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atm Capacitor prices are insane compared to what they were earlier this year, needless to say I hope you all got some stockpiled. Cause the PS3 repair boom is happening.

YLOD will happen in the case of cracked solder balls but proving that it is the case is going to require physical evidence of shown cracked solder per case. If one is willing to take the time to show that prior to repair by all means do it. Otherwise I think it's safe to assume to change the...

Hey just checking in after awhile, we're all still in agreement that the YLOD is caused by caps and not solder balls right?

the 6.3V are way taller than the 2.5V which makes fitment in with the shields difficult.

So I noticed that you went with the 2.5V caps instead of the recommended 6.3V caps. Aside from the price and voltage is there really any difference the between the 6.3V and 2.5V caps? the 2.5V caps are significantly cheaper than the 6.3 Caps but if they do the same job then they are the...

To my knowledge there are 3 YLODs: - Instant YLOD: Hardware failure (broken trace, no capacitor, missing a key component to power up the ps3) - 2 to 3 second YLOD: Probably a bad NEC/TOKIN Cap or cracked solder balls? - 6 second YLOD: Still not sure what this one is but I have been...

I did do the continuity test and it passes it's not defective. I do have the schematic for the 60GB downloaded. Will have to double check the board visually again. I have checked it many times but another pass over can't hurt. the new caps are fine from what I have seen but I will test them...

How can I test out that little component (capacitor or resistor in the photo that was missing and replaced)? I can do a continuity test but that's about it and it passes. BGA isn't the issue I believe because it was working in the xmb before it went. I turned it on again and it had the 6...

Not quite it's close enough by the NEC caps on the Cell Bottom side that the EFI shield can put pressure on the caps. I am blaming myself here not the design. Next time I will solder the caps like MyMateVince and it should be good.

yeah delidding is almost necessary for these models as 90nm runs hot and super hot. So I noticed that you bridged both the top and bottom sides of the caps. From what I understand we only needs two wires. I'd say: CECHA-1: - Delid - replace all caps CECHA-2: - Delid - Reflow the...

Yes I did, but unfortunately I believe I didn't solder them well on. So when I use the clamps to screw on the heatsink the flex might have shifted the caps.

I have two ps3s I need help with. 80GB CECHE: - Replaced all nec/tokin caps on both sides of the board. - Bridged properly - Double checked connection of caps and bridging -Console has had caps pop out during operation a few times which resulted in an instant ylod. - resoldered caps and...

I always cover my my caps with kapton. Electrical tape works too.

yes this is true. I was able to find the missing component though through inspection. Now I don't know what's wrong. because it did have a 6 second ylod but now it's instant. It's probably beyond repair now

Yeah I'm using flux on the board. I think it has a lot to do with the way the caps were soldered. Instead of doing a strong secure joint with a bead the caps were just solder quickly. I am certain it has to do with the soldering skills. Caps coming off during operation is probably what...