My PS3 developed YLOD 2 months ago and i have seen a lot of information on the internet that suggests a YLOD PS3 cannot last more than one month when repaired. I took a trip Military Shopping Arena in Oshodi and went to about three shops to make enquiries, they all said processor/panel whatever was to be changed. I need honest replies and price range for it to be repaired.

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My PS3 developed YLOD 2 months ago and i have seen a lot of information on the internet that suggests a YLOD PS3 cannot last more than one month when repaired. I took a trip Military Shopping Arena in Oshodi and went to about three shops to make enquiries, they all said processor/panel whatever was to be changed. I need honest replies and price range for it to be repaired.

The ylod can be repaired via three methods. Reflowing, reballing or simply changing the entire motherboard. Reflowing is the least effective method, the console might work for 2 weeks or a month then stop. Reballing is more effective and lasts longer. It requires technicians with special tools and equipments to get it done. If either methods fail, then the repairer simply changes the motherboard. The reflow costs not more than 2k or thereabouts, reball is more expensive and i don't know how much it costs currently. Changing the motherboard costs more than reballing and reflowing.

My advice, get a trusted repairer and have him change the motherboard. It will last longer, since it's almost like getting a new console.