Sony’s super powered entertainment machine named PlayStation 3 (PS3) had been the talk of the town when it was launched to the public in 2007 because of its remarkable advanced features (high-definition screen display, extensive media file storage, reliable network connection), and years after, it still has been a frequent topic among video game enthusiasts, but not due to the positive appraisal and fanaticism it brings to users. The reason for the recent discussion of the PS3 is the unanticipated problems that the Sony console can experience. We hope to offer you some quick and easy tips for PS3 Ylod fix.
The most common complaint of PS3 users is the freezing of the console that occurs with flashes of yellow light in the power button as it happens instead of its normal power-on light. The flashes of yellow light is commonly called the yellow light of death or YLOD. The term “death” here pertains to the inability to proceed with the game play because the entire system freezes up. This isn’t a big fuss when problems occur within the warranty years; however, a number of PS3 users have complained of experiencing console trouble within only a year and a half from the day of their purchase.
There are two documented causes of YLOD problems. One is the overheating or the PS3 cooling system is damaged and the second is a fractured connection of the solder points.
If you experience the YLOD problem on PS3, do not fret. Here are easy YLOD fix tips you can try yourself before sending the unit in to a repair service center. Sometimes, your console just needs a rest so a simple rebooting may work on the first try. To reboot, press and hold the power button, then when the system complete shuts down, simply unplug all connections. Let the console rest for at least an hour before restarting. In some cases, there is a hardware failure, so to check, once the system shuts down and the connection is unplugged, remove the hard drive and restart the console without it. Assess whether it comes back to normal programming.
In more serious conditions like dysfunctional dry joints or solder points or a circuit board issue, a solder re-flow is required. There is only one way to find out if this causes the YLOD — a service in a Sony-licensed repair shop. May I emphasize the word “licensed.” Do not risk your money and your PS3 with independent electronic repair shops unlicensed by Sony. You get the picture as to why. A couple of extra bucks won’t disappoint you if your unit returns back to you as normal as it is when you purchased it.