So your PS3 console has been struck down by the yellow light of death error
? Don't worry or fret, because in this article you are going to learn how to fix the YLOD on your PS3 yourself.
The longer this issue continues, the more difficult it will be to fix. The last thing you need is a useless PS3 Play Station, right? Try these tips to repair your PS3 on your own.
The PS3 Play Station has a reputation of overheating so the first tip is to turn it off and let it cool down for approximately 30 minutes. If it was over heated, this may solve the problem. If not, try the next suggestion.
Another suggestion I found was to remove the hard drive and replace it. You may have to do this a couple of times, but be very careful not to do any damage. That might make your PS3 Play Station problem more serious. You should always be careful anytime you're taking your PS3 apart.
Sometimes you may find that you have a lose cable. If that's the case you can simply tighten the connection and that may solve the problem. Check all connections to make sure that they're all secure.
If the YLOD appeared on your console after carrying out any form of update you can often correct this by doing a "manual" update. Download the required update from the Sony website onto your PC/laptop, then transfer it to a USB pen drive and upload it to your PS3. An interrupted download on your PS3's wireless connection can cause major errors with your console.
There is a great deal of information on the internet on how to repair ylod and many other issues with your PS3 Play Station. The problem is that much of it is the same and may be too general. Still, it's better than sending your unit back to Sony and paying up to $150 and waiting 2-4 weeks for it to be returned.
Obtaining a good repair guide is a much cheaper and better answer. You can have your PS3 up and running the same day you receive your repair guide as a download.