[Narcarsiss]

Originally Posted by Adr990 Heya, First of, thank you for making this tutorial. I just tried this yesterday on a CECHG03 40GB (PAL), but it sadly didn't work for me. My oven was pre-heated at 200C then I did put the PS3 mobo in it for 10 minutes. I cleaned the heatsinks with 99% isopropanol alcohol. Then I applied Silver Artic 5 like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eytRmdhl4oc I also used the No Clean Flux and applied it correctly regarding several youtube videos. I covered everything (plastic and caps) with Blutack (And the shiny foil side up). And I also removed the battery, and covered it with Blutack and foil as the holder was plastic. But it returned me a YLOD. So I tried it again today but letting the oven pre heat at 200C for a even longer time. Then put the PS3 mobo in there and put the temperature to 210C or so. Repeating the process above.. But it still gave me a YLOD. I even tried a other power supply. From a CECHC04 60GB (PAL), but again it still gave me a YLOD. Any ideas? I really want to get it to work now... hehe

Unfortunately this is just one of those delicate things, it can work or it can not.
it's just a run of the mill kind of thing. i did this guide as to show people how it is done and what not to do when doing it, not as a 100% fix more a last resort before it goes in the bin.

This ps3 has been fixed twice and finally it died after i dropped it moving to a new room

i wish you luck if you do try it again.

[autobot42]

Originally Posted by Narcarsiss This ps3 has been fixed twice and finally it died after i dropped it moving to a new room i wish you luck if you do try it again.

Sorry to hear it meet it's end. Ruby was an inspiration to many a PS3.

[psxpetey]

the oven fix is the easiest and most stable 425 for 9 mins and you good for 3 months lol or years if you only play for an hour or two and turn it off

[Alsayed2vip]

thank you Narcarsiss

[BwE]

As an actual professional who does this for a living - this is stupid and not how its done.

Have fun destroying your consoles!

[jarmster]

then whats a professional charge to reball a board? outta curiosity?

[BwE]

Originally Posted by jarmster then whats a professional charge to reball a board? outta curiosity?

I have no idea. I personally charge up to $200. In the USA it is cheaper as there is competition. Where I am its just me and 3 other people.

[Sarah1331]

Originally Posted by jarmster then whats a professional charge to reball a board? outta curiosity?

I charge £45-55

And @BwE how can you say this is a bad method have you read the title it's the definitive guide and we all know this is what you do

[BwE]

Originally Posted by Sarah1331 I charge £45-55 And @BwE how can you say this is a bad method have you read the title it's the definitive guide and we all know this is what you do

[sandungas]

Originally Posted by Sarah1331 I charge £45-55 And @BwE how can you say this is a bad method have you read the title it's the definitive guide and we all know this is what you do

It can be the "definitive" guide when using an oven... but is not a "definitive repair guide"

Using an oven is the most ghetto/cheap/crappy method to repair BGA solders
The only method worst than the "oven" is the "towel" used by some XBOX360 guys that was desperated

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This said... a real reballing needs a "infrared BGA station" (very expensive equipment)
The price in europe for a real reball is around 75€... but i understand it can reach 150$ or 200$ in some cases... but is too much @BwE

The alternative is a "reflow"... this is what i imagine @Sarah1331 is offering for £45-55 ??