What causes the YLOD?
The usual cause for this light to appear is due to the NEC/Tokin capacitors on the motherboard degrading over time and no longer being able to provide enough power to the CPU or GPU. The YLoD can usually be fixed in older PlayStation 3’s that utilize NEC/Tokin capacitors by replacing them with tantalum capacitors.
Why is my PS3 blinking yellow?
Like a canary in the coal mine, a flashing yellow on the PS3 gaming signals impending doom. Whether it’s the power supply or the motherboard, your PS3 can often be rescued. In the case of a power supply failure, simply replace with a new power supply.
What causes YLoD on PS3 Fat?
The yellow light of death (YLoD) that indicates general breakdowns and issues on the PS3 Fat is infamous. This problem is generally caused by the PS3 overheating internally and melting the solder.
Why is my PS3 power light blinking red?
If you receive the PS3 blinking red light error after using the console for hours, it is very likely that the console is too hot. In this case, you should stop playing games and give it a rest. On PS3, it can cause yellow light of death and red light of death. If your computer gets overheating, it might keep crashing.