The previous owner kept it clean like I do with my PlayStation Super Slim. If your not using your console in a long-term, always cover it with a cloth so the dust can't go inside of your PlayStation.
@@rickstechrepairs Thanks! I bought my PS3 Super Slim on May 19 2013 and I have never cleaned my console from inside. Works smoothly and doesn't overheat. Great video! I really enjoyed watching your teardown. Satisfying!
@@Emre723 if the console is still running quietly and not overheating, then you don't have to worry too much about changing the paste if you're doing your job keeping the console well ventilated while it's powered on and keeping it free of dust. But if the console is running louder than normal and running hotter than it should, then it's a good time to change the paste. I have the super slim CECH-4301B model I got in late 2015 (after my old original model from 2008 broke down), haven't messed with the thermal paste once, and it still functions perfectly like day 1 with zero problems because I always keep it well ventilated and clear of dust. I love the Super Slims more than any other PS3 model because not only are these things whisper quiet and heavily reliable due to low power usage, these things are much easier to safely disassemble and clean out. Less moving parts are always better.
@@PackBrewBadgeWI4 You're right, but in terms of general maintenance, it's been over 11 years since I got my PS3 and I think a thermal paste, clock battery change, and internal cleaning with compressed air would be good for continued reliability down the road, ya know? And I do keep my PS3 well ventilated and dust free, so mine shouldn't be breaking down anytime soon. (My PS3 was also not used for more than half the time I have owned it, so even better for me)
Gonna bw picking one of these up soon, been wanting to relive my childhood after I found all my old PS3 games but damn, it's been a while since 2014 and I'm honestly super nervous about replacing the paste, I've done attempted repairs before on SEGA consoles and I've always tripped up on the drives
I was the same way. I always ended up having something that didn't go back together right. Someone gave me a PS3 slim in very rough shape and I was able to bring it back to life and working really well. Mistakes were made and it's not perfect. But I genuinely believe that if I can do it anybody can.
@@TheJackal342 GO YOU for trying and you got it right enough to still have it work afterward! 😆 I'm embarrassed to say after watching tons of videos I still ended up with "extra" screws after putting my PS2 back together. It was supposed to be a practice run to replacing thermal paste on my PS3 so now I'm really scared.
Thanks for the detail in taking it apart and putting it back together! I'm surprised I was able to take my console apart, I'm terrible with these things and don't have that pair of tweezers you have, so I had to make due with some basic ones, those ribbon cables were a nightmare. I always had trouble with remembering which screw goes where. But I was successful. I did it to get at the fan and clean it out. Looks like I'll need to also replace the paste at some point. I started this cuz when I turned the console on today, it suddenly shut off after a few seconds. No red light. I unplugged and plugged it back in. The red light was back. So I tried turning it on, and got assailed by a jet engine fan which has never happened before. But the green light was solid. I turned it off, turned it back on. It was silent again. But I decided it was time to clean it, just in case, biiiig chunk of dust in the fan. I got all of that out. So far, so good, no issues. If it happens again, I'll try the paste.
This is best tear down ever, some over vids didn’t show putting it back together. I was going to change my cmos battery for my super slim so i thought i should change the thermal paste too
Cheers, i look to show as much as i can, and not just jump cut to the next step.. that and loud techno music in the background! good luck with the thermal paste replacement
Can you tell me what model is the PS3 Super Slim in this video? Like for example, I have CECH-4206C and CECH-4312A (1st and 2nd revision of PS3 Super Slim) and I am looking for a disassembly video guide to change the thermal paste Edit : Nevermind, in the video you did show that your model is CECH-4202C lol, hopefully the internal compartment is the same
@@rickstechrepairs Yeah, I didn't noticed it until middle of the video haha By the way, what thermal paste brand did you used? I got Thermalright TF4 but I am not sure if this brand is gonna last longer before I need to do another thermal paste change
My hard drive side plastic cover clips all got obliterated so i came looking to see if i did something wrong, but you were ever more aggressive than i was!
Hey i took my extra ps3 apart like a year ago n it works besides the disc drive lol. When i close the top of the disc tray it clicks twice but wont spin the disc. Any idea what i did wrong
@@rickstechrepairsBro i changed Thermal paste on my ps3 in last 1 month ago... Now It's Getting Over heat While Playing Games Can u tell what for that Reason..?😢
I got my PS3 super slim back in 2015 after my old original aka "fat" PS3 from 2008 died from overheating and my super slim PS3 still continues to function perfectly with zero problems since I routinely clean it after long gaming sessions and keep it free of dust at all times.
@@rickstechrepairs exactly the point. That's why I recommend the Super Slim models from 2012 to 2017 over the Slim models from 2009 to 2012 and the original models from 2006 to 2009 when the goal is to pick up the most reliable PS3 model for long term usage. My old PS3 from 2008 was the original fat model and each time I turned it on, the fan noise got obnoxiously loud after at least 1.5 hours of gameplay after turning it on. The super slim model is silent and never gets crazy hot even after hours worth of gameplay.
The previous owner kept it clean like I do with my PlayStation Super Slim. If your not using your console in a long-term, always cover it with a cloth so the dust can't go inside of your PlayStation.
good tip
@@rickstechrepairs Thanks! I bought my PS3 Super Slim on May 19 2013 and I have never cleaned my console from inside. Works smoothly and doesn't overheat. Great video! I really enjoyed watching your teardown. Satisfying!
@@ERTChimpanzee Same with me, we probably should replace thermal paste soon though, it might've dried out
@@Emre723 if the console is still running quietly and not overheating, then you don't have to worry too much about changing the paste if you're doing your job keeping the console well ventilated while it's powered on and keeping it free of dust.
But if the console is running louder than normal and running hotter than it should, then it's a good time to change the paste.
I have the super slim CECH-4301B model I got in late 2015 (after my old original model from 2008 broke down), haven't messed with the thermal paste once, and it still functions perfectly like day 1 with zero problems because I always keep it well ventilated and clear of dust. I love the Super Slims more than any other PS3 model because not only are these things whisper quiet and heavily reliable due to low power usage, these things are much easier to safely disassemble and clean out. Less moving parts are always better.
@@PackBrewBadgeWI4 You're right, but in terms of general maintenance, it's been over 11 years since I got my PS3 and I think a thermal paste, clock battery change, and internal cleaning with compressed air would be good for continued reliability down the road, ya know? And I do keep my PS3 well ventilated and dust free, so mine shouldn't be breaking down anytime soon. (My PS3 was also not used for more than half the time I have owned it, so even better for me)
Gonna bw picking one of these up soon, been wanting to relive my childhood after I found all my old PS3 games but damn, it's been a while since 2014 and I'm honestly super nervous about replacing the paste, I've done attempted repairs before on SEGA consoles and I've always tripped up on the drives
thermal paste probably isnt needed on the 3rd Revision PS3's i just did it out of habit more than anything
I was the same way. I always ended up having something that didn't go back together right. Someone gave me a PS3 slim in very rough shape and I was able to bring it back to life and working really well. Mistakes were made and it's not perfect. But I genuinely believe that if I can do it anybody can.
@@TheJackal342 GO YOU for trying and you got it right enough to still have it work afterward! 😆 I'm embarrassed to say after watching tons of videos I still ended up with "extra" screws after putting my PS2 back together. It was supposed to be a practice run to replacing thermal paste on my PS3 so now I'm really scared.
Thanks for the detail in taking it apart and putting it back together! I'm surprised I was able to take my console apart, I'm terrible with these things and don't have that pair of tweezers you have, so I had to make due with some basic ones, those ribbon cables were a nightmare. I always had trouble with remembering which screw goes where. But I was successful. I did it to get at the fan and clean it out. Looks like I'll need to also replace the paste at some point. I started this cuz when I turned the console on today, it suddenly shut off after a few seconds. No red light. I unplugged and plugged it back in. The red light was back. So I tried turning it on, and got assailed by a jet engine fan which has never happened before. But the green light was solid. I turned it off, turned it back on. It was silent again. But I decided it was time to clean it, just in case, biiiig chunk of dust in the fan. I got all of that out. So far, so good, no issues. If it happens again, I'll try the paste.
hope the simple clean of the fan, sorts it out
This is best tear down ever, some over vids didn’t show putting it back together. I was going to change my cmos battery for my super slim so i thought i should change the thermal paste too
Cheers, i look to show as much as i can, and not just jump cut to the next step.. that and loud techno music in the background!
good luck with the thermal paste replacement
Bro just broke the pins. What do you mean its the best teardown ? This was careless 4:35
Not only that, just saw him using a tooth brush on the SMD ceramic capacitors, he's lucky he didn't rip off any!!
Damn - too many steps.
I will gather courage eventually...
Thanks for the video! Great work!
cheers , good luck
Can you tell me what model is the PS3 Super Slim in this video?
Like for example, I have CECH-4206C and CECH-4312A (1st and 2nd revision of PS3 Super Slim) and I am looking for a disassembly video guide to change the thermal paste
Edit : Nevermind, in the video you did show that your model is CECH-4202C lol, hopefully the internal compartment is the same
cheers, good to see you spotted it :)
@@rickstechrepairs Yeah, I didn't noticed it until middle of the video haha
By the way, what thermal paste brand did you used? I got Thermalright TF4 but I am not sure if this brand is gonna last longer before I need to do another thermal paste change
i find aslong as the thermalpaste actually has a name, you should be fine.
i usually use Deepcool Z5
My hard drive side plastic cover clips all got obliterated so i came looking to see if i did something wrong, but you were ever more aggressive than i was!
cant show the plastic weakness!
I really wished if you introduced the tools you're using
sorry , mostly standard tools
im definitely going to put a spot of lithium grease on those gears and on the door slides when i service mine :)
Sound like a good idea
Careful on the door slides, dab on with a q tip so it doesn’t drip inside
Hey, what liquid you used to remove the thermal paste
I used isopropyl alcohol aka ipa
@@rickstechrepairs Thanks mate
Hey i took my extra ps3 apart like a year ago n it works besides the disc drive lol. When i close the top of the disc tray it clicks twice but wont spin the disc. Any idea what i did wrong
not sure sorry :(
@@rickstechrepairsBro i changed Thermal paste on my ps3 in last 1 month ago... Now It's Getting Over heat While Playing Games
Can u tell what for that Reason..?😢
LOL :| I did the same today and i don't know why only the disc drive isn't working, any solution ?
Always do it professionally. I would pay the cash to clean it by someone, who knows what he is doing.
You might have not connected the ribbons properly, check those@akwrestlingentertainment2910
Great work !, but looks like you add a little too much thermal paste 😅😂
its never the right amount when its onine
@@rickstechrepairsno, it’s never the right amount when you put that much. Excess will squeeze out so it’ll be fine. Spreading paste causes air pockets
What Thermal paste didi you use ?
deepcool z5 works well
deepcool z5
@@rickstechrepairs can't seem to find it on Amazon, have you got a link ?
@@rickstechrepairs yes of course
4:15 There's no such thing as 2.5" NVME SATA drives. NVME is for M.2 drives.
my bad choice of words
Where is the link were i can get the thermal paste
no link, check out our your local computer repair store
I got my PS3 super slim back in 2015 after my old original aka "fat" PS3 from 2008 died from overheating and my super slim PS3 still continues to function perfectly with zero problems since I routinely clean it after long gaming sessions and keep it free of dust at all times.
iv got it as my default ps3 now, lower power usage = less heat, less chance to fail
@@rickstechrepairs exactly the point. That's why I recommend the Super Slim models from 2012 to 2017 over the Slim models from 2009 to 2012 and the original models from 2006 to 2009 when the goal is to pick up the most reliable PS3 model for long term usage.
My old PS3 from 2008 was the original fat model and each time I turned it on, the fan noise got obnoxiously loud after at least 1.5 hours of gameplay after turning it on. The super slim model is silent and never gets crazy hot even after hours worth of gameplay.