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Dreaded Yellow light of Death!!

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  • 11-07-2012 10:03pm
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    talla10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭


    I've just become the lastest victim of YLOD on my PS3 80gb which i've had since 2007 :mad:

    Anyone know of any repair shops/sites that can repair it for a decent price?

    Or is it worth repairing? Has anyone repaired theirs only to break again a week later?


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    DOK94
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭DOK94


    talla10 wrote: »
    I've just become the lastest victim of YLOD on my PS3 80gb which i've had since 2007 :mad:

    Anyone know of any repair shops/sites that can repair it for a decent price?

    Or is it worth repairing? Has anyone repaired theirs only to break again a week later?

    Mate , know that I feel your pain, about two weeks ago I was in the exact same situation as you ,original 60gb PS3 I've had since April 2007 just got YLOD, contacted Consolepros.ie and long story short here I am now playing my PS3 good as new and that's all that matters really,the turnaround was abit slow but that was just a few unlucky people including me (see the thread consolepros for more).I would recommend checking them out, cheap prices in comparison to others, good repairs.


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    harpstilidie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭harpstilidie


    Happened me last night :( was absolutely sickened. Have a game jammed in it as well :( I phoned a repair shop this morning and they said it isn't worth repairing as it will only break again in a couple of months. A new PS3 it is by the looks of it.

    Always like Sony, don't think I do anymore.


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    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,312 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    It will only break again in a couple of months if the repair shop offers a reflow repair. What you need is a proper reball reapir which replaces the solder on the chip with much higher quality solder meaning it will last longer than even the store bought unit in theory. I think consolepros offers reballing.
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    Snowie
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    Im sorry for your loss...

    My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time :)


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    talla10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭talla10


    Thanks for the replies lads i'll give consolepros a look since i havent a hope of talking the missus into spending money on another PS3!

    Thanks for the support Snowie, it was an awful shock but at least she went doing what she loved...:)


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    harpstilidie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭harpstilidie


    I had fun tonight taking the ps3 apart to get the game out. Not a chance I could put it back together again.

    Going to have to buy a new one :(


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    coolisin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭coolisin


    Reballing works a treat, and consolepro offer a 12 month warranty.

    Why not give them a ring yourself harpstilidie they maybe able to fix it!


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