My PS3 died... how hard is a PSU replacement job?

[aaron7]

My JDM 60g PS3 died the other day :(

Since I got it (3? 4?) years ago I've NEVER shut it off; just left it in standby.

I've used it for playing Blu-Rays 99% of the time and GTA4 the other 1%.

I went to turn it on the other day and noticed the standby light was off. I turned the switch on and off, no change. Unplugged it overnight, no change.

I ordered a new power supply on ebay for $25. Guaranteed to fit the 20/60g.

How hard is this to replace? I've had the top cover off before to clean any dust out... how much deeper do I need to go?

[otoko]

It is extremely easy if you want to do it yourself. Mind you you have to be comfortable opening up any equipment.

There's many tutorials on youtube and you can find quite a few on google.

Here:
http://www.llamma.com/PS3/repair/PS3_disassembly_tutorial.htm

I used this tutorial when I went to fix my 60gb.

[aaron7]

Oh, awesome. I've been that deep before and all I need to do is remove a few more screws! haha