I Bought a ROUGH PS3 from Goodwill… let’s Refurbish it!

More untested video games from Goodwill! This time I purchased a PS3 bundle that included a PS3 slim, a couple PS3 controllers, some games, and a headset! As always, since everything came untested from Goodwill, there will probably be some fixing and/or clean up to do. So let's do it!

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[jrob]

Ever purchased a console from Goodwill? In my experience, it’s very hit or miss.

[aidenradu-fwlk]

Nobody can ever forget how Goodwill never looks and checks items before they are sold, I once got an ipad 5 for $10 because they thought it was an "OLD TABLET"

[darksparta]

there is a group that is trying to preserve playstation home data you should research them and hit them up...see if the files help

[dylancalvinisreal]

Happy to say I still own my PS3 Slim from 2009. What a great console. Never had problems with it and a great library of games. I do sometimes give it a good wipe or blow some of the dust out, but overall it doesn't ever overheat (and no, I didn't replace the thermal paste).

[ChefFandangle]

I think its really really awesome that someone will be able to buy that console, where there is proof you put some TLC into it. All the way down to the thermal paste thats great man, who ever buys this console is getting there moneys worth

[PhawnixAndJewel]

Jacob, a man of culture, and a fan of rubber feet.

[ParzivalKings]

Big cross all the way! did that to me ps3 slim and got great thermal results aftewards checked some repair shops stats for ps3 slims and gave a average temp of all he's done after doing thermal paste fresh and mine was sitting on the lower end so i stand by the method!

[APOLLO_FOX_Zzz]

PS3 slim is definitely my favorite console ever made and very reliable. The CECH-2001A with the Nidec cooling set is definitely better with staying cool and quiet.

[GreenChaos]

Bioshock 2 is worth playing...Story mode is epic and sad too

[eathenalexander]

Nice vid. For the controllers, most manufacturers uses alps joysticks. And they’re very cheap. If you wanna desolder them for new ones. It’ll be a genuine part.

[rcr]

Jacob R is getting better as he makes more videos. Kudos my friend.

[sorehammer]

I Just got a fat 80gig for $18.77 and all it needed was a good clean and re paste new hdd and blu ray drive.

[vdochev]

Those IHSs are huge, so you just need to put more thermal paste on than you usually do to cover the whole IHS. The method doesn't matter as long as you have a proper amount of thermal compound and good coverage. If the temperatures look good at the end, should be OK.

[Omega_Mark]

Instead of an X with thermal paste, try a "snowflake" with extra small lines going between the "X" arms. I still like the old method of thinly coating the whole chip, though. Never had problems with trapped air bubbles. The trick is to use a very thin coat of thermal paste. A small air bubble is still better than no thermal paste in the area anyway.

[DankerTVTimeCapsule]

Pressure also helps with the controller ribbon cable so, you putting a new sponge layer would definitely help it long term. Also both are wrong with thermal past application. You spread it in advance making sure no silver of the chip shows through. You also apply a layer on the heat sink pad too so you know coverage has been achieved. then pressure connects both together.

[JoseMedina-hsst]

The only way to fix a playstation 3 controller behind the controller. There's a little tiny small hole get a Bobby pin and stick it in there. For 5 seconds. And it will restart the controller.

[kevinwillson]

Anyone else still use their ps3 daily? I personally enjoy it more than my newer consoles

[chrishansen]

We really gotta bring back Play Station All Stars battle Royal. Imagine having Spiderman in there fighting Kratos

[NiceMilkJugs]

looking at a ps3 controller is so surreal. IDK WHY

[YuriHelps]

Still better than the dk oldies super dirty disaster