[Doan]

CHECH-2501A

I can't figure out the issue with my PS3, so I'm considering swapping the motherboard, assuming it's that simple.

Also, any opinion on used motherboards on eBay? I'm assuming they're boards that have been repaired, so I'm weary of their reliability.

[vgturtle127]

Originally Posted by Doan CHECH-2501A I can't figure out the issue with my PS3, so I'm considering swapping the motherboard, assuming it's that simple. Also, any opinion on used motherboards on eBay? I'm assuming they're boards that have been repaired, so I'm weary of their reliability.

In my experience, the motherboards you find on ebay are a mixed bag. Some good, some bad, some fake. In terms of interchangeability, as long as the motherboard is from the same model and region, it should work. I have not tried other regions or boards, and not messed with varying NAND/NOR setups.

[tjhooker73]

Ummm. Just get a new system or repair the one you got because the mobo is all that's really in the system..

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[Doan]

Originally Posted by vgturtle127 In my experience, the motherboards you find on ebay are a mixed bag. Some good, some bad, some fake. In terms of interchangeability, as long as the motherboard is from the same model and region, it should work. I have not tried other regions or boards, and not messed with varying NAND/NOR setups.

Are you saying that it won't work with boards from anything other than a CHECH-2501A?

Originally Posted by tjhooker73 Ummm. Just get a new system or repair the one you got because the mobo is all that's really in the system.. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

I don't know what the issue is to attempt a repair. Buying a motherboard would be cheaper than buying another system, even used, and cheaper than Sony's repair cost, as well. It may be replacing most of the internals, but it's the cheapest route, which will ultimately result in the same outcome as if I went the route of buying another system and spent more money: Me having a working PS3.


If you have any suggestions, I'm open. It's displaying the following symptons:

It turns on, beeps once; solid green light. It does not boot into XMB. Attempting video reset/safe mode has no effect; they do nothing, not even the beeps. It doesn't flash the HDD light at all when turning on. My TV recognizes the PS3 when the PS3 is turned on, but not when the PS3 is off (standby). Before this issue, my TV recognized the PS3 and displayed it in the input list any time it was connected, regardless of the PS3's state. The TV and PS3 can power each other on via HDMI. Discs can be inserted and removed without issue, the blue LED flashes appropriately.

[vgturtle127]

Originally Posted by Doan Are you saying that it won't work with boards from anything other than a CHECH-2501A? I don't know what the issue is to attempt a repair. Buying a motherboard would be cheaper than buying another system, even used, and cheaper than Sony's repair cost, as well. It may be replacing most of the internals, but it's the cheapest route, which will ultimately result in the same outcome as if I went the route of buying another system and spent more money: Me having a working PS3. If you have any suggestions, I'm open. It's displaying the following symptons: It turns on, beeps once; solid green light. It does not boot into XMB. Attempting video reset/safe mode has no effect; they do nothing, not even the beeps. It doesn't flash the HDD light at all when turning on. My TV recognizes the PS3 when the PS3 is turned on, but not when the PS3 is off (standby). Before this issue, my TV recognized the PS3 and displayed it in the input list any time it was connected, regardless of the PS3's state. The TV and PS3 can power each other on via HDMI. Discs can be inserted and removed without issue, the blue LED flashes appropriately.

What I would do is see how much Sony would have you pay to repair it, or take it to a game store near you and ask how much, because most places where I live will do it for $50. What I was saying was yes, the CECH-2501A board would be the only replacement I would personally try. It is obviously the PS3, so check and make sure all the things plugged into the TV, PS3, and the wall are firm and secure. Also, try booting into recovery mode.

http://community.us.playstation.com/.../td-p/19195118

The only other thing I would try would be to maybe unplug the disc drive/HDD and try to turn it on. If anything works or displays, it's one of those. Me personally, having that much trouble with it, I would ask Sony and see how much to repair, because they would probably do it for much less than anybody else.

[playerkp420]

If you replace the motherboard, get one from the same model. CECH-2501A or CECH-2501B, should both work.
The motherboard model you are looking for is JSD-001 or JTP-001.

If getting it on ebay, get it from a top rated seller. And at least they have buyer protection.

But really, you might save some $ by getting a CECH-2501 A or B, that the blu ray drive does not work. Then swap yours to it, and sell yours for parts.

EDIT - @Doan Here is a good deal on a working mobo. That is the model you need.

[Doan]

Originally Posted by vgturtle127 What I would do is see how much Sony would have you pay to repair it, or take it to a game store near you and ask how much, because most places where I live will do it for $50.

I talked to Sony. It's months out of warranty, so they want $99 + shipping, and with the warranty seal broken they can, at their discretion, send it back to me without working on it. I opened it up, took it completely apart, and put it back together, because I wanted to make sure the issue wasn't caused by a cable or other connection creeping loose. There are some scrapes on the metal where the screw driver slipped, so they could probably use that as an excuse to not work on it.

I have the number for two potential local repair locations, so I may see what they can offer.

Originally Posted by vgturtle127 Also, try booting into recovery mode. community.us.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-3/How-to-access-the-PlayStation-3-Recovery-Menu/td-p/19195118

When I said "safe mode," I was referring to this. Attempting this has no effect on my system, no beeps or anything.

Originally Posted by vgturtle127 The only other thing I would try would be to maybe unplug the disc drive/HDD and try to turn it on.

I've tried without the HDD; I'll give it a try without the Blu-ray.
*Edit* Nope; no change.

Originally Posted by playerkp420 EDIT - @Doan Here is a good deal on a working mobo. That is the model you need.

I was searching yesterday, and I added that one to my Watch List. All of his motherboard sales reviews are positive, so that's a good sign. I'm just weary of how long a repaired motherboard will last. Buying from an eBayer, I'm not sure how seriously they take their repairs.

[playerkp420]

Originally Posted by Doan I talked to Sony. It's months out of warranty, so they want $99 + shipping, and with the warranty seal broken they can, at their discretion, send it back to me without working on it. I opened it up, took it completely apart, and put it back together, because I wanted to make sure the issue wasn't caused by a cable or other connection creeping loose. There are some scrapes on the metal where the screw driver slipped, so they could probably use that as an excuse to not work on it. I have the number for two potential local repair locations, so I may see what they can offer. When I said "safe mode," I was referring to this. Attempting this has no effect on my system, no beeps or anything. I've tried without the HDD; I'll give it a try without the Blu-ray. *Edit* Nope; no change. I was searching yesterday, and I added that one to my Watch List. All of his motherboard sales reviews are positive, so that's a good sign. I'm just weary of how long a repaired motherboard will last. Buying from an eBayer, I'm not sure how seriously they take their repairs.

What happened before the problem started? Was it dropped or something?

Or did it happen from installing firmware, or messing around with files in a file manager?

If it is caused from the flash, it may be fixable with a flasher.

If it is caused from cracked solder under the GPU or CPU, a reball may fix it.

I can fix flash problems cheap.

I also know someone, that does reballs for cheap. He is very good also.

[Bigbones87]

Originally Posted by playerkp420 What happened before the problem started? Was it dropped or something? Or did it happen from installing firmware, or messing around with files in a file manager? If it is caused from the flash, it may be fixable with a flasher. If it is caused from cracked solder under the GPU or CPU, a reball may fix it. I can fix flash problems cheap. I also know someone, that does reballs for cheap. He is very good also.

Do what? Who may I ask does reballs for cheap, that is trusted by playerkp420? First I have heard of this.

[Doan]

Originally Posted by playerkp420 What happened before the problem started? Was it dropped or something? Or did it happen from installing firmware, or messing around with files in a file manager? If it is caused from the flash, it may be fixable with a flasher. If it is caused from cracked solder under the GPU or CPU, a reball may fix it. I can fix flash problems cheap. I also know someone, that does reballs for cheap. He is very good also.

It hasn't been dropped. I updated the firmware a couple weeks before it died. I'm assuming it's not from the update if it ran that long without any issues. I haven't used a file manager on it.

It worked flawlessly since the day I bought it, then one day it just wouldn't start up.

I'm not sure if reballing would solve the issue. From what I've been reading, it should at least beep when attempting video reset/recovery mode. Mine does absolutely nothing. I hold the power button while turning it on, it beeps once, does nothing for 10 seconds, and then returns to standby. It also seems pretty important that the HDD LED flash when turning on, which mine doesn't. I've read a lot of GLOD stories, and I haven't found one that has these two issues.