PS3 Slim Disassembly and Thermal Paste Replacement Guide

[@fasttechvideo]

👉 Fasttech Pro Tool Kit: fasttechstore.com/tools/fasttech-pro-auto-kit 👉 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste: fasttechstore.com/playstation-4-parts/arctic-silver-5-thermal-paste 👉 PS3 Power Supply: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/power-supply-aps-306 👉 PS3 Disc Drive: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/kes-450-blu-ray-disc-drive 👉 PS3 Slim 3001 Mainboard: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/p/ps3-slim-mainboard-disc-drive-logic-board-kte-001 👉 PS3 Front power button: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/sony-playstation-3-slim-control-board 👉 PS3 Hard Drive: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/1-tb-ssd-hybrid-25-hard-drive 👉 PS3 Fan: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/ps3-slim-internal-cooling-fan 👉 PS3 Casing: fasttechstore.com/playstation-3-parts/sony-playstation-3-models-cech-3001-casing 👉NEED HELP? FaceTime/Zoom Video Call Me: fasttechstore.com/online-consultation 👉GET REPAIR SERVICE FOR YOUR DEVICE: fasttechstore.com/electronics-repair Other PS3 Videos: ▶PS3 CPU AND GPU DE-LID GUIDE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fauwnpxte5torbM&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 CECHG Repair Guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZiyinmFbrWXqdU&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 CECHH Repair Guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHWmYoJuor6NkMU&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 Slim 2000 Repair Guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iV7IqK1pasuCgrs&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 Slim 3000 Repair Guide:kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6qaeIyPgs-imrM&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 Super Slim Repair Guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJKchoCViJaHbJY ▶PS3 YLOD Repair Guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3K6oaSNZq12o9E&ab_channel=fasttech ▶PS3 Controller Ghosting Fix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/on60oKiEh7djZ5o&ab_channel=fasttech 00:00 Intro 01:07 Removing the bottom tabs & screws 02:20 Removing the top cover 02:31 Removing the power supply 03:02 Removing the disc drive 03:47 Removing the front power button 03:56 Removing the hard drive 04:15 Removing the motherboard assembly 04:58 Removing the motherboard backplate 05:44 Removing the motherboard 06:03 Thermal paste replacement 08:15 Reinstalling the motherboard assembly 09:39 Reinstalling the motherboard into the case 10:15 Reinstalling the antennas 10:28 Reinstalling the power button 10:44 Reinstalling the disc drive 11:32 Reinstalling the power supply 12:18 Reinstalling the hard drive 12:37 Reinstalling the top cover 12:58 Reinstalling the bottom tabs & screws 13:45 Applying Fasttech warranty sticker 13:58 Outro

[@Kevinb1821]

Thanks for this video. Got my ps3 in 2009 and just changed the thermal paste. It was super dry after 13 years. Gosh. I can’t believe it’s been 13 years since I got it

[@fasttechvideo]

Time flies. Please subscribe to the channel and like the video if this video helped you out.

[@Ice-ed7qk]

How is the system after the replacement? Is the fan quieter for longer?

[@fasttechvideo]

@@Ice-ed7qk its a customers system so i no longer have it but at the time it was running much quieter and cooler

[@HarryRoberts-p9q]

Good to know that you changed it but even dry thermal paste transfers heat

[@terrapinflyer273]

The PS3 is 91 in dog years lol

[@DistrictHero13]

I just changed the thermal paste on my PS4 Pro for the first time today. Then I thought I should do the PS3 since I've had it since 2011 and found this video. Thank you, this will help a lot.

[@Ryan-fm9uj]

Pro tip: dont pull the plastic piece of the power cable connector with the cable. Its a booger to put back on without bending the pins. Also when plugging the dvd drive cable back in underneath, its easier to hold your hand palm face down and use index middle finger to grab ribbon cable to plug in then push black piece down to secure it. Also, also, dont forget to plug the fan back in. Dont ask me how I know

[@manuelpereira4247]

Thanks you the reminder, i forgot it.

[@fasttechvideo]

Thanks for your comment

[@sirjarko8762]

I appreciate this video, It helped me a lot as someone who is recently getting into PS3 systems and missed the console. I love my PS5 but when I'm not playing it I like to go back. You also made the disk drive cable look easy. It took me 5 times longer to get it in correctly.

[@fasttechvideo]

Thanks for the comment. Please like the video and subscribe.

[@IcyShamrock]

Thanks for this, I could follow it very easily and now my ps3 has some fresh thermal paste.

[@fasttechvideo]

You're welcome. Please like the video and subscribe for more videos like this.

[@toadsage]

Edit: I figured out why I couldn't get my PS3 back together. It seemed like the lid was just too tight to completely latch, and I suspected it was the disc drive because it looked like it wasn't level. Turns out it was the power button. My model must be slightly different from the one you used in this video, because the power button was blocking my disc drive from seating properly in the front. I removed the power button, put the disc drive back down, and then installed the power button and it closed perfectly. So for those of you who are having trouble with getting the shell to close properly, try installing the disc drive before the power button! I can not get the top shell back on no matter what I do. One of the teeth just won't clamp down for some reason

[@fasttechvideo]

Yes you have a 2000 pr 2100 series PS3

[@unknownvariable3930]

Yes it was this thanks

[@fra93ilgrande]

I have my PS3 Slim since september 2010, i really needed this, thanks ❤

[@fasttechvideo]

You're welcome. Please like the video and subscribe. We will be releasing a lot more PS3 videos soon.

[@xboxgaminjayden_cerk7502]

thank you for being a legit company i just ordered a xbox one s motherboard from you and it works perfectly, just be a little more sanitary when your handeling things like that but i give u guy 10 out of 10. Thank you so much i couldn't find anywhere i could buy a motherboard so thanks.

[@fasttechvideo]

Thank you so much for your business and positive comments. Could you tell us what wasn’t sanitary about the board? The only way to get a working Xbox one mainboard is to disassemble a working system. We do clean it before shipping it out but if we missed something let me know what it is exactly please.

[@superdoh]

I only wanted to dust and clean my PS3 completely but I was told if I remove it like this; I have to replace the thermal paste to prevent airpockets; this video helped in more ways then one since my PS3 slim was very speciic model; the fan cover was different then other PS3 slims I've seen dismantled. The only thing I'm not sure is how to carefully remove the old paste.

[@fasttechvideo]

Glad to hear this guide helped you out. Please like the video and subscribe 😊

[@conrado800]

Use alcohol 99% or alcohol wipes

[@selahattinkoraybasturk6897]

Thanks a lot bro without this video i probably cannot do all this

[@fasttechvideo]

@@selahattinkoraybasturk6897 you are welcome. Please like the video and subscribe for more videos like these

[@terrapinflyer273]

Dig the background tunes. Thanks for the detailed tutorial! Got mine in pieces right now and knocked a few thermal pads off the top mobo shield. Now I'm digging through videos looking for a clear image of the shield - of my particular model - so I can finally reassemble and hopefully be able to watch a G$DD&?N BLURAY. Provided my bluray lens just needed cleaning and isn't burnt out, and I didn't break anything while separating the heatsinl from the CPU and GPU. Prayers are welcome and much appreciated lol.

[@fasttechvideo]

My prayers are with you. Good luck. If you have a 2000 model I did an updated video which will show more detail

[@ibnlion1406]

I just got my first ever Ps3 slim (after like 15 years owning an Xbox 360) and I was thinking of repasting my ps3 (since i bought it from random dude off the internet on facebook marketplace) 😅 Thank you for this video, now i know how to repaste this Gem 🙏

[@fasttechvideo]

@@ibnlion1406 You are welcome. Thanks for the comment, let me know how it goes.

[@MVergaraQ]

guys if you can't put the top cover back make sure the power button went in the right order with the bluray drive, i have a ps3 slim 2500s and had a hard time with it until I realized that lol

[@iheartbiografts]

hey thanks for clarifying about the 3001A thing, i was watching other videos and was super confused on why mine didnt match

[@fasttechvideo]

You’re welcome. Details are important. Cheers

[@EricClapton1945]

thanks man I am turning my ps3 into a retro emulator beast

[@terrapinflyer273]

Whatever you do, keep it offline. Heard an update just got pushed that blocks and/or uninstalls any mods.

[@fasttechvideo]

You’re welcome 😊 Please like the video and subscribe to help us back.

[@lanerj]

I would also say it would be wise to replace the CMOS battery with a high quality replacement, just since you already have it apart and it is super easy to do while you are in there. Also your dog is super thirsty lol, he was drinking that water forever lol.

[@carlosbarreto4695]

I'm a proud owner of a PS3 Slim (model CECH-2504A) that I purchased last year and I would like to change the thermal paste. So I have a few questions: 1) 06:23 - How did you remove the old thermal paste? Would you recommend using isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab for the job? 2) 07:18 - Some people apply the thermal paste in a "X" shape, while you apply in a sort of "M" and then spreads evenly in the surface area. Do you think the method of applying the thermal paste makes a difference in the final temperature? Thank you for the video and help!

[@fasttechvideo]

Yes isopropyl alcohol works and you apply it any way as long as its spread equally.

[@carlosbarreto4695]

@@fasttechvideo Thank you for your reply. Just to know, what material do you use to apply the isopropyl alcohol? Paper, cotton swab, tissue... ?

[@fasttechvideo]

@@carlosbarreto4695 Cotton swab should be okay but leaves residue. Paper towels work best.

[@carlosbarreto4695]

@@fasttechvideo Alright. Thank you for the support.

[@fasttechvideo]

@@carlosbarreto4695 please like the video and subscribe

[@trilexfix]

You need to spit some rhymes with those beats in the background lol.

[@sethallison5682]

Might be a good idea to take that fan and fan cover off. I had a dust bunny the size of a chicken nugget that was completely blocking air from flowing through the fins from the heat sink. Wouldn’t have seen it otherwise.

[@fasttechvideo]

Not a bad idea

[@the_SEAT]

When you connect it to power, hold down the disk eject button for about 12 seconds and it will do a manual clean

[@BrandonP8176]

How often should I change thermal paste? I've had my PS3 for 5 years and never opened it to clean it or change thermal paste. It runs pretty well but when I play graphic intensive games the fan runs higher than usual. Do you think it's time to change the thermal paste?

[@fasttechvideo]

After 5 years of use I would recommend replacing it especially if its running with a loud fan.

[@BrandonP8176]

@@fasttechvideo Thanks for the response. I will be buying the supplies to replace it sooon.

[@snake_9002]

8 years and ps3 just began to make noise and enter rlod

[@stalyoni]

Lols you didn't even clean the fan sport before slapping a warranty sticker on it. GG

[@cosarejohnreyg.1453]

How many gram is that thermal paste? 7:12

[@danpower3170]

excellent, very detailed

[@fasttechvideo]

Please like the video and subscribe. Also thanks for your comment. I try to be as detailed as possible.

[@oblivionlord1242]

The slim and super slim use considerably less power than the Phat, haven't found that mine needs pasting, it's already quiet. Dry or not, if it's not getting hot it doesn't matter.

[@fasttechvideo]

Thermal paste is a consumable item.

[@doge8676]

Shoot mine is not. The fan is constantly on.

[@terrapinflyer273]

Mine is the same way, except when playing very intensive games. Like MGSV for example 😬 Gonna do a repaste on it anyways to see how it competes with the heavy games.

[@ducktak76]

My PS3 slim bought in 2009. When it boot up around 30 second it sound be be be 3 times and shut. Power light keep flashing. Very rare time may boot successfully properly out of 100 times. What possible causing it?

[@fasttechvideo]

Use syscon to diagnose it. Will be doing a video soon on this

[@Ncc0990]

I recently bought a never used CECH-2001A PS3 slim in mint condition still in its original box and everything. I’ve already opened it up to replace the dead CMOS battery due to years of not being used. I’m a bit hesitant on going further, should I just toughen up and re paste it? The manufacture date on it is June 2009.. so surely it’s in need of new paste? The paste goes bad wether it’s been used or not, right? Arctic MX4 or silver 5? Thoughts?

[@fasttechvideo]

Yes you should replace it with arctic silver 5. Check the description box and the top comment for links.

[@abdullahahmed9443]

Hi, I got to the ‘remove motherboard backplate’ part, however, 2 of the silver screws are impossible to get out. I’ve even tried pliers and they didn’t even move a little. Any solutions?

[@fasttechvideo]

Make the screws flatheats by cutting a line using a dremel or a saw. If that fails use a drill to drill the head of the screw off but be careful. Good luck

[@wayweh]

Thanks for the video

[@watsonjesse93]

How he remove the disk drive so easily. I removed the screw and ribbon cable and I feel like trying to remove the disk drive will break it

[@ikmalsyafiq8978]

May i know, does ps3 slim 2000 case work with ps3 slim 3000 slim edition? It is can fit?

[@fasttechvideo]

No

[@Moontain35]

Can I, in a bad situation use brake cleaner to clean the CPU and CSU? Or should I really buy Isopropyl alcohol for it? Bc if I should buy it, I will clean and replace the themal paste of my ps4 too

[@fasttechvideo]

You’re better off cleaning it with a dry paper towel please dont do that

[@TheMegatron673]

I've been doing the line or pea method and letting the pressure of the heat sink spread the paste. I still don't mind spreading it either.

[@fasttechvideo]

That works also, but I recommend spreading it as demonstrated to ensure the whole surface area of the IHS is covered.

[@TheMegatron673]

@@fasttechvideo I tried the line method on my ps4 pro and let me tell you, at some point it sound like a damn jet playing both god of war games and I wasn't even on the map screen. Once I turned it off and let it cool, I took it apart and the majority of the paste wasn't even on the apu at all. I cleaned it up, and this time I did what I always do which is the spread method and it sounds a lot better. I mean the only time you hear the fan go up is when you are on the main screen or the map menu but it's not even loud like before. 😁

[@SavagePatch115]

Your guide worked! But I have a new problem: my disc drive won't read discs. It takes the disc in, then it makes a sound, but it doesnt spin up

[@fasttechvideo]

Check the ribbon cables and then check the gears in the disc drive to make sure they are aligned correctly.

[@SavagePatch115]

@@fasttechvideo I figured it out. It turns out the main ribbon cable wasn't connected. Even though I had it in, the clamp wasn't pressed down. Sony sure made it a real pain in the ass to repair. But how my console is running way better than it ever did. Thanks again!

[@fasttechvideo]

@@SavagePatch115 You are welcome. Please like the video, subscribe and share if you can. That helps me out tremendously

[@SavagePatch115]

@fasttechvideo Seriously, I can not thank you enough. I've had this console since 2011 and I never took it apart due to the lack of a guide that covered this specific model. This thing was chalked full of dust bunnies, and playing late cycle games would have the fan screaming. Popped in an SSD and this thing runs like a dream

[@fasttechvideo]

@@SavagePatch115 I try to do videos others haven't done. Its one of the reasons of the channel's relative success. The SSD should speed up your loading times. Also I recommend jailbreaking your console using HEN. Cheers and thanks for your comment.

[@naruto21048]

I cannot remove the front part of the top cover and I’m got a PS3 CECH 2003A modal

[@fasttechvideo]

@@naruto21048 you forgot the torx screws

[@naruto21048]

@@fasttechvideo got it

[@Dane3412]

Where to get brand new rubber tabs from?

[@fasttechvideo]

We will be listing them on our website soon.

[@techadmirer6475]

nice vidio but unfortunately it isn't a total thermal paste replacement vid. those two squares you're applying thermal compound on are definitely important but what isn't obvious is that that those are metal plates that go over the GPU and CPU, their is a tuff to remove silicon under it(which keeps it in place) and thermal paste to which is what is on the die hidden under those thermal conducting plates should also be repasted as well, if you have the tools to do so. This can cause it to still overheat if bad enough. BUT for most people i recommend only applying were fastteck applies his paste as the thermal conducting plates(IHS) are tricky to remove with ought causing damage to the CPU and GPU.

[@fasttechvideo]

You’re are absolutely correct and what you said at the end is true that for most people removing those plates is not recommended.

[@techadmirer6475]

@@fasttechvideo thank you my wise friend

[@techadmirer6475]

Also I would add that it is still important to replace that paste underneath if I want to maximize it's lifespan so if anyone is uncumfterble or newish to console repair and has the expenses take it to someone who can do that part.

[@gamerblondie28twitch58]

I was looking for this comment!

[@techadmirer6475]

update. I was wrong about some of the terminolagy used in the original comment so i just edited it to be more accurate.

[@DarkzzSPRX]

How does the network cable work and how to remove since i don’t understand

[@fasttechvideo]

There is a pin on it you have to pinch/ Push down then pull the cable out

[@P.HANT0M03]

alot of my screws are impossible to get off how do i take them off when they just wont budge

[@fasttechvideo]

@@P.HANT0M03 can you post a timestamp of the screws you are having trouble with?

[@zakkangourouxFR]

Thank you 👍

[@fasttechvideo]

@@zakkangourouxFR you are welcome

[@laurentiuilina4992]

I change thermal paste at my slim model 3004b and i have 58° cpu and rsx 67 with 27% speed fun. I don't now if a best temperature but for a good temperature only chance is remove ihs procesor and change paste under ihs but is a dangerous operation.

[@fasttechvideo]

Yes for the best possible temperatures you have to remove the IhS but for the temperatures you reported are within optimal operating range.

[@laurentiuilina4992]

​@@fasttechvideo I can't find official ps3 temperature data and I don't know if my temperatures are safe, but removing ihs is a dangerous operation because I tried it on my old fat console and I scratched tracks after the processor. Now I set the fan speed to 29% and I have 58-63° for rsx gpu and cpu 53-56° after 1 hour play.

[@justingalea4027]

​@@laurentiuilina4992how do you set fan speeds? I need to do that for my Ps3 Fat model!!

[@laurentiuilina4992]

@@justingalea4027 for set fan speed you must have your ps3 jailbroken and after you must install webman mod.

[@justingalea4027]

@@laurentiuilina4992 i will try to do that thanks

[@forrestegan]

Refurbished two PS3 slims today…thanks for the video.

[@fasttechvideo]

You’re welcome, please like the video and subscribe.

[@SomeRandoAlmond2001]

im missing some of the parts like the hard drive mounting bracket and the cover for it, so all i have is the hard drive itself somehow. plus whenever i turn the ps3 slim on, i get a message saying "cannot find appropriate system storage". pls help!

[@fasttechvideo]

The system storage error is because either the hard drive is not connected or broken. We sell the enclosure for the hdd on our website. Let me know if you want the link.

[@SomeRandoAlmond2001]

@@fasttechvideo yea i looked at where the hard drive is meant to go and there's no mounting bracket some how, so yea i might need the link thanks man

[@fasttechvideo]

@@SomeRandoAlmond2001 youre welcome please like the video and subscribe

[@alessandromalagoli1337]

2:45 I'm going crazy to remove these two screws

[@fasttechvideo]

Use a bigger phillips head

[@BMPK]

@@fasttechvideo any specific screwdriver size?

[@fasttechvideo]

@@BMPK ph1

[@apshotsnep]

5:06 which screw you use i am unable to unscrew 😢

[@fasttechvideo]

Phillips screwdriver (check the description box)

[@johnventura764]

thanks for this video. Artic silver mx4 cpu and rsx both running at 42 - 43 c.

[@fasttechvideo]

Great! Those temps are very good. Please like the video and subscribe for more videos like these.

[@fasttechvideo]

I would also recommend delidding the ihs (check one of our latest videos) The actual chips are under the IHS

[@gaboaaa23]

@@fasttechvideo is it enough to just replace the thermal paste like in the video? Or does it have to be made like the phat model? Where you remove the cpu and gpu plate?

[@fasttechvideo]

@@gaboaaa23 depends on how loud your fan gets or of there is an overheating issue.

[@gaboaaa23]

@@fasttechvideo I see, I bought some 0,08mm metal cutting wire wich is used for removing displays. I will remove the cooling plates from the gpu and cpu. Because that will give the whole refreshing package.

[@Mattaisu]

You must have some legendary fingers to reseat that drive's bottom ribbon cable XD

[@fasttechvideo]

Its experience haha. Thanks for your comment :)

[@mightygamerjames]

You think old paste could be causing freezing issues on my ps3

[@fasttechvideo]

Does your fan run loud?

[@lokowda]

It can be also HDD problem

[@mightygamerjames]

@@lokowda I replaced it with a ssd and it still happens

[@fasttechvideo]

@@mightygamerjames cpu or gpu issue. A reflow may fix it

[@mightygamerjames]

@@fasttechvideo reflow?

[@kamabokogonpachiro4398]

Guys if my ribbon cables that are shown at 3:15 are damaged on the tip...do i need to replace my disk drive whole or can i find the replacement cables online??

[@fasttechvideo]

Which one of those did you break?

[@kamabokogonpachiro4398]

@@fasttechvideo they were already broken cuz I bought the ps3 from another person and when it started overheating the next day I opened it and cleaned a whole lotta dust and also found out all 2 of them ribbon cables destroyed at the tip except the wide white one

[@leandrolej]

Can anyone help? I changed the thermal paste on my Play 3 Slim. I assembled everything, turned it on, there is sound image, Bluetooth and internet, but .... the Power and reset lights do not appear, strange is that the power and reset buttons work but the indicator leds do not 🤔

[@AmirZaimMohdZaini]

Check flex ribbon cable. You may noticed that pins are being worn out or even have its blue plastic parts tore off from the flex cable.

[@Scoopyyy]

I noticed my PS3 running a bit hot lately and I had some thermal paste lying around, so I thought why not. The inside of my PS3 Slim was a bit different (I didnt have the ribbon cable on the bottom of the blu-ray drive for example), but most of it was the same. Old thermal paste was on there since 2009 I think. Now it's pretty much dead silent when in the XMB. Thanks a lot for the great guide!

[@fasttechvideo]

You are welcome. Please help us back by liking this video and consider subscribing for more videos like these.

[@peterparkour1854]

Can I use Corsair TM30 thermal paste?

[@fasttechvideo]

@@peterparkour1854 yes

[@netbirth]

Can’t even turn my ps3 on anymore. Reconmected everything, checked the ribbon cables, i don’t really get it. i’ve been checking the power button cable but nothing should be wrong

[@fasttechvideo]

Check the pins under the power supply

[@cxvcnxbzfdhjlaks]

Skipped the actual cleaning of the paste - which is the part I came here for.

[@fasttechvideo]

@@cxvcnxbzfdhjlaks use isopropyl alcohol and paper towels to wipe it off

[@uforob5601]

How did you clean thermal paste?

[@fasttechvideo]

Using Isopropyl Alcohol. We sell it in our site www.fasttechstore.com if you are interested.

[@Ghosth-v8m]

I can’t remove the motherboard screws it’s just stuck

[@fasttechvideo]

@@Ghosth-v8m use a bigger phillips screwdriver

[@Laohs]

Just Thanks

[@fasttechvideo]

Thanks for the comment. I hope you subscribed 😊

[@IcanGOwithTHEflow]

I wish you didn't have to take it all the way apart to clean the fan in this model

[@fasttechvideo]

Yes its definitely inconvenient

[@Mastermind0382]

Is it gonna fix Yellow light of dead?

[@fasttechvideo]

Watch our ylod repair video

[@archy234]

I think the hardest part in this is disc drive.... Itas a B***H to get back on, especially first time. Taking apart cosole and cleaning - 40 mins while putting back disc drive 2 hours..... then like 7 minutes of reasembling the rest

[@AmirZaimMohdZaini]

Early slim models have easier BD drive installation. Later model is just harder to install.

[@Ncc0990]

I have a CECH-2001A and that cable your talking about is behind the disk drive rather than under it on mine.

[@Pieguy3OO]

Bro whoever designed this system was hight af. It takes me maybe 30 minutes to fully disassemble my pc this shit takes 45 to an HOUR!

[@Pieguy3OO]

@@fasttechvideo figure of speech my brother. Regardless thanks for the vid

[@fasttechvideo]

@@Pieguy3OO also please like the video and subscribe

[@kingston1547]

This tutorial gets the job done but it also sucks ass Too violent with the console, not showing specific locations of things, no camera work at all

[@fasttechvideo]

Thanks for your feedback. Will keep these things in mind for the next one.

[@ThePatronSaintOfNewMarais]

I'm scared about doing this. Once Imget my thermal paste, I'm going to try and do this with this video, and others. Wishe me luck

[@BMPK]

how'd it go? I'm worried a screw wont come out and then have to resort to using a drill

[@thomasimbeault22]

Idk why I got 4 black screw left after

[@fasttechvideo]

@@thomasimbeault22 probably these 10:05

[@thomasimbeault22]

@@fasttechvideo thank you I figure it out😀

[@mebohsom8731]

For me it starts overheating please help

[@fasttechvideo]

Check the tightness on the heatsink clamps/brackets

[@fasttechvideo]

Was it overheating before disassembly? It could be that you need a 'DE-LID' plus a thermal paste replacement

[@mebohsom8731]

@@fasttechvideo it is overheating with new paste

[@mebohsom8731]

@@fasttechvideo thank you i will buy it maybe

[@bhaaxs2846]

i have no power ps3 then i had to see

[@fasttechvideo]

You most likely need a new power supply. We got them at fasttechstore.com

[@RiceWithRamen]

Thank you. Im about to bust my jailbroken slim back out. Hasnt been opened since launch, so i know im gonna need to dust, and after 10+ years fresh pate would def do it justice. Sure it aint the most powerful system, but it was a fun console with many great memeories, but after 10+ year old dust and paste, it sounds like a fucking jet engine lmao.

[@fasttechvideo]

Yes if it sounds like a jet engine i would also recommend our de-lid video.

[@coolbatfleck9952]

Does anyone know why after replacing the thermal paste the ps3 overheats?. My ps3 had been working perfectly before i replaced the thermal paste, and now whenever i turn it on, it overheats and shuts itself off after couple of minutes, this never happened to me before.

[@fasttechvideo]

Check the tightness on the heatsink clamps and make sure they are screwed in evenly.

[@coolbatfleck9952]

@@fasttechvideo thanks for answering, yes i've been thinking of doing that, but just moments ago i checked the fan and it wasn't plugged, im going to check the temperature now and if the problem persists i'll go deeper into the clamps.

[@fasttechvideo]

@@coolbatfleck9952 a disconnected fan would definitely cause overheating.

[@fncisco9380]

​@@coolbatfleck9952Did you resolve it, bro?

[@coolbatfleck9952]

@@fncisco9380 Yes. My dumbass forgot to connect the fan when i assembled the console, i just had to plug it back in

[@darthkahn45]

Facinating ...but nah this looks stressful and terrifying I just send it away 😅

[@shambeer3799]

Yeah maybe, If it's this old you may as well get your hands dirty and take care of it yourself. Tried to clean my old laptop i use daily. Broke the hinge in the process now I have to hold it with a thumb 👎 while closing the screen. Will get the hinge fixed and thinking of changing the thermal paste myself

[@djdime2002]

Should of put in a new battery while in there.

[@but_iWantedTo_speakGerman]

*should've

[@pierrepiekut109]

You forgot to put thermal paste on the underside of these metal plates

[@Gameplayery]

do you need to ? isn't the paste on both processors enough?

[@pierrepiekut109]

@@Gameplayery yes

[@doomer305]

@@pierrepiekut109 you mean 8:58?

[@Steelix371]

Sony did something with the 3000 series that you can’t delid these like the 2500 and 2000