Restoring Playstation 3 Slim with No Power - Console Restoration & Repair
I will restore this broken PS3 slim that has no power at all. I will also remove the yellowing and give the console a basic clean up. The console has no power at all, fault like this is typically because of broken power source, but in this case the issue is with main board.
I started the project with disassembly. The console needs a special safety torx tip to open it. Link to my screwdriver set is at the bottom of this description. Next I used method called retrobrighting to remove the yellowing from the plastic parts. The process is explained in more detail in this video: • How to remove yellowin...
Here's also a video to build the heat controlled UV box for the process: • Making the Ultimate Re...
Now the tricky part, there are not any available schematics for this exact model of PS3 that I could find. But there are some available that are a little similar which provide some hints what might be the issue. www.psdevwiki.com/ is a great place to look for this information. I knew that even in standby mode the red led should be on, so I knew the issue must be between the power source (which I confirmed to be working as it should) and the red LED. First I searched info on the switch boards (www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Switch_...) I can see the red LED is powered from the Syscon SW2-30x power chip. That 3.3V was not coming in but the switch board was getting 5V straight from the power source. This made me think the syscon was faulty. I found pinout for the chip www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Templat... this pinout is for different model of PS3 slim but it seemed to be very close. The sheet on the link lists standby voltages for each pin of the chip as well as other information. The list is gathered by hobbyists so it might not be 100% reliable. I could see that pin 6 from syscon goes to the red LED. That pin was not putting out the 3.3V. The chip also has 2 separate 3.3V input rails. They are called EVER_A and EVER_B. My console was missing the voltage coming from the EVER_B. Now the list says both EVER_A and B come from voltage regulator Mitsumi 463A. But that is where my model of the console is different, I don't have Mitsumi 463A at all. I had these separate smaller regulators. So after long search I was able to conclude the 3.3V power should come from the regulators I show on the video. The regulators were getting power input but no output. So I decided to try to replace them. Here's also a picture of the necessary schematics for a model that has the Mitsumi regulator: www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/images/... As Sony has not provided us with the schematics I can't be 100% sure my explanation here was absolutely correct. But I got it working so I must be on the right track.
Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video!
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Finally, a legitimate PS3 restoration that has no rust on the entire console
@whyamihere6695
10 ай бұрын
Yah there is so many fake restoration videos and they look like a giant turd in the beginning and at the end they look right out of the box
@twocvbloke
10 ай бұрын
@@whyamihere6695 There's a reason for that, it's cos they start off with a shiny new(ish) product, and de-store it, adding dirt and damage, and then just edit the footage so the proces is reversed to make it look like they restored it, but in reality, they just trashed it...
@Abyessal
10 ай бұрын
What you don't believe a person can randomly find a rusted muddy ps3 while walking with your camera for no reason? Lol
@rettro3373
10 ай бұрын
@@whyamihere6695 because that's exactly what they are
@rettro3373
10 ай бұрын
they just put dirt n stuff on em then clean them basically
21:30 that’s so cool seeing all the other systems and consoles he’s restored over the years
@Diabeetus.
10 ай бұрын
A couple are missing, including the white Ps2 Slim, and the fat ps2 he did a couple months ago. He most likely sold them, but I noticed that immediately.
@FakYuhGoogel
10 ай бұрын
The Dreamcast and Gameboy have "reyellowed" quite a bit if those are also the restored ones
@marckyle5895
10 ай бұрын
It's like a visit to The Museum of Personal Game Devices
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9 ай бұрын
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@really4544
9 ай бұрын
@@innovativeadvertising6463no one really cares about that.
It's impressive how well this console has held up over time. The restoration work done on it was excellent, especially since the issue ended up being with the regulators rather than the power supply.
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10 ай бұрын
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@MjavadiJavadi
9 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😢😮😅😊
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9 ай бұрын
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@CD-Gaming
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, mine's an earlier model, an 80GB, and it's still working jus fine (mostly as I ditched Gran Turismo 6 when I got my FOURTH replacement! Fecking GT6!)!
@kahrado
9 ай бұрын
I have a ps3 slim and had it since it came out. It's in great condition and feels brand new. I don't know what Sony did, but something about this console just holds up great
Finally my favourite restoration guy back at it ❤
@joshuabrock5547
10 ай бұрын
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You're the only channel of restoration that i watch, the only one that do this without trying to fool your audience. Love the content, always.
@cube3d_2845
9 ай бұрын
Very true😢
@ultrab0x
9 ай бұрын
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@iruga7379
7 ай бұрын
@@ultrab0x Just report it. Its a bot.
@UltimatelyEverything
6 ай бұрын
@@iruga7379 TysyTube Resoration he's another legit restoration channel if i'm correct i think him and Odd Tinkering are friends
The PS3 was my favorite console growing up. It's so satisfying to see this brought back to life!
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10 ай бұрын
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@winlover37
10 ай бұрын
PS triple make the best games
@Jiu-JitsuJourney257
10 ай бұрын
My “growing up” console was the original Nintendo.. Christ I’m old.
@destroyerthewolf
10 ай бұрын
i so agree
@destroyerthewolf
10 ай бұрын
ps3 was my childhood back in 2018
I find your videos almost meditative, there’s a therapeutic quality to them. Thank you for calming the storm, at least for a little while
I've learned how to give proper maintenance to my consoles and controllers watching your videos, and they came with an ASMR bonus too! That's priceless, you're the man! Thanks a lot.
This is the only guy I would buy a refurbished console from.
@iplaydthis
14 күн бұрын
Why?! He didn’t clean the board and processor properly
@litlen00b42
4 күн бұрын
@@iplaydthiswell cleaning an already clean board and procesor seem like a waste of time does it?
@iplaydthis
4 күн бұрын
@@litlen00b42if they were already clean, yes.
One of the few legit restoration channels on KZread 👍
@rahadianaryo5979
7 ай бұрын
0:02 "This is a *PlayStation 3 (PS3) Slim console* 🎮 here, in which *came out in the year 2009 AD* (the end of 2000's decades, and this one console is now being 14 years/almost 15 years old of age right here...)"
"HONEY, ODD TINKERING DROPPED A NEW ONE!"
Thank you for what you do! I have learned so much from you. I have gotten the courage to take apart consoles and restore them myself, and even built my own retro brightening container. I have saved so much money on fixing consoles to add to my collection - so thank you so much for passing on your knowledge and passion :) (it has been a great adventure getting into this new hobby)
@christopheramaro4108
10 ай бұрын
Its amazing when you just watch and learn then do it on your way. idk how many PS3's I've saved from watching his videos
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9 ай бұрын
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Good to have you back! Love your game console repairs/restores. Always one of my favorite vids to put on and chill too.
I’m glad they actually show the entire process instead of just buying a new console making it dirty and showing the footage before they ruined it
I haven't seen a slim ps3 in quite a while. This is gonna be a cool restoration!
I had one like this! White slim. They're rare. Mine was also a bit yellowed and thanks to your channel, I knew what to do with the color. Sadly, due to lack of proper lighting, the effect wasn't perfect. Nonetheless, it it weren't for you, I wouldn't even try. Therefore, thank you. Great content as usual.
I still have my original PS3 slim and it still works Ive cleaned it and applied new paste over the years it's amazing to see others that still work and aren't beaten up
Nice restoration! A lil advice: never blow at a fan with a compressor. It can spin up above its designed RPM and there is a chance to do damage to the bearing. The PS3 Slim equipped with 3 different cooling fans during its lifecycle, each have its own rated speed. Judging from the Nidec fan its a 2000/2500/3000 series modell.
@federicomasetti8809
10 ай бұрын
Good catch. More than the bearing, I'd say the motor, which may spin at higher rpm than what it was designed for 👍
@TheLastJoeSchmoe
10 ай бұрын
I almost commented this on another one of his videos, but then I wasn't confident enough to know if I was right. Kudos
@dannyboyd6747
9 ай бұрын
I never considered that, good advice.
I started IT some while ago and whenever I need to replace computer parts or fix consoles I come to this man, You're legit brother.
It's gorgeous. I'm so glad to see it up and running again. Great job as always. 🤗
Good to have you back! Also great seeing the console from my teen years getting restored. Had fond memories of playing little big planet, sly cooper, ratchet and clank and jak and daxter on it.
I love these videos! I love that they're quiet so I can watch them with others in the room and not disturb them. They're very too the point. My cat was sitting on my lap while I was watching this video and she was riveted! Her eyes kept following where your hands went :)
It's been 6 months since you repaired a console. Keep working hard 💪
Ooh this is brilliant, well done on that restoration, looks excellent. I love the shelving that you have for all of your restored consoles!
Enjoyed every minute of the video. Have been eagerly waiting for each videos. Really love how the quality of the videos and channel has grown throughout the years. Lots of love, hope the growth continues.
You have been missed, hope more videos are coming. Thank you for what you do
Good call on cleaning the disc drive lens. Those things have been a personal nightmare having had to replace mine TWICE. Great restoration as always
Bought a black slim version used at GameStop in 2009 or 2010. It was a birthday present to myself. I got it just in time as my sibling had bought a first gen 80GB PS3 off of a crackhead for $60 and IT STILL WORKED! (I could've shaken him for even taking the guy up on the offer, because he had not tested it beforehand. Or maybe the guy had stolen it from someone...my sibling did not ask questions 😅). The console overheated easily, however, an issue with all of those models. It lasted him a year with heavy use, not too shabby for $60, I say. Shortly after it breathed its last, I got mine and I was happy to bring some joy back into my brother's life as he was definitely sad when his console died. Small town with nothing else to do. I don't play video games as much as him, so he used mine way more than me. He's the one that got God of War 3 and it blew the whole family away with its stunning opening. Good times 😊
Welcome back 😊 I love your restoration vids the most. You always do a full restore. You don't half a$$ it. You are a Master Tinkerer, but you have achieved being a Master Restorer. 😎
I always love watching these restorations, they are so satisfying. I want a similar setup for all of my consoles!The backlighting really adds a cool effect.
@micgreenson7308
9 ай бұрын
Took the words out of my mouth 😊
The sounds of the buttons being pushed, the start up theme, the disc going into its slot... Threw me back so far, it literally brought back so many memories of that time I don't even know how to react.
My man. I’ve missed your videos. I truly enjoy watching you work. Great job on this one!!
I did some work on my PS3 slim recently. Cleaned the disc reader and upgraded the HD. Being able to play PS1 titles (digitally) makes the PS3 ultra valuable to me. Whenever I watch your videos and see crazy yellowing I assume the console was probably left in a garage or some outdoor storage. I never saw a white PS3 Slime though. Looks hot! Loved the video!
Dude 😮. I love your set room with your restored consoles ❤🤩
Welcome back. I'm glad to see again and with a new restoration about one of consoles that remains
Was literally just looking online to see where you went! Glad for another video. Awesome work as always
I always appreciate the engineering efforts in Sonys slim devices. Such an aestetically pleasing construction. Thumbs up for video!
@laurentiuilina4992
6 ай бұрын
PS3 is a hot console, engineering prefer to keep fan slowly and the themperatures high,and in time consoles die.
He presses buttons that don't work just like me, I love it.
So nice to finally see a video from you, everyone else stages their stuff to look worse than it is, please keep posting much as possible
cleaned up mine a long time ago, and gosh, I'm feeling way more confident now that there is your vid out there 🙏 I may even try to replace the thermal paste on mine
The Ducktor is in! 🐤 These videos remind me of when I was a kid and I would "help" my father fix computer hardware by tearing apart random bits and boards 😂 Odd Tinkering does it right with all the knowledge and skills I never acquired. Love your vids, OT!
Love your restoration style man keep it up ❤
OMG you're back! I just turned on the notifications yesterday in hopes you would post soon, I'm so happy! Love your videos, thank you for posting ❤
After a stressful day in work, I find this video so relaxing, good job mate!
Another solid restoration video, Odd! :D I'm honestly kinda disappointed I never bought a PS3 back in the day (maybe one day I'll get one at a very cheap price). As always it's so much fun to see the Ducktor work his magical, assistance, as well as using his famous isopropyl alcohol! I'll be sure to check out your PlayStation 3 controller restoration video too!
5:50 Please add a warning about disassembling power units. Those capacitors can store power for a long period of time and if touched in the wrong spot could harm the user or the unit itself.
@joxituk
10 ай бұрын
@@StaticVapour590people can learn things you know
@XwhiskyX
10 ай бұрын
@@StaticVapour590 That's a very logical think and you are right. The problem comed for non logical thinking people like children, that could imitate what they see in this video and get injured.
@B.L.U.S
9 ай бұрын
Wow you can 3ven hear the humor the thing Rule number one of tech stuff If it is humming when unplugged that it will kill or harm you
That start up sound took me back man, I love your content and you have inspired me to restore old consoles. I have an old game boy advance that I want to mod, I just need the right screwdriver bits. Also your console room looks amazing👍
Love this video and how you basically fixed a ps3 that wouldn’t turn on impressive!! Also love how you take out the screws with the screw driver so satisfying in general. 👍🏼
Your videos are like ASMR to me I love system repairs that's not constantly cut out by sponsors, voiceovers, and rushing
@Gjd94
9 ай бұрын
They’re like asmr to everyone cause it’s literally just asmr 🙄
@EsareOfficial
9 ай бұрын
@Gjd94 Tell me when this defined ASMR other than there just being like those damn whispering onlyfans girls that just hit a microphone the entire time, or moan, or go like "were you a good boy for mommy uwu"??
Be super careful taking the power supply apart like that. After plugging it in for a little bit, those large capacitors could still hold a dangerous charge.
@ButteredCarpet
4 ай бұрын
I think Bro knows what he's doing if he restores electronics
@Cobalon
4 ай бұрын
@@ButteredCarpetI think this is less of a warning to the creator and more to anyone watching who plans to restore their own PS3
The whole process is fascinating, but the sounds are "chef kiss" 😚
Its good to see your videos back friend, i love so much your restoration.
I approve seeing this! Now we wait to see the controller being repaired!
Nice work, just beware of the fan cleaning (14:30) where the compressor can make rotate fan blades too much fast and damage the rotation system.
We missed you very much! Thanks for the video
Finally teasing your man cave!! Incredible setup, please show us more!
Capolavoro assoluto,ottimo restauro! complimenti dall'Italia 🇮🇹
O rack com os games está perfeito parabéns
Welcome back! Love your videos.
Yay 🎉your back! I've missed this immensely!
As some people have said that the PS3 is a bitch to work software wise? I can't imagine how much hard work they had to do to make everything in the PS3 work together hardware wise. You did a fantastic job! I'm sure the PS3 modding community and wishful thinkers out there who want a lot of the PS3 library on the PS5 is gonna love this. :)
The silence is too loud
@siljapedersen9281
2 ай бұрын
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To Odd Tinkering: How long have you been repairing electronics? When and where did you learn to repair electronics? To this fine intellectual community: is there a certain course you guys take to know and understand PCBs and all the little components? I admire all of Odd Tinkering's work. When I look at the comments it seems like everyone is smart and familiar with electronics. Did I miss a course in school? 😅 keep up the awesome work, and i wish everyone a blessed day 🙏
7:50 I love the retro righting process and also the effect he uses when pointing out the H2O2
Ps3 is better than xbox360
@Celox_GS343
Ай бұрын
Both are cool 🎉 ps3 and 360 are my favs
@wetdryer
Ай бұрын
they are both good in their own ways, however i lean towards PS3 more
Finally, a PS3 restoration from you sir! Great work, keep it up!
love the new pop up graphics and chain descriptions for the voltages. full pro mode
I love how this channel doesn’t just pretend to dig things out of the ground before fixing them
You're one of my fav youtubers
It's been a minute since we've seen you. And it's always good to see the Ducktor!
Funny I was just looking at some of the older videos lamenting on how long its been. Welcome back brother, hope all is well!
Definitely one of the most skilled and intelligent content creators I have the pleasure of watching
Another excellent console restoration from the man himself. GGs Odd Tinkering! 🙏🙌
Nice to see a new video from you! I was missing them!
Oooo it’s always a good day when you upload a new video!!! Thanks for another awesome restoration!!! 😁🤗🥰💕♥️
Yay, my favorite restoration channel is back! I miss your videos!
I love the scientific method employed here in deducting the root cause of the power issue.
Excellent video. I'm always glad to see when you post something on here.
Your soldering skills are next level.
That restauration is really amazing and I love your gaming setup ❤❤❤
My PS3 Slim is in Clean and Good Condition but i like to watch your Restoration Videos. Well done
U finally back mate. So happy to see a new video.
Oh my goodness, you did it, you finally did it! Always wondered if you’d ever do restoration of a ps3
I love seeing old retro consoles getting care and attention.
Your videos are so satisfying to watch! 😊
A new OT video, a plate of warm food, this is heaven
I keep watching your videos over and over again
We have one of these in working condition. Got it from GameStop several years ago. Nice to know how to work on it if and when it dies. Love your videos, they're my favorite!
The only videos on KZread that I watch from beginning to end. 👍
Very well done filming, editing and arts in this video
Always good to see the Ducktor in my feed again
Your gaming set up is so cool!
Welcome back! I am glad to see you back.
1:04 hey a new screwdriver set! Checking all those pins must have taken forever! I've taken one PS3 apart fully to try and fix it but I couldn't figure it out. Amazing job!
glad to see you're back
We missed you! Keep up the good work!
The Master returns. Superb as always @ODD TINKERING
I've been waiting this for long time, thank you for the video, keep going 😎👍❤️
Good work, man. Thanks for making genuine videos.
don't ask me how, but I felt you kinda had enough with making restoration videos... so I want to thank you for keeping on making them, as they keep my love and interest for the consoles alive 😃