subject: Ps3 Dead Yellow Light of Death - 2 Proven Methods to Get Rid of PS3 Yellow Light of Death [print this page] Ps3 Dead Yellow Light of Death - 2 Proven Methods to Get Rid of PS3 Yellow Light of Death
Is your ps3 refusing to boot as a result of the yellow light of death? Would you like to know what to do to repair and fix it permanently? How would you like to know what you can do to prevent a recurrence?
According to research and estimates, over 30% of all ps3 consoles have this error. So, chances are that 3 in 10 consoles will have the problem. Whatever the case, here are two proven methods to fix your crashed ps3.
Replace the HDD
The first thing to do is check the HDD. Sometimes, the ps3 yellow light of death happens because of a crashed or physically faulty hard drive. So, get a friend's hard drive, slave it to yours and see if it will boot. If your console comes on, then you know that it is strictly a hard disk problem which can be fixed by replacing it.
Look for Melted Cables
Check for melted cables if you find that the problem is not a hard disk drive problem. Open up the console -be careful and gentle with it- and look around. In fact, the first thing you should do is clean the motherboard using a cotton cloth. This will help you see the components clearly. If there are melted cables or broken contact points, replace the cables and re-solder the broken contact points.
Remember, the yellow light of death can quickly destroy your PS3 console turning it into a $500 crap sitting on your shelf. So, If you're sick and tired of your PS3 not working, and getting the common PS3 yellow light of death advice, then you need the more advanced methods which are too comprehensive to be covered here. Therefore, go get an instruction guide with detailed step-by-step procedures and videos that teach you how to fix the yellow light of death.
