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ProBoostin · 11-07-2012, 10:25 PM

Not sure exactly what is broken on your PS3 but if it is yellow light of death (YLOD, on original 60GB) then I would probably just buy a new one. All they'll probably do is re-flow the solder on the motherboard with a heat gun, apply new thermal paste and give it back. You can actually DIY it (youtube it). I've done it a bunch of times but you'll have to redo it in a few months and it'll keep happening more consistently.

I'm not 100% sure what the shop will do tho. They might give you a whole new mobo but will cost probably $100+ but who knows. Best bet is to call them tomorrow and ask what exactly they do to your PS3 to fix it.

11-07-2012, 10:25 PM	#2
ProBoostin Proud to be called a RS Regular! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Burnaby Posts: 143 Thanked 184 Times in 48 Posts Failed 20 Times in 8 Posts	Not sure exactly what is broken on your PS3 but if it is yellow light of death (YLOD, on original 60GB) then I would probably just buy a new one. All they'll probably do is re-flow the solder on the motherboard with a heat gun, apply new thermal paste and give it back. You can actually DIY it (youtube it). I've done it a bunch of times but you'll have to redo it in a few months and it'll keep happening more consistently. I'm not 100% sure what the shop will do tho. They might give you a whole new mobo but will cost probably $100+ but who knows. Best bet is to call them tomorrow and ask what exactly they do to your PS3 to fix it.