[Mynameztwitch]

So last night while downgrading my ps3, my heatsink clamp screw became lodged in the heatsink and as a result the screw and the heatsink clamp broke off. A part of the screw is still lodged in the heatsink. When I attempt to turn on my PS3 without that clamp, my PS3 shuts down instantly and beeps 3 times. From what I have read, I am assuming that it has to do with the heatsink not making proper contact. Since, I have ordered a new heatsink, clamps and thermal paste.

My question is whether or not a heatsink from a PS3 CECH-2001A will work in a CHECH-2101A. That is what I ordered because I couldn't for the life of me find a replacement heatsink for CHECH-2101A. Also if anyone has a temporary work around please let me know.

Thanks! :D

[Mynameztwitch]

Even confirmation that that is likely the problem would be appreciated. Thanks again!

[Mynameztwitch]

Okay so I got the parts unfortunately the Heatsinks are not the same. Instead of getting another I opted to drill out the broken screw and used a larger screw to hold down the heat sink & added new thermal paste.

Initially I was getting RLOD but with some luck have been able to get the system to boot. But now I have a new problem:

When turning on the console, I get a green light and while the system is running, I get no video and no audio. In order to power down the console I have to hold down the power button or unplug it as simply pressing the power button does not work.

Additionally, after a few moments the system fan will gain speed and the console will shut off on its own after about 3 minutes or so.

Please help me Thanks! :D

[Mynameztwitch]

Another update. Added more thermal paste and tried the penny fix and viola I got audio and video.

Next problem that needs solving: Red Screen of Death.

Tried the "RSOD Fix Factory Service Mode tool" which completed successfully. Upon reboot it asked me to reinstall firmware. Attempted to install Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7 which again returned me to the Red Screen of Death.

Please Help Again!

[Mr.Dutch]

Originally Posted by Mynameztwitch Another update. Added more thermal paste and tried the penny fix and viola I got audio and video.

so, what is this penny fix for, to put more pressure on the clamps?. if you need to do this to get video output then the real problem must be loose solders, like the ylod thing on the 60GB ps3's.

how long will this fix last i wonder.

too bad you did not get any reply although this thread is 6 days old, i know i did read it when posted, but i had no clue how to help you.

[Mynameztwitch]

Well from what I've read it helps to fix the problem with the RSX. It just seems like the problems are snowballing but I feel like I have to be close now that it's at least running.

Yeah I guess this must not be all that common of a problem since no one has responded at all. :/

[jezcullen09]

have you tried installing OFW 3.55 to see if you get RSOD