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*The '''[[Yellow Light of Death]] (YLoD)''': A very widespread problem that can affect any PS3 but is mostly limited to fat models. It indicates a general hardware failure, but is most often caused by solder cracking underneath the CPU and GPU and must be fixed by reflowing the solder or getting the affected chip reballed. This is the same problem that affects the Xbox 360 and causes the red ring of death (RRoD). | *The '''[[Yellow Light of Death]] (YLoD)''': A very widespread problem that can affect any PS3 but is mostly limited to fat models. It indicates a general hardware failure, but is most often caused by solder cracking underneath the CPU and GPU and must be fixed by reflowing the solder or getting the affected chip reballed. This is the same problem that affects the Xbox 360 and causes the red ring of death (RRoD). | ||
*'''Update Looping''': When the PS3 recieves a system-wide firmware update form Sony, the system is scanned for hardware errors during the update process. If a hardware error is found the update will fail and the system will dispaly an error message. In some cases the PS3 will automaticly retry the update upon being rebooted and the update will fail with the same error, resulting in an infinite update loop. Solutions for getting out of an update loop range form re-seating the disk drive to replacing the CMOS battery, depeding upon the console version and the exact error message recieved. | *'''Update Looping''': When the PS3 recieves a system-wide firmware update form Sony, the system is scanned for hardware errors during the update process. If a hardware error is found the update will fail and the system will dispaly an error message. In some cases the PS3 will automaticly retry the update upon being rebooted and the update will fail with the same error, resulting in an infinite update loop. Solutions for getting out of an update loop range form re-seating the disk drive to replacing the CMOS battery, depeding upon the console version and the exact error message recieved. | ||
| + | *'''Inability to read dual-layer discs''': A sign that a PS3's laser is dying or about to die is that it stops reading dual-layer blu-rays. All other discs work during this time, except dual-layers. Games that may not work include The Last of Us, Metal Gear Solid 4, Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls. A temporary but not recommended fix for this issue is to operate your PS3 on a 45-degree angle (left to right or front to back) or play a single-layer disc for 30 minutes to warm up the laser before playing dual-layers, but ultimately you should be replacing the laser as soon it will not play any disc. | ||
==Repairs== | ==Repairs== | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 20 March 2019
The Sony Playstation 3 is a seventh generation console.
Hardware Variations
Fat
Model #: CECH-A to CECH-Q
Dimensions: 11.42 x 2.56 x 11.42 in.
Starting CECH-H, Sony replaced the NAND chip with the NOR chip
Slim
Model #: CECH-2k
Dimensions: 11.42 x 2.56 x 11.42 in.
You can tell the 2k model from the 3k by its mirrored front panel and blue eject light.
Model #: CECH-3k
Starting 3k, bootldr and metldr are no longer fixed to hardware.
Has black front panel and no eject light.
Super Slim
Model #: CECH-4k
Dimensions: 11.4 x 2.36 x 9.05 in.
Common Problems
- The Yellow Light of Death (YLoD): A very widespread problem that can affect any PS3 but is mostly limited to fat models. It indicates a general hardware failure, but is most often caused by solder cracking underneath the CPU and GPU and must be fixed by reflowing the solder or getting the affected chip reballed. This is the same problem that affects the Xbox 360 and causes the red ring of death (RRoD).
- Update Looping: When the PS3 recieves a system-wide firmware update form Sony, the system is scanned for hardware errors during the update process. If a hardware error is found the update will fail and the system will dispaly an error message. In some cases the PS3 will automaticly retry the update upon being rebooted and the update will fail with the same error, resulting in an infinite update loop. Solutions for getting out of an update loop range form re-seating the disk drive to replacing the CMOS battery, depeding upon the console version and the exact error message recieved.
- Inability to read dual-layer discs: A sign that a PS3's laser is dying or about to die is that it stops reading dual-layer blu-rays. All other discs work during this time, except dual-layers. Games that may not work include The Last of Us, Metal Gear Solid 4, Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls. A temporary but not recommended fix for this issue is to operate your PS3 on a 45-degree angle (left to right or front to back) or play a single-layer disc for 30 minutes to warm up the laser before playing dual-layers, but ultimately you should be replacing the laser as soon it will not play any disc.
Repairs
- Laser Replacement: A common problem for many fat PS3's is that they stop reading discs due to a faulty laser. Replacement lasers or replacement drives (laser, sled motor, and spindle) can be found online for around $30-$40 (USD) and are easy to install.
