(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I didn't see it on here so I'm going to post how to fix your PS3's Ylod with an
oven instead of the Heat gun method.

NOTE(s): Don't do this if your ps3 is still under warranty. Just send it to Sony. This is for those who; 1.) Don't have or want to spend $150 to get it fixed by Sony, 2.) Don't have the proper tools for the heat gun method, or 3.) Tried the heat gun method and it failed.

Also this tut has been confirmed to fix PS3s that have had the Green Light of Death or GLoD by martin420.

Also, this is a tutorial for PS3 Phats that have fallen victim to the YLoD. I'm not
familiar with how the inside of PS3 slim is, bit I'm sure if you google a tutorial on how to disassemble ps3 slim, the ovem method would be the same.

First off you'll need to buy a tube of thermal paste before you begin. I got mine at Radio Shack for $10. Artic Silver 5 is recommended. Looks like this: You must login or register to view this content.

Now: First, you'll need to dissassemble your PS3 completely. For that, here is a detailed picture tutorial(I take no credit for the tutorial): You must login or register to view this content.

2.) Once you have disassembled your PS3 completely, look for the GPU and CPU on the motherboard. They are the two biggest squares with the thermal paste on them. Once you do that, get some Q-Tips(or anything lent free) and apply a small dab of rubbing alcohol on it and remove the left over thermal paste. Make sure none is on the motherboard as well.

3.) Once that is done, Remove the PS3's internal battery(stores the date, time, etc.). Look on the motherboard for a little silver battery(Like this: You must login or register to view this content.) as well as the little sticky black things on the motherboard. Failure to do so will result in them melting to the motherboard and the battery exploading(I learned the hard way as I forgot to do so. My battery exploaded so I had to get a new one).

4.) Once the motherboard is good to go, get a deep aluminum foil baking pan. Then lye the motherboard so that its sitting on the pans edge's(NOT in the pan itself). This allows the heat from the oven to heat and reflow both sides of the motherboard.

5.) Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Pretty simple.

6.) Once your oven is at 425 degrees F, stick the motherboard in the oven and set the timer(or time yourself if you lack a timer) for 10 minutes.

7.) Once the 10 minutes is up, remove the motherboard from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.

8.) Once it has cooled, you can apply the new thermal paste. To do this, you'll need an old credit card(or any plastic card of that sort). Now add a thin strip of thermal paste to the GPU and CPU; Here's a pic of how much you should apply: You must login or register to view this content.

9. Now take the card and smooth the thermal paste out on both chips. Make
sure while doing that, none gets on the motherboard. If it does, wipe it off.

10.) Once you have applied the fresh thermal paste, you can begin to re-assemble your PS3. Just follow the disassemble tutorial backwards to re-assemble your system.

11.) Enjoy playing your PS3 again.

NOTE: The YLOD fix is not permanent. It lasts 3-5 months before you must apply more paste again. I fixed my ps3 in January(2011) and did not have to re apply thermal paste until last July(2011). The 3-5 months also gives you time to just save up for a new PS3. =D

Please don't forget to thank if you found this
tut useful and easy to understand. And if you tried it and were successful, post here so I can add your name to the list. 

1. 2raw4thestreet (me lol)
2. mrBear
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8. ii_QuickScope_x
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12. martin420(had GLoD; but this tut worked for him)
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Its like a more involved towel and penny trick for xbox

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Pre-heated oven to 220C (converted by google) and after 30sec in oven my motherboard started melting... took it out after 60 sec to 5 blown caps and melted plastic part of power supply on motherboard.
Well time to sell it for parts.

I comfirm this worked. My dad had his old ps3 and I really wanted a jailbroken ps3 again and I stumbled upon this. I started it up after doing this fix and its purring like a cat. It was on ofw 3.15 lol. Thank you so much!

This is legit

Does tjis really work

Followed this tutorial and actually got my old Ylod ps3 working thanks

I've not used this method,but thanks for the heads up on removing the battery.My kids Fat 40 gb ps3 went YLoD 3 days before chrimbo and I didn't strip it,oops.Secondly I used an hair dryer,(don't melt the back air vent (oops again)) for 15 minutes gave it 5 to cool down then chucked it in the freezer for 5 minutes.Still working.
Yes its probably still got a joint that will go and I need thermal paste the chips,but amazingly, its working for now.
I shall follow this tut though so many thanks..

I haven't seen this thread, but google -> youtube gave me a nice solution.

I demontaged the PS3 (phat 40gb) until I had the motherboard seperate.
Removed the battery and put the board in the oven.
Set the oven to warm up to 200 degrees and left the board 2.5 minutes in it. (moist removal? Doubt it helped)
After I let it cool down a couple of minutes and then put the board back in the pre-heated oven (200 degrees celsius)
After 2.5 minute I took it out and since then it is working with a charm!

Happy gaming on your YLOD machine