Official Hardware Maintenance Thread - BLOD, YLOD, DRE, and other known issues

AdamenTaha

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I have a slim 160gb. It was working fine until yesterday when i turned it on, the green light turned off after only 1 second, shutting the console down. Every time i turn it on, the green light switches off automatically, when i press the power button, it shows the standby red light, but when i press the power button again, it does the above mentioned thing. I dont know what kind of problem it is because it doesn't even get ready to boot. Anyone know about whats wrong with it? Help would be much appreciated.

Updated:
Today when i turned i on, it started but after shutting it down and again starting it, the same problem happened. I think its having a power fault or something.
 
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IzHee

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I have a slim 160gb. It was working fine until yesterday when i turned it on, the green light turned off after only 1 second, shutting the console down. Every time i turn it on, the green light switches off automatically, when i press the power button, it shows the standby red light, but when i press the power button again, it does the above mentioned thing. I dont know what kind of problem it is because it doesn't even get ready to boot. Anyone know about whats wrong with it? Help would be much appreciated.

Updated:
Today when i turned i on, it started but after shutting it down and again starting it, the same problem happened. I think its having a power fault or something.
Change your power supply
 

yousaf72a

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Hi guys, need some help regarding ps4
i have a 1000W ups ,i use it in narrow mode so that my pc or ps3 dont switch off as lights go out
so that i can switch them off properly
BUT the ps4 doesnt stay switch on ,it jus starts make some noises then i take the power off,
i just want to shut it off properly,any comments ?
 

xboyhot

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i think your console no problem from ups.
i think your ps4 is trash down anythink, app say gira ho yah kohi chize is kay oupar gir ho gi,
 

BILAL1231

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4 Month ago my ps3 start flickering the screen with hdmi port and after 1 week it stopped working with a message unsuported signal i did all i can but i was not able to fix it so i switched to PS3 Component cable it was working fine but last night it stopped working with my sony tv only sound was working no picture i checked the wire but nothing happened so i switched my tv with another sony bravia tv same result sound but no display but when i changed my sony bravia tv to changhong ruba component cable worked so whats the deal with my ps3 ? can anybody help ? :(
 

IzHee

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Well can any one provide tips for re-balling a ps3 chip?

I JUST need to replace my ps3 chip with a new chip i have the replacement chi re-balled already.


And a guy i knew have re-balling machine.

But he is scared himself that he will damage the contact points on the motherboard while lifting the chip.


so need some tips here
 

presizo

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salam guys
I get video output from the composite or component cables but not from the HDMI output. it used to work with HDMI but not now.changed HDMI cable but still getting blank screen.
Help!!
 

kazuyakk

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Got 40GB NTSC/J PS3, The problem is whenever i switch on my ps3 (when it is cold), it switches on with green light after 3-4 secs approx three beeps one brief glimps of yellow light then flashing red light keeps going on. and when i touch the power button it becomes steady red light. i have to do this 2-5 times maybe just once and then my ps3 switches on normally and i keep on playing for hours without any problem (Also to mention my ps3 never turned off by itself during gameplay --> usually as people say due to over heat). My ps3 never showed flashing red light during game play as i switched off my ps3 whenever its fan picks up max speed.
Does anyone of you guys facing this problem???
 

GamerZ

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Aslaam-o-alykum



i have bought PS3 slim 120gb(non-jailbreak)
model no : 2001A.

I sent the PS3 to faizy for downgrading on previous saturday .
According to him the PS3 is working perfect after jailbreak .
I got it today form him after a week(after a long wait) .
When i turned the PS3 on , there was no display.
have tried tips(from faizy) like restoring the display settings by holding the power button etc .

The problem :
when i turn on the PS3 it gives green light .
but no display.
no controller sync.
HDD activity light turns on(orange) 2 times for a few sec after that no HDD activity.
Reads the Blu ray game disc .

does any body know the solution??
pleaseeee help.

faizy says ship the PS3 back to me i will fix it .
but neither want to wait for another week nor any more charges(shipping etc because it didnt even work for a single time) :( :(

PLEASE HELP .
if any body knows the solution, guide me.
it is really urgent as i have only one month of vacation period left :(
i bought the PS3 only to play best exclusives after that will sell it - See more at: http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/f35/urgent-help-203951/#sthash.IU32Kwhk.dpuf
 

xboyhot

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Nov 10, 2008
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Aslaam-o-alykum



i have bought PS3 slim 120gb(non-jailbreak)
model no : 2001A.

I sent the PS3 to faizy for downgrading on previous saturday .
According to him the PS3 is working perfect after jailbreak .
I got it today form him after a week(after a long wait) .
When i turned the PS3 on , there was no display.
have tried tips(from faizy) like restoring the display settings by holding the power button etc .

The problem :
when i turn on the PS3 it gives green light .
but no display.
no controller sync.
HDD activity light turns on(orange) 2 times for a few sec after that no HDD activity.
Reads the Blu ray game disc .

does any body know the solution??
pleaseeee help.

faizy says ship the PS3 back to me i will fix it .
but neither want to wait for another week nor any more charges(shipping etc because it didnt even work for a single time) :(:(

PLEASE HELP .
if any body knows the solution, guide me.
it is really urgent as i have only one month of vacation period left :(
i bought the PS3 only to play best exclusives after that will sell it - See more at: http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/f35/urgent-help-203951/#sthash.IU32Kwhk.dpuf
your ps3 problem is RSX chip is some Ball damage, just fix only for needed to Reballing.
 

kazuyakk

Active member
Jan 8, 2012
439
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21
Gujranwala
Got 40GB NTSC/J PS3, The problem is whenever i switch on my ps3 (when it is cold), it switches on with green light after 3-4 secs approx three beeps one brief glimps of yellow light then flashing red light keeps going on. and when i touch the power button it becomes steady red light. i have to do this 2-5 times maybe just once and then my ps3 switches on normally and i keep on playing for hours without any problem (Also to mention my ps3 never turned off by itself during gameplay --> usually as people say due to over heat). My ps3 never showed flashing red light during game play as i switched off my ps3 whenever its fan picks up max speed.
Does anyone of you guys facing this problem???
Anyone need help?
 

BobbyJee

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Mar 20, 2009
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Karachi
Bumping this old thread.. Need expert opinion guys..

I am facing a problem.. Exactly same as this guy..

Originally Posted by Lebowski
I hadn't used my PS3 for about three months and when I tried starting it a few days back, it didn't give any display. So I did a hard reset and the usual screen showed up asking if I want to use the HDMI output. When I I select yes, the screen goes blank and nothing happens. If I select not to use the HDMI, I still do not get any display but I can hear the startup sound and if I use my controller, I could also hear the menu sounds. I have tried both the options quite a few number of times with the same result. Sometimes when the screen asking if I want to use the HDMI output shows up, it is very spotty and there is tearing.

I have tried using a different HDMI cable. I even tried it on a different TV with a different HDMI cable but got the same result. I also unplugged all the wires and then put them back in.

Are there any other troubleshooting tips before I take my PS3 to a hardware guy?

My PS3 is n CFW 3.55
Even I booted my PS3 after about three months.. and facing the exact same problem.. I know that HDMI port issues are very common in PS3 but the thing is it detects the HDMI port and running perfectly on 480p.. Though the screen gets blank if I choose to switch to 720p.. So is my HDMI port busted?
 
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