[JustThatDude]

Lol i rolled a j in the car yesterday

[japsander]

Originally Posted by InQontroll I have a heat gun with 2 stands 300 and 500 degrees. And thermal paste but the ylod fix video's on YouTube doesnt use it. So where and when do i need to use it

thermal paste is used when reassembling the ps3 to make good contact between the rsx/cell and their respective heatsinks

dont take this the wrong way but if you dont even know what thermal paste is for or how to use it "correctly" then you will be better off getting someone else to fix your ps3, just sayin...

did you get the cheap paste or good paste?

[jonnyjaeger]

Originally Posted by InQontroll I have a heat gun with 2 stands 300 and 500 degrees. And thermal paste but the ylod fix video's on YouTube doesnt use it. So where and when do i need to use it

I fixed my friends ylod Ps3 today! It was my first attempt and I seem to have fixed it. Ps3 fired up and fan is quiet as a mouse.I used the Gilksy fix that's on youtube. Bought a pretty cheap heat gun which doesn't show exact temp but according to Gilksy the perfect temp is 350-400C.
I used arctic silver 5 paste and applied just like the video,AFTER you've heated the needed areas. Search for "gilkys ylod fix" on youtube, superb guide. Now I'm gonna buy a bunch of cheap ylod ps3 and try some more, yay!

[bobross]

I successfully fixed a PS3 with a good heat gun. It was given to me for free so I had nothing to loose. Not sure if I would bother buying a YLOD to try and fix it. Kind of a hassle if you ask me.

I had a 360 RROD and could not fix it with the same heat gun. Figured that would be easier... I miss playing Alan Wake.

[InQontroll]

Originally Posted by japsander thermal paste is used when reassembling the ps3 to make good contact between the rsx/cell and their respective heatsinks dont take this the wrong way but if you dont even know what thermal paste is for or how to use it "correctly" then you will be better off getting someone else to fix your ps3, just sayin... did you get the cheap paste or good paste?

Its artic cooling mx-2 paste


Safe and Easy Application

As the ARCTIC MX-2 does not contain any metallic particles so electrical conductivity will not be an issue. Unlike other silver and copper compounds, the ARCTIC MX-2 ensures that contact with any electrical pins would not result in any sort of damage. Moreover the ARCTIC MX-2 is very easy to apply as it has ideal consistency.

[OoZic]

Originally Posted by JustThatDude I would reflow with BGA Machine only no heat gun/oven as you can warp the board very easily. But like everyone else said a reball is the best because it will most definitely if not permanently fix it

A X-ray machine to check if everything went OK is also nice to have at home
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Originally Posted by JustThatDude Lol i rolled a j in the car yesterday

And I smoke one right now.... see my funny comment before

[japsander]

Originally Posted by InQontroll Its artic cooling mx-2 paste

that will be absolutely fine.

i see people buying thermal compound that has the consistency of jizz expecting it to work on xbox/ps3/pc

you need the smallest amount possible when you use it, a very thin layer on each of the cell/rsx. too much is a bad thing and can actually lead to overheating. it is only used to fill in the minute gaps on the surfaces of the heatsink/chip face

make sure you fully clean the old paste off the heatsink and chips with alcohol or similar before applying new

[InQontroll]

Originally Posted by japsander that will be absolutely fine. i see people buying thermal compound that has the consistency of jizz expecting it to work on xbox/ps3/pc you need the smallest amount possible when you use it, a very thin layer on each of the cell/rsx. too much is a bad thing and can actually lead to overheating. it is only used to fill in the minute gaps on the surfaces of the heatsink/chip face make sure you fully clean the old paste off the heatsink and chips with alcohol or similar before applying new

I got ylod fixed , and cleaned the rsx and cell with 70% alcohol
And after the heating the paste
It works fine! I let it rest 24 hours and will see how long the fix works.
Thanks