Fixing a PS3 with Blinking Red Light “of Death“ (YLOD)

This video archives the heroic rescue of an early PS3 that just flashes a red light instead of turning on. Subscribe for more heroism. Tool List (I get a small commission if you buy from these links, thanks for helping me out!): Screwdriver Kit: (note: security torx is a T10) Drill: Dental Pick Set: Heat Gun: *Update (1-JUN-2021): Based on some of the comments, I feel the need to point out that I am not a PS3 repair expert. The method used here has been done before by many others and is also part of an ifixit guide. I do not claim this to be the best or most robust method of resolving the YLOD problem. All I can say is that it worked and the unit is still going strong almost 2 months later. The more advanced method of full BGA reball on the CPU/GPU is beyond what anyone can reasonably expect from an average person (including myself) due to the specialized equipment involved. Capacit