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placeholder for E3 (someone with an E3 could use this page for posting E3 info/guides)


Files @ https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/
== E3 Flasher ==
== E3 Flasher ==
<table width="100%" align="left"><tr>
<td align="left">[[File:E3-img0004xv.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 Flasher - TOP]]</td>
<td align="left">[[File:E3-img0002dcz.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 Flasher - BACK]]</td>
</tr></table>
For some persons who'd like to install E3FLASHER, there are some tutorials on the web,


=== Where to get it ===
French tuto: [http://www.ps3-infos.fr/forum/tutoriaux-f44/e3-flasher-install-downgrade-ps3-config-half-et-fast-dual-boot-t2649.html] Made by PsYkOkNaRf
==== Official listed on E3 site ====
* World Wide forums
UK http://www.uk-j-b-s.co.uk/
** http://www.e3forums.net/.
* Asia
** China
*** http://olygame.taobao.com/
*** http://www.shopclues.com/
* North America
** USA / Canada
*** http:///www.modchipcentral.com/
*** http://www.modchipsdirect.com/
*** http://www.digitopz.com/
* South America
** Brazil
*** http://www.playtronics.com.br/
*** http://www.ps2modchip.com.br/
* Europe
** France
*** http://www.arcalide.com/
*** http://www.siliteo.fr/
*** http://www.logic-sunrise.com/
*** http://www.foxchip.com/
** Germany
*** http://www.chipskonsolen.de/
** United Kingdom
** http://www.uk-j-b-s.co.uk/
*** http://www.modchip.org/
* Australia
*** http://www.modchipsaustralia.com/
*** http://www.ozmodchips.com/
* Russia
*** http://www.magicdevice.ru/
 
==== Other ====
* World Wide
** http://a liexpress.com/
* Australia
** http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/
* The Netherlands
** http://www.consolepro.nl/
* Germany
** http://www.console24.com/


=== Picture Guide ===
And what I call "THE SUPER UNBRICK MODE": [http://www.ps3-addict.fr/forum/debrikage-ps3-ylodee-par-flasher-fixed-t5092.html]
<Gallery>
File:01- that's all you need from the Limited package.jpg|01- that's all you need from the Limited package
File:02- Remove the fan screws to detach it from the metal cage.jpg|02- Remove the fan screws to detach it from the metal cage
File:03- cut 2cm from this corner.jpg|03- cut 2cm from this corner
File:04- 2cm cut from the corner.jpg|04- 2cm cut from the corner
File:05- apply masking tape to protect the CLip Flat cable.jpg|05- apply masking tape to protect the CLip Flat cable
File:06- install the Fan with the bottom metal plate and the heatsink screws.jpg|06- install the Fan with the bottom metal plate and the heatsink screws
File:07- don't forget to connect back the FAN plug.jpg|07- don't forget to connect back the FAN plug
File:08- install everything back into the plastic bottom case.jpg|08- install everything back into the plastic bottom case
File:09- now you can access the NOR freely and add manual pressure on the clip while working.jpg|09- now you can access the NOR freely and add manual pressure on the clip while working
File:10- E3 with clip installed and ready for dumping and flashing.jpg|10- E3 with clip installed and ready for dumping and flashing
File:11- E3 board dumping NOR.jpg|11- E3 board dumping NOR
File:12- E3 in Action with PS3 idle on XMB.jpg|12- E3 in Action with PS3 idle on XMB
</Gallery>


== How to ==
If you find other tutorials, specify the language


=== Update E3 Flasher ===
== How to make a nor backup ==
1. Use blank micro SD card and copy the [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/2011.10.28%20E3%20Flasher%20Samsung%20Update_Multi_consoles/update.bin update.bin] or [http://www.mediafire.com/download/k1guzuhu2jdsdbz/update.bin Samsung Update: Multi Consoles] file on to the root of it.
# place a blank micro SD card into the e3 flasher and use the following settings: switches 1 & 2 should be down, switch 3 should be in the up position, switches 4, 5 & 6 should also be down.
It is recommended to use the Samsung Update. Remember to check its MD5 before writing it to the E3.
# while in the xmb press the start button on the flasher and backup process will begin, you will see each light progess on the indicator from 0% to 100% percent. (once finished the lights will flash alternatively)
[https://www.google.com/search?q=8D1A10F45049B5DC1223D6008ED238DD 8D1A10F45049B5DC1223D6008ED238DD]
2, Place the micro SD card into the E3 flasher and flip up all switches except 1 & 2.<br />
3. Turn the console on and the install will begin automatically. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). <br />
4. Turn off the console and flip down all of the switches.


=== Make a NOR backup ===
== checking the nor backups for errors ==
1. Place a blank micro SD card into the E3. Flip all switches down except the 3rd (Backup). Turn on the console. Once the HD light has stopped flashing, press START on the E3 and wait until the LED's on the indicator have reached 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively).
 
2. Remove the bkpps3.bin from the SD card and [http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Validating_flash_dumps validate] it before doing anything else with it. Once you have done that, back it up again and compare MD5 to ensure that your clip is stable enough for the downgrade process.
 
<div style="float:right">[[File:Clamp.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Drastic but effective method.]]</div>
 
'''Getting errors?'''
 
If you get a 10000101, 10000100, 10001100, 10001101 [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3#Error_Codes Error] then you need to reseat or apply pressure to the E3's clip and try again.
 
When you initially clip onto a fresh board it will 100% make a clicking sound when it is fully attached. This does not guarantee it will work, but its a good indicator.
Generally you should get the E3 clip and put it on an angle (45 degrees) next to the NOR (so you can see the clip's pins), align that with the pins on the NOR chip and drop it down like a lid.
 
Regarding pressure, it all depends on how many times you have tried to clip it. The more you clip onto the NOR the weaker its pins get, it will no longer make that click sound and it won't stay on its own.
If you are after a permanent install you should put some foam or something squeezable on top of the NOR chip (roughly 2-3cm tall that can compress to 1-1.5cm) and reassemble the PS3 (Which causes pressure on the NOR). If you do not care for a permanent install try using a clamp, clip or vice as seen in this [https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/File:gECpD.jpg image].
 
Once you have got a successful read you shouldn't start assuming its error free. Check the dump you have and if it appears valid you should not be touching your clip again (to prevent any bricking when downgrading).
 
=== Checking the NOR backup for errors ===
(remove the micro SD card from the flasher and place the card in your pc)
(remove the micro SD card from the flasher and place the card in your pc)


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KEEP THE OTHER BACKUPS SAFE! just incase you do happen to brick your console you might have a chance for recovery..
KEEP THE OTHER BACKUPS SAFE! just incase you do happen to brick your console you might have a chance for recovery..


==== E3 Nor dump checker ====
== E3 Nor dump checker ==
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="#999" class="wikitable" style="border:1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse;"
[http://www.multiupload.com/RV3PN9GVTA E3 Nor Dump Checker V1.0.exe (521.7 KB)] <br />
|-
Article: http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/11/released-e3-nor-dump-checker-v1-0-released-tested/
! style="background-color:red!important;" | <span style="background-color:lightred; color:white; font-size:100%; ">Warning</span>
|-
| <span style="white; color:red!important; font-size:100%; text-align:center; ">[[E3 Nor dump checker|This tool is known and proven to give false positives on bad dumps that lead to permabricks.]]
 
Use this method: [[Validating flash dumps]] to make sure the dumps are in crisp condition.


You cannot recover from bad flash without proper dumps (e.g. bricking the console beyond repair).<br />
=== Quick bulletproof test ===
''<small>note: there are  12½ million bits to permabrick a console</small>''</span>
|-
|}


=== Downgrade ===
does not test:
==== Normal E3 Downgrade Process ====
* bootldr (corrupted binary not detected)
* metldr (corrupted binary not detected)
* bootldr size (both under- and oversize not detected)
* metldr size (both under- and oversize not detected)
* cISD (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* cCSD (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_prg0 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_prg1 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_pkg0 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_pkg1 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* eEID (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* cvtrm (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* CELL_EXTNOR_AREA (didn't catch brick-byte error)


1. Place the [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/e3downgrade%20to%20TF%20%20v1.2/e3_downgrade.bin e3_downgrade.bin] and the bkpps3.bin you made on a micro SD Card.
partly test:
* ROS0 (but didn't catch brick-byte error)
* ROS1 (but didn't catch brick-byte error)


2. Flip all switches down, except the last one (Lock/Unlock). Turn the PS3 on. While in the XMB press START on the flasher and the programming process will begin. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MircoSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator.
does test:
* headerprefix ("00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00")
3. Power off the console completely (with the switch on the rear or by unplugging it). Flip down the Lock/Unlock switch. Turn on the console and you should see the 'Connect controller using a USB cable' screen. If the console just booted back into the XMB you need to [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3#Manual_Downgrade_Process_.28Recommended.29 manually] patch the backup. Turn it back off again.
* header ("00 00 00 00 AC 0F FF E0 00 00 00 00 AD DE EF BE")
* header ("FI.I")
* headersuffix "(FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF")
* filetable ("saceru_eoldare.." etc.)


From this point on, follow [[Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Reinstall_firmware_in_Factory_Service_Mode|the main guide starting from ''Reinstall firmware in Factory Service Mode'']]
Conclusion : '''USELESS''', brickdumps will still show as 'valid'. <br />
Recommendation: use Flowrebuilder instead and common sense like mentioned on [[Hardware_flashing#Generic_Warning|Hardware flashing]] page.


==== Manual Downgrade Process (Recommended) ====
==== Added 22 nov 2011 ====
  ''New E3 flasher update released, it will backup bios 3 times automatically.
  We suggest user verify those bios with E3 Nor dump checker, to assure the backup bios is no erro.''
Conclusion: Anyone with a flasher (should) know that you can dump it 1 to 1000's times the same bad. Comparing CRC/MD5/SHA1 is not any secure way to validate flash (as mentioned on [[Hardware_flashing#Generic_Warning|Hardware flashing]]). Letting the dumper do it x times, only gives endusers/customers a false sense of reassurance, always a bad idea.


1. Patch your bkpps3.bin with [http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE_NOR-NAND_Patcher.rar BwE NOR/NAND Patcher] or patch it manually (Do not accidentally patch the byte-reversed version after validating). Once that's done, place it by itself on a micro SD Card.
== Normal E3 downgrade Process ==


2. Flip all switches down. Turn the PS3 on. While in the XMB press START on the flasher and the programming process will begin. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MircoSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator.
1. place the e3_downgrade.bin and the bkpps3.bin you made on a micro SD Card.  


From this point on, follow [[Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Reinstall_firmware_in_Factory_Service_Mode|the main guide starting from ''Reinstall firmware in Factory Service Mode'']]
2. switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 should be down and switch 6 (lock/unlock) should be in the up position. while in the xmb press start on the flasher and the programming process will begin you will see each light progess on the indicator from 0% to 100% percent. (once finished the lights will flash alternatively)
3. reboot the console and you should see the connect controller using a USB cable screen (if the console just booted back into the xmb you need to manually patch the backup See. Manual E3 downgrade below)


==== Flash Fun Downgrade Process (Highly Recommended) - also for Debricking ====
4. assuming the process was sucessful and you see the connect controller screen switch off the console from the back of the playstation using the switch provided with the e3 kit and place your USB downgrade jig in the port closest to the flasher.


Requires soldering! See also [find E3's official PDF on repairing a bricked console]
5. switch the console back on using the switch provided then quickly press the power and eject button if sucessful the console should power off automatically. (if not repeat the process)


1. Solder the [[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]] of the PS3 to the SBE pad on the E3's ribbon.
6. copy the Lv2diag.self & PS3UPDAT.PUP from step 1 downgrade files onto a usb and place the usb in the same port you used for the downgrade jig (closest to the flasher) turn on the console and the downgrade process should begin. once finnished the console will turn off automatically


2. Patch your bkpps3.bin with [http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE_NOR-NAND_Patcher.rar BwE NOR/NAND Patcher] or patch it manually (Do not accidentally patch the byte-reversed version after validating). Once that's done, place it by itself on a micro SD Card.  
7. next copy the Lv2diag.self onto the usb and place the usb in the same port you used in the last process switch on the console and it should switch off automatically after a few seconds.  


3. Flip all switches down, except the first one (Flash Fun). Turn the PS3 on (If you get a 1101111 error the [[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]] is not on correctly). When PS3 is powered on, press the START button on the E3 and wait for the LED's on the indicator to reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MicroSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator.
8. power the console back on and you should see the connect the controller screen follow the onscreen instructions.


4. Flip all switches down and from this point on, follow [[Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Reinstall_firmware_in_Factory_Service_Mode|the main guide starting from ''Reinstall firmware in Factory Service Mode'']]
== Manual E3 downgrade v2 ==
 
E3 dumps are byte reversed, and so must our patches (otherwise we have to reverse, paste the v2 in the REV, reverse back again - using byte reversed patches shortcuts that 'reversing confusion' :P)  
(Note: When debricking from 4.x MFW, patch at step 2 used is noFSM and at step 4 the MFW 4.x firmware is reinstalled using [[Recovery Menu]], not Factory Service Mode)
 
==== How To Patch Your Dump Manually ====
E3 dumps are byte reversed, and so must our patches (otherwise we have to reverse, paste the v2 in the REV, reverse back again - using byte reversed patches shortcuts that 'reversing confusion')


Dump the flash with the E3, you will end up with a .bin file (e.g. bkpps3.bin)
Dump the flash with the E3, you will end up with a .bin file (e.g. bkpps3.bin)


<div style="float:right">[[File:Flowrebuilder-E3-autopatcher.png|200px|thumb|left|Flowrebuilder : E3 autopatcher]]</div>
Patches to insert for v2 downgrade:
 
https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/
 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! target area !! patch no. !! NOR Offset !! Paste length !! Remarks
! target area !! patch no. !! NOR Offset !! Paste length !! Remarks
|-
|-
| ROS0 || [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV patch1.REV (7 MB)] [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/05TZUU2P/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV_links] || 0x0C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || version string 3.55
| ROS0 || [http://www.multiupload.com/YYOOMJYSOQ patch1.REV (7 MB)] || 0x0C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || version string 3.55
|-
| ROS1 || [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV patch1.REV (7 MB)] [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/05TZUU2P/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV_links] || 0x7C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || same as patch1.REV
|-
| trvk_prg0 (0x40000) <br />trvk_prg1 (0x60000)<br />trvk_pkg0 (0x80000) <br />trvk_pkg1 (0xA0000) || [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/rvk-040000.REV rvk-040000.REV (512 KB)]  [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/0RJ8J4Q5/rvk-040000.REV_links] || 0x40000 || 0x80000 || one big patch<br />overlapping several area's
|-
|}(above patches in a single package + autopatcher file: [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade.rar E3%20downgrade.rar] [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/3Z1ZFTG3/E3_downgrade.rar_links])
 
Using autopatcher from Flow Rebuilder:
* select "PATCH a Byte reversed NOR dump or an interleaved and unscrambled NAND dump."
* Select as Input Dump File the <abbr title="bkpps3.bin">unmodified dump</abbr> (AC 0F FF E0 / AD DE EF BE)
* Select as Patch file: E3-downgrader\progskeet_patch.txt
 
Use the <abbr title="bkpps3.patch.bin">patched file</abbr>, rename to bkpps3.bin, put on SD and use E3 to flash the ps3.
To flash a manually patched backup put all the switches on the flasher down and press start while in the XMB
 
From this point on, follow [[Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Reinstall_firmware_in_Factory_Service_Mode|the main guide starting from ''Reinstall firmware in Factory Service Mode'']]
 
== Error Codes ==
<table width="100%" align="left"><tr>
<td align="left">[[File:Error_Codes_E3-Flasher.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 Flasher Frontpanel]]</td>
</tr></table>
LED Error
 
number 1 stands for LED Blinking
number 0 stands for LED OFF
 
NOTE:
 
Once you press START for any writing setting, the first thing the E3 will do is erase the NOR.
Any errors AFTER pressing START will result in the NOR being half erased.
Do not power off the PS3 - Apply pressure to the clip and hit START again - Repeat process until the lights begin to progress.
 
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! colspan="8" | Error Codes !! Meaning !! Remarks
|-
<!--//
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||  
| ROS1 || [http://www.multiupload.com/YYOOMJYSOQ patch1.REV (7 MB)] || 0x7C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || same as patch1.REV
|-
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
| trvk_prg0 (0x40000) <br />trvk_prg1 (0x60000)<br />trvk_pkg0 (0x80000) <br />trvk_pkg1 (0xA0000) || [http://www.multiupload.com/N3DEBFC63A rvk-040000.REV (512 KB)] || 0x40000 || 0x80000 || one big patch<br />overlapping several area's
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
|-
//-->
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Failed to initialize TF card || SD card not seated properly / Can't open bkpps3.bin
 
|-
<!--//
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
|-
//-->
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to read files in TF card || SD card not seated properly / Can't find bkpps3.bin (Check its file name)
|-
<!--//
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
|-
//-->
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Failed to open TF card || SD card not seated properly / Can't find bkpps3.bin (Check its file name), or... cannot find e3_downgrade.bin (Flip switch #6 'Lock / Unlock')
|-
<!--//
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
|-
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
|-
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
|-
//-->
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to write files to TF card || SD card not seated properly
|-
<!--//
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to initialize NOR in E3 || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || Failed to read NOR in E3 || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || Failed to erase NOR in E3 || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Failed to write NOR in E3 || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to initialize PS3 BIOS || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach or apply pressure to clip on PS3 / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || Failed to read PS3 BIOS || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach or apply pressure to clip on PS3 - It is not on properly.
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || Failed to erase PS3 BIOS || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach or apply pressure to clip on PS3 - It is not on properly.
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Failed to write/erase PS3 BIOS || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach or apply pressure to clip on PS3 - It is not on properly.
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
|-
//-->
| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Wrong settings of switches || Check toggle switch - wrong setting
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 ||
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//-->
| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || PS3 is operating NOR, E3 Flasher cannot operate at the same time || Check toggle switch - wrong setting / Reattach ribbon on E3
|-
<!--//
| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 ||
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//-->
| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Not the right PS3 for this backup || Already used e3flasher on 1 console
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Wrong PS3 version, not supported at present || Metldr.2 model undowngradable
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Wrong function settings || Check toggle switch - wrong setting
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 ||
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 ||
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//-->
| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Missing [[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]] || Check SBE ([[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]]) connection on ribbon
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|}
 
 
=== Problem state 1 ===
* 10000100 - E3 can not initialize PS3 Nor Chip
* 10001100 - Error initializing the PS3 BIOS
* 10001101 - Error while reading PS3 BIOS
* 10001111 - Error writing PS3 BIOS
 
Problem: bad solder points / E3 Nor Clip does not work right with Ps3 Nor
 
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span>  
* check solder points (resolder)  
* refit the Nor Clip by smoothing it down with a little screwdriver / sandpaper 
* clean contacts on Nor and E3 Clip with Isopropylalkohol 70% -
* use pads or cardboard to press down Nor clip   
* solder using '''E3 linker''' (best permanent solution)
- you can find the right pinouts for your board on the [[Hardware_flashing#Connecting_NOR_pads_to_flasher|Hardware flashing]] page
                                                                                               
 
[[File:E3.jpg]]
 
'''Notes:'''
* dont use to much pressure on the Nor because you will destroy the solder balls of your southbridge and damage your system ..
* dont glue the inside of the clip to the nor chip
 
=== Problem state 2 ===
* 10000101 - Reading error (E3 Nor)
* 10000111 - Error writing E3 Nor
* 10000110 - Error deleting data on E3 Nor
* 10001110 - Error erasing PS3 BIOS
 
Problem: faulty solder points / E3 Nor Clip does not work right with Ps3 Nor / E3 Nor bricked
 
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span>
* check solder points
* clean contacts on Nor and E3 Clip with Isopropylalkohol 70%
* use pads or cardboard to press down Nor Clip
* reset E3 flasher while system is running (little red button on the upper side '''of the flasher''' / NOT little red button on front panel under Esata !!)
 
[[File:E3Platine.JPG]]
 
'''Notes:'''
* dont use to much pressure on the Nor because you will destroy the solder balls of your southbridge and damage your system ..
* dont glue the inside of the clip to the nor chip
 
=== Problem state 3 ===
* 01000000 - Error initializing TF /SD card
* 01001000 - Error opening data from SD/TF card
* 01001100 - Error writing data from SD/TF card
 
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span>
* check if TF/SD Card is sitting accurate
* Format your SD/TF Card to FAT 32
* Rename your backup '''bkpps3''' for writing to PS3 NOR / '''bkpe3''' for writing to E3 NOR
 
=== Problem state 4 ===
* 11000000 - Wrong position of switches (the action you selected is not possible)
* 11001100 - Wrong position of switches (the action you selected is not possible)
* 11000010 - PS3 is using NOR / you cant use E3 Flasher at the same time / SDcard bad
 
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span>
* change position of switches
 
Note: On newer E3 versions there seems to be a high chance to get this error without any proper reason .. If you checked the position of switches and still get this error send your flasher in for replacement !!! As the error seems to appear quite often with the "new" models we tried a lot of ideas but nothing worked (cleaning faceplate contacts; using different faceplate; using different clip; soldering all wires to E3 Linker, adjusting pins ...)
 
=== Problem state 5 ===
* 11001000 - Wrong PS3 Version / Not supported PS3 Version (Metldr2 or nonrecognised metldr)
 
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''Solution''':</span>
* Reclip
 
=== Problem state 6 ===
* 11000100 - corrupt backup of PS3 data
* 11000100 - Not the right PS3 for this backup
 
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''Solution''':</span>
* check backup for errors (flowrebuilder etc) / make a new clean dump
* User already used e3flasher on 1 console and did not update E3 itself with multiconsole update.bin on [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3#Update_E3_Flasher top of this page].
 
=== Problem other frequent problems and solutions ===
 
====HDD in Esata Station cant be found====
* restrip contacts on the backside of the E3 Flasher (they must not touch the metal casing)
* they have to be isolated very good .. they are very sensitive and cause a lot of errors
* check Esata cable ..
 
====Blackscreen with no hdd activity and only hard reset possible (no brick)====
* remove clip and try again
* try getting into FSM with a faster power/eject combo
* if you manually patched, check if you did not patch the byte-reversed copy
* attempt flashfun downgrade
* resolder SBCE -> A / cut A/B properly
* restrip contacts on the backside of the E3 Flasher (they must not touch the metal casing) they have to be isolated very good .. they are very sensitive and cause a lot of errors
* if the E3 flasher is not connected, also ALWAYS disconnect the clip otherwise blackscreen because of A/B Cut ..
 
In case your usb ports are still working:
* 3.55 ONLY: use the rsod/brickfix lv2diag in Service Mode (helped my system a lot .. it booted to blackscreen 8/10 times; after using lv2diag 2/10 times)
* if using TBv2 please note, that instead of proper security they used loops to protect their product; try reinstalling the FW via recovery mode
* also dont use custom boot logos with TBv2 !!
* Reinstall a downgrader prepatched FW
 
* if you have no success with the methods from above solder Tri/SBE and reflash a valid backup via flash fun mode (100000)
 
====ylod behavior (3 beeps and turns off)====
There are two possible solutions .. Always try a) first then b)
 
:a) Dualboot only:
::Wrong HDD in Esata Station<br />
::After downgrading your PS3 you have to install the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">SAME</span> firmware on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">BOTH</span> hdds then upgrade one HDD to OFW .. the error will be gone than .. <br />
::Example: downgrade to 3.55 kmeaw .. put 3.55 kmeaw on BOTH hdds via Recovery Mode .. then update your OFW HDD to 4.11 OFW ..
 
:b)Brickfix:
::well done .. you bricked your PS3 :)<br />
::Solder SBE to [[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]] ..  use Flash Fun Mode (10000000) to reflash the valid back up of the firmware revision you bricked on ..
 
====TrueBlue Dongle not working with dualboot (only red light)====
After downgrading your PS3 you have to install the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">SAME</span> firmware on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">BOTH</span> hdds then upgrade one HDD to OFW .. the error will be gone then ..
 
Example: downgrade to 3.55 TBv2 no check .. install 3.55 TBv2 no check on BOTH hdds via Recovery Mode .. then update your OFW HDD to 4.11 OFW ..
 
'''NOTE: This has to be done EVERYTIME you update your OFW HDD to a higher firmware (for example also if you update from 4.11 to 4.20 !!!)'''
 
====No Blue Leds (only red power led)====
The Nor Clip is installed the wrong way .. you have to turn it 180° and reinstall it to the NOR ..
 
The E3 flat cable has to lead away from the flasher NOT in the direction of the flasher ..
 
====Dualboot error: MFW HDD corrupted====
After updating your OFW HDD to a higher firmware your MFW HDD gets an error message and needs to be updated too 
 
'''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Solution</span>'''
* Resolder SBCE - A again;
* Make sure the cut between A/B is deep enough
* First solder then cut the connection between A/B !
 
====solder points (SBE / SBCE) torn off E3 ribbon cable====
solder points (SBE / SBCE) torn off E3 ribbon cable
 
'''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Solution</span>'''
* use alternate points on backside of E3 flasher
 
[[File:Pinbelegungsdusbivehp.jpg]]
 
 
====IFI0 Tag missing at offset 200====
E3 finishes back up process without error, but Nor Patcher and Flowrebuilder finish with errors (bootloader 0kb/ IFI0 Tag missing at offset 200)
 
 
'''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Solution</span>'''
* Format SD Card again (Fat32)
* Reinstall and clean the contacts of the nor clip (not pressure issue but contact issue / dust etc.)
* clean linker to flatcable on E3 flasher
[[File:E3-Clip E3-Linker plug.jpg|300px]]
* if you still get this error you damaged the flatcable of your nor clip (Very easy to do !!)Replacement part needed ..
 
== E3 - Coverboard - switches ==
<div style="float:right">[[File:E3 - Coverboard - switches.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 - Coverboard - switches]]</div>
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save file and use that file to flash the ps3. Afterwards, use RogeroV2, or any prepatched PUP that has the lv1/hypervisor syscon hashchecks patched out - or use the TCL from the talk/discussion page to patch one yourself) and reinstall the firmware in service mode like any V2 downgrade.
 
== Picture Gallery ==
<Gallery>
File:E3_Clips_-_Brown_%26_Black_Clip_Comparison.jpg| Brown & Black Clip Comparison
File:CLIP comparison.jpg| 360Clip and E3-Clip comparison
File:CLIP styles.jpg| Clip Styles
File:E3 - Coverbard - working status.jpg| E3 - Coverbard - working status
File:E3 - Panasonic PCB connector 50pin.jpg| E3 - Panasonic PCB connector 50pin
File:E3 Clip cable E3-Linkerboard Suit.jpg| E3 Clip cable E3-Linkerboard Suit
File:E3 Clip NOR Slim.jpg| E3 Clip NOR Slim
File:E3 flasher.jpg| E3-flasher
File:E3 flex cable SBE-SBCE.jpg| E3 flex cable SBE-SBCE
File:E3 Linker.jpg| E3-Linker
File:E3 on open DIA-002 to solve bad dumps.JPG| E3 on open DIA-002 to solve bad dumps
File:E3-Clip E3-Linker plug.jpg| E3-Clip E3-Linker plug
File:E3-Clip inside.jpg| E3-Clip inside
File:E3-Clip preparation.JPG| E3-Clip preparation
File:E3-Clip_Flexcable.JPG| E3 Clip - Flex Cable
File:E3-Clip_with_clamp_to_solve_bad_dumps.jpg| E3 Flasher - with clamp and coin to solve bad dumps
File:E3-Flasher on open MB PS3-SLIM.jpg| E3-Flasher - on open MB PS3-SLIM
File:E3-Flasher on open PS3-SLIM.jpg| E3-Flasher on open PS3-SLIM
File:E3-Flasher working on open PS3 DIA-002 with heatsink.JPG| E3 Flasher - on open PS3 DIA-002
File:E3-flasher-altern_sbe_sbce.jpg| E3 Flasher - Altern
File:E3-Flasher-chip-micro.jpg| E3-Flasher - ST ARM32 microcontroller
File:E3-Flasher-jtag.jpg| E3-Flasher - jtag
File:E3-img0002dcz.jpg| E3 Flasher - BACK
File:E3-img0004xv.jpg| E3 Flasher - TOP
File:E3Linker-installed.jpg| E3Linker installed
File:Nor_damage.jpg|Damaged NOR. The pins are bent to the shape of the opposing pins on the E3 clip.
File:Nor damage 2.jpg|Above view of damaged NOR.
File:Guide.jpg|Alternate ways of powering & using E3
File:58250 521245854563253 488755509 n.jpg|E3 powered by USB reading itself
</Gallery>
 
==== E3 Flasher SD Card Adapter Mod BY LOU@Y (Boloul98) ====
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File:Pinout-diagram BY [email protected]|thumb|left|Pinout-diagram BY [email protected]
File:20190326 230549.jpg|thumb|center|Another Pinout-Diagram BY [email protected]
File:20190326 230549(2).jpg|thumb|center|Another Pinout with a clean soldered Tin in the SD Card Adapter
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File:E3 flasher-back.jpg|thumb|center|21
File:20190326 230037.jpg|thumb|center|22
File:184FBB40-5D0F-482C-BE0E-EDFA7D07A7BB.png|thumb|center|SD Card Adapter with soldered contact for wires
File:94626222-9EC4-4D09-9D0D-2F2E42ED71CE.png|thumb|center|SD Card Adapter 2nd photo
File:E2ADB235-87B7-488F-9353-6BA5B6F52B02.png|thumb|center|SD Adapter without Solder Tin / SD Adapter with Solder Tin
File:9D365C58-C04B-41A0-A35D-0F9629E23904.png|thumb|center|Two SD Card Adapter preparing for the mod ,that first time i try to solder 2nd SD Adapter in the tiny pins of the MicroSD Slot
File:20190326 232009.jpg|thumb|center|Hardawre Flashers
File:20190326 232434.jpg|thumb|center|Hardware Flashers Setup NAND/NOR
</gallery>
🟊 This is a digram for anyone who face problem with the MicroSD Slot and no need to solder to the tiny pins in the Slot,
    just soldering directly to the motherboard and keep your MicroSD Slot clean :)


- Youtube Video Part 1 tested with a Good front panel :  
Note: If you wish to extract an E3 dump: Flowrebuilder can bytereverse and extract the NOR dump for you.
- Youtube Video Part 2 tested with my front panel that have no MicroSD Slot :  
- Last Video showing how i check the dump extracted from PS3 to SD Card in the Adapter (Dump Checked using PS3DumpChecker 495) :


== External references ==
To flash a manually patched backup put all the switches on the flasher down and pess start while in the XMB
warning: maybe severly incomplete (always use <span style="text-decoration: underline;">alongside</span> this wiki main reference pages) :


* [http://www.ps3-infos.fr/forum/tutoriaux-f44/controle-des-dump-debrickage-classique-et-alternatif-t2976.html Partial validation of dumps (French)]
== E3 debricking notes ==
* [http://www.ps3-infos.fr/forum/tutoriaux-f44/remplacement-clip-e3flasher-par-le-e3linker-complement-au-tuto-e3flasher-t2865.html E3 linker installation (French)]
* [http://www.ps3-infos.fr/forum/tutoriaux-f44/e3-flasher-install-downgrade-ps3-config-half-et-fast-dual-boot-t2649.html E3 Installation (French)]
* [http://www.ps3-addict.fr/forum/debrikage-ps3-ylodee-par-flasher-fixed-t5092.html Debricking with E3 (French)]


* Requires soldering wire from SBE (solderpad on NOR flatcable) to TRISTATE (NORpoint on PS3 motherboard)
* Make sure you have correct firmware on SD/TF card
* E3 switches set as 1:Flash fun, 2: OFW, 3: Prog, 4: microSD, 5: PS3 Flash, 6: Lock with the console power disconnected.
* Turn on console to restore (progress LEDs will light up one by one and blink if successfully).
* Unplug powercable and set 1:Flash fun down to PS3 Mode and turn on the PS3, if everything went fine, it will now be debricked (remember: in case syscon has 3.56+ hashes, you need prepatched LV1, see downgrader guides).<br />
[http://www.multiupload.com/3IHN3VZYZG English-E3 FLASHER repair method if console bricked.pdf (424.95 KB)]


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=== user experiences ===
from my experince soldering a wire to the nor tristate point did nothing, try this method instead. manually patch your nor backup. place the patced backup and the e3_downgrade.bin file onto the SD card then put all the switches on the flasher down and hold start and turn on the console. if the console stays on and the flashing process begins when completed after rebooting the console should boot normally on the firmware you were trying to install, if you see two blue flashing lights and the console just turns off  try this.. all switches down except the 6th one (lock/unlock) hold start on the flasher and turn on the console providing that the console stays on once finnished flashing DO NOT TURN THE CONSOLE OFF instead put the last switch down and press start again. once finnished reboot and hopefully the console should be back to life.
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