Well my PS3's dead, looked on google etc, and apparently it's yellow got the yellow flashing light of death or something
Anyone had ago of fixing it themself with a heatgun?
Im going to give it ago tomorrow...

 

is it a 40gb? I heard it was only those that can die via yellow death light?

 

Gutted mate............hope you get it sorted

BUT...PMSL.......And all you PS3 boys have for ammunition on the old "Xbox v's PS3" debate is that the xbox gets the ring of death.....

 

one of my mates ps3 did this last week
he got it fixed by someone out the local paper for about 40 quid iirc

 

It is a 40GB mate but apparently it happens on all of them, mine flashes red like, but red, yellow it's still fucked!

Tbh if anyone round here would do it for Ł40 I'd pay it because im not looking forward to "attempting" to fix it

 

2 of mine have both done the same thing , sony replaced both of them out of warrenty free of charge, they sent me my 60gb one back,i sold it for Ł200 and got the slim

 

just had a look on youtube..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Ic1...eature=related

not quite the same as lifting the lid and wiping the lense on a ps2 is it!?

i think i would give it a go tho!

 

Dave how far out of warrenty was yours? I've had mine for like two year or something now.

It doesn't look that complicated does it? But I know for a fact something will go seriously wrong, like blow up or something

 

4 months mate, but just lie like i did. i told them i got it from choices which have gone bust and couldnt find proof of sale lol they did want Ł90 to repair it till i kicked off down the phone. then a manager rang me back saying sorry etc, the next day a new one was on my doorstep

 

I bought this from Woolworths a couple of month ago like....

 

Thats the one mate . tell them its the 2nd one you got as you binned the 1st one when it fooked up . And your not a very happy bunny

 

Will do mate, I'll let you know what happens. Don't suppose you've got the number have you?

 

When did woolies go under, just say it was 4 weeks before they went .

PlayStation Careline on 08705 99 88 77

 

Fuck knows im just going to say it's about 4 month old.

 

My brothers has done the same

Steve

 

I hardly use mine now, I only put in on to watch a dvd

 

If mine ever gets the YLOD I'm definitely gonna have a crack at that youtube vid, or jsut sling it and get a slim.

 

Where's the cheapest place to get a PS3 from at the minute? Incase all else fails.
Also will I lose all my saved stuff?

 

Got my slim with call of duty for Ł249 from blockbuster video . and yes i lost all my pics etc

 

Thats the thing, Ive got a 320gb in mine and if I had to send it away for repair, EVERYTHING would be unretrievable on the Hard Disk.

 

Mine went the same way its caused by over heating. Got it fixed for about 50quid and got warranty on the repair.

 

Don't worry about it as it seems to happen more with these modern consoles compared to the games units of yesteryear like Megadrive, Snes etc. If you enjoy your PS3 and have had a lot of use out of it then just take on the chin get it replaced or buy another.

 

sorry to here this gary. I hope you get it sorted. I would love a ps3.

 

glenny ill swap you my ps3 and 3 games for your car mate lmao

 

Well today I thought fuck it, and set about fixing my PS3....
I've only gone and fixed it

 

Well done mate, get the heat gun on it did ya?

Big-Dan.

 

Aye mate, I can't believe it's worked tbh, im posting on it now.

 

Well done mate, how long did it take you ?

 

thats the game!

 

Was it Nettie's dodgy porn Gary? Now you need to fix the in car player too

 

Haha, the RROD is the main source of ammo I agree... however, there is also the BluRay Ability, Free Wireless, Free Online etc that can be used as back up ammo.


Cheers,
Grant

 

once fixed they will go again,as did the 360 -works to sell it thats about it.......
look on e bay how many are sold as faulty/this will give you an indication-few also getting sold as repaired and 'WORKING ' BUT ONLY CONSUL-LOL.

 

Nice one m8! Don't know what i wud do without me PS3!!!

CheeRS, Chris

 

wow well done for fixing yours buddy how did ya fix it ????

 

Dave probs took an hour all in.

Ian

Butch I used both parts from this vid that Dovboy put up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Ic1...eature=related