How To Change The Thermal Paste on a PS3

[@deancermak6131]

Dang 8 years later and these videos are still helping people like me thank you for posting them man, I messed up a little the first time putting it back together I forgot to tighten down the fan casing then had to do the process all over again but thanks to you I revived my good ole ps3

[@princegroove]

Facts. I still own three PS3s.

[@endrilaci2859]

@@princegroove Can help for Red Light blinking?

[@ArsonHound]

I'm new at this but your comment has made me feel more confident to do it myself!

[@leoshka1]

thank you for having a normal voice

[@jaymesjmathias9390]

Definitely! Your intro tune almost had me skip over your video all together - I cannot stand music overtures and no communication, these are supposed to be reference guides and not music symposiums.

[@shawn284]

The absolute best PS3 phat video out there for thermal paste removal and reapplication. Super clear, concise, and superb narrative! Liked and subscribed!

[@Geert890]

This guy is doing it wrong tho... The PS3 paste issue sits below the CPU covers, that paste has to be replaced as well people, otherwise you're doing it for nothing... Trust me, I've got years of experience in PS3 repairs

[@pantac4493]

@@Geert890 someone said it’s risky to do if you’re not experienced. Is that true?

[@Geert890]

@@pantac4493 Yeah it's pretty risky. But not doing it doesn't solve the problem. If you have a heat gun it should be doable.

[@briankelly9414]

@@Geert890 I'm curious what you mean here... all the videos I've seen show the same process as this one. I'm planning to attempt this for the first time soon. Do you mean there is additional paste that needs to changed elsewhere in the console? Thanks.

[@Geert890]

@@briankelly9414 The chips have paste on top, but also inside themselves. Like a regular intel CPU these chips have a metal cover on the top. in the ps3 the top cover of the chips has to be removed as well, because the paste inside is also dry, unfortunately.

[@artywarren]

Easily the best "how to" video I've ever seen. Great camera work, narrating, explanations. I'm a novice, but even I could follow every step of your directions. Well done, and thank you very much for the time spent!

[@kathyperlach7875]

Just wanted to let you know that I applied new thermal paste to my PS3 last night. First time I ever did anything like that and it went smoothly thanks to your super detailed and informative video. It was really awesome of you to post that. Big help. Thanks!

[@fcoizx1792]

Opened up my FAT after 6 years due to the fact that the thing would just shut down after some time. First thing Ive found was a forest of dust and cleaning it wouldn't solve it. Saw this thermal paste replacement video and the big boy came back stronger than before.THANkS A LOT! No heat pistol crap needed unless you fried your gpu or cpu.

[@justgrayyy105]

FCOIZ X omg same thing I found mine today 10/24/18 in my attic and don’t have the right tools to open it but I will eventually

[@garyseven2308]

This is fantastic. By FAR the best tutorial for taking apart, applying new thermal paste and putting back together video on KZbin and anywhere else. Thank you so much MoosePhorus. You just earned a new fan and subscriber!!!!!

[@MoosePhorus]

+Dean Andrews haha, thank you. Glad the video helped you out.

[@thunderbox222]

Thank you so much for the video. It saved me a lot of time. One recommendation for everyone out there, you might want to replace the battery on the motherboard. It is a CR2032 and make sure to get a name brand. They are not that expensive. Considering the age of the PS3 it might be overdue.

[@worldz_of_visions]

Mine was low voltage.

[@gilbertdomingos9700]

I know it’s late but I have a question; if the motherboard battery is replaced will it clear or alter anything on the PS3 when it’s put back together?

[@Dingus301]

@@gilbertdomingos9700 i just performed the battery change; the only difference ive noticed so far is that on the first startup after the change you have to input the date and time. other than that, all your save data and preferences are saved on the HDD, so nothing is lost. Ive experience no issues so far with replacing the battery

[@Adam-cj2jg]

Wait, where exactly is the battery?

[@ryanlee9150]

@@Adam-cj2jg i think they're talking about the PS3 PRAM battery, which i think keeps the internal clock going, even when the ps3 is off. Search up "PS3 PRAM battery" and you should find it

[@andyb1236]

the M stands for machine, the type of threads on the screw. the larger ones are 'coarse' threaded and the fine threaded small ones are 'machine' threaded

[@MatScope]

Thank you for your detailed instructions on taking the PS3 apart, replacing the paste and bunging it all back together. I was given a PS3 that was as loud as a vacuum cleaner from the moment it was switch on. Now it is as quiet as a mouse. The amount of dust and fluff inside the machine was an eye opener. It was everywhere so it was given a good clean with a soft brush and vacuum cleaner. I also replaced the clock battery. My other PS3 (the same model number) will be getting the same treatment when I get some more thermal paste.

[@PropanePete]

Thanks mate, this is an excellent "how to fix it" video. My PS3 is overheating and shutting down, probably clogged with dust. Not quite ready to go PS4 for a while yet, nothing to loose so I'm going to have a go at fixing it according to this video.

[@hilham89]

Thank you for the video I have a 2008 model and the thermal paste has never been changed

[@GoodnightWarrior]

Thanks for the video. I really like how you discourage the spreading of the thermal paste and use the correct dot/rice method. I also prefer to statically discharge my body by grounding myself (touch something metal, wear grounding bracelet) so I don't ruin any circuit boards I'm handling. Many thanks for producing these excellent how-to videos that dive right into the how-to without a bunch of needless commentary or explanation of this or that. That's what everyone is looking for imo. I really appreciate it my friend, great job.

[@svborek]

M standards for machine screw. It's ALIVE. Remember b4 you put the rest together put the hard drive in and make sure all your connection are good or you will be taking it apart again. Oh I might add, it runs so quite now you might need to turn the volume down to see if the fan still works.. great vid bro. I am now a sub with a thumbs up and recommended

[@stevenmckay1305]

Brilliant thank you for both tutorials! Went through every step. Easy to follow! Now my 12 year PS3 is running like new again 😁

[@playonps5243]

I usually do not comment on KZbin, but I have to this time... Awesome videos! Your sound and camera work is super, not a lot of noise, music or heavy base; just super to follow and understand. Your explanations are great! No matter if the viewer is skilled or a novice, there is nothing left to question and you're not left wondering, "what did he mean". I'm not the type to watch videos, but usually just tear into things and do it; if all else fails I can always go back to a video. It is like the people who read instructions if they really can not figure it out for themselves. FIVE STARS When are you going to do a video on the PS4?

[@Mr_Tushy]

Much appreciated for the very helpful and easy to follow instructions video. I was nervous about taking apart my ps3 and everything by myself but your video was a big confidence boost. 10/10 👍🏻

[@mogwai_for_sale]

one of the better ps3 disassembly videos on youtube! used your videos as reference today on a ps3 fat and didn't run into any issues. everything seems to be working as it should now with the CPU temps hovering at around 72 degrees instead of 79+ degrees which was causing it to shut down. the old thermal paste was almost non existent after 16 years so i was lucky that permanent damage wasn't done to the chips. might have to do another round for my ps3 slim next but it doesn't show any signs of overheating so i might let it be... for now. cheers!

[@Dabelek]

Got a fat ps3 from my cousin, thing hasn't been opened in a while. There was a ton of dust inside and a few screws missing, cleaned the whole thing out but ran out of thermal paste midway through applying. Very good video, had it not been for it I wouldn't have known there are fine threaded screws and probably would have messed something up.

[@mikeydubs_tv]

Just found a used Fat 4 USB PS3 and this video is AMAZING! Will need to clean it out and and re-do the paste to make sure it lasts for years to come!! Thanks so much dude!

[@TheKANTUS101]

Is it still alive ?

[@mikeydubs_tv]

@@TheKANTUS101 yes! Thermal paste changed and it ran well. I recently sold it to help fund PS5. I have a retrotink so I can play my old ps2 games on it.

[@TheKANTUS101]

@@mikeydubs_tv I got a launch model 60gb ps3 last week, and man it’s been so much fun. It gets kind of loud with the fan at points, but it never goes full blast with the fan. It’s been opened before so I wonder if the person who owned it before has changed out the thermal paste prior. It’s never shut off during gameplay, just the fan is kind of loud at times lol. Is this normal ?

[@mikeydubs_tv]

@@TheKANTUS101 mine was very loud with the fan. I would just make sure you keep it out and not inside some shelf on a unit. Give it room to breathe!

[@TheKANTUS101]

@@mikeydubs_tv awesome news to hear !! I have it on my open entertainment center all by itself so it seems like I was doing all the right things already lol.

[@MiriamBubger]

This vid and the disassembly vid were both hugely helpful for me while I was working on replacing my thermal paste! Put some Arctic MX-4 on there, and it's a lot more silent during gameplay, as well as less possibility of imminent YLOD for my phat.

[@flix6077]

Thank you so much. Even in 2019, your tutorial help me a lot. Thank You so much. +1 LIKES AND ABO

[@zeezee8094]

I've just reapplied the thermal paste and reassembled my PS3 with this video! Proper detailed video.... All you need to sort your PS3 out! Thanks a bunch!

[@tuvideo87]

dont eat that thermal paste

[@cooperbruhn930]

Oh no...... it’s too late

[@EricCartman056]

That would cause a lot of damage (Phil swift)

[@osheen7337]

@@EricCartman056 how do you fuck up a quote so badly

[@wajjidmahmood452]

Wow My ps3 has been sucking dust in and gathering dust for the last 9 years This video has helped me revive it back to its former glory Thanks 👍👍

[@Lifted-Horns-4x4]

THANK YOU! You just gained a subscriber, my ps3 went from a vtol jet to silent

[@saysbadman]

If you do this and the fan still runs full blast then you may need to delid and apply to the ihs because that is probably in the same shape as what is between the heatsink.

[@mongocom1735]

Oh no

[@rjbourgeois5490]

Thank you for the how to. Was putting off putting back my ps3 for a while now, and needed the refresher on the location of each screw. Best reassembly visual guide for the fat ps3 out there.

[@7ito1990]

11:10 that's the amount, like a laptop, maybe just a little bit more. That's all you need, aside from that, keep it clean, organize your screws as you take them out so you don't get any when you mount back. Great video

[@ViolinChick5]

Just followed this video for replacing the thermal paste on my new-to-me PS3. Thanks so much for the awesome video and for the bonus humor 😂

[@JWxUK]

Your videos are the best tear down/rebuild for PS3 fat, unfortunately my problem lies elsewhere so its still awol - but its been a positive encounter! the inside of my ps3 is mint, i've got new tools & just under a litre of alcohol!

[@michaelmcgee3750]

Thank you for making this video. I took apart my PS3 following another KZbin video at the end of the video he turn off the camera and didn't shown how to put it back together. Thanks again

[@shannonhoward5979]

The “M” usually stand for machine screw. That’s what those fine threaded screws are. I took a couple apart. Their slightly different. But this definitely helped re assembling. Thank you!

[@horvathdani11]

dude, probably the best how to video on yt, thank you, helped me a lot

[@avidhokusai6566]

thanks man. years gone by and Sony getting rid of the PS3 store.. jailbreakers coming out of the wood work.. and your vid is still more relevant than ever. thanks bro.. PS. "M" etchings mean "Machine Screw" - the finely threaded bolts are machine screws. :D

[@JohnGriner]

The m stands for machined screw.... that is what sony is calling the fine threaded screws. the coarse threaded screws are a self tapping screws designed to cut threads into the plastic standoffs of the frame. :)

[@iSpike]

Good on you mate 👍🏻, new Subscriber here from Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@toodark6]

Thanks so much! The PS3 was filthy and the thermal paste was original. All better now. Great video and details!

[@vicariousclouds2340]

Today was the first time this Ps3 had ever been taken apart and had anything done to it. Got bored, disasembled with your other video, and cleaned the dust and then I noticed the paste. Or what was previously known to be paste, rock solid. Glad I had some cpu paste around, changed it, time to spin it up and test. Wish there was basic temps though somewhere. Just to see the increase, but I guess Ill know when the fan doesnt spin as hard and Black Ops 2 (LUL) hopefully wont studder anymore. Thanks for the help man.

[@princegroove]

I’m going do this to my launch day PS3 to lower temps although it still works fine and has never overheated. Awesome video!

[@mafia_gamer_official30973]

Even though it has passes 8 years, still usefull video. Thanks, Bro ! 👍🏻

[@tigersax93]

The best tear-down video I have found Ever. Both of your videos for tearing down and putting back together are great thank you

[@bizkitvaders2048]

thank you, bro had removed, my ps3 fully i waited for my thermal paste to be delivered. this is the perfect video to start with to put back the ps3 together. 🤗

[@yogimagi8426]

I apologize for my previous comment..it was a bit rude. I happened to be burning up from the weather and somewhat rushing through what I was doing.. NOT your problem MINE. However, I've returned to say the video was well executed and your method worked out very well for me in the end. Thank you.

[@crazmanamory2783]

For anyone wondering, if you don't have the tool for the security screw you can use a small flat head screw driver to slowing remove it.

[@worldz_of_visions]

A flat head jeweler's screw driver. Worked easily.

[@opiekrumpus4182]

Got a fat ps3 80g unit from a pawn shop. Opened it up and cleaned out all the dust, from top to bottom. Runs like a charm I am amazed how quite the fan is. I don't think I will change the paste might bugger it up. Will use it as long as it runs. But right now I am happy with its performance.

[@cabellaallebac854]

2021 and still jamming the PS3 😄 Thanks for this vid helped heaps! 🙏

[@SteveApache125]

Thanks Moose, great video. Changed my thermal paste today as my ps3 was getting jet like. Much quieter now thanks.

[@worldz_of_visions]

Good reminder on the dot method. Gonna do this tomorrow when I get some more paste. Just replaced my battery and cleaned old paste off. Hopefully battery replacement fixes the update hang 8002F1F9 error code I'm having. If not, I don't know what else I could do. I read it could be a bad HD, but I think the HD is fine. Move controllers would not work and wireless internet would not connect. If the battery does not fix that, the whole board may need to be replaced. 16:00 my antenae is different. There are 2 connectors that end in a 2 metal clips which attach to the housing. No coil.

[@alexptjp9569]

Going to buy a model 60gb next week. I always been scared to try and do something like this, but your video is so good that it gave me the confidence to try it. Subbed btw.

[@JackMeyHoffer562]

How did it work out dude?

[@alexptjp9569]

@@JackMeyHoffer562 Did it on a 60GB model and a 80GB model. Both got jailbreaked. It was pretty easy.

[@TheRandomname951]

@@alexptjp9569 what new programs do you recommend for a jail break on the backward compatible ps3? Thanks!

[@luvlie957]

THANK-YOU MoosePhorus!!! If a novice like me could do it, anyone can do it with such clear, step by step directions by you!. My PS3 is alive again! !! Ur my hero! Like tOtally!

[@MovingShakn]

I agree with @ShawnCollins that this video is the best. Very clear and concise. Thank You!

[@suckstobeyou2623]

Thank you so much for this video of putting the PS3 back together again. I ended up with 5 screws after I put it back together but everything works and it is a lot better than I would have done on my own. Thank you!

[@skylinekid7]

Awesome video! Very thorough, clear, and easy to follow

[@poshdelux]

Excellent clear delivery , thank you!

[@andree1991]

Amazing video This is what we need, context of what is being shown and done.

[@larsholmberg1621]

I was inspired by your videos and followed your instructions.Thanks for good explanation. My fat PS3 looked a bit different inside but became much better even it is still some noise from the fan after a while when it gets warm, but that sometimes happened to the early made PS3s. Next step is to proceed to do cleaning and put new cooling paste to my laptop :-)

[@GrahamIsOnTheTube]

Cheers dude, 2nd time for me, last one 5 years ago so good to see your video to keep my phat going for another 5 years

[@Lamallaile]

Dude, your video is really awesome and accurate. I follow your tutorial and i correctly apply the thermal paste with zero problems. I never put a Like on a KZbin video, but you totally deserve it. Thank you. PS: my red led error seems to be fixed.

[@SoarPro]

I'll definitely keep this guide to rewatch in the future in case of thermal paste being dry once I do get the correct backwards compatibility model of the Fat. Thanks for sharing! Liked and subbed!

[@Hot80s]

Great video. My '07 Fatso's fan started to run on full during the summer so I'll have to clean it.

[@KomackinoA]

Amazingly helpful video man, thanks a lot.

[@xaviersmith5567]

Thanks for helping me Disassemble and Assemble my PS3 you were very helpful. Cool Video!! I Liked and Subscribed.

[@garyellis6628]

Thanks MoosePhorus. my ps3 was slightly different may answer why i have 2 small screws left over however works great now. Was shutting down after starting and the fan was spinning that fast im surprised the ps3 was not in a hover. can hear a slight buzz from the fan now. great video easy to follow.orange is lava classic.

[@MoosePhorus]

Gary Ellis Haha, Glad I could help

[@gameboss1004]

Treat the symptoms rather than the root causes

[@lain328]

Great video and all but there's one thing you didn't do that I would recommend everybody do if they can. You will need to replace the thermal compound underneath of the integrated heat spreaders, yes I'm talking about those silver things you see that you're putting thermal paste on top of, you need to put it underneath of it as well

[@lain328]

@@DavidZheng well you should fully dismantle the console to the point where you get to the motherboard before applying any thermal paste. I would simply remove the heat spreaders first, apply a pea-sized underneath the heat spreaders. And ask for on top of the heat spreaders I would simply recommend going with a simple X and add a small but decent sized pea-sized dot In the middle. The cross is just to make sure that the majority of the heat spreader gets covered and a pea-sized is what's really meant cool it. If he using the thermal Grizzly stuff just apply it like the instructions say, their stuff spreads pretty easily.

[@lain328]

@@DavidZheng if you have the tools you really should take those metal plates off of the processors & apply thermal compound underneath of them. If you don't have the tools to take those off don't worry about it and just do your normal method of putting the thermal compound on top of them quade.co/2017/ps3-delid-ihs/

[@Forsaken1990]

Lain32 James Will there be any temp decrease with new thermal paste without removing ihs plates? I mean is it even worth it?

[@TheShaunc12]

This video helped me a lot .It worked. I did the oven method with this. Do we not need to heat the whole board in the oven ? You did not use a heat gun or anything ? Please advise.

[@JS-wc4xs]

thank you so very much for the video. it helped greatly for my ps3. I used many screenshots while taking apart and reassembling my ps3!

[@MoosePhorus]

+IceMan Aaron Glad i could help.

[@danharvey8979]

Excellent tutorial, I followed it successfully

[@impervious.27]

Outstanding video... Still very useful in 2020...

[@mpdavis731]

Great video - first was hanging on GT6, removed hard drive and tried to dd it (bit for bit copy command line tool), and it borked halfway through, replaced with an SSD, then GT6 took FOREVER (30+mins) to load one race, then froze for ~30s at a couple points in the race - changed thermal paste (thanks again!) - hangs loading a race on GT6 again, tried a game only on hard drive, freezes for a few seconds, but not really bad, then tried Netflix app, image freezes once in a while, but audio is perfect. Afterwards, MUCH MUCH quieter. Burn-in time, or bad GPU/motherboard? Already pretty sure my GT6 disc is borked...

[@freewheeler8924]

Excellent video, much appreciated. "M" means it's a metal screw that will screw into metal, not plastic (or wood) like a tapered screw.

[@tincanpete]

Outstanding guide, super helpful. Thank you!!!

[@Jpiersaint15]

Thanks.. Worked like a charm!

[@bradleysamuel3845]

Thank you this video was super useful very detailed and meticulous well done and it’s very much appreciated.

[@bigirv34]

Thank you wonderful tutorial, I tore down my slim and 2 backwards compatible fats and had to replace the thermal paste after getting red light of death while trying to downgrade them for sale on ebay

[@jaymesjmathias9390]

Great Advice! I have to back and properly grease a few systems I left the old thermal paste on thinking it would be fine (dumb arse!). Must be why my switch is still overheating even though I greased the fan but left the half dried up paste on it.

[@enkimerlin3209]

Man TY TY TY for this step by step guide!!!

[@seraphinw1]

I just followed your instructions to replace the thermal paste, and my PS3 is working fine! However, what did you mean when you say that I shouldn't play it for too long after opening it up? Does that only apply to modders?

[@MoosePhorus]

Joey Jojo Jr. Shabadoo I meant that if you open up your PS3 and separate the thermal paste and don't clean it off and just put it back together, that you shouldn't play it to long because once you break the seal of the paste its effectiveness to transfer heat lowers a lot.

[@seraphinw1]

Oh, that's what you meant. Thank you very much for the tutorial and the quick reply!

[@MoosePhorus]

Joey Jojo Jr. Shabadoo no problem, glad it helped you!

[@AbyssGamess]

I’m watching this is 2021 trying to save my old PS3 LOL

[@tantenium]

yo homie nice video, so what brand of thermal paste do u recommend?? i dont mind buying the really expensive ones as long as it will last for longer say 5-6 years aint bad!

[@GastonMaqueda]

Thank you for this bro The best tutorial ever Following your septs, even a king of the clumsys like me, can do it. Thanks again

[@MachoJack_]

I did all this today and cleaned everything properly fresh paste and properly spreader and working 2 minutes of gameplay my ps4 shuts off and blinks the red light can’t figure out what it is , maybe bad fan or something on motherboard took a shit ? This is the reason why I searched for this video to properly dismount and mount and I still have the same problem so dust isn’t the problem.

[@little.danni.b]

Another yeah later and another PS3 helped! Thanks mate

[@jhvghjgjkhlihli]

great vid. really helped me out with replacing the thermal paste on my ps3

[@KrisExplorer]

perfect! Thanks a lot for your help. Greetings from Poland

[@piotrbanan8775]

Simple Explorer jakiej pasty użyłeś?

[@KrisExplorer]

Arctic MX-2 ale podobno ten producent ma lepsze.

[@piotrbanan8775]

Simple Explorer dziękóweczka, przy okazji wymienię też wentylator bo już po tej prawie dekadzie głośny

[@KrisExplorer]

Mój też, nie da się grać bez słuchawek po mimo prób wyciszenia. Nie ma za co :)

[@gaboaaa23]

Hello, just bought a ps3 fat that had been used only too archieve about 60 Audio cds. So it wasnt used for gaming. I think therefore its a pretty nice piece to keep it alive. What else do you recomend me to do if i tear it down? Is there some other components that needs a new thermal paste? Ive reed in the comment section that if the fan still screams you need to change the thermal paste on the IHS(or whats the name of it) too? Can you say something about that? Thank you!

[@MoosePhorus]

Only other thing I could think of are the thermal pads. I've never replaced them but I'm sure they dry out. There usually little spongy rectangles on a bunch of chips on the board.

[@gaboaaa23]

@@MoosePhorus thanks for the tutorial. finished the process! Also changed the Chrom trim from the 60gb to the 80gb

[@opelman5173]

Hello, have you changed the thermal paste under the CELL's IHS ? is the temperature nice after the proccess?

[@flyersfan331]

ty moose man... still helpful in 2021

[@dmac75357]

Great video set with the diss-assembly being one and the thermal paste application & assembly being another. My PS3 lives! I just have one problem, I have lost 2 pieces of the foam tape stuff like you mentioned not to lose in this video. lol One was last time I dusted & one was today. It was so bad I just tossed it today. What is the ruberized/foam tape stuff called so I can order some? Where's a good place to order it? Thanks man!

[@VAMPRESS23]

I’m hoping I put enough gold paste I followed everything in your video, earlier I pulled the PS3 apart and got to the heat sink the paste was damn near burned onto it, it’s a good thing I got to it before it got worse so now the system should not be pushing out so much hot heat but like I said I’m hoping I put enough paste. I got my game system from a friend who got it from a friend it’s the 2008 PS3 so yeah the paste probably was replaced once because the heat sinks were bent so I refix them and everything should work perfectly, I did repaste and old laptop first about 3 or 4 months ago it was over heating now it’s running cool with gold paste that I order off of eBay it came from a business.

[@OSXMatrixMoDs]

The old school tek syndicate video snip bit about thermal paste threw me off when I walked away from my phone for a second.

[@PringoOrSomething]

What thermal paste should I use?

[@sarbaazchabahar]

Thanks mate. Very helpful✌👍

[@GoldenSpike300]

Hey great video! It helped me put my ps3 back together but... When I try to turn it on the fans start spinning but it shuts back off

[@ippothedestroyer]

Have to do this to my 2007 80gig ps3.It lasted such a long time.

[@hakkertje007]

thnx men ,my ps3 sounds now like a bird 😊 you rock

[@mrtk_aus]

Your PS3 tweets!?!? :O lol jk

[@Largecrabman]

Great video, subbed and liked

[@MrsMajki]

Oh, there is a screw above that blue disc I was wondering where do I didn't screw it last time Today I will be changing thermal paste so I'll check it out

[@ariprabowo6783]

thanks, this video was very helpful... :)