CPU Capacitor Kit for PlayStation 3

The PS3 has a well known issue often called Yellow Light of Death (YLoD) or Blue Light of Death (BLoD) where the console turns on with a blue and green light, turns yellow then turns red and shuts down.

This issue is caused almost always by failing capacitors on the CPU/GPU power rails. These capacitors are large flat and labelled NEC/TOKIN.

To correctly and permanently fix this issue the capacitors should be replaced with super-high quality aluminium polymer capacitors (not Tantalum or ceramic) with a super-low ESR.

This kit comes with 4pcs of 470uF capacitors, enough to replace a single NEC capacitor. The console has between 4 and 8 NEC capacitors depending on model so order the quantity you require based on the number of NEC capacitors your console has.

⚠️ Requires internal fitting and professional soldering to install, the replacing of components should only be done by an experienced electronics engineer.