Cleaning a PS3 Super Slim
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Showing you the ins and outs of the Sony Playstation 3 Super Slim.
Equipment used in this video:
Kobalt Phillips Screwdriver
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Kingsdun 12 in 1 Torx Screwdriver Set
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Tweezers
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Metro ED500 DataVac Electric Blower Duster
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91% Isopropyl Alcohol
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Q-Tip Cotton Swabs
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Q-Tip Precision Tip Cotton Swab
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Pledge Orange
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Antibacterial Hand Soap
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Plastic Storage Container with Lid
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3M Home Dust Mask, 5-Pack
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Infiniti Pro by Conair Hair Dryer
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My ps3 what overheating so much, now its stone cold even though I have it on for 3 hours, you deserve more views man❤
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. 😁
@Moon Mars it's called a torx t8 security screw driver. If you're from the UK I can send you an eBay link on where to get them for £3
Thanks you so much
I opened up my husband's 5 years old ps3, because we moved it in the kids room and it was hella loud, the video was really, really helpful! I can't hear a sound now ! And in my favour I got to clean a lot of dust and it was relaxing to me to see the before and after with each peace! Thank you very much ! ❤
2:23 & 3:14 hard drive
5:33 front shield
7:34 rear shield
8:14 top shell disassemble
15:08 bottom tray disassemble
18:52 reassembly
30:37 front shield reassembly - make sure to bend right side first, making it easier to insert the three clips, then push right until you hear a click.
Thanks man, we appreciate it.
clean my ps3 for the first time in 6 years thanks bro ✊ take my like ✊
*YOINK*
Thank you. :D
Same as well... i was disgusted when i open it up... it literally had a dead small roach in there
@@gablobad what
@@gablobad Damn dude, where do you usually put your PS3 when you play? That's fucking nuts!
Mine has been going for 3 years. I overheats and does a beeping noise when it shuts down. Not sure if YLOD but I know it's very dirty
aight, out of all the videos on this system you are the only one who covers the most difficult part... reassembly... ty!
Agreed!
You know what I’m just gonna stay with the loud fan
The work is nasty, but not *that* difficult. However, I completely understand if you get cold feet.
Crazymangaming -_- u know I m going to clean it
Coward
Having the fan like that could make it more hotter, being hotter means burn damage and making it worse, just saying from what ive seen this last 5 minutes looking how to clean my ps3
Hhhhhh
Just completed cleaning it. Thanks for the tutorial...relatively quick and easy with good attention to sensitive ribbons etc.
For those who cant open the funny screws,lol...just use a small sharp knife and lodge the sharp end in and twist relatively gently.This is only if you dont have the TF Hollow screwdriver *Disclaimer:Do so at your own risk. This is not for **kids.Do** not cut yourself.*
@NOIR appreciate the tip. Knife didn’t work but I had a flat head that did
i dont even clean my self that detailed..
Thank you for that lovely image! LOL :D
XD
bought my ps3 used and it started overheating and had a loud fan permanently after a few hours of use, now that I've cleaned it it hasn't had any problems and is super quiet! Tutorial was super easy to follow and fairly pain free. 2hrs of my time was way more worth it than paying to get it fixed or buy another one! It looks in depth but its way easier than it looks!
This video is A GODSEND! My friend had bought a Ps3 that worked when tested in the store, but not at home, we thought it could be so many things causing the issue, since it wouldn't display an image or connect to her tv.
But this video, showing me how to take apart the Ps3 not only helped me clean mine, but also hers that I bought off her, and now it works!! Thank you so much dude.
@Vigerp Thank you so much for the tutorial. My PS3's fan was spinning at full speed even when not playing a game, so I assumed that it was overheating and needed a clean. Thanks to your tutorial, I managed to take it apart, give it a good blast with compressed air and put it back together again (sometimes where it all goes to pot!). The fan is now running normally and my PS3 sounds healthy again.
Wow my friend!!! Your PS3 is extremely clean!! Also I love just how gentle you are being with removing each component!!! Kudos and will be watching and doing mine cuz I’ve had it since 2013 and have cleaned it out but haven’t replaced the thermal paste!!! Excellent tutorial!!! 👍🏻🙌👏👏
@@Lasfud I havent cleaned mine since it came out
I was afraid to open and clean my ps3 although it had (i suspect) heat problems. Thanks to your tutorial I managed to properly do it, and even went a little further and replaced the thermal paste. Thanks a lot, sincerely!
This video might be years old but its so helpful. I never knew what layers of dirt looked like until i opened up this bad boi
I picked up a Superslim today at a pawn shop that stank of smoke. I was able to tear it down and clean it with your help. Thanks!
That makes me happy. Thank you for checking out my video. Much appreciated.
I just cleaned my 9 year old ps3 and wow what a big difference it used to be loud when it started up and now it sounds so quiet
I'm here today cuz I found my old ps3 and im ready to bring it back to life thanks good video.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I couldn’t believe how much dust and grime was built up inside my ps3… no wonder it was having such a hard time! Never again…. That baby is getting regular cleanings from now on. Big props on adding the reassembly bit at the end, a lot of people don’t do that and I’m always stuck watching the video backwards and hoping I’m not left with extra screws at the end.
Thanks for this video! I followed your instructions and was able to fully clean an old PS3 super slim.
Removing the front plastic cover was by far the trickiest bit.
18:53 "put back together".
yeah
Pretty good guide, however, there are a couple things I want to point out. Removing the decorative front plastic is easier to lift from the side as you did and use a plastic spudger at the back (closest to the disc drive) to disengage the tabs as you slide it to the left.
The other thing I want to point out is at the end of the teardown you state that the board is glued in place and users shouldn’t proceed any further. This is incorrect. The board is held by thermal paste and users who are experiencing loud fan noise should remove this cover, clean the old (and probably ineffective) thermal paste from the chip and heat pipe with at least 91% isopropyl alcohol, and apply fresh paste making sure to cover the entire main chip as well as the smaller chip before reassembling the unit. Old, hard, and ineffective thermal paste, as well as a dirty clogged heatsink, are the most common problems that cause over-heating and a loud fan
Your awesome man just cleaned it yesterday 5 yrs later man was the fan dusty now im confident enough to go back and clean the heat sync
That is awesome. Thank you so much, and best of luck to you. :D
After all these years, I finally cleaned my console. Damn, It's so quiet like when I first turned it on 👁👄👁 But thank you so much!!!
Those hex screws nearly broke my finger when I tried to unscrew them, what a pain in the butt. Thanks mate, this tutorial was extremely helpful!
I have neither the tools nor do I have the patience to do this...but I still need to
You could also take it to a company for cleaning, but they typically charge what it cost to buy a new one.
Nah If It ever comes to it, I'll do it myself, I'm a cheap dude
@@FerLopez5 that's the spirit dude. I did it too. So worth it. Just like a new ps3
@@FerLopez5 WELL IT'S NOTHING TO BE PROUD OF 😂😂
By tools you mean 1 screwdriver? It's 1 screwdriver not a lasercutter
Just got finished and I havent cleaned my ps3 since i first bought it. Thank you sooo much for the detailed instructions it made everything a million times easier 😃
You are welcome. I'm glad I could be helpful. :)
Great video, thanks for making it. However, 18:20 - When you say there's no reason to go beyond this, there is. The logic board comes out relatively easily and you'll then have access to your thermal paste/compound. My PS3 Super Slim hadn't been opened since I purchased it in 2013, and the thermal paste was completely dry. Ordered some Arctic paste from Amazon and am hoping to give the heat management components a boost! I've got an issue where the system freezes while trying to join GTA V online, so this is one attempt at trying to get it to work. Failing that I think it'll be a 'database rebuild'... or an upgrade to PS4 Pro at a later date.
You are absolutely correct. Changing the thermal paste is always a great thing to do. When I made this video, my idea was to create an easy tutorial for people with very limited knowledge of electronics. For that reason I didn't go further into the console. I was afraid that a lot of people would do an improper job, or (in worst case scenario) not apply thermal paste at all. I should've made it clear that people should always change the thermal paste when taking a system apart, and made a separate video on that specific topic. I've learned a lot from my old videos, and it is this kind of feedback that will make my future videos even better. Thank you so much, Jonny! I hope you get to enjoy GTA V soon. :D
@@Vigerp All good, your video gave me the confidence to take my PS3 apart! Great job and keep up the good work!👍
@@mrjonnyjones That was my original goal; to show people how easy cleaning a console really is, and to give them the confidence to make that first step. Thank you again so much for your feedback.
Hey guys
I never took my ps3 super slim apart since I bought it many years ago. Now I want to take it apart and clean everything. Would you recommend to change the thermal paste too? I'm kinda inexperienced...I will definitely manage to take it apart and build back together but I'm kinda scared to change the thermal paste haha
Get the ps3 and toss it right in the soapy water
Lol
That's ok...
Remove power board from that process, & remove motherboard P-RAM LITHIION BATTERY FIRST !
=seperate dry cotton tI've brush cleaning.
@@YangSword9x no, do NOT do this,
The best way to properly clean your console is to toss the whole system(power supply and motherboard included) directly into soapy water. Neglecting to do this WILL damage your console
Hadolf itler 😂asswhole
Hadolf itler 😂😂😂
100% my favorite version of the PlayStation 3. Fewer moving parts to break, the disk can never get stuck, and people sell it for less because they see it as "cheaper." I swapped my old Phat model for this one when the GPU started going bad and I never looked back.
You still play ps3?...me too
@@renSilva__ Definitely, yes. I have a lot of good games on the PS3.
@@KlingonCaptainhey um...I have the super slim too and it freezes sometimes when I'm loading a specific game, do you by chance know why this is happening? And that 'specific game' is need for speed rivals
@ART__ 384 Need for Speed Rivals freezes on the Xbox 360 as well. As far as I know, it's a flaw in the game and not the system. I wish they would patch it.
@@KlingonCaptain seems like you have the game too?
Oh man, wanted to clean up the fan and radiator (maybe put fresh thermalpaste).. but seeing so much trouble I am now regretting I've done this at home (currentyl at work, watching why after taking top off it looked like it was impossible). Damn! I will just do what you did then, thanks for those instructions!
Best of luck to you. You can do this. Just take your time and be patient. :)
THANKS! I thought I was gonna have to replace this system. The cleaning cut back on the noise and sped up the console by a lot
Awesome! I'm glad to hear that, man. You should try to do a full clean yearly, if you use the console a lot. That should give you many many more years to enjoy your system. :)
@@Vigerp just like taking care of a car
Exactly.
This is the best video I have seen my specific kind of ps3. You really take your time showing every step in detail. Props to a great tutorial.
Cleaned it for the first time amd it worked!! :) So happy i gave it a shot! My brother was telling me it wouldnt work but hah! Proved him wrong!
That is awesome! I'm so happy for you. :D
As you adviced not to take it apart any further (because the fan was 'glued on'), I didn't plan to. But it came off all on its own..only held together by the thermal paste. Can never hurt to replace it when you get this far inside the PS3.
Great tutorial nevertheless! Couldn't have done it without it.
Yeah, I should've been more precise. I made the tutorial with complete beginners in mind, and so using the word "glued" seemed the most appropriate. Basically, I wanted people to leave the thermal paste alone, as if it is done incorrectly it would cause the whole system to malfunction. Basically, I didn't want people to constantly comment about how their systems were destroyed in the cleaning process. However, I am glad you seem to know what you were doing, and you are absolutely right. The best cause of action is to replace the thermal paste, whenever you open up a console.
Vigerp Ah I see. But that beginner friendly approach can cause problems too. Removing the metal plate from the motherboard can break the thermal paste seal (happened to me). Beginner or not, everyone should reapply thermal paste when that happens.
I do have another video ready that I am going to upload tonight, which shows how to reapply thermal paste, but it is not the focus of the video. I'll make a dedicated video on just thermal pasting.
Thank you so much for making this video, it was very informative. Have a new quieter life to my PS3 in 2021!
diy screwdriver hack: you can use an appropriately-sized flat head screwdriver to remove the hex screws on this PS3 model.
That is true, but it has to be the exact size. Otherwise you might end up stripping the hex screws.
@@Vigerp I ended up breaking that little dot in the middle and it almost hit my eye, bruh.
Thanks so much I was going to quit because I didn't have the hex screw
@@lime_4859 did you get it? My flatheads wont work, I'm finna just cut the plactic out from around each lol, so I can grab with pliers
@@chrislahay7086 mine worked with flathead
Very detailed tutorial. First time I opened my ps3.
Thanks
You're welcome! Thank you so much for checking out my video, and I hope it's not your last time opening it. :D
“This is a hollow tip” ......... *me with phone and wallet in hand* : Oh. That.
damnit lol literally just happened to me
BEST beginners video-description of the PS3 super slim clean
This PS3 is probably the worst console to take apart it's a pain in the ass.
Personally I prefer Sony over Microsoft. They make it very intuitive where all the screws go, and they also mark them with arrows. Xbox machines have lots of little plastic tabs that often break off. But yeah, I know what you mean.
its a joke? the original XBOX is one of the easiest console to open, 360 FAT was a little tricky with the case but the rest is so easy. XBOX 360 SLIM, XBOX ONE and ONE S are super easy to open, clean and change thermal paste, also are well desing so dont gonna overheat ever.
SONY consoles are a mess inside with a lot of ribbon cables, and the thermals are the worst
The xbox is a pain in the ass
@@SiliconPower74 shut up Xbox lover
@@SiliconPower74 lol you clearly do not own any pc mate
YEES! Thank you. Followed this to the letter. This was my first time dismantling my system, but, you wouldn't know it with your instruction. My system is 8 years old. EIGHT. Today was the first time she overheated and shut off. I panicked, realized my system was looking its age, and found your channel. Thank you for the in-depth explanation and the reassembly. Thank you for not putting in filler music and just getting to the point. You are very much appreciated.
*edit was for counsel age.
No idea how this can have a dislike, its perfect step by step, my slim was never cleaned, had it since launch, was watching netflix, then heard this hair dryer WHIIIIRRRRRRRRRRR sound, followed the video, back to normal, its really not that hard, just time consuming, I got the T8 hex bit at Ace for 89 cents since I didnt have one, pops right into a screwdriver, thanks for this.
You're welcome, Matthew. I appreciate the warm feedback, and I'm glad my video was able to help you bring new life into your console.
I bought a secondhand ps3 and it was so dusty around the fan. Thanks to you it's as good as new!
Thank you for making the video :) Needed to gain access to the pcb in order to order a new HDMI port (verify the port before ordering) and once it arrives, replace it. Very great-full for a clear and full video.
You are welcome. Thank you for checking it out. :)
@@Vigerp after i click my ps3 red button to green 5 or 6 seconds after it powers off. It looks kind of dirty on the inside you think it has anything to do with it.
First of all, I apologize for the late reply. I've been too busy moving, so I took a break from RUclips. Now, as for your question: That does sound like it is overheating, yes. Cleaning it should hopefully help to let the hot air circulate out of your console.
I got my ps3 in 2012. I never cleaned it until now. Thank you for your video.
Thx, after aplying this guide to my super slim, it becomes a ps5
Thanks chief, I just clean my PS3 for the first time since I bought it (more than 8 years). Super useful tutorial
Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it. :D
What a legend. Brilliant tutorial! Cheers mate
Thank you so much. I am happy to have been able to help you out. =)
Thank you so much!!! I have had the same ps3 since they first came out and never knew how to clean it! The poor thing was suffocated in dust! She is running better than ever now! 🤩
I actually broke off a connection housing and was panicking a little when he said we weren't able to get to the circuit board. Then, I lifted it up and the thing just fell out. Shoddy work but at least I can fix my problem.
I gave my PS3 a new life with this video!! I took the extra step to add new thermal paste to it but I cannot thank you enough!!
Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate it. The fact that you are now able to enjoy your system, is thanks enough. :D
@@Vigerp Not all heroes wear capes hahaha
My ps3 wasn't playing blu ray or games. Cleaning the lens with a Q-tip and peroxide worked for me. It really helped.!
I've never tried to use Hydrogen Peroxide as a cleaning agent, but after researching it, it seems to be a very efficient glass cleaner. The only thing I would be concerned about is that you would have to be very thorough in drying of all the moisture, since H2O2 would not evaporate at room temperature like isopropyl alcohol.
This is the first video I've seen where someone actually showed how to remove the top side covers properly. Except I would use a plastic tool to for any prying rather than a metal flat head screwdriver.
I got the slim model since 2012 and is really really quiet! I guess the slim is way better than the super slim
I prefer the Slim myself. Never liked the sliding lid mechanism of the Super Slim.
Today, 06/02/23 will be the first time ever I clean my PS3. I can't believe how that thing still runs games smoothly, even with all that dust inside. Wish me luck.
I just wanna clean the fan lol
This video is no nonsense and very helpful. I bought a ps3 super slim really cheap that was too loud and needed a serious deep clean. Two things I want to say though -
1) when you tell me to throw some plastic parts in soapy water, I wish you also told me how to dry them. I'm probably going to wait until tomorrow morning to put this back together. It's mid winter in the northeast US and I still feel like putting it back together right now would lead to serious moisture problems - I also don't have a hair dryer because I wasn't a teenager in the 1980s
2) Even though the "heat layer" is glued to the motherboard... it's almost ten years later since ps3 super slim launched. I would like, subscribe, promulgate and possibly fellate a channel that gave specific instructions on how to disassemble, clean, refresh the thermal paste etc, really getting into factory restoration hard core. I came here because I needed to know how it was built, not because I was afraid if I broke it, it wouldn't be covered under warranty. Break the glue and tell us how to fix it later
Will do. I promise to be more clear in future videos, and to cover specific topics in their own videos for easy access. Thank you for the constructive criticism and feedback. ❤️
It looks so hard to do ! I’m super nervous to clean mine even though it’s starting to lag and I know I should ://
Don't worry. It's not that difficult, really. The hardest part is organizing the screws, so just take several reference pictures along the way. That will help you tremendously. Also, while it is best to go through the entire console and clean everything, there is no law that says you have to. Just go as deep down into it as you feel comfortable with. Remember that any cleaning is better than no cleaning. As you clean your console on a more regular basis, you will start to feel more comfortable, and you will soon be able to clean every part easily. You got this. :)
Vigerp Thankyou so much!! I really appreciate your support and help:)
thanks man, this video is very detailed, as soon as my new cover plates come in I'll clean out my ps3, and repaint it while I'm at it
AAAAA Thank you so much for this entire video! I finally cleaned 8 years worth of dust in my console!
I'm seeing the comments who don't really want to go through with this but if you're truly passionate about something, you should have the time and effort to make it happen. I even passed up the video about just vacuuming it. But with this, I got dust and dirt in places vacuums can't even get to! So thank you so much for this video again!
Do you have a video for the controllers too?
It may be a lot useful if you include list of tools in the beginning. Occasionally i got hex screwdriver, but who knows i need hollow one?
Thank you. That is an excellent point! I will do that from now on. :)
Wow did not want to go past the taking off of the ribbons, but hopefully my Xpower blower did enough.
Removing ribbon cables are not very difficult. You just got to be careful not to damage them or pinch them too hard. Typically, if you are using your hands you will have no problems. Just don't try using screwdrivers or pliers for extra leverage.
However, any cleaning is better than no cleaning. :)
This is better than ASMR
Lol
4:30 you can also use a small *Flathead Screwdriver*
Nope, doesn't work for me.
@@DBZ0wnz it does work but you might need a smaller size
Thank you so much for this video, I bought a used super slim and used this video to fix a messed up optical drive cable, replace the cpu shielding because the old one was extremely rusty and swapped in a new shell.
My pleasure.
Thanks so much! I did have to go even deeper though (and so compliment this with another video) because when I got it in 2014 it was already second hand & I had to change the thermal paste. So as others have mentioned, maybe do another video on that: if you go this far, you can go even further. My PS3 is now silent and runs beautifully, so thanks again.
You got it right thing...sir in step by step tutorial servicing,I like the way you discuss on how to and out on to.butone thing that I recall...sir the last part of taking out the blower fan for the processor,this is the only step tutorial and you decide to put all together...and that's it.i hope you got my point!thank you so much for everything you shared in this video.
You're welcome. I try to make it easy to follow, and I really appreciate all the comments. 😃
This video was a godsend, thank you so much
Great.. Saved my "new" ps3.. Got it for 25 bucks. Installed HEN and Multiman. Added thermal paste too and the machine is like new.. No overheating of fan noise at all... Schweeet :)
Thanks for your help, I bought a PS3 super slim that was really dusty and was able to clean it and it works great.
My pleasure.
@@Vigerp I do notice it still gets pretty hot on the side with the fan. I wasn't able to get all the dust out at the fan. Would that be the cause of the heat?
@@RyanSheriff Most likely, yes. You should have noticed a drop in the temperature after your cleaning, though. If not, it is possible that it is overheating due to some other issue.
I have absolutely no luck with Sony consoles. I always cleaned my consoles myself. Modded my two OG 2002 Xbox consoles, reapplied the thermal grease and all, did the same with the 360 and its annoying X-Clamps. Still I could never finish the job with a Sony console. My CECHE01 Fat PS3 worked perfectly until I got scared of a possible YLOD and tried to open it to clean and change the thermal grease. Managed to destroy the power button ribbon cable and forgot to screw a looot of screws. In the end it wasn't working anymore.
Then something super similar happened to my PS3 Slim, except for the fact it was already bad, I just finished killing it. Left a lot of screws out too.
By the looks of this video (super informative though) this Super Slim model is the hardest of the bunch to disassemble. Holy f*, too many plastic tabs and fragile pieces that I would 100% break.
Even though I want to clean and replace this PS3s thermal grease, I'll probably pass it. I can open and mess with any other piece of electronic except for Sony video-game consoles. They're built so differently it looks it was made to never be opened. Sad.
For me it is the opposite. I prefer Sony consoles over Microsoft. If you look closely, you'll see that Sony actually marks the location of when and where a lot of the screws go. This is indicated by arrows molded into the plastic and casing itself.
Second time using this. Super helpful, specially the reassembly. Thanks 👍
If you want to change thermal paste you need to take the mother board off from the fan ect. And it is not clued together but there is couple metal things that keep the board on the fan base, but it comes off easily.
9:36 I was hoping you'd say that cos I didn't wanna come to see you talk 33 mins about the top..
You're welcome. However, if there are people who would be interested in taking the top apart, I'll do a seperate tutorial like I said.
Anyone else find dents in their system where there shouldnt be...? Thanks for the guide it really helped me get through it.👍
Thank you so much, man. I'm glad I could help you out. And no, I find dents all over all the time! LOL
My 2009 ps3 Slim seems to showing signs of dying and I'm planning to replace it with this and a 2tb SSD to make it run like a dream (and hopefully the rumors that the ps5 can play all generations of PlayStation games is true because that'll be a dream and majorly convenient)
That would be a dream, but sadly it seems like the PS5 will only be PS4 compatible. At least that is the rumors that I am hearing.
Have to wait until payday to try this again so I can get the correct size hex screw. Lowest I have is a t8.
Thank you for this! Super helpful for my husband to take ours apart to clean 💚
Thank you
You just saved my PS3 thank you very much we love you
This audio part was edited: "GDI Tom: please get out of the bathroom!"
Unfortunately, the bathroom is where I live for these videos. It keeps all the dustbunnies confined to one manageable part of the house. Once I get better office accomodations, I will once again breathe the fresh air outside my guest bathroom.
Small Joke!, sorry!. Your vid is great!. Very usefull!. I Like and I suscribe. And your common sense about the bathroom is absolutely right. Thank you
No offense taken. But it will be much better when I get it all set up properly at the farm. Then you will have horses and other animals walking around in the background. ;)
new subscriber.....i just watched this video and followed along and it was the first time i've taken anything apart and it was a success !!!!...thanks again and look forword to your next video
Thank you so much for the kind words and the subscription. I really appreciate it.
PS3 Didn't turn on afterwards. Red LED turned on once but button didn't turn the console on. After opening it up again and checking all the ribbons, the red LED didn't turn on and button did nothing. Used compressed air to clean the components.
EDIT: Found the problem. The cable connected to the power button was damaged. Can you tell me the name of that small ribbon cable (the one connecting to the power switch) so i can find a replacement? Thanks.
That is called a flat flex power eject ribbon cable. Just make sure that you buy the correct cable for your model. :)
Vigerp thanks for the speedy reply man! Bought one on ebay for £3, it was a six pin ps3 super slim one. Loved the video it was very well structured.
You are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch one of my videos. :)
@@JosephAgrane the same thing seems to have happened to my boyfriends ps3. How could you tell there was damage? Ours has a kink (he claims it was like that when he took it apart) and 2 of the little gold prongs at the end were sticking up. Did fixing this cable work for you?
I just cleaned mine today with the help of your video. Thanks man!
great work dude
take my like bro
*Yoink*
Thank you so much. :D
Hey man I could do with some advice, I found your video because embarrassingly I think vaping in my room has caused residue to build up in my PS3 as recently the HDMI connection keeps cutting in and out. The console itself works fine but it makes trying to play anything really frustrating, how can I safely clean the HDMI port without damaging it?
... so when did you actually clean the fan?
My ps3 makes a loud buzzing sound. I'm sure it's the fan. Would a hoover to the outside clean the fan much?
Yes it's worth it to clean a Playstation 3 super slim clean all the dust from the vents the fan so the console does not over heat
great video, plain and straight forward explanation
I'm staring to take apart my ps3 step by step just like you did thanks brother good job 👍
Bruh wtf are you talking about? That "glue" that keeps the cooler stuck to the motherboard is thermal paste and it absolutely should be and is recommended to be changed, especially at this point years after the console was made. Changing the thermal paste is a huge help in making sure the console lasts a long time and the fan doesn't get so loud, and you don't have overheating issues.
You know what I dont mind the noise now
Thanks! It's very quiet now. Is the disc eject ribbon the same as the power button ribbon? While taking it apart i noticed that it's damaged.
That is correct. There are several circuits running through the ribbon cable, and the circuits for both buttons run through the same cable, and connect to different pins on the main board. What kind of damage do you see? If the circuits are teared or broken, the buttons won't work properly. However, if the damage is unrelated to the circuits, then you should be fine. I would still recommend trying to find a replacement ribbon on eBay. Just in case.
@@Vigerp thank you for replying! On the end of the ribbon, the copper pieces are bent up, putting it back in kinda made it worse. But everything else works fine.
@@alexg5581 I found this for you, in case you want to buy a replacement. It's just 2 bucks. rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401311209819
@@Vigerp thanks a lot
@28:33 The shorter ribbon cable what is it exactly called? I need that part replaced.
That would be the disc reader *eject* ribbon. Make sure you buy one for the PS3 Super Slim. Not Slim or Fat. I can't remember right now if it is the same ribbon cable used for all models, so make sure you buy for the model you own. :)
best tutorial , perfectly explained - thanks for that, my playstaition no longer sounds like an airbus just louder
That makes me happy! Thank you for the kind words. 😁
So if im not mistaken you dont need to take out the very bottom screws if you dont intend to talk out the whole mother board right
How did you dust it out ? Would you blow air through the vents to the fan or through the fan to the vents? Fan has dirt sticked on and it wont come off by just blowing air, I was hopping to remove the plastic fan cover but that one wont came off.
you could have explained what you did to remove the sticker. now im guessing you heated it why a hair dryer before peeling it. or is there more to it ?
I'm curious, do you know where I'd be able to buy those 'fake' rubber feet that don't cover any screws? Only replacement ones I can find online are ones that cover the screws. Thanks
You Sir, are a life saver..
many, many thanks for posting this vid.....
You are welcome, sir.
Very helpful. Just took apart mine. Dusty as hell
Thank you, and best of luck to you. Your console will thank you, as well. :)
I haven't cleaned mine in 5 YEARS