So here’s the scenario: I’m just daunering through the Playstaion Store whilst downloading a demo on the PS3 when, without warning, it turns off, beeps and flashes it’s wee red light. So assuming it just having a hissy fit, try to turn it on, for it to turn on, beep and turn back off. Yes ladies and gentlemen, my 4 years & 130 day old 60GB launch day PS3 has fallen victim to Yellow Light Of Death (YLOD) syndrome.
It was quickly online to find somewhere that could repair for a reasonable price. After all, a brand new PS3 is just out of the question at the moment, it’s not back compatible and my fattie just so much better than the slim (minus the hard drive space mind). After much trawling, comparing and deliberations of whether to try the hair dryer trick (which was quickly scrapped as knowing my luck I’d kill it well and truly!), I stumbled upon Techbytes and, after much reading reviews (that were mainly PC related with a few consoles thrown in), I decided to give them a try.
After explaining what I thought was wrong with it, a few more questions seemed to point that I was right. Handing it over, price and an explanation of their turn around time was given along with a book in receipt (they scanned the console's serial no) so if needed, I could check on the progress of the repair. I was pleasantly surprised to be notified 2 days later via text that my console was ready to be picked up, despite having been told that it might have been longer due to high demand.
The receipt I got when I picked the console up detailed what exactly had been done to the console and for the price (£69 for YLOD repair at the time of writing), it was worth it (compared to the price of purchasing a new console). Considering that the repair is covered for 3 months, I don't think that you can go wrong. Have since had it up and running for the past few days checking for myself that everything is alright (even though they’ve already tested it), although I am now paranoid about backing everything up, so it’s the last thing to get done before switching the PS3 off. If you’re in the Glasgow area, then I have no hesitation in recommending these guys to you.
* Parts of this post will be appearing on review sites, so don’t worry if you feel you have a case of Deja vu :p *
