PS3 with Red Light of Death | Can We Fix it?!

My friend got in contact and asked if I'd like to take a look at his boss' faulty PlayStation 3 (PS3). To of which I responded, of course. The PlayStation was going straight into the bin, so that's why I've taken it on. I always confirm with friends that I'll take a look, as long as they know that there is a 99% chance I will break it 😂

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[StezStixFix]

So near, and yet so far! That must be frustrating, but yeah, you're right, definitely better for it to fail still in your hands than after giving it back! Good effort, mate! 👍

[TheShadowsstaff]

Your personality makes up for it mate!
Your definitely making progress!!
Keep up the good work.

[TheCodr]

Hey mate, great attempt. The sad thing is the information about the heat "trick" online is bull. Obviously people learning don't realise, but the information is based on the "luck" of a few people who got it working for a long time and the hope of the rest of us. The chips need either reballing or replacing. A lot of the time the issue is internal, not an issue with the solder balls. Gutted for ya though pal

[Tidder]

Man, been there hundreds of times. Great vid, excited about you venturing into home consoles more and more. Going to try replacing those bulging chips next? Great stuff as usual, love your show.

[GoodwinsPlace]

Ohhh man. I was so pleased when it booted.
I've done a few PS4s with the blinking light and always tell them that it might last a day or it might run for ever. Just no knowing on these things.

[danaranalengpe]

My ps3 have a same problem like that. And here in my city every ps3 technician refuses to repair my ps3, they reasoned that it was difficult to repair and even if they could, 3 months later it would be broken again. After seeing your video i will try to fix it myself, thank you very much

[hellboy-]

That timelapse music was so chill. As usual mate, brilliant video. 10 mins of today, well spent

[treenamcgowan]

Good try. I was hopeful when you got it initially working and really felt for you when it quit again. Can't win them all but we learn from them. Keep up the good work!

[leiwind]

It's a good thing you gave it a test run before you gave it back! Very smart to check. Great video as always :)

[DineshSharma-ourf]

there is no need to heat you need to add just one tentalum cap beside of nec tokin and it will work fine, heating can only fix this for one day only

[frazahmad]

Nice job on the editing its a nice difference. 👍great job joey.

[scottysaphir]

Joey the black capacitor that bubbled all need replacing ! Also one of chips needs the metal shield taking off and new thermal paste up on then metal back on if I remember its the left hand side one from memory 🤔

[frozerinosrepairs]

Great as always. Also nice headsets :)

[freakazomb]

Hiya really good channel and im really enjoying your videos. Im new to all this and was just wondering how you got into this and do you have any hints or tips for a beginner like myself (ie would taking apart nintendo ds be a good starting piont for someone like me)

[unclemarksdiyauto]

Oh so sad it failed again, but as you said, better it failed before the customer got it back. Would have been embarrassing and a hassle. I have never dabbled in electronic repair, so this is above any skill level I have. Hopefully I can find a machine that still works to replace mine.

[urukadooedwards]

Lol...I found your channel thru Tronics Fix and your like the opposite. Break everything you touch.... reminds me of my brother!!

[krusander]

Man this PS3 went to hell with FIfa inside at first time
Joey fixed it and then played fifa for little bit
PS3 again stopped working
Coincidence? I don't think so

Or there were not IPA used :3

[kariborojoseph]

Did you put thermal paste after you used applied heat on the cells?

[travelingduo]

Oh man… so close!!! But as you said, better you finding out that it doesn’t work and not your friend’s boss.

[broadtech]

Different troubles in every item you would have.its simple to say life is a continues learing process bro & i salute you for getting the exact location of trouble.