3 Simple Ways To Avoid The PS3 YLOD Problem
It’s a well known fact that the PS3 suffers from some hardware issues. Because of some decisions taken at the design stage, these amazing consoles can, unfortunately, suffer from overheating leading to a problem called the PS3 YLOD error. This unusual name comes from the fact that the consoles power light starts to flash yellow instead of the normally steady green colour – oh, that and the fact that the machine won’t work either which is, of course, a much bigger worry.
What Causes The PS3 YLOD?
The fault itself is actually caused by components inside (the CPU and GPU in fact) overheating, and is the result of some bad design coupled with an inadequate cooling system. However, if you understand what causes the problem than there are some steps that you can take to make sure that it doesn’t happen to your machine.
First of all, make sure that the back of your console is kept free from obstructions and that its not hard up against any surfaces such as the back of the TV cabinet. That’s because the air exhaust vents are situated at the back and a small fan blows the hot air out of the case. However, if the vent is covered this air had nowhere to go and so it gets taken back into the case raising the temperature and, ultimately , triggering the PS3 YLOD error.
Similarly, you should make sure that the vents are kept free of any dust and gunge. Over time, dust and debris gather at this vent and clog it up. Once blocked the temperature inside the case will rise quickly and the components will fail.
The last tip to avoid the PS3 YLOD is actually sensible advice for all gamers. Don’t spend hours on end playing games. That’s right, learn to take a break and let you, and your machine have a rest. Switch off the console and leave it to cool down for a few minutes – go outside and do something useful while your PS3 gets its breath back. You will feel rested, who knows you might even play better when you get back, and your machine will thank you as well.
So, there you have it, 3 simple tips to stave off the PS3 YLOD error for as long as possible. If, however, its too late, or the error has happened to your console in any case then just head online and download one of the many good PS3 YLOD repair guides that are available thus saving you over $100 on the cost of a commercial repair and saving you the hassle of sending your console away for weeks at a time to get repaired.
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