PS3 SLIM | No Power Fix - 10 min PSU Repair | APS 250

[@PatrickLeon]

FINALLY someone who actually knows what they are talking about! This fixed my problem. My PS3 would randomly shut off and the red power light would go out as well. Unplugging and plugging back in the cord would fix the problem temporarily but it would shut off again after a few minutes. I followed this video and my PS3 is working without issue now. Also, be sure to have air duster handy so you can do a little clean-up too. Thanks!

[@TheSaxAppeal]

Definitely gonna try this. I got an overheat warning on my PS3 yesterday so I took it apart and repasted it. Put it all back together and it gave me the YLOD, then it died completely. So I gotta reflow the CPU and RSX and then do this and it should be good to go. I'm sad because this was my jailbroken rebug PS3

[@anishps3]

@@TheSaxAppeal same thing happens to me how is your ps3 now

[@КрисТина-ф9к2н]

НАКОНЕЦ-ТО кто-то, кто действительно понимает, о чем говорит! Это решило мою проблему. Моя PS3 случайно выключалась, а красный индикатор питания тоже гас. Отключение и повторное подключение шнура временно решали проблему, но она снова выключалась через несколько минут. Я посмотрел это видео, и теперь моя PS3 работает без проблем. Также обязательно держите под рукой баллончик со сжатым воздухом, чтобы можно было немного почистить. Спасибо!

[@kniferunner]

I have the exact same problem as you, so if it fixed yours, I’m going to try this as well

[@Enopottery]

This is amazing. I have never left a youtube comment before - but I needed to in order to let you (and anyone else know) that this worked! I am extremely grateful to you. Cheers!

[@apostolosrtk4604]

What a legend, saved me when nostalgia kicked, now i can relive those epice uncharted, pes 2010 and more moments. Thanks

[@TheSquall]

Another happy viewer checking in! I'm very pleasantly surprised that this was all it took to get it up and running again :) Thank you so much!

[@demisequest9443]

Currently cleaning a horrendously filthy PS3 I got for free and couldn't figure out how to disassemble the PSU. Video is clean and to the point, helped a lot!

[@benzickel9926]

Hey there, just wanted to thank you. Just got my PS3 up and running thanks to your video.

[@CrampavanAdventures]

Thank you mate did not work with ur size of movement on the screws but moved it a little more and IT WORKS! Legend

[@gilbertocosta4394]

I had to comment! I'm from Brazil and I'm having the same problem as other people here in the comments section. My PS3 turns off Just a few minutes or seconds after being on. I eventually found that was the Power supply and i would buy a New one and replace, BUT I round your vídeo. How could anyone know that could bê solved in such a simple way. Now its late here, but I Will try that procedimento that you Just provided here. I'm really Grateful to you. I'll come back here to tive my feedback Thank you. #peopleareawesome

[@stevenblair2864]

Hi Steve, my PS3 slim was cutting out after around 10-20 mins use, leaving no lights on and unable to start. Only way to get it back on was to unplug the power supply leave it a while then back on but same again. Anyway took it to Techbytes in Glasgow where they "had it on for days" and could find nothing wrong with it. Got it home and same again...followed your video to the letter about 3 hours ago and my PS3 has been running sweet as a nut ever since Thanks you very much mate Steve

[@jaybob-uh8hm]

I have been trying to fix this issue for some time now and I never new the psu in the ps3 had trimpots, this video has made my day, now I can get back to demon souls, thanks for the great video.

[@danielbradfield4919]

This guy is awesome. Thank you so much saved me buying a new power supply. Really knows his stuff

[@omerlsharaky2047]

Thank you, man that was helpful in 2021

[@User-iq6ls]

Can u help me?

[@LSGAMING-PRO]

I was upset till I saw your video.i am so glad it works for me.thank you.

[@wesmathias4334]

I really really didn't think this would work, but to my surprise it did work. My PS3 would shut off after 10 minutes on it's own every time I plugged it in. I just played for 2 hours and it didn't turn off once. Thanks.

[@ijwilson]

Cheers, fixed my PS3 Slim. For others, my symptoms were the console would shut down after a few seconds. But if the HDD was removed it would stay on. So figured the power supply might be on the limit. Sure enough adjusting the two pots bought it back to life (until I can order a replacement).

[@TP3200]

Thank you so, so much. My PS3 was losing power randomly while playing games, but now it's staying on and working perfectly so far. You saved me money and time with no PS3.

[@joaofelizardo90]

My PS3 was shutting down every 15-20min when i play, and i saw your video and decide to try it, so far so good i really appreciate!

[@christymyers4558]

I don't know if it was the potentiometer trick or the fact that i seen a comment somewhere that told me to start it with the fan unplugged, but I did both at the same time, I adjusted the potentiometers counter clockwise a hair, and I left the fan unplugged before starting it up. It started normally, so I proceeded to plug the fan back in and sure enough it still started normally. I'm just glad I was able to fix my baby. It's old and some components are even rusty, but she's a 250 gig that's still kicking. I do believe it had to do with the potentiometers but that is my opinion. I would have been sad if I would have had to get a new PSU or something. I just bought The Last of Us on PSN. Anyways, great video I'll give credit to you.

[@ilia4133]

+Christy Myers can you help me my psu does not look the same as in the video

[@christymyers4558]

Mine didn't either I'll post a video later and show you mine and how I did it.

[@bLindWebber]

No you didn't^^

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

Potentiometers vary current, for example a volume control is a potentiometer. These trim pots vary the micro current within the PSU. i imagine they cannot be adjusted outside the tolerances of the components. People have been doing this for several years and I've yet to hear of anyone saying it damaged their console. Naturally you work on your console at your own risk. Good luck

[@samirangel]

First i would like to thank you this helped me although i did turn the screw anti-clock wise it didnt work but then i turned it clock wise and it did work now for 3 days straight without a problem

[@wesmaximus7728]

Excellent Thank you. Mine quit yesterday Mine is super clean inside, so ddnt think it was overheating but still changed the Thermal paste which was quite bad, flaking off etc. worked for a few hrs last night then nothing at all . tried this and WOW.. very good thank you.

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

Hi These little potentiometers (Trim-Pots) vary the current to other components. By turning them from their original position (indicated by a marker line) you change the mirco current. It's not very scientific (as electronic "experts" keep telling me but if it gets the console running again why not give it a go. The alternative is to replace the power supply or get professional help which cost big money. Hope this helps

[@Dylan-oe9vg]

You sir, just saved me $35 for a new PSU. Thank you very much, my console works perfectly!

[@ewanfraser]

I'm going to try this tonight. Thanks for the video Steve! I'm from Newtownards originally, its good to hear your familiar accent :)

[@Arockalypsse]

My PSU is different as well,but i just slightly moved them counterclockwise and damn..I can't bielive it myself that it is working ! Maan,you are my damn hero !

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

Thanks for the information. I'll make a new video for the 270 as soon as I get one in.

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

Hi James Sony likes to keep us on our toes by constantly changing parts. Unfortunately the newer PSUs don't have the adjustable potentiometers. If the power supply is the problem you will have to replace it. I think it's an EADP 220 you need but check by looking on the bottom of your unit.

[@TheGr0o0ve]

oh-yeah! I adjusted the white plastic screws counter-clockwise and it worked! thank you!

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

Great to hear! In their defense there are so many things that can go wrong that it's easy to miss something. I've pulled my hair out sometimes trying to figure out power problems lol Thanks for the comment Steven

[@Amoy95]

in germany we call people like you a ehrenmann. saved my ps3

[@robs9833]

Thank you so much, I have just fixed my brothers ps3 in order to carry on playing gtaV with this method and WOW super appreciative. I am now your subscriber

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

I haven't worked on the APS-306 but if it has adjustable screws (Trim Pots) give it a go. If it doesn't work you have to take it to the repair shop or replace the PSU anyway. Naturally you work on your console at your own risk

[@Carlos1234jfk]

This video saved my ps3! Thank you!

[@liamprice456]

great info just tried it again and it worked a 1000 thanks!

[@hatameist]

Thanks Steve it worked for me!! I don't know why I'm posting this in an old video but thanks mate

[@Zierf92]

Thank you for the answer, i did just as you say in the video, turning them leftwards a bit, and i played like 4 hours with no problem, thank you!

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

I think it works regardless of what direction they are turned. I used a 250 in the video and I haven't received a faulty 270 yet but I assume the system is the same as it was an upgrade from the EADP-200 PSU. If you know different please let us know. Cheers Steve

[@pvkk85]

Thank you for the quick response. I do know what potentiometers are, just were wondering their job on this particular setting. I adjusted them a little bit, and running on test now. I wouldnt be quick to trust on whether or not they can be adjusted outside the component tolerances, especially when theyre in a closed space. But I guess, if people have been doing this for a long time now, it should be ok. I just pulled mine out of the closet, been sitting there for a long time.

[@iloveemiliaandrem9443]

OMG i love you (platonically) you actually fixed my problem. I removed the old and applied new thermal paste like everyone kept saying only for it to have zero effect. It couldn't even stay on for longer than 5-10 minutes till i did this power supply fix. I guess my ps3 wasn't getting enough power because i couldn't even hear the fan humming.

[@bigrighttoe1331]

My psu is different

[@crazymelvis5877]

Me too.

[@T0Axe1]

Me too!!!

[@aymen4591]

me too

[@rskat501]

They're all essentially the same.

[@lllIIllIllllIIIIl]

@@rskat501 no some do not have these "switches"

[@justis15Yeng]

Well looks good.. but i dont have marked that white screws.. how i can fix it without marked positions?

[@lanajacknichols8397]

any luck?my ps3 slim does not have any of those white potentiometers either

[@justis15Yeng]

@@lanajacknichols8397 nah. U have to replace power supply. It scks

[@Pladsen94]

thank you so much man, it works, you are officially my new hero

[@brandyb9987]

Can confirm this works XD Am I a bit late orrrrr?

[@mattwilson7922]

Worked like a charm thanks alot appreciate it ☺.

[@Scott-M1]

Yeah...I have this issue with my PS3 Slim just now, had it for 2 1/2 years. All i did was put AS5 on it!? Unfortunately i have the EADP-200DB PSU which has no potentiometers! Luckily the APS-250 & 270 is compatible so will try to get one of these. Prices are ridiculous though!

[@randomaccessfilms1339]

Thank you so much, my once dead PS3 now works like a charm!

[@ducky0069]

On a off subject to your video, I'd like to ask your opinion on heating issues the power supply gradually happens over a course of time to now it is hotter than usual as in the fan runs faster. Note that I had already replace the IHS paste as well to the GPU/CPU as well. I know that too much heat to the board may cause some unexpected failures, is this one of the moments to replace it instead of fixing? Great demo to this video as you explained the risks before doing this procedure as some videos don't about static discharge and safety for you or the components inside.

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

Yeah sometimes it's difficult to figure out what is wrong. Just use trial and error by removing parts, hard drive, blu ray and swapping the psu. Also try changing the on off data ribbon. Worst case it could be a motherboard problem

[@Storyofinsanity]

34 people got a static shock form psu

[@581joe]

Thank u so much It worked perfectly the first try

[@seancolpitts7431]

Thank you seems to be working now cheers sir

[@jhurus]

dude i did adjust the white screws, and nothing happened, so please can u show me how to fix the fuse u mentioned? thanks

[@shaheedpetersen6231]

There is something about a British accent that just 'make things right'. Thanks mate. Mine sorted.

[@mrboejangles9135]

Thats def not a Brit bud

[@CDF56]

Followed the tutorial and my ps3 seems to be ok now so thanks very much. How long can I expect this fix to last?

[@MisterT3a]

I seriously believed there was bongos playing lol

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

Now the rest of us know it works on the APS-306. Good one!

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

Hi Arleen you'll need to replace the PSU, you can pick one up on ebay for $30 - $40. hope this helps Steve

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

I used a APS 250 in the video and I don't have a EADP-200B at the moment but they look as if they have a similar construction. Have you tried opening your PSU. If you find out please let me know. I'll make a video once I have a faulty unit to work on. Thanks for your question.

[@Ladyinblack5544]

Thank you so much for uploading. My PS3 works again perfectly :-)

[@Aakash4722]

Ty man I can't believe I fixed it with no problems ty 😃👌

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

It could be a power supply problem but equally it could be anything. You'll need to use trial and error to figure out what the problem is. Try another PSU if that doesn't fix it then strip the console down and see if it runs without the blu ray drive or hard drive. Swap the on off switch data ribbon. Of course it could be a motherboard problem, it's impossible to tell without testing.

[@odilonplatero2279]

I have a question: in other video a young adjust the OCP in CW and PFC in CCW. who is right, you or the young? Your method works for both types of source the 250 and 270?

[@NuKe95x]

thanks alot buddy, this video worked just fine. i appreciate it

[@gustavefrankfurter6462]

I just bought a broken one for $20 on eBay that I'm waiting on, so I have no clue what to expect. I hope the fix is that easy.

[@fpsinferno1]

Guess I wasn't lucky enough for this to work lol. Thanks for the tip though... and I know its not the best thing to do but I did a jumper wire across the fuse for a quick second and none of the lights came on so I just ordered my new psu... thumbs up on the video though!

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

There is a blue line marked on each - just line them up and you'll back where you started.

[@gjackass]

Works on APS 306 too.The board looks different though.

[@jessealder273]

Thanks man u really helped me out alot

[@powernerd84]

Actually, with a small enough flat-head, your can force it through to unclip it without the trim pots. It's risky but it beats buying a new one. Everything works fine now :)

[@iIn54nity]

My PS3 turns off all the time without the red light, but my PSU is the newer one without these adjustments. the part number is EADP-200DB. What should I do??

[@PaweBabiak]

Hey man. Thank you very much. My APS is different (APS-308) but I managed to find those knobs. Thing is that I made it so many times already that they won’t turn anymore and console won’t start. Any tips? Or where can I buy replacement

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

I've seen people try over and over again with different settings until they get it right, Other people say it's risky because they feel it may over load some components on the motherboard. Personally I don't think Sony would install trim Pots that would work outside the tolerances of the components. I'm a risk taker but if you are not then I would advise replacing the PSU,

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

The 3003 doesn't have the same power supply and I doubt it has the adjustable trim pots. Worst case you will have to replace the complete PSU but they are not to expensive, certainly cheaper than sending to sony.

[@vigilantefightwear]

I have a CECH-3002B PS3 Slim, it has a slightly different PSU, any ideas on getting into that one please?

[@antonyoung9330]

Thank you so so much, it worked like a charm ! :-) You're my hero :-D

[@danisper4937]

I have a slim 250G power supply model EADP 220BB. There are no adjustable screws. I've seen this model tons of times. Other ppl posting the same thing. What about the other model? How can I fix this problem. the red light turns on but when I press the power button it turn on and immediately turns off again and the red light blinks. If I keep on trying for a long time eventually it goes on and I could play for hours. The next day the same thing happens. Takes forever to turn on and stay on. Sometimes I have no patience and give up... Somebody help.. Do I have options or do I need to get a new power supply?

[@Barcaforlife5596]

Did you find a fix ?

[@1923kaya1923]

Hi mate, ive one APS-270 PSU and now have the problem that i didnt mark the original position, does someone know the default value for the trimmer so i can reset it? Thanks

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

I just got a EDAP-220BB in and I imagine it's the same as the EADP 200D. It doesn't have the adjustable potentiometers so You have to replace the fuse.

[@slickriven]

Unfortunately this didn't work for me. My slim didn't have any issues until it was just dead 1 day, got a used replacement and moved on for 2+ years before seeking to buy a replacement PSU and then finding this video. Would have loved this to work, but nope. My internals look different, not 100% sure where the fuse is in mine. I tried the potentiometers in several different positions. Took a picture first so I could go back, but 1 was rather close to the full way out or counter clockwise. I found another video where a guy tests the voltage coming out of the PSU so I'll do that soon before just pulling the trigger and buying one.

[@odilonplatero2279]

the trimpot have three pins, are united in the same pins on both trimpot 250?, because the 270 are attached differently. I believe that this difference depends on the change in rotation 270.

[@PeluchinPsN]

What kind of fuse does the ps3 slim carry?

[@HotshotMC]

SAVED MY PS3 IN 2022!!! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@justinmakesapps]

I just bought a CECH-2001A PS3 Slim that wasn't working, opened it up to find that the previous owner had installed an incompatible PSU (an APS-306 meant for the 30xx models). Is there anything I can do, or am I totally out of luck? Compatible PSUs seem to be pretty expensive :/

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

The EADP 200 doesn't have the Trim Pots I adjusted in this video so unfortunately you'll have to replace it.

[@REZORTGR]

Hello . I have a question . I have the ps3 slim cech 2004b do i look for APS 250 PSU?

[@DarthSimous]

PS3 Slim 2000 Series most likely have the APS-250 PSU indeed (mine does, 2004A Model, if it helps ..)

[@robmason4238]

GREAT THANK YOU. IT WORKS.....

[@EricInferno]

Got a question for you Steve Nixon: How likely is this the issue in a broken power unit and not the fuse? You have any idea? I'm just curious because I'm looking at a broken one now on ebay and if I could just fix it this way I would certainly buy for the cheap price. Thanks!

[@irfanshafiqueelctronics5257]

Great information sir

[@КрисТина-ф9к2н]

Перевод закреплённого комментария 😮🎉 НАКОНЕЦ-ТО кто-то, кто действительно понимает, о чем говорит! Это решило мою проблему. Моя PS3 случайно выключалась, а красный индикатор питания тоже гас. Отключение и повторное подключение шнура временно решали проблему, но она снова выключалась через несколько минут. Я посмотрел это видео, и теперь моя PS3 работает без проблем. Также обязательно держите под рукой баллончик со сжатым воздухом, чтобы можно было немного почистить. Спасибо!

[@bollbundyy8706]

did it and it worked! can play for hours now no problems at all! but thnx anyway

[@ZORIN-X]

I did the two screws anti-clockwise as stated & it worked great , this was last night, but just an hour ago it did it again! Any help?

[@jimmyhenze4739]

Hervorragend die Ps3 läuft wieder...

[@elektronautas]

thanks a lot, my ps3 works again.

[@powernerd84]

Very good tutorial, but my power supply doesn't open the way that yours does. I have the EADP-200DB and the power supply unit doesn't have the little holes with clips that you describe. Is there a different way to open mine, or will I have to replace it?

[@MuhammadHassan-mn6jc]

My PS3 won't turn on. Due to high voltage of electricity. Please help what I can do..???

[@Dungar1989]

Hi there, i have the 160gb ps3 slim, bought it about 8 months ago and now have no power or lights working, but when i take out the psu it looks completely different to the one you have here in the video, does not have the adjustable switches like yours!?

[@alienandtaniyathedancingqu8062]

Do we have to turn full anti-clockwise direction

[@untamedsource]

Awesome tutorial but is there a way to do this to the super slim model?

[@PS3PARTSANDREPAIR]

You probably have a APS 270 or a EDAP 220 neither of which have the adjustable trim pots. You'll need to replace the PSU

[@swallowmyeggnog]

oh man i was so ready to mess with my ps3 but as soon as you opened the case i noticed my psu was completely different to yours