PS3 Repairs
PS3 Original PHAT/FAT Model
If you own the original PlayStation 3, you may know it by several different names. It is commonly referred to by gamers, collectors and the repair community as the PS3 Fat or PS3 Phat.
All three terms generally refer to the large, original PlayStation 3 model family that was released before the PS3 Slim and PS3 Super Slim.
At SavedGame, we repair Original PS3, PS3 Fat and PS3 Phat consoles, including common faults such as Yellow Light of Death (YLOD), no power, overheating, HDMI faults, disc drive problems and other hardware issues.
Which PS3 Fat or PS3 Phat models do we repair?
This page covers the original full-size PlayStation 3 model family, including models beginning with:
CECHA – CECHB – CECHC – CECHE – CECHG – CECHH
CECHJ – CECHK – CECHL – CECHM – CECHP – CECHQ
The exact model number and regional suffix can vary. For example, UK and European consoles may have a different suffix from equivalent models sold in other regions.
The exact model number is important because the original PS3, PS3 Fat and PS3 Phat family went through several internal hardware revisions during production. This means two consoles that look similar can have different internal components and may require different repair procedures or replacement parts.
PS3 Repair – Original, Fat & Phat CECH A–Q Models | SavedGame
How long does a repair usually take?
Most repairs are turned around within a few days of us receiving the console, though it depends on the fault and whether parts need ordering in. We’ll always give you a realistic timeframe once we’ve had a proper look.
My HDMI port doesn’t work / there’s no picture — can it be fixed?
Yes — HDMI port replacement is one of the most common repairs I do. If your PS5 powers on (fan running, light on) but you’re getting no picture, it’s very likely the HDMI port itself rather than anything more serious.
Is there a warranty on the repair?
Board-level and electrical repairs come with a 12-month warranty. Wear-and-tear on any parts such as bent HDMI pins or bent port housing will invalidate the wattanty as this can only be caused by accidental damage or misuse.
Why does my PS3 keep overheating or shutting itself down?
Usually the factoryliquid metal has dried out, especially on consoles that have had a few years of regular use. A proper reapplication (and a clean-out of built-up dust) sorts most of these.
Can you carry our a delid on a PS3
Yes we can. If your console is very very hot and or shutting down extremely frequently er highly recommend it.
I operate out of Mend My iPhone, 9 Southgate, Market Weighton, YO43 3AF, and cover Hull, Beverley, Brough, Goole, Driffield and the wider East Yorkshire area with drop-off, callout and postal repair options.
