PS3 YLOD - How To Fix The PS3 Yellow Light Of Death
PS3 YLOD - How To Fix The PS3 Yellow Light Of Death
Got the PS3 ylod problem? This is one of the most common problem yet should be easy to fix. There are several ways to fix this problem.
This way might able to help you fix the PS3 YLOD
1st way
1)Turn off your Playstation 3
2) Unplug the the power cord
3)Remove the hard drive from your Playstation 3 after power cord is unplugged
4) Check to make sure it is not too dusty. If it is, vacuum the hard drive area (especially the connectors)
5)Install the hard drive back in the Playstation 3
6) Plug the power cord back in and turn on your Playstation 3
Sometimes loose hard drive is the reason for YLOD.If this is the case then this should be able to fix the problem. However if problem still persists, then please try the second method provided below.
2nd way
1) Turn off your Playstation 3
2) Unplug the power cord and all cables connected to the Playstation 3
3) Plug all the cables and the power cord back in
The reason for this is to check for loose cables.This should help you fix the problem if it is because of loose cables. If problem still persists, then you have 2 options to get it fixed.
1) Fix the PS3 YLOD from Sony
You can call Sony and get them to fix the Playstation 3.
This should cost about $200 and a wait time of around 2-6 weeks.
However, as a Playstation 3 only cost $300 now, you might as well as buy a new Playstation 3 because Sony alsodoes not guarantee this problem will not arise again.
2) Fix the PS3 YLOD at home by yourself
If you want to fix your Playstation 3 at home but don't know how, then a Playstation 3 fix guide is highly recommended. I couldn't teach you in this article because I do not have step by step instructions with screenshots and videos like the guide provides.
I could only give you more information about the guide.
ThePS3fix guide is in PDF file and you will learn exactly how to fix your PS3 yourself through clear step- by-step instructions as well as detailed screenshots and videos.
Most of the time it should only take you around an hour with simple tools to fix the YLOD problem.