PS3 Phat 60GB Teardown & Assembly

[@MrMario2011]

Excellent tutorial! Covers every single detail, perfect angles, and incredibly easy to follow along to as long as you pause. It has been a while since I've taken apart one of these phat PS3 consoles, just used this video to clean up and repaste my CECHA01! To anyone skeptical about doing this: Watch the video once all the way through so you know what to expect. It's only 15 minutes, just do it. As long as you pause while you're actually taking everything apart, this is pie.

[@JohnRussell9]

Tutorial works great, but then I'm freaking out when trying to take the CMOS battery out to get to the motherboard and replace the thermal paste. I don't want to pull the connector off the motherboard. Any thoughts? Also, did you replace the CMOS battery as well? I know Sony pulled back recently on ending PSN support to the PS3, but I wouldn't doubt this is something that happens down the line. I just want to be able to access the PSN store and download games before they decide end PS3 support and I think a non-functioning CMOS battery may prevent me from doing this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@thatssomegoodpie]

Hi Mr. Mario I recently encountered the 'eraser mod' that claims to significantly cut down on the temperatures of the CPU. People are putting erasers in their console to apply more pressure to the cooling area. Some people point to this video as proof that this mod is even applied by Sony themselves as at 8:51 you can see the plastic cover that they used. Any thoughts on this mod? It seems like a recipe for disaster to me.

[@Danratman]

My dudes! It works, i didnt do the capacitor business but this Sunday I decided to try a DIY fix on an ancient fat boy ps3 that lived in a shed, yellow light of doom, discarded for over 13 years. I went full DIY meme hack mode. Tore out the security screw, snapped off a ribben cable, used a hair dryer to heat the cpu/gpu (took about 8mins each side) applied baby rash cream and vaseline as thermal past and then reassembled it using this video.... it posted! thermal paste won't last long but as a first attempt goes I'm rather chuffed. Thank you very much for this video, couldn't have pulled it off without you. £5 for a ps3 controller and cable, dug out a bunch of old games, sorted until it dies 😂

[@ZaidRM1]

this is by FARRRRRR the best tutorial out here!!!! thank you so much for taking the time for this!!

[@XQGaming]

No problem

[@twitchcoolbob66]

@@XQGaming was so hard to fine. Since most people do the newer 60gb model not the old 1

[@Benjatron-kb7yn]

Thank you!!! My PS3 sounded like a hair dryer after being on for 20 minutes. This was was the first time I had ever taken one of my consoles apart. I’d never changed thermal paste before. Now my PS3 is running and it’s so quite I can hardly hear it. I can’t believe it’s the same console! Thank you so much this really helped me out!!!

[@stamatisloukas8544]

It is REALLY the best step by step teardown and reassemble video. I bought a used PS3 6 months ago and this is my first ever PS3. I noticed the fan was doing crazy noises and it was getting really hot so I found some thermal paste from a friend and started working. It was the first time it was ever taken apart and I could tell cause some stickers were brand new and the screws were very tight. Also pretty dirty inside. After 8 hours I think it paid off.

[@Sithedd]

I haven't powered on yet but I have repasted using only this video and didnt feel lost once. The editing is perfect and makes it easy to skip back and fourth. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this.

[@cssplayer91]

Literally the best tutorial to take apart an original ps3, I was able to replace the thermal paste and fan of my launch model ps3 using this video. Thank you!

[@theunseen8054]

This was a GREAT tutorial!! I just got my hands on a CECH-A01 and it’s absolutely filthy but it works and I want to tear into it and clean it all out. This was really great to watch. Thanks for sharing it!

[@H3LLGHA5T]

This is by far the best teardown and assembly video on the FAT PS3, a minor thing though, the torx TIO security screw holder goes on sideways not vertical, that's why the lid wasn't flush at the end of the video.

[@wayweh]

Just want to say a big Thank You. My PS 3 is up and running and the kids are enjoying it more than me. Keep up the good work.

[@XQGaming]

Great!

[@stuartedgar9171]

Superb tutorial. Very easy to follow, zooms in on everything you need to see in detail, highlights when there are different (short/long) screws and where they go, shows the full rebuild too instead of just saying 'put it back in reverse order'. Really great, thanks!!

[@carlhallinon1647]

Thank you , I just stripped and cleaned down my 2007 ps3 , would not have been able to do it without this video. PS3 is running super quiet now 👍🏻

[@gibbo9089]

I finally did this! Had to put new thermal paste and thermal pads on the ic's etc. Wouldn't be able to do it if it wasn't for your amazing video. The ps3 is running quietly and cooler than before. Thanks!

[@limeyfigdet7460]

Thanks so much to the creator of this video. This guide looks perfect. I'm a tech noob, so it was really important for me to be able to see everything clearly, step by step, and for parts to be labeled. I just bought a PS3 fat that overheated and shut down on me before I really got the chance to play anything, so once my thermal paste arrives I plan to pop the console open, clean out dust if I see any, and replace the thermal paste.

[@Grechieman]

the best and most in depth ps3 fat take apart. well done

[@rave16912007]

Best tutorial by far! Will be following this one for my reassembly.

[@shawnwithlove]

Absolutely stellar video. I can't thank you enough. I did want to say that the little metal Torx security screw holder lays flat sideways behind the plastic not clipped onto it. -It can only go in one correct way for the lid to fully slide over and line up. -I hope this helps someone. Other than that this video is perfection. Thank you... thank you... thank you

[@mikes4086]

Just found this video while searching how to take apart my PS3. Really good. Thanks!

[@DjSarjMusic]

Backward compatible ps3 FULLY RESURECTED thanks to you!!!

[@TheSwartz]

You, Sir. Deserve a Nobel prize. Thanks.

[@psyco-wolf4359]

Love the video. Finally had the time to clean my late uncles PS3 he got on launch day back in 2006.

[@TheRandomname951]

Love you man! Took apart my Ps3 phat bout 5-6 months ago, and never put it back together... until today! Gonna start her up and hope for the best! Thanks for the video!

[@ConnorSeals]

Was it able to start back up?

[@TheRandomname951]

@@ConnorSeals yes, however I got another use E01 and attempted to Delid both RSX and CPU. I think I killed the RSX because of how I was trying to lift off the IHS.

[@HavenMarches]

Honestly, the design of this console holds up alot better than the Xbox 360. It has a more ergonomic, elegant feel.

[@retrocratictv275]

I believe 360 look a lot better and sleeker.

[@niallmcardle7]

@@retrocratictv275 had both, slick Piano Matte finish - or a bullseye on an inverted oval grey box - one winner for aesthetics.

[@Alina-gz1zp]

Thx for this great video .I changed my 2032 battery and renewed my thermal paste (artic silver 5) My ps3 is so quit love it .

[@markm6483]

This is one of the best tear down build up videos I've ever seen amazing

[@StazTM]

Thank you my man, was reassembling a 06 60GB and was TERRIFIED that I was going to break the cover, you showed me exactly how to do it and I appreciate that 😅👌🏼

[@GantzIsSloppy]

Thanks dawg, the other tutorials are good but yours was the only one that shows how to disassemble the card on the left 2:44. you earned a thumbs up!

[@cjchannel12RC]

Thank you a lot for this professional tutorial you made me feel less scared for this model of PS3 i purchased one of these last month. me and my dad sat down and tore it apart and applied new Arctic MX-4 thermal paste i also installed a APS-231 PSU and a EZ Chill fan controller this PS3 already had a 19 blade fan and it had a 320gb drive in place of the original 60gb unit. with everything in place you helped me get an ultimate PS3 i also watched your PS4 original video because i have one that i'm getting ready to sell because it turned out to be a bigger disappointment than my PS3 for me at least and i already have a Xbox One S. Thanks for the great video and i like the music you chose for this video.

[@cjchannel12RC]

I love watching this video for the music and because i love these 60GB PS3's i still have the one that i fixed but we had a house fire on Nov 28 2018 it still turned on and showed video after it dried out. but now the disc drive is broken and won't take discs thank god the replacements are cheap for this model and a friend of dad's gave me another 60GB PS3 that still had the seal on it and never got the yellow light of death but i plan to do the same i did to my first one. again thanks for the video.

[@JoeMoore413]

About halfway threw mine right now! Thanks soo much for this video!!!

[@Raflikesmovies]

Excellent video. I really appreciate the annotations that point out where the screws go, and how many there are. Just one point though, this is for an 80 GB bacwards compatible Phat PS3. The mother board for these 80 GB models is the COK-002. The 60 GB and 20 GB models have motherboard COK-001. All of these have the 4 USB connectors.

[@barceloni1984]

Great tutorial, followed it on a granny-owned a01 model I just picked up. One suggestion though, I took out the 2 screws for the card reader and left it attached to the top. Made it come apart and go back to her way smoother. Thanks for the great video.

[@manonfire7144]

Best original fat PS3 T&A I've seen ps i love the ending

[@douglasjoaquim3990]

The best tutorial I’ve ever seen. Awesome !!!!

[@BenjiDWJ]

An awesome very in-depth detailed & thorough video. I’ll be using this as a point of reference for tearing down, maintaining and resembling my own fat PS3 in the very near foreseeable future. Thank you very much for taking the time to make it! 😄🤘🤘🎮

[@jerryray5879]

Excellent tear down guide, made my day a lot easiier!!

[@NeuroPulse]

If I remember right I totally baked mine back in the day and fixed YLOD. Immediately sold it.

[@nabs3178]

Time to do that 🤣🤣🤣

[@ultimus1998]

Best tutorial I have watched. You have my sincere thanks!

[@matt_armstrong]

Great tutorial. Very easy to follow.Best on KZbin!!!!

[@christopherwood12]

Managed to bag one of these bad boys for £20 the other day. Gonna attempt to take it apart and replace the thermal paste. I have done this on other consoles but not the ps3 phat back compat. Can’t wait to be able to easily play ps3, 2 and one games. I had a ps3 slim before this and whilst it’s still good it’s gonna be great to play more ps2 games and native

[@ChmZhao]

I'd say this is the best disassemble and reassemble tutorial you can find on fat PS3. Two small issue, 12:40, the card reader should go onto the top housing first, you will find the top housing will ban on the memory card eject button when you try to close it like in the video. and the metal screw holder 13:40 should go sideway.

[@HeavyBreathingGamerXD]

Helped me a lot putting it back together thanks a lot

[@mattjones940]

I did it and I only have one small screw left over...I hope I’m not screwed! It’s behaving beautifully currently. Thank you.

[@ItsMackVern]

Its the Hard Drive Caddy Screw... Not a biggie, just pop the HD cover off and screw it in...

[@gamingwithharald1422]

You are the BEST

[@Rezendes]

Love the video, I used it and benefited much from it. I noticed one tiny not super important detail at the end, the torx screw holder was placed incorrectly. Doesn't affect anything, just thought you might want to know.

[@SirSicCrusader]

Ill be doing this in the near future, but this video is great and shows its not going to be to much of a pain in the arse, will be nice not to worry about it cooking itself to death anymore

[@andrewdupuis1151]

I thermal paste mine few days ago its works great befor my fan was getting very nosy on my PS3 80 gb model plays PS2 games

[@LynnMooney]

Thank you for the video. :) I was able to apply thermal paste to my phat 80gb ps3. It sounds so quiet, thank you. :D plus added a 128 ssd. 😁

[@aledevries5519]

Thanks for the help!, Cleaned my backwards compatible ps3 and gave it some fresh cooling paste. First refurb since the release of it :P Small thing, my card reader was attached to the top lit. so that part was a bit diffrent then yours

[@tangosucka2000]

This tutorial is perfection! Excellent work Mate.

[@XQGaming]

Thanks!

[@CadillacticBean]

Thank you! My CECHA00 is almost completely silent now!

[@dnareti]

Nice vid .but at what temperature and for how long in the oven??

[@Blazyng1987]

Turn the temperature up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Relax. The oven will not reach this temperature. Take a seat on the floor and watch the thermometer. Once the needle rolls to approximately 460F, turn off the oven an throw open the door. The thermometer will rise a few degrees before it falls. Do not panic. Take a box fan, osculating fan (set to not osculate), or similar, put it on its lowest setting, and place it OUTSIDE THE EDGE OF THE OVEN DOOR TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, NOT DIRECTLY IN FRONT, WITH THE FAN BLOWING AIR AWAY FROM, I REPEAT, AWAY FROM THE OVEN, AND NOT NOT NOT INTO IT. The idea here is the pull hot air from the face of the oven, without creating any significant disturbance to the motherboard within. This will speed up the cool down, as explained in the theory. Once the board is close to room temp, feel free to remove it. Congratulations! You've re-flowed your PS3.

[@amanpretbasuita2725]

Wicked video bud. I just did a clean and thermal paste replacement and my CECHA01 runs like new.

[@sinradot4801]

Good show, good show! Thanks for the video.

[@ARYAN-KHAN78654]

Now this is a video where you can save alot of battery by turning the volume all the way down 👍

[@danielrodziewicz7185]

really helpful.. thanks

[@iSpeedy97]

This tutorial looks super helpful. I just got a CECHA01 PS3. It looks like it was well taken care of, not a single scratch. I was wondering if you used a CECHA01 as well, I am new to this so I can't tell. I want to change the thermal paste since I don't want to run into any problems. I was also wondering if you recommend changing the fan to a 19 blade fan and changing the battery that it's in the green-looking sleeve thing. I will appreciate any tips!

[@XQGaming]

I dont remeber the model exactly, but you shouldnt run into any major differences, I would suggest just opening it and replace the thermal past, a bigger fan might help slightly but would make a big difference in cooling. Changing the battery is good idea.

[@iSpeedy97]

XQ Gaming thanks for the quick reply! I was about to upgrade the HDD and I just noticed that my screwdrivers are shit 😂

[@harrisontashjian752]

This is an E01, has the same disassembly process as an A01.

[@chomiktelewizyjny8567]

@@harrisontashjian752 its c04

[@TakyBRz]

You save my life!

[@princegroove]

Nice! I’m gonna do this and replace the thermal paste on my three launch day PS3s.

[@HELLMUTIL]

Came for the teardown. Stayed for the music.

[@alexddoza8888]

Bought a backwards compatible for 100 dollars for parts. Seller said he tried to fix it because it was overheating and shutting off. I followed the tear down and saw that he had already replaced the tokin capacitors and changed out the thermal paste but he forgot to plug in the heat sink fan lol. Now I gotta put it back together

[@TheHumanFly516]

This is by far the best tutorial of the original ps3 I've seen. I now have put on artic mx-2 thanks to this tutorial...however it's still loud😅 I dunno maybe it takes time for it to settle?

[@sharkymark506]

The clip bit at 3:05 as come of and can't get back on to hold the ribbon..???? Seems intact by the way.

[@XQGaming]

I never noticed and was so long ago lol, but yes :)

[@madcat4563]

That's one tidy looking original Ps3. Barely any scratches.

[@abominablle]

Thanks a lot dude, your vídeo is just amazing, very, very hepful !!

[@terrylewis4302]

Excellent video

[@ryans413]

Well put together professional video

[@RS-mu3ci]

Great Video detailing the differnt screws and ribbon cables. After applying new paste, what kind of temps does a Fat PS3 idle and operate under? My Fan is loud and idling at 54°C I'm sure it's time to follow the guide but what temperatures should I be expecting after?

[@John-uo2sy]

Nice 1 done it 2day with this instructions perfect

[@angelo12mx]

good tutorial, but the wrong part at13:55 is that metal bracket must be sideways and not upwards

[@beingofnatureshadow]

godspeed, you saved me!

[@byrup]

great except for the very end, the little metal thing goes in the hole sideways, not laying on the opening. if you screw it in like the video the top plate wont be flush with the main body

[@daviddolezal7425]

Nice 👌👌 fixed 🤝

[@yuritubov1969]

@8:50 , Could you use a 1.5mm thick thermal pad instead of the plastic cover you placed?

[@azoxer]

Great video! Only that the last security screw holder should be put laying inside the gap other wise the cover wont close all the way up.

[@guyincognito1232]

Thanks. Hopefully this resurrects mine

[@camkb5299]

Love your videos....any chance ypu can do a video on Super Slim ps3? Again....Excellent video.

[@uppermostking02]

Prevent yellow light of death forever it's called water cooling and it's super easy to do. I would suggest water Cooling to anybody who hasn't had the yellow light of death yet or has had the yellow light of death but has recently had their PS3 reballed. I would also suggest you buy a broken 60 GB off eBay which they are super cheap like less than 60 bucks take that apart test all of your water cooling equipment your Blocks Your loops so you don't fuck up on your good PS3.

[@kim-ut2fj]

You should add termal paste to the title

[@TheRandomname951]

Also any chance would you consider a PSP 3000 teardown and assembly? Your videos are very detailed!

[@wrathfang]

the torx bracket is wrong it goes in side ways other than that great vid

[@elbertdelatorre9170]

Solved !😊

[@asbjrntuxen1641]

Thanks for an extremely professional video!!! Now my PS3 is water-cooled and better than ever, it's cooler and quieter than my PS4 For manny years to come with PS1 PS2 & PS3 games.

[@loganator78r]

Could you get me a link to the stuff u used to watercool

[@dankdigital4058]

Thank you helped out

[@wiktormuszynski4145]

Thx top cover going bk on was too much bs

[@TWONSSHOW]

Should this be close enough to take apart a E01?

[@BasicTechGirl]

I really need to reapply new paste on my Ps3 but i keep putting it off because it seems like it's easy to forget where screws go. Taking it apart seems easy but putting it back together is God level hard lol

[@gainmaster1]

Very helpful thank you

[@Xerkies]

my ps3 fat look different to yours im not sure why. anyway i was able to disemble, clean the best i could, and repaste the two chips. Plus i got one extra screw after reassembling!

[@pxpin89]

Nice! Only 2 screws left over for me.

[@elvmn1962]

I've taken it apart and cleaned, but when I plug it it doesn't turn on. Any hints you can give. Thanks!

[@stevem7820]

same problem here

[@harrisontashjian752]

Do you get a red light when you flip the switch in the back

[@cemsengul16]

Such a beautiful machine with the Emotion Engine chip. The later model PS3 are not a real PS3 in my opinion.

[@smilingskull7827]

Excellent thank you!

[@morenoreno3389]

Anyone knows the purpose of the plastic cover showed on 7:43?

[@flamespear86]

They really didn't make it simple to replace the thermal paste which is probably the most important maintenance for the console.

[@Wicked_He_Bad]

Good vid but at the end when u put the cover the metal peace were the torx screw goes in is the wrong way the cover wont go on right it goes side ways in the back and make sure ppl u dnt bend that peace make sure the gap is open

[@cogliostro841]

Nice Teardown, but people still believe that ofen will fix dead gpu chips these days make no sense to me. The Bonding inside the Chip itself is broken, so this will just help for 2 Weeks. Then you will have the same problem again. But still a very, very nice teardown.

[@The_RetroManiac]

It's kind of nerve-wracking that i got to do this with mine, but I must. It's full of 15 years worth of dust and endust ain't reaching it.

[@MrVitalic85]

I got a retrocompatible ps3 for 20$ with ylod. The past owner butchered it. I hope I can revive it. Im a xbox 360 fanboy but damn this console is well built !

[@TheRandomname951]

Any luck on the revive?

[@MrVitalic85]

TheRandomname951 So far no, the board is damaged ( melted plastic, black tar like stain on the traces). I’l try to buy on ebay a non-retro motherboard(ylod) and swap part and do a proper reballing of the cpu/gpu... 🤒😷

[@MrVitalic85]

TheRandomname951 What I done, is delide the gpu/cpu , did a reflow and now I get a blinking red light instead of the ylod. The ribbon cable for the front panel board is missing and I made my own out of the blueray ribbon cable ( hard to get a good connection to power up the console). So my next step, is to order a replacement cable from ebay and see how it goes.

[@TheRandomname951]

@@MrVitalic85 that sounds like mission almost impossible from what you were explaining. That's crazy. Best of luck with rest of the repair

[@MrVitalic85]

@@TheRandomname951 thx mate

[@gamingo_gguyverx6812]

Wht kind of camera are u using?

[@denirgiraldi]

What temperature to set to the oven, and how much minutes?

[@Blazyng1987]

Turn the temperature up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Relax. The oven will not reach this temperature. Take a seat on the floor and watch the thermometer. Once the needle rolls to approximately 460F, turn off the oven an throw open the door. The thermometer will rise a few degrees before it falls. Do not panic. Take a box fan, osculating fan (set to not osculate), or similar, put it on its lowest setting, and place it OUTSIDE THE EDGE OF THE OVEN DOOR TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, NOT DIRECTLY IN FRONT, WITH THE FAN BLOWING AIR AWAY FROM, I REPEAT, AWAY FROM THE OVEN, AND NOT NOT NOT INTO IT. The idea here is the pull hot air from the face of the oven, without creating any significant disturbance to the motherboard within. This will speed up the cool down, as explained in the theory. Once the board is close to room temp, feel free to remove it. Congratulations! You've re-flowed your PS3.