor?

[@zul_fix]

@gnrtx-36969 thats correct. If you have a possibility of checking the syscon it is better since it will tell you exactly what the problem is. If you cant try to add a tantalum capacitor has i have done on the video to see if it works.

[@gnrtx-36969]

@@zul_fix I don't really wanna spend money for appliances for syscon But I did find 470uf 16v tantalum capacitor for cheap though It could be worth a try ig Is it alright if I use 16v instead of 6.3v though?

[@MichaelDaponte-fy9ji]

Were did you get the parts to fix it

[@zul_fix]

Hey, I have linked everything on the description, hope it helps. Thanks

[@Thatonedude547]

My ps3 works and i can play games but in intensive games such as red dead i have ylod does this mean i only have to add 2 capacitors like you did?

[@zul_fix]

Hey It either needs a good clean or it has a dieing rsx. In your case adding caps will not help.

[@Thatonedude547]

@zul_fix I've cleaned it and change thermal paste and still have this problem

[@Thatonedude547]

@zul_fix I have a ps3 slim too not fat

[@zul_fix]

@@Thatonedude547 What model is it because there are some early revision that still have the same problem as the fat. Did you replace the thermal pads on the ram as well?

[@Thatonedude547]

@zul_fix it's model 2004A something like that, no I didn't change ram pads

[@Aman--Wangnao77]

My ps3 slim shuts during god of war 3 and givss blinking lights. Gta 5 runs fine for hours. My syscon error log has a lot of A0801002. Can i fix it by following the process you did ? Also, its been over a year, is your console working fine ?

[@zul_fix]

Yes 1002 refers to the nec tokins closer to the rsx so try this procedure it should start right up, if you want something for longer term replace the 2 nec tokins at least. And yes this ps3 still up and running.

[@Aman--Wangnao77]

​@@zul_fix Thank you so much for the response. Just one more question, I found some 470uf 16v caps on Amazon. Would that work ? I could find the 6.3v caps

[@zul_fix]

@Aman--Wangnao77 should be good the voltage limit does not really matter as long as it is not under 6.3v.

[@Aman--Wangnao77]

@@zul_fix the ones I found has a high ESR rating. Can I still use them ?

[@xS7EzRAGEx]

Lead free solder 🤦‍♂

[@KyeyuneEmmanuel-h7g]

😅 it jump off

[@Moxzot]

You dont have to spread thermal paste out please stop doing that its not a cake.

[@zul_fix]

I have seen multiple opinions and videos on that, and spreading with a little blob on the middle was what worked best on their case. Feel free to let me know how you usually do it please!