PS3 SYSCON Tutorial | How to Diagnose the YLOD on PlayStation 3 using its own System Controller

THIS IS A TURORIAL to gain access and utilize the System Controller IC on a PlayStation 3 to retrieve the error logs and basic debugging information. These are very useful to help diagnose and repair the console after experiencing issues, such as a Yellow Light of Death (YLOD). However, it can be useful for much more than that. I cover the basics, not the more advanced stuff you can do with it. This is mainly geared the novice who needs a windows tutorial. For Linux users, there is already a PDF tutorial on @db260179's github. I suggest you read through the other resources he has compiled in that download as well. There are usefull schematics, voltage test pad locations, and more. Links: Written SYSCON Tutorial: https://www.psx-place.com/threads/sys... Download Python: https://www.python.org/downloads/ Download SYSCON Script: https://github.com/db260179/ps3syscon SYSCON Error Codes: https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Syscon_... Asking for help (PSX Place forum): https://www.psx-place.com/threads/fau... A list of my more useful posts: https://www.psx-place.com/threads/res... Tools & Products Used or Recommended (Affiliate Links): PS3 Disassembly | T6-30 Torx Security Bit set (https://amzn.to/4fneAfg) SYSCON UART | 3.3v USB-to-TTL Serial Cable (https://amzn.to/3YohDN3) Breadboard Jumper Wires | Male to Female (https://amzn.to/3A2Rvzu) Wire Stripper | 20-30 AWG (https://amzn.to/3Us6QjT) 99.9% Pure Isopropyl Alcohol (https://amzn.to/40mLuIu) Soldering Iron | FNIRSI DWS-200: https://amzn.to/4lK3MLf Soldering Flux | STIRRI-ASM-TF no-clean (https://amzn.to/40ihOft) CPU Deliding Tool | Purpose Built (https://amzn.to/4b911iB) GPU Deliding tool | Pry Bar Door Panel & Trim Removal Tool (https://amzn.to/4fjBfsO) Plastic Razor Blade Scraper & Blades (https://amzn.to/3AbKdJJ) Steel Single Edge Razor Blades (https://amzn.to/4hqgZHR) 99.9% Pure Isopropyl Alcohol (https://amzn.to/40mLuIu) Microfiber Cleaning Towels (https://amzn.to/4fieUM6) GPU (RSX) Glue | STARS-922 Heatsink Plaster (https://amzn.to/4ffskZT) CPU (CELL) Glue | Permatex 82194 Ultra Grey Rigid High-Torque RTV Silicone (https://amzn.to/3YCLzGJ) CPU Glue Dispenser | 3ml Luer Lock Tip Syringes (https://amzn.to/3C1YXLF) CPU Glue Dispenser | Syringe Tip Caps for Luer Lock (https://amzn.to/3YqpauS) CPU Glue Dispenser | Blunt Tip Dispensing Needles with Luer Lock 14 Ga (https://amzn.to/3UqRigj) Vacuum Sealer | Came with enough bags (https://amzn.to/4e7GcDQ) Wolfcraft MT Pointed Spring Clamp (https://amzn.to/4dYyDzv) Digital Calipers Measuring Tool (https://amzn.to/40kVvWB) ARCTIC MX-4 (20g) Thermal Paste (https://amzn.to/3A412po) ARCTIC MX-4 (4g) Thermal Paste (https://amzn.to/3YqauMe) Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 (25g) Thermal Paste (https://amzn.to/3C1YA3K) Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 (2.7g) Thermal Paste (https://amzn.to/3C2mBro) Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut (1g) | Liquid Metal Thermal Interface Material (https://amzn.to/3NI4Ccr) Open Cell Foam Tape | 1/2 X 1/4 Inch (https://amzn.to/4hxF7bA) For Motherboard Brace | M4 Brass Standoffs (https://amzn.to/3O2fGBv) For Motherboard Brace | M4 Knurled Thumb Screws (https://amzn.to/3ArDLOC) Rotary Engraving tool | For precision masks removal (https://amzn.to/47AesGj) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:06 What Is SYSCON? 3:53 Who Do We Thank? 04:34 Disclaimer 05:05 Part 1 - PS3 Turns on 09:00 Part 2 - PS3 Doesn't turn on 16:27 Mullion (External) 19:33 Mullion (Internal) 26:40 Sherwood 28:55 Asking For Help (Outro) Music: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...