How long is ur player been YLOD/Dead?

if warranty is expired.. you can try sending it to a 3rd party repairer.. most probably your GPU is shot.. n ur lens too..

if you keen on having to fix try techtwo enterprise.. their method is more expensive compared than normal reflow/thermal pasting.. but they claim it is 90% permanent fix..

Meaning you bought a totally dead YLOD PS3...?

whats the method of repair for the YLOD? reflow, thermal pasting or Ball Grid Array Reballing...

if the dvd drive fail.. its quite expensive to replace.. so be mindful if you are thinking of repairs..

If there is a display main screen.. but games do not load or using other media cd also the same result.. meaning there is something wrong with the lens.. cost for repair/replacing bout RM200++

what unrealweapon says you should at least consider.. singapore set is abit cheaper.. reflow can only do it once only.. if it happens again.. it is recommended to do reball for a permanent fix of the heating problem..

yes.. nothing last forever.. but reball is having new solder.. if used leaded is better n lasting..

i do agree that the older phat version looks better with the glossy finish and built quality.. plus some models have extra features that the slim do not have..

nyways goodluck

yes.. u made a good point..
if BD drive not faulty its much cheaper.. keep at it..

BelowAverage ,
if you wld like to compare in terms of vehicles wise.. it would be a 1st gen vios and the new vios.. coz it would be the same platform only different in features and look.. but engine performs the same.. but comparing a vios with a kelisa is like a ps3 with a ps1 comparison..

DaveDiablos,
the controller board issue has mixed views.. some said it is keyed with ur main board.. so most likely u need to find the same model make of your ps3.. might want to consult BabyK since he does fixing/replacing disc drive problems.. coz all ps3 models have different type of drive.. so if replace disc drive does it comes with the controller board for your particular model..