Restoring a PlayStation 3 Slim

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Restoring a PlayStation 3 Slim

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Жыл бұрын

The PlayStation 3 slim is my friend from work said the disc drive is not working and asked if I could have a look at it for him
Tools
Screw driver set
Isopropanol alcohol 99.9%
Tooth brush
Paintbrush
Compressed air
Thermal compound ( MX-4 recommend )
Multimeter
Parts
New battery
New screws ( to hold the top cover on )
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@lawman3840 Жыл бұрын

Dk oldies needs this for their “refurbished” consoles

@huggy_2468 11 ай бұрын

Yeah they this

@faheemaalmurbati3350 11 ай бұрын

Hope thay will hire him

@slugfan17 11 ай бұрын

I agree 10 fold

@swector_unit4257 6 ай бұрын

They're not going to do it. I heard it from a podcast. I totally forgot what his channel name is, but he was talking with an ex employee short story first, the owner and I guess manager even though they hate each other guts don't care about the new customers they tell the people getting them refurbished to not get them refurbished and out for shipping. And for those who have been their long-time customers, they actually get it fully refurbished. So it is mostly picking and choosing.

@mozzo_18 6 ай бұрын

True

@wapudblues 7 ай бұрын

This is exactly what is wrong with my PlayStation 3! I need it repaired professionally. If I did it myself I would have extra parts left over. In addition, I would forget how to put the Sony PlayStation 3 back together in the correct manner. Great to see someone as the knowledge to disassemble a PlayStation 3, clean it, and reassemble it.

@techrestoread 7 ай бұрын

I was like that when l first started. If you were to do it yourself thing l would recommend -Take your time -Take it apart in order, i.e., use an ice tray -Take many pictures with your phone or camera PS, I do look back at my videos to make sure it's right when putting it back together Thank you for watching 😀

@user-ku2me2vr2j 6 ай бұрын

OMG😮

@LakeNuu Жыл бұрын

It's crazy to think that videos like these where "Restoring a Playstation 3" exist. I remember the system coming out and being in awe. I can't believe it has been 16 years.

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean time goes fast as you get older well it does for me and thank you for watching

@CrocoDylianVT Жыл бұрын

see the bright side, that makes them cheap af in the second hand market, I got one for just $60

@Sparrow_lol 10 ай бұрын

I don’t remember But it’s a great console

@TTP47 10 ай бұрын

I didn't exist when the ps3 came out back then

@ravichanthiranravi7756 10 ай бұрын

Dj5vjdjev

@scorpion_argento 2 ай бұрын

I didn't expect this video to be so different from what I expected. It wasn't one where they ruined a PS3 and then repaired it, but one that really repaired it, the problems with the consoles don't seem so artificial, that is, it doesn't seem like they ruined it before the video

@infamouswickedjokestar Жыл бұрын

Imagine having an actual friend that knows a lot about technology & does professional fix/repairs like this. Its like having every problem solved at your fingertips

@Nexy9 Жыл бұрын

Imagine if zoomers stopped leaving stupid comments

@Phonekboii 11 ай бұрын

@@Nexy9imagine people on the internet being rude for no reason

@joins16 11 ай бұрын

@@Nexy9imagine trying to argue for something that isnt there

@igotnothingbettertodo472 11 ай бұрын

Hehe, that would be me, im the guy my friends turn to with electronics problems.

@sinner2499 10 ай бұрын

why is it stu*d comment, he is right xD@@Nexy9

@GRiznitDShiznit 11 ай бұрын

Really dirty but it seems the battery going bad was the true culprit. This is my favorite look of the PS3, one I still have and I’m probably going to have to do this fix down the line.

@techrestoread 11 ай бұрын

It is shocking how much dust that builds up in there I've just done a original PS4 be coming out Sunday it's much the same and thank you for watching 😀

@Superdimensional Жыл бұрын

It’s shocking to me how poorly some people treat their things, my PS3 60gb launch unit still looks new

@Super67953 Жыл бұрын

The inside is ridiculously dirty, and the outside was made dirty on purpose, u can tell someone took a rag and smeared what looks like white flower or something on there with dust! Stupid man, and what's the big deal about refurbishing a ps3, a little out a date don't you think? The ps5 or even the PS4 blows the PS3 out the door, except for free online, but I don't really play online!

@Connorplayer123 Жыл бұрын

You actually bought that back then

@Superdimensional 9 ай бұрын

@@Connorplayer123 day 1

@Connorplayer123 9 ай бұрын

@@Superdimensional wow

@arsalan5207 7 ай бұрын

Is there any way to prevent dust from entering ps4 or any other models? Any tips?

@JenGM24 Жыл бұрын

Is ok to wash the plastic parts, That's how i clean mine, Every years or so often, Just let them dry before reassembling.

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

Yeah that will be fine just make sure they are dry before reassemble

@DatGuy12345 6 ай бұрын

@@techrestoreadi mean you can apply this with electronics as long as the electronic device is turned off and well dryed

@ArtificialFoxx123 4 ай бұрын

I love seeing restorations of consoles, I actually got a refurbished ps3 super slim a few months ago and it work amazingly I love it, it is now one of my favorite consoles

@adalialujansantacruzbogado5014 3 ай бұрын

Joaeuoseuoup Dloaeruoio Flioaeuo

@adalialujansantacruzbogado5014 3 ай бұрын

1:54

@TheGuyInThe109F-1 Ай бұрын

Finally one that doesn't have it's cover or whatever it is rusty

@curtis8516 Жыл бұрын

Did the same to mine and then treated it to an SDD.

@Chrisser73 27 күн бұрын

I used your video for my both ps3 slim consoles. Helped me a lot, thanks! 😊❤

@techrestoread 27 күн бұрын

You're welcome. I love hearing my videos help people out 😃

@logana.7949 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I needed to deep clean mine and this was very easy to follow.

@techrestoread 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome, and it was great to hear that it helped you out 😃

@sunti78990 Жыл бұрын

Good videor and you are reason to restoring and repairing the ps3

@inputfunny Жыл бұрын

Good video. I hope your friend paid you something. Lol. That's a lot of work to fix up and restore. I'm assuming it took at least a few hours to do all that.

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

Thank you it's much appreciated. No, he didn't. lol it was more of helping me out with my channel to be fair to him yeah taken a lot of time and cleaning the mess up as l go, but l did enjoy it

@travisb1757 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks so much. I am going to restore my old slim now.

@travisb1757 11 ай бұрын

I restored my slim. The screw under the sticker gave me some problems.

@rishii95 5 ай бұрын

@@travisb1757damn good jobb

@Soberman75 Жыл бұрын

sounds good stamped as refurbished.

@wolfbrigade8042 11 ай бұрын

I so wish someone could fix up my old ps3 as well. The console just turns itself off seconds after turning on. I really miss playing all my old games.

@DatGuy12345 6 ай бұрын

This happened to my PS4 recently. Gladly it was just that the port for the power cable was dirty and i just had to clean for it to work perfectly again

@Julke_b0x 8 ай бұрын

This old PS3 managed to work better than my new one

@MiketzYT 7 ай бұрын

I love ps3 because it was my childhood

@NesNyt Жыл бұрын

Nice kitty paw print

@cluelessdood Жыл бұрын

Great job reviving this dusty old thing 😍!

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@ethanthomas8159 Жыл бұрын

I subscribe because I like seeing ps3 content 😌

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching watching it's much appreciated 👍

@ethanthomas8159 Жыл бұрын

Do you still play ps3

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

@@ethanthomas8159 l do from time to time l did end up playing after l finish filming

@Acer_Real 11 ай бұрын

The ps3 isn‘t that slow with an hdd but with an ssd that iv‘e installed it‘s like crazy fast at least my ps3 is

@markrowe8824 Жыл бұрын

looking at the state of this console, I dread to think what the rest of their home looks like. 🤔🤔😨😨

@justenbenally522 11 ай бұрын

If they even have a home

@Hoodking-21K Ай бұрын

Nice restoration keep up the good work

@techrestoread Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ryans413 Жыл бұрын

This PS3 is the best model even though it can’t play PS2 games it’s the most reliable and built with the best quality parts

@Sparrow_lol 10 ай бұрын

Not untrue brother

@SocksFCGameArchives 6 ай бұрын

It can with cfw

@DatGuy12345 6 ай бұрын

Also the way you insert the disk makes getting them all scratched way harder than the Super slim model.

@trigi5588 11 ай бұрын

Salut tu peut aussi enlever facilement le bouton eject et power l'ensemble se d'éclipse facilement, il y a souvent de la poussière la aussi 😂 . En tout cas les vidéos sont toujours très intéressante continue comme ça ❤

@justfizo 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, this helped me to revive my PS3.

@techrestoread 2 ай бұрын

I am very happy that it helped you out 😃

@PrincessUndertaker 10 ай бұрын

I have this Type of PS3 :) and still works well

@Navigator78 6 ай бұрын

I'm planning to do a complete disassemble, clean and paste/battery replace on my 15 y old PS3 slim, it still works well but i want to do that in order to check the status and prevent future issues. This video will helps alot, thank you very much.

@techrestoread 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome, but thank you for watching it's really much appreciated ❤️😃

@Angelogamingteam24 10 ай бұрын

That looks amazing I would love that if I had another ps3

@techrestoread 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

@kalid3005 8 ай бұрын

Love you ps3 ❤

@user-hm4pz9ye6p 7 ай бұрын

The very old memories😢❤

@GODZILLAx_OFF 7 ай бұрын

Its like a brand new incredible🤯🎮✨

@calzonemaniacsvideocorner0804 11 ай бұрын

I kinda wish he had put replacement screws in. That way it would feel more complete.

@techrestoread 11 ай бұрын

Sadly I didn't have any replacement screws at the time but know what you mean l am making sure I've got everything l need before filming now

@alexflorinel6197 9 ай бұрын

Good video, my ps3 have 13 years but still works very good, I clean him every day, 13 years but looks new Good joob keep it up ❤❤❤

@techrestoread 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much it's much appreciated ❤️😀

@BakurAgirii 2 ай бұрын

Ez ji qaydi te pak bikim PS3 ye xwe, zav spas bira ji bo video👍

@techrestoread 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. And you're very welcome and thanks for watching 😃

@foxypirate6167 9 ай бұрын

Oh boy i need to do this for my ps2 which i havent used for 10 years straight 😮

@techrestoread 9 ай бұрын

I've got the PS2 fat coming up soon if it helps, and thank you for watching 😃

@foxypirate6167 9 ай бұрын

@@techrestoread okay thanks 🙏

@deannamifsud4797 Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe your friend a delivery PlayStation

@dannygonzalez6813 Ай бұрын

To me the best version of the 3 of them

@Sryloth Жыл бұрын

thank you for doing DkOldies' job!

@fedeorzusa6278 7 ай бұрын

Me acuerdo q yo tuve esa la compré como nueva me duro Bastante la vendí en 2022 me compré la ps4 slim

@Kacen343 11 ай бұрын

I have a ps3 slim and it still works

@CODMW425 6 ай бұрын

PlayStation 5 slim And PlayStation 5😂😂😂😂ps3😂😂😂😂

@TooLiveNUNU 4 ай бұрын

Your obliviously to young to understand 😂😂😂😂

@TooLiveNUNU 4 ай бұрын

@ratchet2007 nah bro it’s some games u can’t play on ps5 and some people just kept there ps3s I use it mostly to play fight night and def jam icons and I had the ps5 since release I even resold a few when people were struggling to get there hands on it

@adriannahsuiter5477 19 күн бұрын

i hav A PS4 and it sill works 9:52

@adriannahsuiter5477 19 күн бұрын

9:11

@ForeskinGamerExtreme 9 ай бұрын

Can i use this to clean my pc? Also what screws/equipment that you used in this video.Amazing work.

@techrestoread 9 ай бұрын

Yeah check out youtube.com/@french.satisfactory?si=V6Tle5h5cPn1MAaS The equipment l used is BLOSTM 120 in 1 Precision Screwdriver Set - Magnetic Screwdriver Kit DIY you can get this on amazon Hope this helps you and thank you for watching it's much appreciated 😃

@ImChrisDuke Жыл бұрын

Missed the part where u ran the fan under water in your kitchen sink

@thomassamir9775 Ай бұрын

I am unable to lift the motherboard as if it is stuck to the metal chassis and I am sure there are no screws left

@techrestoread Ай бұрын

I think it's the thermal paste holding it together, but do double-check and make there's no more screw holding it together, then keep trying to pull it apart slowly it will come apart hope this helps and good luck

@thomassamir9775 Ай бұрын

Thx

@googlglglg 2 ай бұрын

doing better than whole Dk oldies team

@techrestoread 2 ай бұрын

Thank you much appreciated 😃

@18SNIPER15 11 ай бұрын

When you Started the PS3 at first time it sounded like my PC when it cant get of the starting screen

@techrestoread 11 ай бұрын

Lol 🤣 and thank you for watching it's much appreciated 👍

@kryptonkandor 3 ай бұрын

@techrestoread could i put all the components of a fat model 60gb with backwards compatibility into a gutted slim like this one?

@techrestoread 3 ай бұрын

If you did some modifications to the shell and playing arocould with it might be possible if you do let me know how you get on

@CooLDEaFY4204Me Жыл бұрын

Good video 😊

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀

@luseryt4954 8 ай бұрын

La ps3 despuea de ese mantenimiento:estoy activo jeffe

@carldabu49 8 ай бұрын

I think imma hire you and i will rob banks just to pay you

@user-zm4kx1xf9n 4 ай бұрын

We love PlayStation ❤️

@teismooriginal 10 ай бұрын

ps3 veamos ,mmmm jugar en línea gratis, ps home ,god of war 3 😢 el ps3 lo tenia todo

@aaronwoodcock4715 Жыл бұрын

I modded one, and i replaced the drive with a 500gb samsung drive.

@shahraizayoub4369 10 ай бұрын

Amazing 👏 ❤

@techrestoread 10 ай бұрын

Thank you it's much appreciated 👍

@shahraizayoub4369 8 ай бұрын

@@techrestoread its ok sir🥰

@winsucker7755 Жыл бұрын

Nice commentary!

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀

@SlenderSade 24 күн бұрын

Hello! I have a question about all the cleaning process. Isn't it better to actually clean it all with water and soap and let it dry for 12 hours under the sun? I think it'd be less of a pain. By all I mean everything. Thank you in advance!

@techrestoread 24 күн бұрын

Hello, yeah, you can clean the board with water. I wouldn't put it in the sun. Just leave it in the house for a couple of days and just check it to make sure it's 100% dry before putting power to it I give just got a playstation 1 from eBay. It looks like it has been in the garden for a year, and I'm going to use water as it's so bad, fingers crossed, it will work again Thank you for watching it's much appreciated 😃

@overnexus. 6 ай бұрын

Cleanest DKOldies console (how do I open this ps3 again?)

@Vergil_dark_Knight 6 ай бұрын

SHES STILL KICKIN

@ChickenBoy75 11 ай бұрын

What about the Thermalpaste under the IHS?

@techrestoread 11 ай бұрын

I did miss it when filming sadly and thank you for watching 👍

@ELIX1842 11 ай бұрын

Cool fulltime 😊

@techrestoread 11 ай бұрын

Thank you it's much appreciated 😀

@BulkBogan1920 Жыл бұрын

At least you actually fixed a broken console instead of just dumping it into a trashpile and pretending to find it like those asian channels do

@Vexelvex2 29 күн бұрын

We used to have 3 of these a long time ago

@techrestoread 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching 😃

@jlopez1632 17 күн бұрын

My ps3 seems to work just fine except the fact when I put a disc in the ps3 doesn’t recognize and pull it in. I can manually push it all the way in but it doesn’t read the disc. Any thoughts?

@techrestoread 17 күн бұрын

Must of the time it's the laser. Try a music CD PS3 use different laser diodes for CD and BD, so if your PS3 reads CD but not BD, you may need cleaning it with alcohol 99.9% or you may have a burnt laser If it doesn't read any disc, CD, DVD or BD, probably the problem is with the disc loading mechanics

@NINJA_HIGURE_XXX 6 ай бұрын

I HAVE PS3 SLIM

@user-gw2bn8mi5i Ай бұрын

Me too!

@moens404 4 ай бұрын

do you recommend adding heat pads?

@techrestoread 4 ай бұрын

I would only put heat pads that are needed or replace the old ones I'm not 100% sure about adding more than needed. Thank you for watching 😃

@rospidionisopoulos 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video mine is not working it says the hard drive is destroyed with no reason By the way the video came on my birthday 😅

@techrestoread 5 ай бұрын

Thank you it's much appreciated 😀

@Terax98 3 ай бұрын

"but working", yeah ps3 slim does it

@techrestoread 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😃

@Nines45 11 ай бұрын

Dkoldies should watch this video

@MrTaktic121 Жыл бұрын

I got the ultra slim and the clip sort of broke and it only plays some disc games .

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

I've never had the ultra slim PS3 l will have to find one on ebay for spares or repair to restore

@kamabokogonpachiro4398 4 ай бұрын

I tried fixing my psp street by myself...it got repaired but in turn i got my bran new screwdriver tips stripped and now ibcant unscrew stuff...any solutions to reduce stripping of screwdriver tip??

@techrestoread 4 ай бұрын

If it's your screwdriver that's getting damaged at the end when under screwing screws make sure that you are using the right size. If you use the wrong size, it can end up damaging the screwdriver. Just double check next time working on something. I hope this helps

@kamabokogonpachiro4398 4 ай бұрын

@@techrestoread I'll keep that in mind..thanks!!

@techrestoread 4 ай бұрын

@@kamabokogonpachiro4398 your welcome 😃

@Firozdiwan8607 3 ай бұрын

12:38 why was the mini cell use in ps3 pls anyone explain?

@techrestoread 3 ай бұрын

It powers the system clock, which keeps track of the current date and time even when PS3 is off. Keeping date and time is necessary for some tasks like timestamping files, and the battery can last around 10+ years

@davidrios424 7 ай бұрын

Saludos desde Ecuador chévere el vídeo podrías decirme aque version de PS3 le hacés el mantenimiento por favor Yo tengo una es la versión 30001 A

@techrestoread 7 ай бұрын

I'm not 100% sure now I've given back the PS3 with out looking I can't say but thank you for watching 👍

@hedgehog_buddy 10 ай бұрын

I have one of these

@joecarignan9718 12 сағат бұрын

My playstation3 plays but slow loading and really clunky sounding. Can I clean and lube the rails that the laser assembly rides on?

@techrestoread 5 сағат бұрын

Yeah, you can just take your time and take pictures so you know how it came part

@googlglglg 2 ай бұрын

kinda wished too see the results, like how noisy the fan is.

@techrestoread 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I will do it with new videos and thank you for watching 😃

@LouSidGames Жыл бұрын

What fixed the disc drive just cleaning it. Mine does the same thing

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% sure it just started working after what did l didn't change anything or l would of had to go back to it

@gialby94ovis71 10 ай бұрын

do you know a method to remove the scratches above ?

@techrestoread 10 ай бұрын

I'm not sure what the best method is. l the only thing l use is scratch remover polish, but if you Google it, there are many other ways to try, but I've not used them

@IanPrino Жыл бұрын

What sensor did yiu clean to get the drive working?

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

Hello first off thank you for watching it's much appreciated I'm not 100% sure l think it was the ribbon cable or just taking it apart and putting it back together by moving the parts inside it's hard to pin point what it was hope this helps

@IanPrino Жыл бұрын

@techrestoread Soubds good. I will have look at mine to see. I really enjoyed the video. Take care.

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

Hope it works out for you and thank you it's much appreciated 👍

@JakvsMetalheads999 7 ай бұрын

My PS3 needs this done badly, thing’s 13 years old, filled with dust and runs everything at half FPS. Wish I could find somewhere that does this lol

@techrestoread 7 ай бұрын

If you really want it done, you might find someone on Facebook marketplace or a repair shop might even do it for you. I hope this helps, and thank you for watching 😃

@Xtrafix2015 6 ай бұрын

Exactly how I do mine 👍

@techrestoread 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀

@ThePrivateGamer19 2 ай бұрын

7:06 those are the wifi antenas?

@techrestoread 2 ай бұрын

yes they are and a bit fiddly to get out lol and thank you for watching

@ermalmesutaj969 Жыл бұрын

Hello there...I have the ps3 and I cleaned up all the stuff but when I put the game in is not working is not sucking in

@techrestoread Жыл бұрын

Hello there if it's not got power to the disc drive and not taking in games make sure you have plug in all the cables to the disc drive. if it's got power check the arms on the infeed they might be in the wrong place when inserting the game hope this help

@ChemseddineBourouba-mp2ic 11 ай бұрын

Ps3 slim lejnd from 🇩🇿 Algérie 2023

@retroconsole_ 11 ай бұрын

Heh. Once you fix it or dust it new just flip it and sell it higher than you bought. I am sure you'd make a lot of money in this tech flipping business.

@Uzidoorman328 7 ай бұрын

Can I please have the PlayStation 3 for free? It's my childhood.

@techrestoread 7 ай бұрын

It really was my workmates' PS3 and l have returned it back to him

@Epicbobloxhaha 14 күн бұрын

Can someone tell me what he used to clean the bottom cover?

@techrestoread 14 күн бұрын

At the time, l used plastic polish what you would get for any supermarket, but now l use Ouhoe plastic refreshing great stuff, and l got it from amazon hope this helps and thank you for watching 😃

@Epicbobloxhaha 12 күн бұрын

@@techrestoread thanks

@lord_beethoven1169 6 ай бұрын

I think I got a sinus infection just from watching them clean that fan.

@techrestoread 6 ай бұрын

Just wait until you see the PS4 that was not turning on coming out on the 11 Feb 2024

@lord_beethoven1169 5 ай бұрын

@@techrestoread just watched it 🤢🤮🤧

@Vxarya 8 ай бұрын

no start thaparty😢

@matthewb1742 11 ай бұрын

I just got one eBay for 50 bucks because the guy said it was broken but he just didn’t reboot it

@techrestoread 11 ай бұрын

Nice one 👍

@spikeefendi3711 11 ай бұрын

Ssd???

@Mr.Scribbler 11 ай бұрын

Wow 😲👍

@techrestoread 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@esmill. 9 ай бұрын

So what was the problem with the disk reader?? my console has the same problem, I can't insert a disc

@techrestoread 9 ай бұрын

I'm not 100% sure after taking it apart and putting it back together it started working sorry it's not much help

@leopoldleiva5027 8 ай бұрын

Just check ribbons an all is great then remove the disc drive an open under it to get to the gears an remove the largest gear on your right adjust all parts the way you would if you as to place in a CD the put you. Will hear the drive reset when that happens put back the big gear reassemble it in your ps3 then you should be good