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[[Category:Hardware]]
= Power Supply Unit (PSU) =  
= Power Supply Unit (PSU) =  
Most PS3 models have a universal (multi-voltage) built-in power supply (some PS3 FAT models have [[LSEB1226B1]], [[LSEB1254A1]] or [[APS-227]] power supplies that are rated as 220-240V input only and cannot operate correctly with voltages under 220V). This means that even though a specific voltage is written on the outside of the PS3 if it has a universal PSU it can actually be plugged in anywhere in the world and work (as long as you have the correct power cable), if you open up a PS3 the supported voltages should be listed on the power supply as 100V-240V which is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country range for all power outlets in the world] if it has a universal PSU.
All the PS3 models (except early FAT, see table below) have a built in universal power supply, and supports multivoltage. What this means is that even though a specific voltage is written on the outside of the PS3, the PS3 can actually be plugged into any voltage anywhere in the world and work (as long as you have the correct cable). Therefore, if you opened up the PS3, the supported voltages should be stated (on the power supply) as 100V-240V, which is the range for all power outlets in the world.


== PSU Model @ SKU compatibility ==
Note: Starting since CECH-4000 series an external powersupply is used.
=== Retail models ===
*As seen in the table below, the PS3 takes 100V-240V AC (with exception of [[APS-227]], [[LSEB1226B1]] and [[LSEB1254A1]]) at various amps (A) from your power socket, and converts this to two DC (Direct Current) voltages of 12V, and 5V (or 5.5V for later PS3 models) at various amps.
*Watts = Volts * Amps (you are billed for total watts used over time by your local power provider)


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== Travel Transformers ==
|+PS3 Power Supply Units
Don't use an external transformer! Use only a passive travelplug, quote from the PS3 manuals:
! colspan="3" | Power Supply Unit || colspan="4" | Power Supply Internal Board || colspan="3" | Power || colspan="2" | Rating || colspan="2" | PS3 model Compatibility
 
:''Do not connect the AC power cord to a voltage transformer or inverter. Converting the AC power cord to a voltage transformer for overseas travel or use in an autmobile may cause heat to build up in the system and may cause burns or a malfunction.''
 
== PSU Model @ SKU compatiblity ==
Here is a sample of some power supply model numbers:
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! Model || Part Number || Weight || Model || Part Number || Control <abbr title="connector">Conn.</abbr> || 12V Rail <abbr title="connector">Conn.</abbr> || Input (AC) || colspan="2" | Output (DC) || Cumulative || Efficiency || Found in || Compatible with
! Model || Part no. || Power Input (AC) || colspan="2" | Power Output (DC) || Pins || Weight || Found In || Compatibility
|-
|-
! [[ZSSR539IA]]
| [[ZSSR5391A]] || 1-474-036-11 || [[:File:ZSSR5391A 1-474-036-11- Powersupply CECHA+B - NTSC USA-JAPAN.JPG|100V-]]240V 6.0A 50/60Hz || 12V 32A || 5V 3A || 5 || 815g || [[CECHAxx]], [[CECHBxx]] || A B
| 1-474-036-11 || 815gr ||  ||  || rowspan="7" | (1)acdc_stby<BR />(2)gnd<BR />(3)gnd<BR />(4)5vsb<BR />(5)5vsb|| rowspan="7" | 2x cylindrical plugs<BR /><small>Length=18 mm<BR />Diameter=3.5 mm<BR /><abbr title="distance between the plugs at their centres">Pitch</abbr>=12mm</small> || 100V-240V 6.0A 50/60Hz || rowspan="4" | 5V 3A<BR />(15W) || rowspan="3" | 12V 32A<BR />(384W) || rowspan="3" | 399W || {{round|66.5000|2}}% || [[CECHAxx|A]], [[CECHBxx|B]], [[CECHExx|E]] || [[CECHAxx|A]], [[CECHBxx|B]], [[CECHCxx|C]], [[CECHExx|E]]
|-
|-
! [[APS-226]]
| [[APS-226]] || 1-474-037-11 || [[:File:APS-226 - Powersupply CECHA - NTSC USA-JAPAN.JPG|100V-]]240V 4.8-2.0A 50/60Hz || 12V 32A</span> || 5V 3A || 5 || 770g || [[CECHAxx]], [[CECHExx]] || A B E
| 1-474-037-11 || 770gr || APS-226 M ||  || 100V-240V 4.8-2.0A 50/60Hz || {{round|83.125|2}}% || [[CECHAxx|A]], [[CECHBxx|B]], [[CECHExx|E]] || [[CECHAxx|A]], [[CECHBxx|B]], [[CECHCxx|C]], [[CECHExx|E]]
|-
|-
! [[APS-227]]
| [[APS-227]] || 1-474-046-11 || <span style="color:#FF0000;">[[:File:APS-227_-_Powersupply_CECHC_-_PAL_EURO.JPG|220V-]]240V 2.2A 50/60Hz</span> || 12V 32A || 5V 3A || 5 || 900g || [[CECHCxx]] || C
| 1-474-046-11 || 900gr || APS-227 M || 1-872-990-11 || 220V-240V 2.2A 50/60Hz || {{round|75.568181818|1}}-{{round|82.438016529|1}}% || [[CECHCxx|C]], [[CECHExx|E]]|| [[CECHCxx|C]], [[CECHExx|E]]
|-
|-
! [[LSEB1226A1]]
| [[APS-231]] || 1-474-073-11 || [[:File:APS-231 1-474-073-11 - Powersupply CECHG.JPG|100V-]]240V 3.5-1.5A 50/60Hz || 12V 23.5A || 5V .6A || 5 || 700g || [[CECHGxx]] || A B E G
| 1-474-059-11 || || LSJB1226-1 ||  || 100V-240V 4.8-2.2A 50/60Hz || 12V 31A<BR />(372W) || 387W || {{round|70.454545455|1}}-{{round|80.625|1}}% || [[CECHCxx|C]] || [[CECHCxx|C]], [[CECHExx|E]]
|-
|-
! [[APS-231]]
| [[LSEB1226B1]] || 1-474-074-11 || <span style="color:#FF0000;">[[:File:LSEB1226B1 1-474-074-11 - Powersupply CECHG.JPG|220V-]]240V 1.7-1.6A 50/60Hz</span> || 12V 23.5A || 5V .6A || 5 || 700g || [[CECHGxx]] || A B E G
| 1-474-073-11 || 700gr || APS-231 M || 1-874-541-12 || 100V-240V 3.5-1.5A 50/60Hz || rowspan="6" | 5V 0.6A<BR />(3W) || rowspan="5" | 12V 23.5A<BR />(282W) || rowspan="5" | 285W || {{round|79.166666667|1}}-{{round|81.428571429|1}}% || [[CECHGxx|G]] || [[CECHAxx|A]], [[CECHBxx|B]], [[CECHExx|E]], [[CECHGxx|G]]
|-
|-
! [[LSEB1226B1]]
| [[LSEB1254A1]] ||  || <span style="color:#FF0000;">[[:File:LSEB1254A1 - Powersupply CECHG.JPG|220V-]]240V 1.7-1.6A 50/60Hz</span> || 12V 23.5A || 5V .6A || 5 || 700g || [[CECHGxx]] || A B E G
| 1-474-074-11 || 700gr ||  || || 220V-240V 1.7-1.6A 50/60Hz || {{round|74.21875|1}}-{{round|76.203208556|1}}% || [[CECHGxx|G]] || [[CECHAxx|A]], [[CECHBxx|B]], [[CECHExx|E]], [[CECHGxx|G]]
|-
|-
! [[LSEB1254A1]]
| [[EADP-300AB]] ||  || [[:File:EADP-300AB - Powersupply CECHH.JPG|100V-]]240V 3.6-1.5A 50/60Hz || 12V 23.5A || 5V .6A || 3 || || [[CECHHxx]] || H
| 1-474-081-11 || 700gr ||  || || 220V-240V 1.7-1.6A 50/60Hz || {{round|74.21875|1}}-{{round|76.203208556|1}}% || [[CECHGxx|G]] || [[CECHAxx|A]], [[CECHBxx|B]], [[CECHExx|E]], [[CECHGxx|G]]
|-
|-
! [[EADP-300AB]]
| [[APS-239]] || 1-474-087-11<br />(1-875-950-11) || 100V-240V || 12V 23.5A || 5V .6A || 4 || || [[CECHKxx]] || H K
| 1-474-084-11 ||  ||  ||  || rowspan="3" | (1)acdc_stby<BR />(2)gnd<BR />(3)5vsb || rowspan="5" | 2x plane plugs<BR /><small>Length=22 mm<BR />Width=4.5 mm<BR />Thickness=1.25 mm<BR /><abbr title="distance between the plugs at their centres">Pitch</abbr>=9 mm</small> || 100V-240V 3.6-1.5A 50/60Hz || {{round|77.678571429|1}}-{{round|79.166666667|1}}% || [[CECHHxx|H]], [[CECHQxx|Q]]|| [[CECHHxx|H]], [[CECHQxx|Q]]
|-
|-
! [[APS-239]]
| [[EADP-260AB]] || 1-474-104-11<br />(2941040002) || [[:File:EADP-260AB 1-474-104-11 - Powersupply CECHJ+K.JPG|100V-]]240V 3.3-1.4A 50/60Hz || 12V 21.5A || 5V .6A || 3 || || [[CECHJxx]], [[CECHKxx]] || H K (Some L)
| 1-474-087-11 || || APS-239 M || 1-875-950-11 || 100V-240V 3.5-1.5A 50/60Hz || {{round|79.166666667|1}}-{{round|81.428571429|1}}% || [[CECHHxx|H]], [[CECHKxx|K]] || [[CECHHxx|H]], [[CECHKxx|K]]
|-
|-
! [[EADP-260AB]]
| [[APS-240]] || 1-474-126-11<br />(1-887-678-22) || [[:File:APS-240 1-474-126-11 - Powersupply CECHJ+K.JPG|100V-]]240V 3.3-1.4A 50/60Hz || 12V 21A || 5.5V .9A || 4 || || [[CECHLxx]] || L P
| 1-474-104-11 || || EADP-260AP A || 2941040002 || 100V-240V 3.3-1.4A 50/60Hz || 12V 21.5A<BR />(258W) || 261W || {{round|79.090909091|2}}% || [[CECHJxx|J]], [[CECHKxx|K]] || [[CECHHxx|H]], [[CECHKxx|K]]
|-
|-
! [[APS-240]]
| [[EADP-260BB]] || 1-474-129-11 || [[:File:EADP-260BB 1-474-129-11 - Powersupply CECHL+M+P+Q.JPG|100V-]]240V 3.3-1.4A 50/60Hz || 12V 21A || 5.5V .9A || 4 || 600g || ||  
| 1-474-126-11 || || APS-240 || 1-887-678-22 || rowspan="12" | (1)5vsb<BR />(2)gnd<BR />(3)acdc_stby<BR />(4)acin_det || 100V-240V 3.3-1.4A 50/60Hz || rowspan="12" | 5.5V 0.9A<BR />(4.95W) || rowspan="2" | 12V 21A<BR />(252W) || rowspan="2" | 256.95W || {{round|76.458333333|1}}-{{round|77.863636364|1}}% || rowspan="2" | [[CECHLxx|L]], [[CECHMxx|M]], [[CECHPxx|P]] || rowspan="2" | [[CECHLxx|L]], [[CECHMxx|M]], [[CECHPxx|P]]
|-
|-
! [[EADP-260BB]]
| [[APS-250]] || 1-474-177-11<br />(1-879-919-11) || [[:File:APS-250 1-474-177-11 - Powersupply CECH20xx.JPG|100V-]]240V 2.7-1.2A 50/60Hz || 12V 18A || 5.5V .9A || 4 || || [[CECH-20xx]] || 20xx
| 1-474-129-11 || 600gr || EADP-260BP A || 2941042404 || 100V-240V 3.3-1.4A 50/60Hz || {{round|76.458333333|1}}-{{round|77.863636364|1}}%
|-
|-
! [[EADP-220BB]]
| [[EADP-200DB]] || 1-474-217-12 || [[:File:EADP-200DB - Powersupply CECH21xx+25xx.JPG|100V-]]240V 2.6-1.0A 50/60Hz || 12V 16A || 5.5V .9A || 4 || 415g || [[CECH-21xx]]<br/>[[CECH-25xx]] || 21xx, 25xx, ?
| 1-474-175-11 || 442gr || EADP-220BP A || 2941047904 || rowspan="4" | 2x plane plugs<BR /><small>Length=20 mm<BR />Width=3.5 mm<BR />Thickness=1 mm<BR /><abbr title="distance between the plugs at their centres">Pitch</abbr>=8 mm</small> || 100V-240V 3.2-1.2A 50/60Hz || rowspan="2" | 12V 18A<BR />(216W) || rowspan="2" | 220.95W || {{round|69.046875|1}}-{{round|76.71875|1}}% || rowspan="2" | [[CECH-20xx|20]] || rowspan="2" | [[CECH-20xx|20]], [[CECH-21xx|21]], [[CECH-25xx|25]]
|-
|-
! [[APS-250]]
| [[APS-270]] ||1-474-216-11<br />(1-881-752-12) || [[:File:APS-270 1-474-216-11 - Powersupply CECH25xx.JPG|100V-]]240V 2.5-1.1A 50/60Hz || 12V 16A || 5.5V .9A || 4 || || [[CECH-25xx]] || 25xx, 30xx (With force)
| <abbr title="1-474-177-11/12">1-474-177-xx</abbr> ||  || APS-250 MB || <abbr title="1-879-919-11/12/21">1-879-919-xx</abbr> || 100V-240V 2.7-1.2A 50/60Hz || {{round|76.71875|1}}-{{round|81.833333333|1}}%
|-
|-
! [[APS-270]]
| [[EADP-A85AB]] || || [[:File:EADP-185AB - Powersupply CECH30xx.JPG|100V-]]240V 2.1-0.8A 50/60Hz || 12V 13A || 5.5V .9A || 4 || || [[CECH-30xx]] ||  
| 1-474-216-11 || 384gr || APS-270 MB || <abbr title="1-881-752-12/21">1-881-752-xx</abbr> || 100V-240V 2.5-1.1A 50/60Hz || rowspan="2" | 12V 16A<BR />(192W) || rowspan="2" | 196.95W || {{round|74.602272727|1}}-{{round|78.78|1}}% || rowspan="2" | [[CECH-21xx|21]], [[CECH-25xx|25]] || rowspan="2" | [[CECH-21xx|21]], [[CECH-25xx|25]] (<abbr title="fits physically and electrically, but doesn't supply enough output power">not</abbr> [[CECH-20xx|20]])
|-
|-
! [[EADP-200DB]]
| [[APS-306]] || 1-474-339-11 || [[:File:EADP-185AB - Powersupply CECH30xx.JPG|100V-]]240V 2.0-0.9A 50/60Hz || 12V 13A || 5.5V .9A || 4 || || [[CECH-30xx]] ||  
| <abbr title="1-474-217-11/12">1-474-217-xx</abbr> || 415gr || EADP-200DP A || 2941053505 || 100V-240V 2.6-1.0A 50/60Hz || {{round|75.75|1}}-{{round|82.0625|1}}%
|-
|-
! [[APS-306]]
| [[ADP-160AR]] || || 100V-240V 2.1-0.8A 50/60Hz || 12V 13A || 5.5V .9A || - || || External || [[CECH-40xx]]
| 1-474-339-11 ||  || APS-306 MB || 1-884-580-21 || rowspan="2" | 2x plane plugs<BR /><small>Length=22 mm<BR />Width=2 mm<BR />Thickness=0.6 mm<BR /><abbr title="distance between the plugs at their centres">Pitch</abbr>=6.75 mm</small> || 100V-240V 2.0-0.9A 50/60Hz || rowspan="6" | 12V 13A<BR />(156W) || rowspan="6" | 160.95W || {{round|74.513888889|1}}-{{round|80.475|1}}% || [[CECH-30xx|30]] || [[CECH-30xx|30]]
|-
|-
! [[EADP-185AB]]
| [[APS-330]] || || 100V-240V 2.3-0.8A 50/60Hz || 12V 13A || 5.5V .9A || - || || External || [[CECH-40xx]]
| 1-474-340-11 || 382gr || EADP-185AP A ||  || 100V-240V 2.1-0.8A 50/60Hz || {{round|76.642857143|1}}-{{round|83.828125|1}}% || [[CECH-30xx|30]] || [[CECH-30xx|30]]
|-
! [[ADP-160AR]]
| 1-474-400-11 ||  || ADP-160AR AA ||  || rowspan="4" | 2x plane plugs<BR /><small>Length=18 mm<BR />Width=1.6 mm<BR />Thickness=0.6 mm<BR /><abbr title="distance between the plugs at their centres">Pitch</abbr>=7 mm</small> || 100V-240V 2.1-0.8A 50/60Hz || {{round|76.642857143|1}}-{{round|83.828125|1}}% || [[CECH-40xx|40]], [[CECH-42xx|42]], [[CECH-43xx|43]] || [[CECH-40xx|40]], [[CECH-42xx|42]], [[CECH-43xx|43]]
|-
! [[APS-330]]
| 1-<abbr title="There is something weird related with this 490, it should be 474">490</abbr>-468-11 ||  || APS-330 MB || 1-866-716-11 || 100V-240V 2.0-0.9A 50/60Hz || {{round|74.513888889|1}}-{{round|80.475|1}}% || [[CECH-40xx|40]], [[CECH-42xx|42]], [[CECH-43xx|43]] || [[CECH-40xx|40]], [[CECH-42xx|42]], [[CECH-43xx|43]]
|-
! [[APS-330/B]]
| 1-<abbr title="There is something weird related with this 490, it should be 474">490</abbr>-468-21 ||  || APS-330/B MB || 1-888-480-21 || 100V-240V 2.0-0.9A 50/60Hz || || [[CECH-43xx|43]] || [[CECH-40xx|40]], [[CECH-42xx|42]], [[CECH-43xx|43]]
|-
! [[N12-160P1A]]
| 1-474-548-11 ||  ||  ||  || 100V-240V 2.0-0.9A 50/60Hz || {{round|74.513888889|1}}-{{round|80.475|1}}% || ? || [[CECH-40xx|40]], [[CECH-42xx|42]], [[CECH-43xx|43]]
|-
|-
|}
|}


=== NonRetail models ===
As seen from the above chart, the PS3 takes 100V-240V AC (with exception of [[APS-227]], [[LSEB1226B1]] and [[LSEB1254A1]]) at various amps (A) from your power socket, and converts this to two DC (Direct Current) voltages of 12V, and 5V (or 5.5V for later PS3 models) at various amps. <span style="color:#FF0000;">The earliest batch of PS3 had the ZSSR5391A power supply, which as you can see in the above table draws a lot of amps from your power outlet. You can replace it with newer compatible power supply models that draw less power, and also produce less heat.</span> Less heat means less bending of the motherboard, less cracking of the solder, less fan noise, lower electricity bills, and no "Yellow Light of Death." In fact, for most models of the PS3, you can find a better power supply to replace the original. One of the main compatibility criteria is the number of pins on the power supply. It must match the number of pins on your connector cable. <span style="color:#FF0000;">The second criteria is to try to find the lowest input amp and lowest output amp that works with your PS3 model</span> (for APS models, this means the higher the model number, the better). WARNING: if you decide to replace your power supply, you do it at your own risk! If you don't know what you are doing, you may fry your motherboard.


{|class="wikitable"
::<span style="color:#FF0000;">note: there is strong criticism to above statement, see [[Talk:Power Supply]]</span>
|+PS3 Reference Tool Power Supply Units
! colspan="3" | Power Supply Unit || colspan="3" | Power Supply Internal Board || colspan="5" | Power || colspan="2" | Rating || colspan="2" | PS3 model Compatibility
|-
! Model || Part Number || Weight || Model || Part Number || Connectors || Input (AC) || colspan="4" | Output (DC) || Cumulative || Efficiency || Found in || Compatible with
|-
! [[ZSSR541iB]]
| [[1-474-032-21]] ||  ||  ||  || 24p, 22p, || 100V-240V 9.5-4A 50/60Hz || 5V(Sub) 1.6A<br />(8W) || 3.3V 23A<br />(75.9W) || 5V 8.2A<br />(41W) || 12V 31.2A<br />(374.4W) || 499.3W || {{round|52.557894737|2}}% || [[DECR-1000A]], [[DECR-1000J]] || [[DECR-1000A]], [[DECR-1000J]]
|-
!
|  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  ||  || DECR-1010A, DECR-1010J || DECR-1010A, DECR-1010J
|-
! [[APS-231]]
| 1-474-073-11 || 700gr || APS-231 M || 1-874-541-12 || 2p, 5p || 100V-240V 3.5-1.5A 50/60Hz || 12V 23.5A<BR />(282W) || 5V 0.6A<BR />(3W) ||  ||  || 285W || {{round|79.166666667|1}}-{{round|81.428571429|1}}% || [[DECR-1400A]], [[DECR-1400J]] || [[DECR-1400A]], [[DECR-1400J]]
|-
|}


== Modifications and Repairs ==
For those that are not aware: Volts * Amps = Total Watts used.
You are billed for total watts used over time by your local power provider.


=== Replacing the PSU ===


<span style="color:#FF0000;">The earliest batch of PS3 had the ZSSR5391A power supply, which as you can see in the above table draws a lot of amps from your power outlet. You can replace it with newer compatible power supply models that draw less power and produce less heat.</span> Less heat means less bending of the motherboard, less cracking of the solder, less fan noise, lower electricity bills, and no "Yellow Light of Death." In fact, for most models of the PS3, you can find a better power supply to replace the original. One of the main compatibility criteria is the number of pins on the power supply. It must match the number of pins on your connector cable. <span style="color:#FF0000;">The second is to try to find the highest efficiency model that still satisfies the proper output power that your PS3 is rated for.</span>
A sample breakdown of the [[CECHJxx]] and later models finds a 261W Delta [[EADP-260AB]] power supply. It is fanless and all capacitors inside are made by Japanese companies: Chemi-Con, Rubycon, and Nichicon.
<br>
As a general rule, all power supplies (not just the ones in PS3s) are most efficient at approximately 50% load, this is why almost all PSU models in the chart are rated for roughly twice what the PS3 draws under full load. EG. A CECHA/B draws approximately 200-220W when under full load using an APS-226, this power draw number is slightly higher when using the original ZSSR PSU which also runs notably warmer because it is less efficient and converts more of the energy into waste heat.


WARNING: if you decide to replace your power supply, you do it at your own risk! If you don't know what you are doing, you may fry your motherboard.
Note that for PS3 Slim models ([[CECH-20xx]]), there is no ground wiring support.  


::<span style="color:#FF0000;">note: more discussion on the talk page. [[Talk:Power Supply]]</span>
source: http://www.edepot.com/playstation3.html#PS3_Power_Supply


<!--/ (there is a report of APS-270 compatible with [[CECH-30xx]] with force)... this doesn't seems to be possible, compare the air intakes in the PSU's used in CECH-30xx series with the air intakes in all the other PSU's in slim models CECH-20xx, CECH-21xx, CECH-25xx... are different so doesn't fit with the air tunnel/heatsink cover --~~~~ -->
== Modification / Repair ==


=== Externalising the PSU ===  
=== Externalising the PSU ===  
This is useful for tests, repairs, flashing, etc... (as a [http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Powering power source tool] used temporally), or permanently to reduce heat inside the PS3's case to avoid overheating
This is very possible and is done by a lot of people whom think that having the PSU outside of the PS3 will prevent the YLOD.


For a permanent install is <span style="color:#FF0000;">highly suggested</span> to purchase connectors that will fit the PSU and motherboard to create a proper power cable adaptor. Remember that inside the console the fan also gives the PSU some airflow, so it is <span style="color:#FF0000;">highly recommended</span> to add a fan to your external PSU to make sure the PSU doesn't get too hot (it does not have to spin very fast just enough to keep the internal temperatures constant and low enough to not cause damage).
However it is more useful when testing a stripped PS3 or confirming if the PSU is faulty etc. Here is an [http://i.imgur.com/Ax2bY.jpg image] of a CECH-30xx externally wired to a CECH-21xx PSU in order to test if the original PSU was faulty and if the older model PSU would even power up the console.  


The correct thickness of the wires needed for the 12v plugs depends on the number of amperes (A) the PSU provides on the 12v rail, if you want to "play it safe" a good idea is to exceed this requirement by a lot (considering the full amperes of the 12v rail will travel along these wires, this is not the same case with a PC where the total amperes assigned to the 12v rail are divided in a lot of yellow wires so they are thinner than we need for a PS3). As an example, the oldest PS3 PSU's with 32A can use AWG10 wires, and newer PSU's with 13A can use AWG16 wires, for other intermediate models you can take a look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge#Tables_of_AWG_wire_sizes (the value of the "ampacity" column)
The way this is done is very simple, get a cable with a moderately thick AWG (Same thickness as a 110v/220v power cable) and strip off the shielding. This exposes the positive and negative cables, from here simply strip off the shielding of the two and twist the ends. Appropriately plug the correct positive & negative into the PSU and wrap the other positive & negative end on the poles of the PS3 (If you get the positive/negative the wrong way around the console will have a red standby light but will not power on).


Please remember the obvious: Check with a multimeter to find which is positive and which is negative! (use a tester in continuity, and measure which plug is connected to the border of the PSU board, the border is always ground), after identifying it you can use a permanent black pen to mark it to avoid forgiving it
'''Note on permanent install:''' Highly suggested to purchase plugs and sockets that will fit with the PSU and motherboard connection and soldering them onto the power cable that was created. Remember that normally inside the console the main fan (on CPU/GPU) also gave the PSU a slight airflow, so you might want to add a fan also (although it wont have to run fast, its just to make sure heat does not accumulate).


Also, ensure the connections are solid and have no dry joints when soldering. All of this also applies when extending the white power cable from the PSU to the motherboard.
=== CN101 ===
 
If you get the positive/negative the wrong way around the red standby light will light up but the console will not power on
 
*'''Twisted wires (the ghetto style, no connectors)'''
This is very simple, get a thick cable like a 110v/220v power cable and strip off the shielding. This exposes the positive and negative wires, from here simply strip off the shielding of the two and twist the ends. Appropriately plug the correct positive & negative into the PSU (PSU's always have female connectors, cylindrical in FAT models and plain in slim and super slim models, this is basically a hole you can plug anything into, even a cable without a connector) and wrap the other positive & negative end on the poles of the PS3's motherboard
 
<gallery>
File:Ax2bY.jpg|Testing the voltage of a PSU with twisted cables (no connectors)
</gallery>
 
*'''Alligator clips (temporary)'''
Alligator clips grab anything with strength (and good ones have a plastic cover that covers up the clip after grabbing to avoid short circuits), are good but should be considered temporary
 
<gallery>
File:M5UGg.jpg|A PSU from a CECH-21xx PS3 externally wired to a CECH-30xx PS3, using an adaptor made with "alligator clips"
File:Plug2.jpg|"Alligator clips" grabbing the original plugs ripped from a PS3 FAT motherboard
File:Plugz.jpg|"Alligator clips" grabbing the original plugs ripped from a PS3 FAT motherboard, connected to a PS3 FAT PSU
</gallery>
 
*'''Banana plugs (permanent for PS3 FAT)'''
Perfect for PS3 FAT PSU's, use 4.5 millimeter "banana plug" ones, you can attach them to a wire permanently with a pair of pliers
 
<gallery>
File:Plug1.jpg|4,5 millimeters "banana plug" male terminals (for PS3 FAT PSU's)
File:Plug22.jpg|"Banana plugs" connected to a PS3 FAT PSU
</gallery>
 
*'''Faston terminals (permanent for PS3 Slim and superslim)
*http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3KnTgXGlGMY/TEArx0iJfcI/AAAAAAAAAdg/Ws0QQL9u2YY/s1600/Terminal+Faston.jpg
*http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3KnTgXGlGMY/TEArqwrNavI/AAAAAAAAAdY/5ajtYm0072o/s1600/Terminal+Faston+1.jpg
 
=== Adapting other PSU ===
 
== Convert PS3 3pin power supply to 4pin ==
Here is the explanation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pas1oQYaBLI
 
==== PC PSU to PS3 adaptors ====
 
== Pins/Parts ==
=== CN1 ===
AC input
AC input
=== CN101 ===
PSU Control pins
<div style="float:left">[[File:SlimPSU-pinout.jpg|400px|thumb|left|PS3 Slim PSU connector<br>CN101]]</div><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
=== CN201 ===
PSU Control pins
=== CN102 ===
12v plugs (faston plane plugs)
=== CN202 ===
12v plugs (faston plane plugs)


=== Fuse ===
=== Fuse ===
F101 (T8AH AC250V)
F101 (T8AH AC250V)
Have opened a LSEB1226B1 power supply and this has a 6.3A 250V fuse just in from the external mains power feed.  Elsewhere on the board is PR201, a 5A 250V part.


=== RY101 ===
=== RY101 ===
Relays for 12V line
Relais for 12V line


=== Thermal Fuses ===
=== Thermal Fuses ===
Line 193: Line 94:


==== PFC +B ADJ (RV301) ====
==== PFC +B ADJ (RV301) ====
next to relays RY101
next to relais RY101
connected to 14pin IC303 "LM339DG # PBB636"
connected to 14pin IC303 "LM339DG # PBB636"
  <jordosaxman> RV301  has 3 points, 1 of them goes to the solder point, one goes to the tiny resistor above it labeled 153
  <jordosaxman> RV301  has 3 points, 1 of them goes to the solder point, one goes to the tiny resistor above it labeled 153
Line 200: Line 101:


==== OCP ADJ (RV302) ====
==== OCP ADJ (RV302) ====
Over Current Protection Adjustment (DO NOT TOUCH THIS UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING) <br />
Over Current Protection Adjustment (dont mess with this one) <br />
Connected to 16pin IC305 "6j3y # cxa8038a"
Connected to 16pin IC305 "6j3y # cxa8038a"


Line 230: Line 131:
5VSB latch "NEC"
5VSB latch "NEC"


= Travel Transformers =
DO NOT use an external transformer! Use only a passive travel plug, quote from the PS3 manuals:
:''Do not connect the AC power cord to a voltage transformer or inverter. Converting the AC power cord to a voltage transformer for overseas travel or use in an automobile may cause heat to build up in the system and may cause burns or a malfunction.''


= Sources, external links =
{{Console}}
* Generic PS3 PSU info - http://www.edepot.com/playstation3.html#PS3_Power_Supply
* Photos and info - http://www.trisaster.de/page/index.php?topic=264
* PS3 PSU behavior details - http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=72332
* Slim PSU the real pinout - http://web.archive.org/web/20141119011200/http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=58231
* Finalman's PS3PC case mod - http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=56243
* XP Power supply Tech Guide - http://www.epowerco.com/Xp_Power_supply_Tech_Guide.pdf


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