[DztheMachine]

Hi I just got through with reflowing my ps3 after it had its first YLOD (its a 60gig launch w/upgraded power supply ie not the super hot one) anyways.

I in my brilliance held my heat gun to the cpu like i was supposed to but for too long im guessing (the board kind of popped and sunk down) HOWEVER all that aside i put all new thermal paste + thermal pads on the board and also in my own brilliance decided it would be a good idea to cut a square hole in the bottom of the case to allow more air to flow inward.

so now that I have explained what I have done here is my problem.

The fan kicks on and into high gear almost immeadiately after the system boots up (kind of like when you plug the air vents on it) and it hasn't shut itself off yet (mainly because i **** my pants and turn it off before it goes balistic) im just wondering what one of my brilliant ideas led to this issue?

OH and if its possible (I saw some user on this website on youtube that built a laptop out of a ps3) so im assuming you guys are a lot more talented than I at this whole thing. Is it possible for me to pay someone on the site or for me to make a donation to the website and have a member water cool mod my ps3 for me? If not just some advice would be great.

[carldenning]

Originally Posted by DztheMachine also in my own brilliance decided it would be a good idea to cut a square hole in the bottom of the case to allow more air to flow inward.

just wanna say the ps3 air vents are ok just how they was , u say u cut a hole in the bottom to let air in .have your thought about how much dust and crap u going to blow into the ps3 now , ylod on it way again

as for water called ps3 best person to talk to is @Pirate as he has built one before check out http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/05/pirate...pportable-mod/ for his ps3 laptop

[DztheMachine]

yeah the dust thing occured....but only after i hacked up the bottom of the case.

[carldenning]

Originally Posted by DztheMachine yeah the dust thing occured....but only after i hacked up the bottom of the case.

before u hacked the bottom u could of tried upgrading the fan . i herd that helps with cooling .ive not need to try myself but thats what i herd. which does make sence i suppose

[DztheMachine]

well my origional plan was to build a plastic undercarriage for it with some air vents of its own (elevating it allowing more air flow) and put some external fans on it so it sucks in clean air

[carldenning]

Originally Posted by DztheMachine well my origional plan was to build a plastic undercarriage for it with some air vents of its own (elevating it allowing more air flow) and put some external fans on it so it sucks in clean air

sound kool ,

[DztheMachine]

I wish my PS3 agreed with you lol Im going to start deactivating my accounts on it that way if she does fry i can at least use my PSN ****

[carldenning]

Originally Posted by DztheMachine I wish my PS3 agreed with you lol Im going to start deactivating my accounts on it that way if she does fry i can at least use my PSN ****

yeah that the best thing to do just incase untill u know it working perfect for sure . remember u can deactivate acconts via ps3 website on pc but only once every 6 months per accont , if i remeber right

[DztheMachine]

yeah and you have to do it through music unlimited or video unlimited i forget its an offsite thing

[Pirate]

Originally Posted by DztheMachine Hi I just got through with reflowing my ps3 after it had its first YLOD (its a 60gig launch w/upgraded power supply ie not the super hot one) anyways. I in my brilliance held my heat gun to the cpu like i was supposed to but for too long im guessing (the board kind of popped and sunk down) HOWEVER all that aside i put all new thermal paste + thermal pads on the board and also in my own brilliance decided it would be a good idea to cut a square hole in the bottom of the case to allow more air to flow inward. so now that I have explained what I have done here is my problem. The fan kicks on and into high gear almost immeadiately after the system boots up (kind of like when you plug the air vents on it) and it hasn't shut itself off yet (mainly because i **** my pants and turn it off before it goes balistic) im just wondering what one of my brilliant ideas led to this issue? OH and if its possible (I saw some user on this website on youtube that built a laptop out of a ps3) so im assuming you guys are a lot more talented than I at this whole thing. Is it possible for me to pay someone on the site or for me to make a donation to the website and have a member water cool mod my ps3 for me? If not just some advice would be great.

Dont bother with watercooling...the amount of money you will put in for an effective cooling will equal to another PS3.

Stick to fans.