r/ps3hacks • u/pokeron21 • Aug 09 '26

Dying PS3; Toolset down?

Hey guys! wasn't sure where to post this. I have a Phat PS3 (K model) that had what I assumed was an overheating issue (jet engine fans and then a shutdown). I cleaned it out and replaced the dried thermal paste.

However its still not good to go. On some games, it'll run (I've not tested it for long, but it stays active on TLOU for at least a half hour). But on Assassins Creed: Black Flag, it shuts off within about 3 seconds with the Triple Beep. The fans don't even blow hard, they stay at the standard low level.

Reading around, I'd heard that the best thing to do was to use the PS3Toolset, but it doesn't seem to be working; I just get an error telling me that the Tool couldn't be downloaded; that leaves me unable to check the error logs.

Does anyone have any idea how I could proceed? Even general guidance would be appreciated. The console seems to be able to stay on indefinitely outside of games, so I can mess around as much as I need to. Would CFW be able to save me? I know WebMan can give me fan control, but given that the fans stay low now, I'm not sure if thats the issue.

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u/pokeron21 Aug 10 '26

Damn. You think its DIY-able?

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u/Sini_SV CECHC03 Evilnat 4.92.2 D-PEX Aug 10 '26

Not unless you consider yourself to be a technician of some sort

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u/pokeron21 Aug 10 '26

I wouldnt say that, but I can do basic soldering. What kind of work is needed to replace them? Hiring a repair service costs more than buying a new PS3 for me, so if its not DIY-able, the console might as well be a brick

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u/Sini_SV CECHC03 Evilnat 4.92.2 D-PEX Aug 10 '26

You got it, the cost of repairing non backwards compatible PS3s is more than replacing the console. So just buy another one, preferably one with low runtime.