Restoring a PlayStation 3 Slim

The PlayStation 3 slim is my friend from work said the disc drive is not working and asked if I could have a look at it for him
Tools
Screw driver set
Isopropanol alcohol 99.9%
Tooth brush
Paintbrush
Compressed air
Thermal compound ( MX-4 recommend )
Multimeter
Parts
New battery
New screws ( to hold the top cover on )
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[@lawman3840]

Dk oldies needs this for their “refurbished” consoles

[@huggy_2468]

Yeah they this

[@faheemaalmurbati3350]

Hope thay will hire him

[@slugfan17]

I agree 10 fold

[@swector_unit4257]

They're not going to do it. I heard it from a podcast. I totally forgot what his channel name is, but he was talking with an ex employee short story first, the owner and I guess manager even though they hate each other guts don't care about the new customers they tell the people getting them refurbished to not get them refurbished and out for shipping. And for those who have been their long-time customers, they actually get it fully refurbished. So it is mostly picking and choosing.

[@mozzo_18]

True

[@LakeNuu]

It's crazy to think that videos like these where "Restoring a Playstation 3" exist. I remember the system coming out and being in awe. I can't believe it has been 16 years.

[@techrestoread]

I know what you mean time goes fast as you get older well it does for me and thank you for watching

[@CrocoDylianVT]

see the bright side, that makes them cheap af in the second hand market, I got one for just $60

[@Sparrow_lol]

I don’t remember But it’s a great console

[@TTP47]

I didn't exist when the ps3 came out back then

[@ravichanthiranravi7756]

Dj5vjdjev

[@wapudblues]

This is exactly what is wrong with my PlayStation 3! I need it repaired professionally. If I did it myself I would have extra parts left over. In addition, I would forget how to put the Sony PlayStation 3 back together in the correct manner. Great to see someone as the knowledge to disassemble a PlayStation 3, clean it, and reassemble it.

[@techrestoread]

I was like that when l first started. If you were to do it yourself thing l would recommend -Take your time -Take it apart in order, i.e., use an ice tray -Take many pictures with your phone or camera PS, I do look back at my videos to make sure it's right when putting it back together Thank you for watching 😀

[@user-ku2me2vr2j]

OMG😮

[@infamouswickedjokestar]

Imagine having an actual friend that knows a lot about technology & does professional fix/repairs like this. Its like having every problem solved at your fingertips

[@Nexy9]

Imagine if zoomers stopped leaving stupid comments

[@Phonekboii]

​@@Nexy9imagine people on the internet being rude for no reason

[@joins16]

​@@Nexy9imagine trying to argue for something that isnt there

[@igotnothingbettertodo472]

Hehe, that would be me, im the guy my friends turn to with electronics problems.

[@sinner2499]

why is it stu*d comment, he is right xD@@Nexy9

[@GRiznitDShiznit]

Really dirty but it seems the battery going bad was the true culprit. This is my favorite look of the PS3, one I still have and I’m probably going to have to do this fix down the line.

[@techrestoread]

It is shocking how much dust that builds up in there I've just done a original PS4 be coming out Sunday it's much the same and thank you for watching 😀

[@Superdimensional]

It’s shocking to me how poorly some people treat their things, my PS3 60gb launch unit still looks new

[@IbanezShreds67]

The inside is ridiculously dirty, and the outside was made dirty on purpose, u can tell someone took a rag and smeared what looks like white flower or something on there with dust! Stupid man, and what's the big deal about refurbishing a ps3, a little out a date don't you think? The ps5 or even the PS4 blows the PS3 out the door, except for free online, but I don't really play online!

[@Connorplayer123]

You actually bought that back then

[@Superdimensional]

@@Connorplayer123 day 1

[@Connorplayer123]

@@Superdimensional wow

[@arsalan5207]

Is there any way to prevent dust from entering ps4 or any other models? Any tips?

[@JenGM24]

Is ok to wash the plastic parts, That's how i clean mine, Every years or so often, Just let them dry before reassembling.

[@techrestoread]

Yeah that will be fine just make sure they are dry before reassemble

[@DatGuy12345]

​@@techrestoreadi mean you can apply this with electronics as long as the electronic device is turned off and well dryed

[@MiketzYT]

I love ps3 because it was my childhood

[@lucasbarlet2633]

I love seeing restorations of consoles, I actually got a refurbished ps3 super slim a few months ago and it work amazingly I love it, it is now one of my favorite consoles

[@adalialujansantacruzbogado5014]

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[@adalialujansantacruzbogado5014]

1:54

[@logana.7949]

Thank you! I needed to deep clean mine and this was very easy to follow.

[@techrestoread]

You're welcome, and it was great to hear that it helped you out 😃

[@Soberman75]

sounds good stamped as refurbished.

[@wolfbrigade8042]

I so wish someone could fix up my old ps3 as well. The console just turns itself off seconds after turning on. I really miss playing all my old games.

[@DatGuy12345]

This happened to my PS4 recently. Gladly it was just that the port for the power cable was dirty and i just had to clean for it to work perfectly again

[@curtis8516]

Did the same to mine and then treated it to an SDD.

[@inputfunny]

Good video. I hope your friend paid you something. Lol. That's a lot of work to fix up and restore. I'm assuming it took at least a few hours to do all that.

[@techrestoread]

Thank you it's much appreciated. No, he didn't. lol it was more of helping me out with my channel to be fair to him yeah taken a lot of time and cleaning the mess up as l go, but l did enjoy it

[@user-hm4pz9ye6p]

The very old memories😢❤

[@sunti78990]

Good videor and you are reason to restoring and repairing the ps3

[@travisb1757]

Great video. Thanks so much. I am going to restore my old slim now.

[@travisb1757]

I restored my slim. The screw under the sticker gave me some problems.

[@rishii95]

@@travisb1757damn good jobb

[@Acer_Real]

The ps3 isn‘t that slow with an hdd but with an ssd that iv‘e installed it‘s like crazy fast at least my ps3 is

[@Kacen343]

I have a ps3 slim and it still works

[@CODMW425]

PlayStation 5 slim And PlayStation 5😂😂😂😂ps3😂😂😂😂

[@TooLiveNUNU]

Your obliviously to young to understand 😂😂😂😂

[@ratchet2007]

lol i have a PlayStation 5 slim are you 50 year old

[@TooLiveNUNU]

@@ratchet2007 nah bro it’s some games u can’t play on ps5 and some people just kept there ps3s I use it mostly to play fight night and def jam icons and I had the ps5 since release I even resold a few when people were struggling to get there hands on it

[@ethanthomas8159]

I subscribe because I like seeing ps3 content 😌

[@techrestoread]

Thank you for watching watching it's much appreciated 👍

[@ethanthomas8159]

Do you still play ps3

[@techrestoread]

@@ethanthomas8159 l do from time to time l did end up playing after l finish filming

[@cluelessdood]

Great job reviving this dusty old thing 😍!

[@techrestoread]

Thanks buddy

[@googlglglg]

doing better than whole Dk oldies team

[@techrestoread]

Thank you much appreciated 😃

[@NesNyt]

Nice kitty paw print

[@ryans413]

This PS3 is the best model even though it can’t play PS2 games it’s the most reliable and built with the best quality parts

[@Sparrow_lol]

Not untrue brother

[@SocksFC]

It can with cfw

[@DatGuy12345]

Also the way you insert the disk makes getting them all scratched way harder than the Super slim model.

[@Julke_b0x]

This old PS3 managed to work better than my new one

[@kalid3005]

Love you ps3 ❤

[@PrincessUndertaker]

I have this Type of PS3 :) and still works well

[@Angelogamingteam24]

That looks amazing I would love that if I had another ps3

[@techrestoread]

Thank you 👍

[@Navigator78]

I'm planning to do a complete disassemble, clean and paste/battery replace on my 15 y old PS3 slim, it still works well but i want to do that in order to check the status and prevent future issues. This video will helps alot, thank you very much.

[@techrestoread]

You're welcome, but thank you for watching it's really much appreciated ❤️😃

[@alexflorinel6197]

Good video, my ps3 have 13 years but still works very good, I clean him every day, 13 years but looks new Good joob keep it up ❤❤❤

[@techrestoread]

Thank you very much it's much appreciated ❤️😀

[@JaymyLucasEdouard]

Its like a brand new incredible🤯🎮✨

[@markrowe8824]

looking at the state of this console, I dread to think what the rest of their home looks like. 🤔🤔😨😨

[@justenbenally522]

If they even have a home

[@foxypirate6167]

Oh boy i need to do this for my ps2 which i havent used for 10 years straight 😮

[@techrestoread]

I've got the PS2 fat coming up soon if it helps, and thank you for watching 😃

[@foxypirate6167]

@@techrestoread okay thanks 🙏

[@calzonemaniacsvideocorner0804]

I kinda wish he had put replacement screws in. That way it would feel more complete.

[@techrestoread]

Sadly I didn't have any replacement screws at the time but know what you mean l am making sure I've got everything l need before filming now

[@RobertStevenson-uy9sj]

Thermal paste always gets the attention but thermal pads should be replaced to!

[@Terax98]

"but working", yeah ps3 slim does it

[@techrestoread]

Thank you 😃

[@deannamifsud4797]

I can’t believe your friend a delivery PlayStation

[@TheRealAN64]

thank you for doing DkOldies' job!

[@teismooriginal]

ps3 veamos ,mmmm jugar en línea gratis, ps home ,god of war 3 😢 el ps3 lo tenia todo

[@CooLDEaFY4204Me]

Good video 😊

[@techrestoread]

Thank you 😀

[@ForeskinGamerExtreme]

Can i use this to clean my pc? Also what screws/equipment that you used in this video.Amazing work.

[@techrestoread]

Yeah check out youtube.com/@french.satisfactory?si=V6Tle5h5cPn1MAaS The equipment l used is BLOSTM 120 in 1 Precision Screwdriver Set - Magnetic Screwdriver Kit DIY you can get this on amazon Hope this helps you and thank you for watching it's much appreciated 😃

[@NINJAHIGUREXXX]

I HAVE PS3 SLIM

[@winsucker7755]

Nice commentary!

[@techrestoread]

Thank you 😀

[@ELIX1842]

Cool fulltime 😊

[@techrestoread]

Thank you it's much appreciated 😀

[@shahraizayoub4369]

Amazing 👏 ❤

[@techrestoread]

Thank you it's much appreciated 👍

[@shahraizayoub4369]

@@techrestoread its ok sir🥰

[@fedeorzusa6278]

Me acuerdo q yo tuve esa la compré como nueva me duro Bastante la vendí en 2022 me compré la ps4 slim

[@kryptonkandor]

@techrestoread could i put all the components of a fat model 60gb with backwards compatibility into a gutted slim like this one?

[@techrestoread]

If you did some modifications to the shell and playing arocould with it might be possible if you do let me know how you get on

[@luseryt4954]

La ps3 despuea de ese mantenimiento:estoy activo jeffe

[@Uzidoorman328]

Can I please have the PlayStation 3 for free? It's my childhood.

[@techrestoread]

It really was my workmates' PS3 and l have returned it back to him

[@Vergil_dark_Knight]

SHES STILL KICKIN

[@GlobbyLobby]

When you Started the PS3 at first time it sounded like my PC when it cant get of the starting screen

[@techrestoread]

Lol 🤣 and thank you for watching it's much appreciated 👍

[@moens404]

do you recommend adding heat pads?

[@techrestoread]

I would only put heat pads that are needed or replace the old ones I'm not 100% sure about adding more than needed. Thank you for watching 😃

[@user-zm4kx1xf9n]

We love PlayStation ❤️

[@Nines45]

Dkoldies should watch this video

[@ChickenBoy75]

What about the Thermalpaste under the IHS?

[@techrestoread]

I did miss it when filming sadly and thank you for watching 👍

[@IanPrino]

What sensor did yiu clean to get the drive working?

[@techrestoread]

Hello first off thank you for watching it's much appreciated I'm not 100% sure l think it was the ribbon cable or just taking it apart and putting it back together by moving the parts inside it's hard to pin point what it was hope this helps

[@IanPrino]

@techrestoread Soubds good. I will have look at mine to see. I really enjoyed the video. Take care.

[@techrestoread]

Hope it works out for you and thank you it's much appreciated 👍

[@trigi5588]

Salut tu peut aussi enlever facilement le bouton eject et power l'ensemble se d'éclipse facilement, il y a souvent de la poussière la aussi 😂 . En tout cas les vidéos sont toujours très intéressante continue comme ça ❤

[@JakvsMetalheads999]

My PS3 needs this done badly, thing’s 13 years old, filled with dust and runs everything at half FPS. Wish I could find somewhere that does this lol

[@techrestoread]

If you really want it done, you might find someone on Facebook marketplace or a repair shop might even do it for you. I hope this helps, and thank you for watching 😃

[@ImChrisDuke]

Missed the part where u ran the fan under water in your kitchen sink

[@Xtrafix2015]

Exactly how I do mine 👍

[@techrestoread]

Thank you 😀

[@RealSuperStar_SonicSpeed]

I have one of these

[@lord_beethoven1169]

I think I got a sinus infection just from watching them clean that fan.

[@techrestoread]

Just wait until you see the PS4 that was not turning on coming out on the 11 Feb 2024

[@lord_beethoven1169]

@@techrestoread just watched it 🤢🤮🤧

[@rospidionisopoulos]

Amazing video mine is not working it says the hard drive is destroyed with no reason By the way the video came on my birthday 😅

[@techrestoread]

Thank you it's much appreciated 😀

[@BulkBogan1920]

At least you actually fixed a broken console instead of just dumping it into a trashpile and pretending to find it like those asian channels do

[@overnexus.]

Cleanest DKOldies console (how do I open this ps3 again?)

[@carldabu49]

I think imma hire you and i will rob banks just to pay you

[@Mr.Scribbler]

Wow 😲👍

[@techrestoread]

Thank you

[@kamabokogonpachiro4398]

I tried fixing my psp street by myself...it got repaired but in turn i got my bran new screwdriver tips stripped and now ibcant unscrew stuff...any solutions to reduce stripping of screwdriver tip??

[@techrestoread]

If it's your screwdriver that's getting damaged at the end when under screwing screws make sure that you are using the right size. If you use the wrong size, it can end up damaging the screwdriver. Just double check next time working on something. I hope this helps

[@kamabokogonpachiro4398]

@@techrestoread I'll keep that in mind..thanks!!

[@techrestoread]

@@kamabokogonpachiro4398 your welcome 😃

[@Mr-Nomano335]

‏‪0:01 Before ‏‪24:32‬‏ After So different 😵

[@techrestoread]

Thank you 😃 l had a lot of fun with this PS3

[@aaronwoodcock4715]

I modded one, and i replaced the drive with a 500gb samsung drive.

[@MrTaktic121]

I got the ultra slim and the clip sort of broke and it only plays some disc games .

[@techrestoread]

I've never had the ultra slim PS3 l will have to find one on ebay for spares or repair to restore

[@gialby94ovis71]

do you know a method to remove the scratches above ?

[@techrestoread]

I'm not sure what the best method is. l the only thing l use is scratch remover polish, but if you Google it, there are many other ways to try, but I've not used them

[@davidrios424]

Saludos desde Ecuador chévere el vídeo podrías decirme aque version de PS3 le hacés el mantenimiento por favor Yo tengo una es la versión 30001 A

[@techrestoread]

I'm not 100% sure now I've given back the PS3 with out looking I can't say but thank you for watching 👍

[@kornelijaperkovic9739]

Alright!

[@Thjesht_Teo]

Throw a bit of dust in it and there we go.

[@techrestoread]

Just a little bit, and thank you for watching 😃

[@LouSidGames]

What fixed the disc drive just cleaning it. Mine does the same thing

[@techrestoread]

I'm not 100% sure it just started working after what did l didn't change anything or l would of had to go back to it

[@ChemseddineBourouba-mp2ic]

Ps3 slim lejnd from 🇩🇿 Algérie 2023

[@faresmadrid5897]

PS3❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💪💪💪

[@retroconsole_]

Heh. Once you fix it or dust it new just flip it and sell it higher than you bought. I am sure you'd make a lot of money in this tech flipping business.

[@sj-30000]

I bet cex do none of this

[@techrestoread]

I have no idea it will be interesting to find out 🤔

[@sj-30000]

@@techrestoread They grade the console's when they buy them from their appearance, then just plug it in and play discs on it for half an hour. That's the limit of their testing as far as I'm aware. There's no way they open it up and check internally, it would take them way longer than half an hour. I don't know how they can give a 2 year warranty based on just plugging it in 🤦🏻‍♂️ Concerning if I'm considering buying one. I need to know it won't break after a few hours playing or I end up flying across the room when I plug it in

[@techrestoread]

@@sj-30000 Thank you for the update it's much appreciated

[@firozshah4544]

12:38 why was the mini cell use in ps3 pls anyone explain?

[@techrestoread]

It powers the system clock, which keeps track of the current date and time even when PS3 is off. Keeping date and time is necessary for some tasks like timestamping files, and the battery can last around 10+ years

[@elyoyito4032]

La verdadera estoy cansado jefe xd

[@DatGuy12345]

Digo, es una consola con casi 16 años de antiguedad

[@yyykot3455]

Тоесть термораспределительную крышку под которой за столько лет уже сгнила вся термопаста снимать теперь ненадо Норм че скзаать

[@ermalmesutaj969]

Hello there...I have the ps3 and I cleaned up all the stuff but when I put the game in is not working is not sucking in

[@techrestoread]

Hello there if it's not got power to the disc drive and not taking in games make sure you have plug in all the cables to the disc drive. if it's got power check the arms on the infeed they might be in the wrong place when inserting the game hope this help

[@Hanfoush]

This is like mine

[@techrestoread]

Thank you for watching

[@googlglglg]

kinda wished too see the results, like how noisy the fan is.

[@techrestoread]

Yeah, I will do it with new videos and thank you for watching 😃

[@esmill.]

So what was the problem with the disk reader?? my console has the same problem, I can't insert a disc

[@techrestoread]

I'm not 100% sure after taking it apart and putting it back together it started working sorry it's not much help

[@leopoldleiva5027]

Just check ribbons an all is great then remove the disc drive an open under it to get to the gears an remove the largest gear on your right adjust all parts the way you would if you as to place in a CD the put you. Will hear the drive reset when that happens put back the big gear reassemble it in your ps3 then you should be good

[@Apexlive-EMD]

Whats the replacement battery for sir?

[@techrestoread]

It's for data like time and date and thank you for watching 👍

[@Apexlive-EMD]

@@techrestoreadohh 😯

[@B_HarTz]

@12 min What does that 2032 battery do for the ps3? Is it the lighting? Such as the "eject " button and "power button?" I really want to replace my battery on my 3 and give it a nice cleaning.... but don't want to tear it apart 😂😂😂 tooo scared 😱 💀😵

[@techrestoread]

The 2032 battery is more for the data, like time and date, but it will still work. If you do tear it down, take pictures with your phone to help rebuild it, and the video 😀

[@B_HarTz]

Yesss sir. Thanks. I'll attempt this soon after I get all the right tools, can air blower and a bit of confidence lol

[@ThePrivateGamer19]

7:06 those are the wifi antenas?

[@techrestoread]

yes they are and a bit fiddly to get out lol and thank you for watching

[@Shanatan9]

Do you sell this after restoring it?

[@techrestoread]

I did sell the Nintendo game boys but everything else I've put to one side for now 😃

[@user-uo1de4ke3l]

I have it

[@user-dw4rj2ml3o]

KNIFING CREDTING H.O.M.E.

[@omarak6399]

Show dkoldies this video they could really use it

[@techrestoread]

Lol and thank you for watching 👍

[@mohamedelabidi3885]

I need this ps3 alot pleas😢

[@techrestoread]

It's not mine to be fair it's my friend from work. Thank you for watching

[@uninterruptible-gameplay]

You Should Buy PS5 Or PS4 Pro Because These 2 Console Support 4k Gaming

[@matthewb1742]

I just got one eBay for 50 bucks because the guy said it was broken but he just didn’t reboot it

[@techrestoread]

Nice one 👍

[@Namynnuz]

Is your friend the Sand Man?

[@techrestoread]

Lol 🤣 think he kept it on top of his cupboard for some time

[@spikeefendi3711]

Ssd???

[@jtorres670]

Hate to see what your friends house looks like.

[@techrestoread]

Think it was kept on top of his cupboard for some time, unsure of what to do with it