If you have the PS3 yellow light of death then you know of the pure frustration it causes.
But what is the PS3 yellow light of death and how can it be caused?
The yellow light indicates a general hardware failure. Many times the PS3 yellow light of death is caused by excessive heat. As the PS3 it generates a lot of heat. Over time this heat can damage connections and other components in the PS3, giving you that light.
How do I solve the PS3 yellow light of Death
You can solve this problem two ways:
1) By sending it to Sony
2) Fixing it yourself
Sending it to Sony
This is a very good idea if your PS3 is still under warranty since you will not have to pay for the repairs. However you will still have to pay for shipping and wait up to 6 weeks to get it back. If you open the case you will void that warranty. For those whose warranty has expired, then sending it to Sony will cast you about $150 (not including shipping). You too will have to wait up to six weeks for the return of your PS3.
Fixing it yourself
Most of the time it is a problem with the motherboard that causes the yellow light of death, and usually this problem is repairable by most individuals, even those with no experience with electronics. Sounds impossible right? I mean most of us don't have any experience with electronics. But it is possible; all you need are some instructions on how to fix it yourself and you can get those instructions from a good repair guide.
You should look for a repair guide that offers safe repair methods. It should also have a lot of pictures and maybe some videos. It would also be good if you find one that has some sort of money back guarantee so that you can have a chance to get your money back if it doesn't work.