Yellow light on PS3
The yellow light of death on the PS3 is an indication that something is wrong with your console. You may want to repair it to solve the problem. But before repairing, it would be better if you analyze the reason for the problem.
The reasons for the yellow light to blink can be overheating of the gadget, loose cables, or hard drive not installed properly. To solve these you can switch off the system for 30 minutes, reconnect all the cables again, and try reinserting the drive one or two times. Usually with these steps the yellow light of death must stop blinking. But if you notice that the light still blinks, there is some problem with the console and you must get it repaired.
There are two options to get your console repaired. First option is to send it to the Sony service centre. This ensures that you get professional help. But there are some drawbacks of sending the gadget to the service centre. If the warranty period is over, you can be charged something around $150 for the servicing, which is quite a huge amount relative to the price of the gadget itself. Also the device is delivered back to you after a long time. Some had to wait for around four to six weeks to get their consoles back after repairing. So if you are ready to shell out some money and wait for long, you can send your device to the service centre.
But if you find that the above option is not suitable for you, then the other option is to repair it by self. Don’t get panicky about repairing it by self. You need not be an expert to repair it. But yes, you will have to open the gadget. The repair guides available on the Internet detail out each step on repairing the gadget easily. For this you will need the correct screwdrivers or openers. Take care not to lose the screws. Follow each instruction carefully and correct. If you do it properly you can repair the problem of the yellow light of death on your PS3 with much ease. You can find the repair guides for sale and free downloads on many websites on the Internet. Just browse along and you will get the right one.
So next time you see the yellow lights blinking on your PS3 repair it by self or send it to the service centre.
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