What is this service for?
This service covers deldding both the CPU and GPU in your PS3* and replacing all thermal paste and thermal pads. For thermal paste, I will be using Arctic MX-4 which is one of the best performing thermal pastes as of 2024 and is durable for at least 8 years! Additionally, any built up dust inside the system will be cleaned out with an air compressor.
After delid, the IHS for both processors will be reattached with similar adhesives as to what Sony used in order to maintain their structural rigidity and reduce warping as the processors heat up and cool down. I can skip this step at your request, but please keep in mind that this will void any warranty provided with this service.
*This service applies to all "fat" PS3's (CECHAXX- CECHQXX models) and CECH-200X slim models. Later models sent in for service will not be delidded, but will still have everything else included in this service done.
Why should I get this service?
Simply replacing the thermal paste on top of the processor's IHS is not enough if the thermal paste underneath it isn't doing its job! This service replaces ALL thermal paste so that your PS3 will be able to expel as much heat as the cooling system allows.
A clean interior and higher quality thermal paste will significantly reduce the amount of heat lingering inside of your system, thus improving upon long term reliability and lowering the noise levels of your fan during graphically intensive gameplay sessions.
Additional Services:
Additional services can be added to your order via the Price Adjustment listing. The quantity must be adjusted to dollar amount required. A list of additional services and the listing's link can be found below:
- CMOS battery replacement: $10
- Fan mod*: $30
*The fan mod involves editing the PS3's fan curve in syscon to prioritize lower temperatures. This will slightly increase the fan speed in exchange for lower peak operating temperatures. This mod is completely safe and will not pose any risk to using your PS3 online. The mod will also stay intact after firmware updates, or formatting / replacing the HDD.
Price adjustment listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154319297306
If you would like a CPU brace installed in your system, please see the listing linked below:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/155823017406
If you have any additional requests not mentioned here, please feel free to send me a message regarding them!
What is this service NOT for?
Please keep in mind that this is not a repair service. Replacing the thermal paste can only serve as preventive maintenance to keep a currently working system running. If your PS3 currently has the "YLOD" and cannot boot up, then this service will likely not benefit you. For repair services, please visit my store page for other services offered:
https://www.ebay.com/str/studiohalabi
Please note that I will refuse service of any systems that contain biohazards such as insects, bodily fluids, rotten food, etc.
How do I send in my console?
After purchase, you will soon receive a direct message from me including all of the necessary shipping information. Shipping costs in this listing only cover return shipping. Unless otherwise stated, turn around time is usually 10 business days after receiving your system.
To ensure that your system is safely shipped, I recommend following the advice listed below:
1. Use a box that is at least 2 inches larger than the console on all sides (front, back, sides, top and bottom).
2. Ensure that the console itself is wrapped with at least 1 inch worth of bubble wrap on all sides. Ensure no corners are exposed.
3. Any remaining empty space in the box should be filled with compressible shipping material, such as foam, crumbled paper, etc. Please do not use air packs as they can pop and become useless.
4. When the box is closed, ensure that the console does not move when the box is shaken.
Please keep in mind that I am not responsible for any damage caused during shipping due to inadequate packaging, and any systems received damaged due to inadequate packaging may be refused service, returned as is, and your order will be refunded minus shipping costs.
Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions or concerns!