How I repaired my broken PS3 (I had a YLOD!)

[iBlah]

SvennoJ said:

Boutros said:

iBlah said:

iBlah said:

I don't understand, so the solder is the problem, because the heat causes it to melt, nothing wrong with the cell and RSX?? what if I wipe them clean and re do the soldering with new solder??

anyone??

Well I'd like to help you but I don't even know what's a solder LOL

The solder is the tin (metal) that connects the pins of the cpu to the motherboard.

In 2005 the industry switched to lead-free solder, less hazardous, better for the environment right?

Except it cracks after sustained use causing the RROD and YLOD. Not so good for the environment after all, with all the extra shipping for repairs and eventually piles of dead machines.

so will re soldering help or make it worse?? I have some relatively high lead concentration solders as well.