Fix PS3 Yellow Light Of Death In 3 Easy Steps

Are you looking for ways on how to fix your PS3 yellow light of death error? If you are one of those PS3 users who would want to try to fix the problem yourself, then you've come to the right place.

This article will give you 3 easy steps to fix PS3 yellow light of death that has been bugging you on end.

But wouldn't you want to know what is causing this problem? Most of the time, internal failures occur when the console overheats. Did you notice a change in the usual sound of the console and it feels warm to the touch before PS3 yellow light of death develops? Well, you are definitely on the right track - that only means that overheating is the main culprit why the yellow light of death developed.

Look at these three easy steps to help you resolve the blinking light problem of your PSP.

1. Reposition the console - Check how your PS3 console is positioned. You need to make sure that the console is placed in such a way that there is a good flow of air in and out of the console. So if your game console is positioned closely against the wall, reposition the unit wherein there is ample distance between the back of the console and the wall to allow air to move around.

2. Clean the console - When you look into the position of the console, check as well if dust particles have collected in the fan vent. These dust particles will block the airflow thus causing your console to overheat. What you need to do is turn the unit off completely. Unplug. Wait for at least half an hour to allow the console to cool down. Remove the hard drive and dust off. When it's clean, put the hard drive back in. You are now ready for the next step.

3. Check on the cables and connections - Check out for loose cables. Ensure that the cables are placed properly. There is no major issue in this regard, just make sure the cablings and connections are checked and properly in place. Then finally, completely remove all the dust particles in the game console by using a vacuum cleaner.

Once you're through with all these, turn the console on - if you were successful, the blinking yellow should be gone.

However, if these 3 simple steps do not solve the problem, you still have 2 options:

- To send your PS3 game console over to Sony for repay. It would be good if your unit is still covered with the warranty. If not, you have to pay about $150 for repair. That is only the cost of repair; you still need to pay for the shipping fees. And then you need to wait for almost 6 weeks before your unit is returned to you. Too much of a hassle, indeed! Did we mention that you get your game console not as before you sent it for repair? You see, they will wipe off your hard disk clean!

- Or you can try to fix your PS3 yourself. This is faster and won't cost you much. PS3 yellow light of death can be fixed! All you need to do is look up in the Web for instructional videos on how to repair your PS3!