Notice: I do NOT offer this as a service right now because I am too busy. PS3's are not my forte, and I don't really have the time to learn enough to start offering PS3 services.
Impressive work and thanks for commenting on everyone’s post. I got a slim and a model ps3 and now I’m ready to sacrifice the slim in case the a model breaks down…
I wish you offered this as service. My old 20GB probably needs a Re-Ball. My local shop tried the capacitor trick and it didn't work. And I'm scared to take it to another shop now.
Hahaha this comment made me laugh. Yeah, that's been there all my life. Had it checked out once, but it's never changed so I was told it was benign and not to worry about it.
I have a 20gb PS3. I've tried the overcloking cfw. But it was pretty instable. Visual glitches and freezing. It IS nice to see older systeme can bé modded and repaired with better chips
@@hamasakikenji4554 Yeah man. Right now I game on my PS3 Slim and PS2 Slim but I just love the concept of one machine playing both games out of HDMI. I hook up my PS2 Slim with HD Retrovision component cables and play ESR discs burnt with widescreen patches applied and they do look decent but still Standard Definition on an HDTV. I must say PS2 Patch Engine is a game changer. There are thousands of widescreen patches out there. You first apply the pnach and then you apply ESR patch then burn and insert. I can't stand that stretched fake widescreen.
I would love one of these. I lost over 40 hours on metal gear solid v phantom pain, due to my ps3 YLOD on september 11th 2015, i still have the slim ps3 i got it exchanged for to this day, but really like the backwards compatibility
Sorry for late reply. My BGA station is bodged together from some Chinese cheap shit, I don't know all the model numbers anymore. I use IR on top but want to upgrade to hot air sometime. The best temp control is dependent on the board not the plate temps - it'll be different for every machine type.
@@Josh.Davidson Thank you! I have come to your same conclusions about temps but found that thermocouples are highly inaccurate because - in my experience - they sense the hot air which is being blown at them rather than the actual board temperature. That is why I was curious to see what temps you used for that nice result. Still, as you say, I did notice that thinner boards/components need lower temps than thicker ones. Any hint on how you decide what temperature to use? I've been struggling with BGA in general for a while and I feel I have decent equipment. Thank you!
crrrrazzyy🔥💪🤘 What is the safe temperature for desoldering RSX? It looks like balls are not made of lead free low temp melting point(220 C) solder, so I think 320 C is the melting point. Am I right? Is that temp safe for crystal?
Curious, l’m interested in these mods and plan on one in the future but l’m wondering, why don’t you also replace the CPU chip to a smaller one as well? Are the 90nm CPU’s always good and the GPU’s were always the main problem?
hey man i am currently searching for xdr compadibility in ps3s and @Computer Booter told me that you swapped xdr ram with a different revision xdr on a cok-001. Which revision you changed the stock one with
Hello Josh, I wanted to know if you are making this mod? I'm from Brazil and I wanted to buy a PS3 backwards compatible with you already with the mod done
This is amazing dude, i currently have 3 ps3s that are dead from the rsx chip (no signal) this gives me reassurance that they will soon work again ! whats the liquid gel form you pour on the board then weld on it
nice! Just wondering, what actually is CPU training? Does it have something to do with the branch predictor or something similar? I ought to know as my forte is more a software engineer, specifically low level software engineering, but I do dabble a bit in hardware modding.
Is GPU training that is edited here, not CPU, because only the GPU is changed. I don't really know what this refers to on the PS3 as I'm not a PS3 expert.
I will do this!!! You didn't use a BGA Reballing station? How did you desolver/solder the GPU? PS: I hope they update CFW, in order to support OtherOS with the 40nm GPU.
Yes, I used BGA reballing station. But I can't show under the heat, you will see nothing because my camera can't see in there. So I cut to the sections where the top heater was to the side and not on top of the chip. CFW already working.
I appreciate you answering my previous question. I want to run a few things by you. I am working on a backward-compatible PlayStation 3 motherboard. I am replacing the RSX. First, I would preheat the motherboard to 175C. Next, have the top heater kick in until 220C is reached. Does this seem good for a PlayStation 3 motherboard? I think I was not preheating hot enough in the past. I am using the ACHI IR PRO SC rework station. Thank you.
RSX had a BGA issue. It would sometimes work, but only for a few minutes at best. Any sort of movement would disrupt it enough to hang with severe artifacting.
Notice: I do NOT offer this as a service right now because I am too busy. PS3's are not my forte, and I don't really have the time to learn enough to start offering PS3 services.
@JCS Thanks. Usually I fix laptop motherboard and Xbox 360.
If you would do this in the future. How much would you think it would cost. My backwards compatible is not dead yet
@@CoffeeQuilava At least $650 + shipping.
@@Josh.Davidson i would be interested in this also
@@Josh.Davidson i would be interested
Thank you for taking very good care of my PS3, Josh. You have done an amazingly fantastic job as usual.
Thank you my brother hope you enjoy it!
Beautiful job.
Thanks homie
Dude, That is wild. Watching both ps3's and 360s have such drastic gpu changes is so satisfying ngl. Awesome work!
Thanks!
Yeah I am so amazed by people Josh Computer Booter who are capable of swapping out the GPU on a PS3.
Its so fascinating seeing how a frankenstein process is done
I love the puff of flux smoke when you lift the chip. It's so satisfying. Keep up the good work josh.
Another great video. Thank you for all the work you do in the Xbox 360 community.
My pleasure thank you!
Impressive work and thanks for commenting on everyone’s post. I got a slim and a model ps3 and now I’m ready to sacrifice the slim in case the a model breaks down…
Appreciate the kind words!
Awesome work as always! Glad to see PS3 stuff!
Thx!
@@Josh.Davidson You're welcome!
Great video! I am still learning how to desolder the RSX without ripping off any traces. Your video helps a lot!
Short and sweet. Perfect!
Glad you liked it!
I wish you offered this as service. My old 20GB probably needs a Re-Ball. My local shop tried the capacitor trick and it didn't work. And I'm scared to take it to another shop now.
More likely the GPU is dead.
@@Josh.Davidson well then in that case I'd need someone to do the same job you are doing.
Bro, I about dropped my jaw when I saw your hand get into frame. I have that same blue-ish dot on my right hand. I’ve never seen anyone else have it.
Hahaha this comment made me laugh. Yeah, that's been there all my life. Had it checked out once, but it's never changed so I was told it was benign and not to worry about it.
@@Josh.Davidson Same with me. I wonder how often people get it.
New sub. Anything PS3 is cool to me. Great job on the repair. Found you on Reddit.
Thanks!
I have a 20gb PS3. I've tried the overcloking cfw. But it was pretty instable.
Visual glitches and freezing.
It IS nice to see older systeme can bé modded and repaired with better chips
Do you have a list? And maybe someone to send mine to service in the West Coast?
Love seeing videos of ps3 being saved, if only we can swap the cell as well which would be a awesome and efficient system.
Cell is not defective at least
Could you imagine the cell and rsx from a Super Slim inside a Backwards Compatible PS3? The dream machine.
@@cemsengul16 if only it can be true I would sell off my 3 slim ps3 and 1 ss ps3 and have this be the one true workhorse along with my ps4.
@@hamasakikenji4554 Yeah man. Right now I game on my PS3 Slim and PS2 Slim but I just love the concept of one machine playing both games out of HDMI. I hook up my PS2 Slim with HD Retrovision component cables and play ESR discs burnt with widescreen patches applied and they do look decent but still Standard Definition on an HDTV. I must say PS2 Patch Engine is a game changer. There are thousands of widescreen patches out there. You first apply the pnach and then you apply ESR patch then burn and insert. I can't stand that stretched fake widescreen.
I remember this music from Tom Hardware Guide's 2001 video on removing CPU cooler.
"AGAiN - Link Stash" keygen.
It's a nice song, actually is Project X Main Theme Amiga, not that. But maybe one used this.
yet another extremely common Josh W
great josh the magic of electronics great job congratulations brother
Thank you brother
I like how you used the same chiptune from that Tom's Hardware video where they cook a CPU. Classic.
I would love one of these. I lost over 40 hours on metal gear solid v phantom pain, due to my ps3 YLOD on september 11th 2015, i still have the slim ps3 i got it exchanged for to this day, but really like the backwards compatibility
Impressive stuff! I wish I had the tools to BGA stuff.
Thx!
Nice job josh.
Looked really nice it the end mate..
Ty Mark
wow thats mind blowing i didn't know this was possible
What a nice work 👌🏻
great video! Can I ask you to share your SMD setup (hot air station, pre-heater) and the temperatures/airflow/nozzles used? Thank you!
Sorry for late reply.
My BGA station is bodged together from some Chinese cheap shit, I don't know all the model numbers anymore.
I use IR on top but want to upgrade to hot air sometime.
The best temp control is dependent on the board not the plate temps - it'll be different for every machine type.
@@Josh.Davidson Thank you! I have come to your same conclusions about temps but found that thermocouples are highly inaccurate because - in my experience - they sense the hot air which is being blown at them rather than the actual board temperature. That is why I was curious to see what temps you used for that nice result. Still, as you say, I did notice that thinner boards/components need lower temps than thicker ones.
Any hint on how you decide what temperature to use? I've been struggling with BGA in general for a while and I feel I have decent equipment. Thank you!
I like how you used music from that old Toms Hardware Intel VS Amd video. Nice job tho!
Yes, thanks
Awesome stuff!
Awesome work ! How about the skills needed ! Is BGA station absolutely needed ?
100% needed and the skills to operate it. You need to be trained in BGA rework to have success.
Awesome wizardry as per usual
Glad you think so!
Beautiful ❤️
Looks great bro!
Thank you brother
Got a few red light that'll benefit from swap.😅 DSD audio ripper worth the hassle.
HOW? Amazing! Cool!
crrrrazzyy🔥💪🤘
What is the safe temperature for desoldering RSX? It looks like balls are not made of lead free low temp melting point(220 C) solder, so I think 320 C is the melting point. Am I right? Is that temp safe for crystal?
217C-230C. Do not exceed 230.
@@Josh.Davidson thank you sir!
Song name? Partially the reason why i keep rewatching this video, apart from how satisfying it is
Project X Amiga Theme
Thx dude
Curious, l’m interested in these mods and plan on one in the future but l’m wondering, why don’t you also replace the CPU chip to a smaller one as well? Are the 90nm CPU’s always good and the GPU’s were always the main problem?
GPU only one who has the flip chip defect. CPU made by IBM is solid.
@@Josh.Davidsonah ok thanks
Bro i havent seen u in a bit , U ok..?
Hi, everything is good. Busy :)
hey man i am currently searching for xdr compadibility in ps3s and @Computer Booter told me that you swapped xdr ram with a different revision xdr on a cok-001. Which revision you changed the stock one with
I had Elpida's and replaced one with Samsung and it worked.
@@Josh.Davidson do you have a picture and did you try with any latest revision like slims or superslims.
@@deendojo no sorry
This is (how you like to say in America) DOPE 😀
Thank you!
This is so neat. Now i want mine done. 😅
Thanks!
Hi JD, would it be possible to upload links of the products you used please ? Also where you sourced the chips ?
Aliexpress, the one I bought is gone.
Hello Josh, I wanted to know if you are making this mod? I'm from Brazil and I wanted to buy a PS3 backwards compatible with you already with the mod done
Sorry I am not doing it.
This is amazing dude, i currently have 3 ps3s that are dead from the rsx chip (no signal) this gives me reassurance that they will soon work again !
whats the liquid gel form you pour on the board then weld on it
It's high quality flux.
Not welding, soldering. Not the same. This process very complicated.
@@Josh.Davidson thats the word i was looking for lol and im thinking about shipping them off somewhere so they can get a reball
No reball. Need new GPU.
I have a checa, any chance you could do this to mine?
Not right now, I am too busy.
@@Josh.Davidson rip
nice! Just wondering, what actually is CPU training? Does it have something to do with the branch predictor or something similar? I ought to know as my forte is more a software engineer, specifically low level software engineering, but I do dabble a bit in hardware modding.
Is GPU training that is edited here, not CPU, because only the GPU is changed. I don't really know what this refers to on the PS3 as I'm not a PS3 expert.
@@Josh.Davidson Ah thanks though. Still great vid!
@@no-ld3hz Thx!
It's not cpu training... Its syscon training
@xenusceptic doesn't matter, this comment was 4 months old and I already learnt about the internal SC TTY, I now remember what syscon was.
Hi Josh.Davidson. How long the repair took? Thank you for your answer.
Hi. A few hours.
How do you place the new rsx in the correct spot?
Visually. When solder flows the surface tension of well flowing solder pull it perfectly into place as balls are all melted liquid.
What firmware version was installed.As I have heard that the firmware version can conflict with the 40mm retrofit.
Something 4.xx.
@@Josh.Davidson thanks for the reply .Nice job on the Frankenstein mod.
Is this sorcery?!
No, it's engineering. :)
@@Josh.Davidson You're an electric wizzard then
Great video, but just to clarify, Frankenstein was the Dr and not the monster.
i think you'll find that to monster thought as Dr Frankenstien as his father so therefore Frankenstien Jr. lol
@@MrFixiit No, he was only the Monster, not his son, only his creation, absolutely no relation.
I want this done to 60gb model
And you do ps3s?? Man… i need to get a franky so badly.. i have a b01 and e01 that would be good
Not really. :D This was a hobby thing.
What does this "training data" do? Does it just let the rest of the system know what the new RSX is supposed to be?
It's interface training data which helps bring up the interfaces
I will do this!!! You didn't use a BGA Reballing station? How did you desolver/solder the GPU? PS: I hope they update CFW, in order to support OtherOS with the 40nm GPU.
Yes, I used BGA reballing station. But I can't show under the heat, you will see nothing because my camera can't see in there. So I cut to the sections where the top heater was to the side and not on top of the chip.
CFW already working.
I appreciate you answering my previous question. I want to run a few things by you. I am working on a backward-compatible PlayStation 3 motherboard. I am replacing the RSX. First, I would preheat the motherboard to 175C. Next, have the top heater kick in until 220C is reached. Does this seem good for a PlayStation 3 motherboard? I think I was not preheating hot enough in the past. I am using the ACHI IR PRO SC rework station. Thank you.
Pls be careful about that every machine will respond differently. You need to test and find what work well for you. But I do similar as what you said.
@@Josh.Davidson Thank you! Have a fantastic day. I just had my first successful RSX reball and swap.
@@Nick456-o9b very great job my brother congratulations
Wow, this is insane, i know that u don't offer this mod, but if u would offer this, How much would you charge?
A LOT.
Doesnt look scarily difficult, might have to try this, but not until my ps3's rsx fails, not sure if i wanna do this on a working system
Well are you proficient at BGA rework? If not, it's hard.
@@Josh.Davidson I do have one yeah, bought it for 700 bucks and have used it less than 10 times lol, good opportunity to put it back in use
why not to put a 28nm rsx on CECHA?
The ballout is different.
what is the song name? nice vid btw 👍👍
Project X Theme... but I slow it a bit because it sounds cool
Hey josh how can I get in contact with you about you retrofitting my ceche01 with a 40 nm rsx?
I am sorry I'm not offering this service right now (see pinned comment). Maybe next year if I get more time.
How many watts does the PS3 consume with the 40nm RSX?, standard with the 90nm it consumes up to over 200 watts
Don't know, didn't test it.
Hi Josh. Hope you answer. I have a PS3 Super Slim, it doesn't work on hdmi. It's not the port. Do you know what's happening? Ty.
Nope, not a PS3 tech, sorry.
Would these potentially be banned from psn? Id love a modded fat ps3, but i have concerns about a ban.
Did you know SONY made these also??? So I think not.
was the ps3 booting fine before the swap?
Only if you looked at it and prayed to God. Otherwise no.
RSX had a BGA issue. It would sometimes work, but only for a few minutes at best. Any sort of movement would disrupt it enough to hang with severe artifacting.
who is providing all of these rsx chips?
China.
Possible to make a program to add the syscon codes with a click?
Probably, but it's very easy to do.
Another one saved by Sir.Josh!
Thank you brother
do you sell them?
No.
Syscon program?
Yes because the training data needs to be modified
@@Josh.Davidson How does it change?
Different GPU type need different data.
U sell them ?
No. Read pinned comment.
Notice it still flashes yellow on boot up 3:51
You did not pay attention to the video. As I told you, it's WEBMAN LED that does this!
Good stuff. Wish you offered these services. Change your mind message me. I got 2 A models to get done
How much would you charge for a mod like this Just for the labor? I would supply Necessary PS360 gigabyte and processor 40 nanometer.
I don't really have time to do this much right now.
Helloooooo
tell me price
I don't sell it.
@@Josh.Davidson Could you make a detailed guide for this? My guys and I don't mind doing it again.
There is the guide at PSX-PLACE website.
🤔 methinks i can take a slap at my 60gb on worst case I'm down 30 bucks lol 😆
?
@@Josh.Davidson oh sorry, Irish Slang for ' Indeed now I think I can try frankenstein my 60gb ps3, at worst it'll break but it only cost 30 euro."
oh ok.
Can I pay for this
No not right now, sorry. Am too busy.