How much does Reballing cost?

The process involves detatching the gpu or cpu using a very expensive tool then replacing the gpu or cpu dots with a reballing device. This process costs $100, and I need to go to a third party computer repair shop to get my laptop reballed.

Is Reballing necessary?

Jaywn, reballing is usually performed to replace a BGA IC, not a device. It has become somewhat more accepted to reflow devices like PS3 XBox etc. Most of the time a reflow is based on generally known failures. It is the thermal cycling that causes the following in Lead-Free Solder over time.

Why do ps3s get Ylod?

The usual cause for this light to appear is due to the NEC/Tokin capacitors on the motherboard degrading over time and no longer being able to provide enough power to the CPU or GPU. The degradation of these capacitors are greatly sped up when they operate in hot conditions.

Can you fix PS3 yellow light of death?

Remove the PS3 hard drive from the console. One of the common causes of the YLOD is the connection between the hard drive and the console itself becoming loose due to heat expansion. Take it out and put it back in to see that fixes the problem.

What is a GPU reflow repair?

The Solutions: Reflow Method Repair – A reflow repair is when the system is taken apart, down to the bare motherboard. The GPU chip is then subjected to heating temperatures of about 300-450 degrees. The high heat is necessary for the solder points underneath the chip to become liquid so that it remolds back into place.

How long does it take to run a whole reflow?

80 Minutes-Total Time for a REFLOW. This is assuming that you have no distractions! Even if you are able to do it in half the time, you’d be doing it carelessly.

What is the difference between reflow and Reball repair?

Reball Method Repair – A reball repair is the same procedure as the reflow, but with a few more steps involved. Instead of just heating the chip and letting the solder underneath melt, the chip is heated to the point where it can be taken off the board.

Why does my PS3 have a yellow light on?

Learn more… Many original models of the PlayStation 3 have hardware issues that eventually causes the system to overheat after years of use. The infamous “Yellow Light of Death” will turn on when this occurs which makes the console no more useful than a paperweight.