PlayStation 3 (Fat Model)


 * This page covers the original PlayStation 3 model which released on November 11, 2006. For pages on other models, see PlayStation 3 Slim, PlayStation 3 Super Slim, or DualShock 3.

There are 12 different models of the original PlayStation 3. After the CECHB line of consoles, they removed the EmotionEngine/Graphics Synthesizer from the consoles and after the CECHG they started to use NOR chips to save OS-related files like the registry. Other than that the models differ in die size and some minor optimizations in cooling.

= Diagnosing the YLOD (Yellow Light of Death) =

A YLOD doesn't really tell much, other than a failure in the hardware initialization phase has occured. This can mean anything from a dead gpu to a dead capacitor supplying power to the southbridge. To really know for a fact where in the hardware_init phase it failed, you'll need to solder a UART connection to the system controller (syscon). For now, follow the documents included in this repository here

= General Issues =