iKon Technical SolutionsPS3 Hardware RestorationHow It’s Done
Real repair, restoration, harvesting, BGA and shop process videos.
We modernized the Sony APS-226 at the component level and put it under sustained load in a high-draw launch PS3. The result: cooler PSU operation while retaining the APS-226's substantial electrical headroom.
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This video documents the iKon Premium PS3 Frankenstein process in real time, showing the actual board-level work, equipment, techniques, preparation, cleanup and time that goes into properly rebuilding one of these consoles.
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Unlike the standard 40nm RSX chips harvested from PS3 Slim consoles, these Premium chips come from compatible PS3 Super Slim donor boards and are factory bare-die RSX packages.
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A 40nm Frankenstein PS3 presenting with GLOD / low-firmware behavior. Instead of unnecessary NAND removal or invasive board work, the fault was diagnosed correctly and recovered through Factory Service Mode, the proper firmware target, and a successful blind update process.
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Removing NEC/TOKIN from a PS3 motherboard does not need to involve excessive heat, aggressive prying, or unnecessary stress on the board!
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To DELID or Not to DELID - We dont we just use factory bare die!
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A look at the 40nm RSX replacement process and premium Frankenstein conversion work.
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See the NEC/TOKIN replacement process and supporting restoration work in action.
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Proper Ultrasonic Cleaning -- Slow down no Rush!.
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