Trying to FIX: PS3 Slim which has NO POWER at all

Hi, this 'trying to fix' video shows me attempting to repair a PlayStation 3 Slim which does not power on. There is no red light at all.
Sorry there is no quick version of this video.
Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things.
I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things so I hope that comes across in this 'Trying to FIX' series.
Many thanks, Vince.

[raphus]

The reason the WiFi and Bluetooth are powered first by 5v is so you can turn the PS3 on via the controller. Great video again Vince. Keep going!

[faucolt]

Hello Vince. I have repaired many consoles with the same glitch. This fault also appears on super slim models. The 1.8v regulator is guilty here, which is constantly turned on because it supplies the bt module, so that the console can be turned on by the controller. First, the regulator burns (this small black system near the smd coil), which then burns the module (not always). You can replace this small regulator with for example ams1117 (more resistant). You should check before soldering a new bt module if there is 1.8v on the coil, otherwise you will burn the new module. This can be checked very simply by connecting the power supply only with a flexible cable without connecting the 12v line. Best regards from Poland, faucolt.

[adventureridergirl]

My wife calls you the beep beep guy because all she ever hears from your videos are the beeps from you doing continuity testing.

[racer]

Ha. That USB stick is the most British USB stick ever made.

[Asherz]

I love watching the progress you've made Vince. Youve become a confident and competent fixer of electronics and you have brilliant methods of deduction. Also you are so confident when soldering now you dont get phased at all anymore. Well done on finding the problem excellent video!

[LNCRFT]

There's nothing better to watch at like 9PM than another video from Vince. It always interests me if he can get his faulty devices back to life ^^

[_CryptoNoob_]

I've got a pile of 14 or 15 slims in my loft, as well as a few boxes full of the first Gen 4 USB models. I'll dig through them this week and see if I can find one with rev1 wifi card

[MightyistheRCGamer]

You are turning into a GOD at what you do now when things break around my house I always think in my head I wonder if Vince can fix that

[mrbussey]

I'm so proud of your soldering skills! You're a champ! I still think you should go back to that first switch you worked on and see about fixing it! How about if you put the card back on and remove the little chip? See if the ground goes away and just see if you can replace that chip?

[dergrunepunkt]

One thing you might want to do is, if you get another module you can connect it with wires instead of conecing it directly to the MB, do the installation and take it out again. WDYT?

[SEENGaming]

My anxiety can’t cope with the fact that you didn’t buy the WiFi chip. I’ll bloody buy it for you, please fix it!

[sandesan]

Vince, do the right thing, buy the wifi/bluetooth module. Then do a revisit video on it. Waiting for it! Keep up the good work, love your videos.

[stressedbunny]

Vince, When looking for a short circuit rather than using the continuity tester try setting your meter to a low ohms range. The closer you get to the short the lower the reading will be, so if the short is the opposite end of the board you may see 0.34 (for example) and as you test nearer the short you will get a lower reading. It works best with a 7.5 digit meter but it is worth a try.

[lynchpyn]

Easiest way iin my opionion to remove wifi card is from underneath with hot air. Excellent job on fault finding. well done

[rdius]

Man you're getting really skilled with all this soldering stuff, nice video

[Fixingthingzu]

Hi Vince you need to recognize that sometimes not everything is a short to ground. Alot of things have a low resistance to ground in circuit and our meters show it being a short so when you pull the ic off you think the short has gone but then you might stick a new part on and it will do the same thing great video keep up the good work mate :)

[Floppauuugh]

Subscribed for using common sense. I've looked for many a video for PS3 workovers and you simply do it. No fuxing around with music or 20minute disassembly routines... Thank you. Just for being normal.

[ishockwavehd]

Best entertainment while writing my bachelor thesis!

[benthebossjackson]

First of all buddy great video again!
loving the content!


Always when a complete dead system, check fuse on the power supply first... checking main big fuse first, then the small ones. usually the big ones die, so then check the motherboard over.. check current to the bridge rectifier .. then the resisters ... if all good and the fuse is dead, replace the fuse... then try power it up :) u can get lucky sometimes :)

[kangaaetemo]

a couple of days ago I accidently touched a ps2's power supply, got some of that juicy electric in my body and dropped the ps2. I'm glad that you are keeping your hands clear and keep reminding that :)