Don't despair if your PS3 has just developed the dreaded YLOD error - it can be fixed in under an hour using just simple tools and no knowledge of electronics.
Despite what you might read in some online forums and websites, the PS3 Yellow light of Death doesn't mean curtains for your favorite console.
In fact, despite what you might also read, it won't cost you $150 or more and it certainly won't take 4 weeks to get fixed.
You see, the secret to getting the PS3 yellow light error fixed for around $30 and done in under an hour is to fix the problem yourself.
Of course, if you haven't ever opened up your PS3 case, then fixing a problem like this can seem daunting.
However, most of the good PS3 repair guides come with both in depth written instructions, complete with color photographs and the best ones come with complete video instructions showing the actual repair being done.
With video instructions is almost impossible to make a hash of the repair, and this is reflected in the fact that the best PS3 repair guides all come with a cast iron money back guarantee so that in the unlikely event of you being unable to make a successful repair, then you wont even lose the $30 or so that the guide cost you.
One final point is to make sure that any guide you buy offers good email support or better still some form of forum where you can get quick advice should you get yourself into any difficulties.
Don't wait for 4 weeks or more and don't spend $150 getting your PS3 yellow light error fixed.
If you have a the correct repair guide to hand then its easy to fix the problems in around 60 minutes and you won't even need to buy any more exotic tools other than a screwdriver.
Despite what you might read in some online forums and websites, the PS3 Yellow light of Death doesn't mean curtains for your favorite console.
In fact, despite what you might also read, it won't cost you $150 or more and it certainly won't take 4 weeks to get fixed.
You see, the secret to getting the PS3 yellow light error fixed for around $30 and done in under an hour is to fix the problem yourself.
Of course, if you haven't ever opened up your PS3 case, then fixing a problem like this can seem daunting.
However, most of the good PS3 repair guides come with both in depth written instructions, complete with color photographs and the best ones come with complete video instructions showing the actual repair being done.
With video instructions is almost impossible to make a hash of the repair, and this is reflected in the fact that the best PS3 repair guides all come with a cast iron money back guarantee so that in the unlikely event of you being unable to make a successful repair, then you wont even lose the $30 or so that the guide cost you.
One final point is to make sure that any guide you buy offers good email support or better still some form of forum where you can get quick advice should you get yourself into any difficulties.
Don't wait for 4 weeks or more and don't spend $150 getting your PS3 yellow light error fixed.
If you have a the correct repair guide to hand then its easy to fix the problems in around 60 minutes and you won't even need to buy any more exotic tools other than a screwdriver.
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