PlayStation 3 Yellow Light of Death (YLOD) Repair – All PS3 Models Supported

If your PlayStation 3 has stopped working and is showing the Yellow Light of Death (YLOD), we can help. Creative IT, based in Central London, offers expert PS3 YLOD repair services for all models — including the Original (Phat), Slim, and Super Slim consoles.

With over 20 years of experience and thousands of consoles successfully repaired, our skilled technicians use professional tools and techniques to restore your PS3 — whether it’s for retro gaming, Blu-ray playback, or general use. We offer fast, affordable and reliable repairs with UK-wide mail-in service available.

Supported PS3 Models

We repair all major PlayStation 3 consoles:

• PS3 Original (Phat) – CECHAxx, CECHBxx, CECHCxx, CECHExx, CECHGxx, CECHHxx, CECHJxx, CECHKxx, CECHLxx, CECHMxx, CECHPxx, CECHQxx
• PS3 Slim – CECH-20xx, CECH-21xx, CECH-25xx, CECH-30xx
• PS3 Super Slim – CECH-40xx Series

We diagnose and fix YLOD symptoms, GPU and CPU faults, overheating issues, and motherboard-level failures.

What Causes YLOD on PS3?

The Yellow Light of Death usually occurs when solder joints under the GPU or CPU crack due to overheating and thermal stress. The console may briefly flash yellow before turning off and displaying a blinking red light. This is most common in older PS3 Phat models but can happen to Slim and Super Slim consoles as well.

At Creative IT, we use advanced BGA rework systems to professionally reflow or reball the GPU or CPU chip, restoring the electrical connections and ensuring long-term reliability.

Why Choose Creative IT?

• Expert diagnosis and hardware-level PS3 repair
• Reflow or reballing using precision BGA rework equipment
• Genuine replacement parts available on-site
• Same-day or next-day service in London (subject to stock and schedule)
• UK-wide secure mail-in repair option
• Over 20 years of console repair experience

Book Your PS3 YLOD Repair

To get started with your PS3 repair, contact Creative IT using the details below:

• Phone: 020 7237 6805
• Email: info@creativeit.tv
• Address: 80 Willow Walk, Unit 1, London SE1 5SY

We’re open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Walk-ins welcome or send your PS3 to us securely from anywhere in the UK.