My PS3 got the YLOD. What should I do?

So my 60GB PS3 got the YLOD today and was just wondering what I should do.

I could send it back to Sony and they fix it for a fairly high price.

Or, I could get a PS3 Slim but not sure about my saves etc.

Any recommendations of what I should do?

u could go to a computer fair and get it fixed for about 50pounds, sony is like 100 isnt it?

u could go to a computer fair and get it fixed for about 50pounds, sony is like 100 isnt it?

8dragoneyes

u could go to a computer fair and get it fixed for about 50pounds, sony is like 100 isnt it?

8dragoneyes

That would probably void the warranty.

[QUOTE="8dragoneyes"]

u could go to a computer fair and get it fixed for about 50pounds, sony is like 100 isnt it?

That would probably void the warranty.

When mine got the YLOD I unplugged all the cords, flipped the console over (bottom facing upward) and whacked the underside with a hammer a couple times (firmly, but obviously not hard enough to break it). I then flipped it back, replugged all the cords, and it has been working like new ever since. This solution might work you too, but I can't guarantee it. What do have to lose, it's already broken and all other potential solutions will cost you more $$$.

Baaa.

When mine got the YLOD I unplugged all the cords, flipped the console over (bottom facing upward) and whacked the underside with a hammer a couple times (firmly, but obviously not hard enough to break it). I then flipped it back, replugged all the cords, and it has been working like new ever since. This solution might work you too, but I can't guarantee it. What do have to lose, it's already broken and all other potential solutions will cost you more $$$.

Baaa.

I decided to ring Sony and they will send me a refurbished PS3 for £120 and should be here by Wednesday. :)

Excellent.

If that one breaks(that i hope it wont) i think you should get the slim cause it has less overheating and less chance of getting the ylod

[QUOTE="8dragoneyes"]

u could go to a computer fair and get it fixed for about 50pounds, sony is like 100 isnt it?

kunal1092000

That would probably void the warranty.

i say just let sony fix it

When mine got the YLOD I unplugged all the cords, flipped the console over (bottom facing upward) and whacked the underside with a hammer a couple times (firmly, but obviously not hard enough to break it). I then flipped it back, replugged all the cords, and it has been working like new ever since. This solution might work you too, but I can't guarantee it. What do have to lose, it's already broken and all other potential solutions will cost you more $$$.

Baaa.

claytonjoseph