Were you playing Grand Theft Auto IV, when suddenly your PS3 shutdown plus displayed the YLOD? Do you need a YLOD Repair now? Well you're in luck, today I have some tips below to clear up this mess. The tips below ought to work, but in the event that they don't you can have a glance at a number of the choices below:
Check if there's a loose cable. If not, restart your console. Unplug all cables except the power cord, plus plug them back in. If that didn't work, then try to take out the hard-drive and put it back in.
Didn't work, like you hoped so? Yeah, often times these things happen! Anyway, now you most likely ought to send the PS3 off to Sony for YLOD repair, right? Well, yes in theory but practically, it won't be the quickest or safest thing to do. Why? This is because Sony:
Take $150 out of your pocket, even when it's a mechanical error on their part. Take up to 6 weeks to repair the YLOD Problem. Make definite that all information on the PS3 is WIPED OFF! Plus I am 100% definite you don't need all your games wiped off your PS3's hard drive, do you?
Thankfully, there's an alternative option available to you. This option involves NOT waiting for 6 weeks plus not forking out $150 + postage for repairs. This method requires following a reputable repair guide and fixing your PS3 yourself. Don't just choose any PS3 repair guide on the internet but go for the guide with the best quality.
