PlayStation®3 General Discussion

[Tis786]

Does anybody know where I Can get my PS3 professionally Reballed in London?

IF So where? And how much would it cost. Have tried googling but most places only offer reflows, and would like to hear from anyone who has had their ps3 reballed.

Thanks

[lfcrule1972]

http://www.google.co.uk/webhp?rls=ig#hl=en&xhr=t&q=ps3+reballing+in+London&cp=23&pf=p&sclient=psy&sa...

Did you check out these places offering reballing ?

[tomboland]

reballing? C'est que ce?

[TalllPaul]

Would a kind soul like to explain to be what is reballing?

[THE_FORCE]

Is it something to do with soldering ?

[McNeilio]

 thats reballing . similar to soldering

[homerjnick]

Reballing and resoldering, along with reflowing and refluxing will postpone a YLOD for sure but only postpone, they are all temporary fixes...its an inherent design on the 60GB models...your best bet is to get a slim...

[Kermit1970]

Sounds like ***** your PS3

[Danlisa]

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TalllPaul wrote:
Would a kind soul like to explain to be what is reballing?

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The YLOD (when assumed to be the RSX or Cell) occurs when the 'pins' on the chip plate crack and become detached from the MOBO connection.  Reballing removes the original solder, replaces with new and then the connection is re-established with the MOBO by using either an infrared oven or direct IR light.

Basically the professional version of the Hairdryer trick but it's exaclty what Sony do on all refurbs.

[FooFan73]

Why is it when I read the word 'Reballing' I think of the word 'Tea bagging'?