The PS3 yellow light of death is a pretty annoying issue- It turns your console into a paperweight. But what is the PS3 yellow light and very importantly, what are you able to do about it?

The PS3 yellow light of death indicates a general hardware failure. This failure is generally caused by the CPU or GPU being disconnected from the motherboard. before you pick up the phone to call Sony, try the tips below

PS3 Yellow Light of Death Fixes

Turn off your console and permit it to cool down for 20 minutes. Place it in a cool well ventilated area, on a tough flat surface. Try turning it on again!

Check for any loose cables- Push then back in and try turning on your console again to work out if it worked

Try taking out your PS3 hard drive and put it back in again. Be certain to follow the instructions in the user's manual. You could have to try this a couple of times to determine if it works.

If not one of the above give you a PS3 yellow light of death fix, then you are left with two options :

Either send your console to Sony, of fix the PS3 yourself.

Sending your PS3 to Sony- This is an excellent idea when your console is still under guaranty.

If you open your PS3, you'll void your guaranty. If your warranty has expired, you'll be charged around $150 to get a PS3 fix. Also everyone who sends their PS3 to Sony ( weather under warranty or not ) will have to wait 4-6 weeks to get their PS3 returned or can be given a renovated unit.

Fix the PS3 yourself- the least expensive and fastest option for those whose console isn't under warranty is to get a good PS3 repair guide and fix the PS3 yellow light of death yourself. A good repair guide should have step-by-step instructions with footage and videos do you can understand what you do, also it should come with some kind of support so that you can ask for help if you get stuck. In addition it needs to have a money back guarantee so if the guide doesn't fix your PS3, you can get your money back..