How to Fix Yellow Light on PS3
Quick fix: Unplug everything, wait 15 minutes, and plug it back in. Sometimes it just needs a rest, like all of us!
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The dreaded Yellow Light of Death, huh? Try the trusty 'turn it off and on' method first. If that doesn't work, you might need to reflow the solder on the motherboard. YouTube is your best friend for tutorials on this!
I had the yellow light once. I opened it up, cleaned out the dust, and applied new thermal paste. Worked like a charm!
Honestly, the best fix might be to get a PS4. Problem solved!
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