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So your PS3 console has been struck down by the yellow light of death error? Don't worry or fret, because in this article you are going to learn how to fix the YLOD on your PS3 yourself.

So your PS3 console has been struck down by the yellow light of death error? Don't worry or fret, because in this article you are going to learn how to fix the YLOD on your PS3 yourself.

The longer this issue continues, the more difficult it will be to fix. The last thing you need is a useless PS3 Play Station, right? Try these tips to repair your PS3 on your own.

One tip that almost everyone suggests is to let the unit cool down by turning it off. I think every article I found made this their first suggestion. If this work, great. If not, try the next suggestions.

Another suggestion I found was to remove the hard drive and replace it. You may have to do this a couple of times, but be very careful not to do any damage. That might make your PS3 Play Station problem more serious. You should always be careful anytime you're taking your PS3 apart.

Sometimes you may find that you have a lose cable. If that's the case you can simply tighten the connection and that may solve the problem. Check all connections to make sure that they're all secure.

Sometimes just resetting your wireless modem can repair ylod. Make sure the console has a good connection to the internet as well. If you have other devices connected to the network, try disconnecting them as a possible repair.

Sometimes when performing an update of your system, you can get a problem with your PS3 Play Station. If you think that's the problem, try to update your unit manually. You can download the update to your computer and transfer it to your console using a USB drive. Any interruption to a download can cause a problem.

Obtaining a good repair guide is a much cheaper and better answer. You can have your PS3 up and running the same day you receive your repair guide as a download.