

The first thing we do before any repair is test the console to confirm the fault. We then strip the PS3 down, cleaning the dust out as we go. We then clean up the motherboard and remove all of the old thermal paste. We use a controlled machine that remelts the solder and straightens the motherboard so the connections are reformed. We rebuild the console and the repair person carries out an initial test before the console is passed over to our saturation test bench.
We test all functions and run the console through a number of heat cycles to ensure the problem doesn't return. All GPU/APU repairs are tested for a minimum of 8 hours.
*** With PS3 consoles, this is an inherent fault which will likely come back at some point. It could be within weeks, months or years. The GPU and motherboard fail and this repair is only temporary as we can't replace the board and retain your data. We ask customers to only use this option as a way of recovering data that isn't backed up. Once repaired, please do back up your data to the cloud.
Due to this, we cover this repair with a 30 day warranty. ***