Are you a YLOD victim?

Slick50

There seems to be an ever growing number of incidents of YLOD out there, but sony state there is no real problem. They claim that there is less than a 1/2 of 1 percent failure rate. I find this unbelievable. Has your PS3 suffered YLOD, post the make, model and age (of your PS3) here if so, or even a comment. See if we can get a better picture.

Minstrel27

60gb model and no problems yet anyway.

Yellowledbetter

60Gb Launch Day model died 3 weeks ago

Gummy Panda

40gb uncharted pack running strong. Still running as well as day 1 so have no reasonable reason to change to slim

dasilverfox

yeah 60gb model. dead dead dead. have to say in my experience sony manufacture some great equipment. well i mean that's if you don't switch it on. i love my ps3 ornament and the way it has a red light followed by a green then a yellow then red again. how cool is that. looks especially nice at christmas. who needs a fceking christmas tree. just spend 630euro on a ps3. well worth it just for the lights.

L'prof

60 GB launch model, still going strong. Brother bought a 40 GB model a year or so later and it's still fine.

DaveTwenty7

60gb Just YROD today. Knew I shouldn't have just turned it off at the back 1st time :mad:)
Off to PC world to get bits to attempt youtube repair

Lemegeton

my first console went ylod'd on me. was a launch model and lasted 2 years

whiterebel

You should put your vote in this. Doesn't matter if its YLoD or BRod, it shouldn't happen....

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055442721&highlight=death

Dont be at yourself

My 60gb JP machine died before christmas. Fixed it with a heat gun, but it died again a few weeks later.

weiland79

Minstrel27 wrote: »

60gb model and no problems yet anyway.

+1

Kev_ps3

Happined to my 60gb last summer. Sony gave me a free refurb, no probs so far.

alanc2003

Had 2 40gb go on me in the space of 3 months. HMV changed them both straight away. have the 3rd one 2 years and no problems since

bugs

My launch 60gig died a few weeks back. Repaired it and traded it into gamestop.

For reference, i've had an scph-10000 first series japanese release model ps2 since it was released in japan however many years ago. Its been heavily played, dropped and moved yet outside of the occasional laser clean, it still works fine.

noodler

80GB no problems.

I know its been pointed out a million times as this is the 10th BROD topic started attempting to "investigate the scale of the problem" but generally speaking people who have no problems won't be attracted to the thread.

Theres actually a far better thread with a poll if you searched for it anyway.

noodler

Slick50 wrote: »

They claim that there is less than a 1/2 of 1 percent failure rate. I find this unbelievable.

I am not saying the rate isn't higher either but its hard to tell.

I mean I don't know how many PS3s are in the country, would I be going too far to say 100,000? I think thats too high but for arguments sake.

1% of that is 1000. .5% is 500.

So you could see a couple of complaints on boards about broken PS3s per week and you could think in your own mind that they are breaking down all over the place, when in actual fact its a fairly normal statistic for electronics - someone quoted the accepted failure rate of electronics before but I can't recall it.

I still think lasers could do with a two year warranty though - they just seem more at risk than alot of other electronic components.

Carra23

Not sure what YLOD or YROD is but I reckon one or the other happened to my PS3 in October. Had it repaired and got 2 month guarantee from the fella who fixed it , it died again there on Sunday.

It is the 60gb launch model and cost €650 so I am not too pleased to be honest.Sony have told me to go to gamestop with €168 and get a refurb. I think Sony should do more than offer refurbs or at least give these refurbs out free if I pay €168 brings the overall cost of my PS3 to nearly €860(includes 40 I paid for repair) . I am not sure what to do I am considering just saving the €168 until I have enough to buy a brand new slim , any advice ?

Mitchydkid

Mate the same thing happened to me, the blue ray laser went on my 60Gb launch console, I got it repaired but it froze once or twice, although it was still working I got the slim one.

Yes it cost a few quid but I got a good bundle price, some nice games, now I have two consoles which is proving to be cool.

Carra23

Mitchydkid wrote: »

Mate the same thing happened to me, the blue ray laser went on my 60Gb launch console, I got it repaired but it froze once or twice, although it was still working I got the slim one.

Yes it cost a few quid but I got a good bundle price, some nice games, now I have two consoles which is proving to be cool.

So you think I'd be better off blanking the offer of a refurb for 168 and just buy new console ?

tman

60GB launch model and still going strong. This seems to be a larger issue than Sony are letting one, but is still nowhere near the amount of RROD problems...

Mitchydkid

Carra23 wrote: »

So you think I'd be better off blanking the offer of a refurb for 168 and just buy new console ?

Yeah if you can, I'd recommend getting a new one.

Although mine was repaired and seemed to be working ok (bar one or two freeze moments) I just thought feck this, I like the games, the blue ray, the vidzone etc, the new one is smaller, quieter and less power consumption, so like I said if you can...

Slick50

whiterebel wrote: »

You should put your vote in this. Doesn't matter if its YLoD or BRod, it shouldn't happen....

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055442721&highlight=death

The poll looks good alright, only trouble is I voted in it before as a "hasn't happened to me yet", so now I can't register another vote.

whiterebel

Slick50 wrote: »

The poll looks good alright, only trouble is I voted in it before as a "hasn't happened to me yet", so now I can't register another vote.

Yes, its a major drawback, as is the lack of chance to vote for people to vote more than once.......

phant0m

Got the YLOD on my 60GB launch a few weeks ago and replaced it with a 250GB Slim. Still in the process of trying to repair the broken one though so I can get all my game saves back (quite frankly it's retarded that you even have to do that). That stupid blue screw on the hard drive is holding me back atm though as I made bits of it trying to get it out. I'm buying a hacksaw blade today though so that should sort that problem out

Slick50

whiterebel wrote: »

Yes, its a major drawback, as is the lack of chance to vote for people to vote more than once.......

I understand why one vote is a good idea, but it would be great to be able to move your vote, as your situation changes.

Hi phantom, you want to be careful going at that screw with a hacksaw. The friction could cause a static build up, or creat a magnetic charge that could ruin the saved info on the hard drive. Did you buy the replacement unit, or did you get it supplied under the sale of goods act?

phant0m

Slick50 wrote: »

Hi phantom, you want to be careful going at that screw with a hacksaw. The friction could cause a static build up, or creat a magnetic charge that could ruin the saved info on the hard drive. Did you buy the replacement unit, or did you get it supplied under the sale of goods act?

Thanks, but the 60GB is completely dead so I'm not really all that bothered about ****ing it up even more :P And yeah, I just bought a replacement unit.

Den85

Thankfully it hasn't happened to me yet here we've already gone through 2 Xbox 360s.

fastmover

phant0m wrote: »

Got the YLOD on my 60GB launch a few weeks ago and replaced it with a 250GB Slim. Still in the process of trying to repair the broken one though so I can get all my game saves back (quite frankly it's retarded that you even have to do that). That stupid blue screw on the hard drive is holding me back atm though as I made bits of it trying to get it out. I'm buying a hacksaw blade today though so that should sort that problem out

try a long nose pliers...it's not that tightly screwed in...i opened one that someone tried to jemmy out with a screwdriver

PWEI

Got the ylod yesterday on my 60gb console,very frustrating. I'm wondering is there anybody here who have got their PS3 repaired at GSM Solutions on Upper Abbey Street? I know Console Repairs Ireland do a good job but they are in Bray and GSM Solutions are only around the corner from my work.

noodler

PWEI wrote: »

Got the ylod yesterday on my 60gb console,very frustrating. I'm wondering is there anybody here who have got their PS3 repaired at GSM Solutions on Upper Abbey Street? I know Console Repairs Ireland do a good job but they are in Bray and GSM Solutions are only around the corner from my work.

No clue.

Did you get a quote yet? Find out what kind of warranty they offer too.

Gran Hermano

60GB model bought on launch day, went tits up after 14 months.
console repairs were as useful as a chocolate teapot, ended up having to
pay for a refurb. :mad:

At least MS replaced my launch model after almost 2 years FOC when it died.

Super Sidious

YLOD after 18months...

40GB

Got a free LBP and KZ2 from Sony for complaining... along with my €160 refurb...

GavRedKing

60gb launch model died back in November, just took the hit and bought a brand new 120gb version a few days later.

PWEI

noodler wrote: »

No clue.

Did you get a quote yet? Find out what kind of warranty they offer too.

Haven't got a quote yet.Asked them for a rough idea of how much and they said anything from €30 to €120 but I would have to drop it in to them first.
They offer a 10 t o 50% discount if you send them an sms;

http://www.gsmsolutionsltd.com/services/discount.html

L'prof

PWEI wrote: »

Haven't got a quote yet.Asked them for a rough idea of how much and they said anything from €30 to €120 but I would have to drop it in to them first.
They offer a 10 t o 50% discount if you send them an sms;

http://www.gsmsolutionsltd.com/services/discount.html

"This SMS discount service cannot be used for any online purchases such as remote unlocking including Ipod, Laptop / PC repairs or Console repair"

Slick50

I should have included this link in the OP, http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055795516&page=8. A small number of people have had success in persuading their retailers to replace their faulty PS3s FOC. They have managed do this because under irish consumer law, you are protected by the 'sale of goods and supply of services act 1980'. This states that any retailer, is legaly obliged to provide goods or services of a merchantable quality, therefore fit for purpose, as described, and reasonably durable. The above thread is quite long, and getting longer, but worth a read.

johndoe99

I've had my 40gb PS3 just over 3 years now, and i use it a lot online, more than 3 hours at a time, and its never once given me any trouble. Had never heard of YLOD until now.

Nuri Sahin

So about an hour ago I became a YLOD victim :rolleyes:

It's a launch 40GB PS3.

Was just listening to some music on it and suddenly it went on me.

Anyways I've read a couple of YLOD threads here and a good few sites via google. Kind of bambozzled as to what to do

So a Q for you's who have YLOD.
What did you do after you four PS3 had the YLOD?

I was thinking of chancing it and trading it in for PS3 Slim tommorow, but I assume the likes of Smyths, Game and Gamestop would give my PS3 a check and see if all was alright with it. Has anyone else tried this?

I could give it to consolerepairs(again, for the 3rd time :rolleyes:)

EDIT - and COD4 is stuck inside. Anyway of getting it out?

L'prof

Adnan Alves wrote: »

I was thinking of chancing it and trading it in for PS3 Slim tommorow, but I assume the likes of Smyths, Game and Gamestop would give my PS3 a check and see if all was alright with it. Has anyone else tried this?

That's quite a nasty thing to do, I'm sure they'd make sure it's working first though!

disco girl

Adnan Alves wrote: »

EDIT - and COD4 is stuck inside. Anyway of getting it out?

You could try this, try turning the power off in the back, then hold the eject button and turn it on from the back. This got my MW2 disc out of my YLOD 40gb last week.

As far as I know they check to make sure the machine is working before they do the trade in.

Nuri Sahin

disco girl wrote: »

You could try this, try turning the power off in the back, then hold the eject button and turn it on from the back. This got my MW2 disc out of my YLOD 40gb last week.

As far as I know they check to make sure the machine is working before they do the trade in.

Thanks, just got it out there.

I was fairly sure they'd check it.

BTW what do you plan on doing with your YLOD PS3 then? Repair, just buy a new one or get a refurb one...

disco girl

Adnan Alves wrote: »

Thanks, just got it out there.

I was fairly sure they'd check it.

BTW what do you plan on doing with your YLOD PS3 then? Repair, just buy a new one or get a refurb one...

Have been in touch with retailer (head office) who have said they will give me a "new machine", however when I rang to see if it was in yet, the shop bloke let slip it was a refurb....so have e mailed head office for clarification. Still waiting for a reply as the person I'm dealing with wasn't in on Thurs or Fri. I won't accept a refurb....so have given the option of refund or ps3 slim.

How about you?? I have heard alright that the repairs don't last too long.....

noodler

I think legally they are fine to give you a refurb, its only if that breaks down (in your crappy 3 months warranty) that you can then claim a refund I believe.

Its a bit dodgy though, essentially saying a repair is as good as a refund when you only get 3 months warranty.

disco girl

noodler wrote: »

I think legally they are fine to give you a refurb, its only if that breaks down (in your crappy 3 months warranty) that you can then claim a refund I believe.

Its a bit dodgy though, essentially saying a repair is as good as a refund when you only get 3 months warranty.

Yeah that's what I don't like....3 month warranty and the idea of (maybe) no comeback once you accept a secondhand machine!

The only reason why I am refusing the refurb is because I was told 3 times (by the shop manager) that I was getting a "new machine". I asked her straight out was it a refurb or brand new and she kept saying brand new......so I am going to hold them to it!

noodler

Oral contracts and all that!

Best of luck anyway.

sxt

PWEI wrote: »

Haven't got a quote yet.Asked them for a rough idea of how much and they said anything from €30 to €120 but I would have to drop it in to them first.
They offer a 10 t o 50% discount if you send them an sms;

http://www.gsmsolutionsltd.com/services/discount.html

Run a mile from ****. Had horrid experience for months with this character, and ended in me literally paying money to have my ipod bricked. The length the guy went to try and swindle and cover up his incompetence was repulsive.

I posted a thread about my dealings with this cowboy here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...p?t=2055198564 ,

I subsequently found this previous newpaper story on the same lad behind this operation
SUNDAY MIRROR: INVESTIGATES Stolen phone? Give me a call

The name of the site does sound legitmate ,( before you find out that it is not even a limited company) . This guy is a cunning piece of work, a real scumbag.

PWEI

Well I had dropped in my PS3 to GSM solutions before I read your warning.
They managed to fix it and I haven't had any problems since so I cant really complain.Price was €85 with a one month guarantee.

NotorietyH

I fell victim to the YLOD last night. 60Gb Launch model. Had been thinking of buying a slim for a while, so I'm trying to view it as an excuse to pick one up. Going to be a pain losing all my game saves, had been meaning to back them up for ages. Lesson learned!