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[Sonic42]

My system got YLOD yesterday. I don't really care about this particular system, but I would like to get a my data off the HDD before trashing it. I make back-ups on the first of every month, so this happened at like the worst possible time.

Anyway, I've heard about a hair dryer fix that will temperately get the system running again without having to open everything up. Has anyone here tried it? If so, did it work? I've seen a lot of success stories on the web, and not a lot of people ruining their system.

[BRIT-KO]

Sonic42 wrote:
My system got YLOD yesterday. I don't really care about this particular system, but I would like to get a my data off the HDD before trashing it. I make back-ups on the first of every month, so this happened at like the worst possible time.
Anyway, I've heard about a hair dryer fix that will temperately get the system running again without having to open everything up. Has anyone here tried it? If so, did it work? I've seen a lot of success stories on the web, and not a lot of people ruining their system. 

Ahhh s**t sorry to hear that Sonic, even though you're not that 'fussed' about this system it always sucks when a systen gets YLOD.

I have to say i have had no expericence of YLOD (touch wood) & hopefully I never do, or at least not for a long time, I've heard of this 'Hairdryer Fix' & I've seen loads of videos on Youtube etc, but sorry I can't help you out personally.

Good luck to you.

[Sonic42]

BRIT-KO wrote:
Sonic42 wrote:
My system got YLOD yesterday. I don't really care about this particular system, but I would like to get a my data off the HDD before trashing it. I make back-ups on the first of every month, so this happened at like the worst possible time.
Anyway, I've heard about a hair dryer fix that will temperately get the system running again without having to open everything up. Has anyone here tried it? If so, did it work? I've seen a lot of success stories on the web, and not a lot of people ruining their system. 
Ahhh s**t sorry to hear that Sonic, even though you're not that 'fussed' about this system it always sucks when a systen gets YLOD.
I have to say i have had no expericence of YLOD (touch wood) & hopefully I never do, or at least not for a long time, I've heard of this 'Hairdryer Fix' & I've seen loads of videos on Youtube etc, but sorry I can't help you out personally.
Good luck to you.

Thanks.

There is NO WAY a hair dryer can get hot enought to melt solder. There are plenty of other components that would melt/break WAY before any connections were repaired. Right??

[Logical_Dolphin]

If a hair dryer could melt solder, then there would be a lot of melted scalps out there!

Seriously, I don't think a hair dryer will work, or work very well. If you are going to attempt this you should go buy a real heat gun.

You can buy one for under $30 at home depot, here is a good guide I suggest you follow:

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Yellow-Light-of-Death-Repair/3654/1

Good Luck!

[Sonic42]

Logical_Dolphin wrote:
If a hair dryer could melt solder, then there would be a lot of melted scalps out there! 
Seriously, I don't think a hair dryer will work, or work very well. If you are going to attempt this you should go buy a real heat gun.
You can buy one for under $30 at home depot, here is a good guide I suggest you follow:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Yellow-Light-of-Death-Repair/3654/1
Good Luck!
Avoid YLOD, 3 Tips for a Cooler and Greener PS3 System (Models CECHA01-CECHG01) 

I'm kind of leaning toward using a hairdryer so I can report back here.

[Logical_Dolphin]

I would think that the oven method would work better, since you can get higher temperatures and more even heating...

[Sonic42]

Logical_Dolphin wrote:
I would think that the oven method would work better, since you can get higher temperatures and more even heating...
Avoid YLOD, 3 Tips for a Cooler and Greener PS3 System (Models CECHA01-CECHG01) 

True. But I want to know if the ridiculous method will work.

[Logical_Dolphin]

You should try this, this way you don't have to even open up your PS3...

[Sonic42]

Logical_Dolphin wrote:
You should try this, this way you don't have to even open up your PS3...
Avoid YLOD, 3 Tips for a Cooler and Greener PS3 System (Models CECHA01-CECHG01) 

That's the plan!

[BRIT-KO]

Sonic42 wrote:
Logical_Dolphin wrote:
You should try this, this way you don't have to even open up your PS3...
Avoid YLOD, 3 Tips for a Cooler and Greener PS3 System (Models CECHA01-CECHG01) 
That's the plan! 

Lets us know what happens, i'm curious.