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**[[Power Supply]] | **[[Power Supply]] | ||
When a console loses AC power, it may generate error A0801004. | When a console loses AC power, it may generate error A0801004. The 1004 error commonly occurs in machines that can power on but have graphical artifacts or no video, also known as GLOD. In such cases, the system should be powered off by using the power rocker at the back of the console (for Phat models), or by pulling the power cord (for slim and super slim models). This will cause a loss of AC power, which can lead to the error. | ||
This error may be disregarded if it occurred due to abnormal circumstances, such as a power outage or accidental unplugging. Since it did not result from a hardware malfunction, it is not a significant concern. If a console displays artifacts or the GLOD, the main issue should be addressed first, typically involving a GPU problem requiring a reball or replacement. Afterward, if 1004 errors reoccur, the AC/DC line, PSU, and its connection to the DC-DC converters should be diagnosed. | This error may be disregarded if it occurred due to abnormal circumstances, such as a power outage or accidental unplugging. Since it did not result from a hardware malfunction, it is not a significant concern. If a console displays artifacts or the GLOD, the main issue should be addressed first, typically involving a GPU problem requiring a reball or replacement. Afterward, if 1004 errors reoccur, the AC/DC line, PSU, and its connection to the DC-DC converters should be diagnosed. | ||
==== 1103 (Thermal Alert SYSTEM) ==== | ==== 1103 (Thermal Alert SYSTEM) ==== | ||
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**[[Thermal|CELL temperature monitor]] (only in mullion syscons, the CELL temperature monitor for PS3 slims and super slims are unable to send this error code) | **[[Thermal|CELL temperature monitor]] (only in mullion syscons, the CELL temperature monitor for PS3 slims and super slims are unable to send this error code) | ||
Syscons have a pad/pin specifically for this signal. It was given an official generic name (not indicating anything that triggers it) because several components can send it. In the first PS3 models (with mullion syscon?), the signal can be sent by CELL or the CELL temperature monitor using the official function names SYS_THR_ALRT or THERMAL_OVERLOAD.<br> | Syscons have a pad/pin specifically for this signal. It was given an official generic name (not indicating anything that triggers it) because several components can send it. In the first PS3 models (with mullion syscon?), the signal can be sent by CELL or the CELL temperature monitor using the official function names SYS_THR_ALRT or THERMAL_OVERLOAD.<br> | ||
But this electrical design is not specific for the PS3, there could be other devices based on the IBM CELL, and developed by SONY, where this error code is sent by other components, which could have more than one CELL... so in general we could say this error code indicates one (or more) of the CELL processors (<abbr title="and maybe other components not present in retail PS3 models">or his temperature monitor chips</abbr>) is overheating. | |||
But this electrical design is not specific for the PS3, there could be other devices based on the IBM CELL, and developed by SONY, where this error code is sent by other components, which could have more than one CELL so in general we could say this error code indicates one (or more) of the CELL processors (and maybe other components not present in retail PS3 models or his temperature monitor chips) is overheating. | But this electrical design is not specific for the PS3, there could be other devices based on the IBM CELL, and developed by SONY, where this error code is sent by other components, which could have more than one CELL so in general we could say this error code indicates one (or more) of the CELL processors (and maybe other components not present in retail PS3 models or his temperature monitor chips) is overheating. | ||
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**[[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitors]] | **[[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitors]] | ||
Some PS3 motherboards ([[TMU-520]], [[COK-001]], [[COK-002]]), have a temperature monitor located somewhere in the CELL power block. The other retail PS3 motherboard models doesnt meassures the temperature of the CELL VR | |||
Some PS3 motherboards ([[TMU-520]], [[COK-001]], [[COK-002]]), have a temperature monitor located somewhere in the CELL power block. The other retail PS3 motherboard models | |||
All the PS3 temperature monitor chips have a internal thermal sensor integrated + 2 pins for an optional external sensor. The temperature monitors for CELL and RSX are configured to use the external sensor, but this one for CELL VR probably uses the internal | All the PS3 temperature monitor chips have a internal thermal sensor integrated + 2 pins for an optional external sensor. The temperature monitors for CELL and RSX are configured to use the external sensor, but this one for CELL VR probably uses the internal | ||
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In all 3 cases the CPU was damaged or heated in some way. | In all 3 cases the CPU was damaged or heated in some way. | ||
==== 14FF (Check Stop) ==== | ==== 14FF (Check Stop) ==== | ||
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As the console cools the microscopic gaps in the solder can be physically reconnected by thermal warping. Warping is due to differences in the Coefficients of Thermal Expansion (CTE) between materials in the motherboard and processor. This expansion and contraction can reconnect the solder joints just enough to allow the console to boot. Or it may disconnect them. | As the console cools the microscopic gaps in the solder can be physically reconnected by thermal warping. Warping is due to differences in the Coefficients of Thermal Expansion (CTE) between materials in the motherboard and processor. This expansion and contraction can reconnect the solder joints just enough to allow the console to boot. Or it may disconnect them. | ||
*If they reconnected, the console will boot until it | *If they reconnected, the console will boot until it experiances another 1601/1701 event. | ||
*It they do not reconnect, the console cannot complete BitTraining and will fail in POST with error A0403034. Often with an associated Data error, such as A0404401 (if the broken solder joint affected a Data line on one of the SPI lines). If there is no Data error, the broken joint only affected the voltage for the SPI line. Either RSX_VDDR or YC_RC_VDDIO. | *It they do not reconnect, the console cannot complete BitTraining and will fail in POST with error A0403034. Often with an associated Data error, such as A0404401 (if the broken solder joint affected a Data line on one of the SPI lines). If there is no Data error, the broken joint only affected the voltage for the SPI line. Either RSX_VDDR or YC_RC_VDDIO. | ||
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*To calibrate the FlexIO interface (BitTraining). | *To calibrate the FlexIO interface (BitTraining). | ||
If Attention occurs during the Power ON State (Step# 80) it indicates an error condition. Basically, something is flagged by the Processor as abnormal. It's forced to attempt to resolve the problem before it can continue with whatever it was trying to do. If the error condition cannot be resolved, the CPU sends the ATTENTION signal to the SYSCON. The SYSCON immediately shuts off the console, then reads the SPI Status Register to | If Attention occurs during the Power ON State (Step# 80) it indicates an error condition. Basically, something is flagged by the Processor as abnormal. It's forced to attempt to resolve the problem before it can continue with whatever it was trying to do. If the error condition cannot be resolved, the CPU sends the ATTENTION signal to the SYSCON. The SYSCON immediately shuts off the console, then reads the SPI Status Register to determin the cause. Then it records the A0801701 in it's errorlog along with the specific cause (if it determined one). Errors that can cause the Attention include: | ||
*Unresolved Checkstop errors (14FF) | *Unresolved Checkstop errors (14FF) | ||
*Livelock Detection (1601) | *Livelock Detection (1601) | ||
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*BGA/Bump Defect that occurs while the Console was On (Step# 80). Subsequent attempts to power on the console would result in 3034/4xxx errors. | *BGA/Bump Defect that occurs while the Console was On (Step# 80). Subsequent attempts to power on the console would result in 3034/4xxx errors. | ||
A user get this error code with a damaged hard drive. He was | A user get this error code with a damaged hard drive. He was transfering some games via FTP, and his console turned off with Ylod. When he tried to turn on again, he get a Glod. Problem was fixed just by changing the HDD. | ||
1701 has been reported from using homebrew apps that caused a software conflict. Uninstalling the software can resolve the issue. It that's not possible because the system is locked up, it may be necessary to restore the operating system (OS). | 1701 has been reported from using homebrew apps that caused a software conflict. Uninstalling the software can resolve the issue. It that's not possible because the system is locked up, it may be necessary to restore the operating system (OS). | ||
==== 1802 ([[RSX]] Initialization) ==== | ==== 1802 ([[RSX]] Initialization) ==== | ||
A0201802 is the error the SYSCON will return when there is no RSX installed at all! Step# 20 is when the RSX is first Initialized. So if it's not responding that early in the Power On Sequence, then it's Dead-Dead or completely missing! | |||
1802 | A0801802 is occuring after the console has booted (step# 80) and causes BE Attention (1701) alarm raised when a Checkstop error (14FF) occurs. Likely the 1802 was the hardware failure that caused the checkstop error. That causes BE ATTENTION to be driven High and the SYSCON shuts the console down with A0801802, A08014FF, and A0801701. That makes sense because the CPU couldn't continue with it's process when the RSX interrupt occurred. These errors have been seen in consoles that were repaired by an RSX reball/replacement. | ||
==== 1900 (RTC Voltage) ==== | ==== 1900 (RTC Voltage) ==== | ||
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==== 1902 (RTC Access) ==== | ==== 1902 (RTC Access) ==== | ||
RTC access | RTC access | ||
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=== Fatal Errors === | === Fatal Errors === | ||
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*This fatal error codes seems to be repeated up to 3 times for 3 special cases, as example, errors '''20'''03, '''21'''03, and '''22'''03 are related with southbridge, the only thing that changes in the error code is the second digit (located | *This fatal error codes seems to be repeated up to 3 times for 3 special cases, as example, errors '''20'''03, '''21'''03, and '''22'''03 are related with southbridge, the only thing that changes in the error code is the second digit (located inmediatly after the category 2). If at some point we find what means that second digit we can join the wiki page sections together (with titles: "2001 & 2101", "2002 & 2102", "2003 & 2103", etc...)<br> | ||
In other words, there are 3 groups: '''20xx''' (composed by 13 errors), '''21xx''' (composed by 13 errors), and '''22xx''' (composed by 1 error). See {{Talk}} | In other words, there are 3 groups: '''20xx''' (composed by 13 errors), '''21xx''' (composed by 13 errors), and '''22xx''' (composed by 1 error). See {{Talk}} | ||
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==== 2013 (Clock CELL, RSX, South Bridge) ==== | ==== 2013 (Clock CELL, RSX, South Bridge) ==== | ||
Clock Generator Error (IC5004) | Clock Generator Error (IC5004) | ||
==== 2020 (HDMI) ==== | ==== 2020 (HDMI) ==== | ||
HDMI Error (IC2502) | HDMI Error (IC2502) | ||
==== 2022 (DVE) ==== | ==== 2022 (DVE) ==== | ||
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DVE Error (IC2406, CXM4024R MultiAV controller for analog out) | DVE Error (IC2406, CXM4024R MultiAV controller for analog out) | ||
This error | This error occurs when you see no video out using HDMI on any Samsung Smart TV. | ||
You can intentionally produce this error code by making the TV detect another console first (a PS4), turn off the TV, swap the HDMI cable from the PS4 to the PS3, and turning back on the TV. You can fix this error code by replugging it in while the TV is on. | |||
This error is also present when the console produces graphical artifacts on the screen. The console freezes and cannot be used, forcing the user to turn off the console. This produces the 2022 error code and is an early sign of GLOD. | This error is also present when the console produces graphical artifacts on the screen. The console freezes and cannot be used, forcing the user to turn off the console. This produces the 2022 error code and is an early sign of GLOD. | ||
==== 2024 (AV) ==== | ==== 2024 (AV) ==== | ||
This error tends to cause a delayed Yellow Light Of Death (10s - 1min). Sometimes described as a Green Light Of Death (GLOD) or Red Light Of Death (RLOD). | This error tends to cause a delayed Yellow Light Of Death (10s - 1min). Sometimes described as a Green Light Of Death (GLOD) or Red Light Of Death (RLOD). | ||
2124 and 2024 errors | 2124 and 2024 errors have been fixed by replacing both the AV and HDMI encoders. One user reported 2024/2124 errors resolved by replacing the HDMI encoder. Another removed the HDMI encoder and tested the console without it. That console primarily filled the errorlog with 2124 errors, but a few 2024's as well. So it is unclear if 2124 is specific to the HDMI Encoder or AV Encoder. It seems it could be either. | ||
==== 2030 (Thermal Sensor, CELL) ==== | ==== 2030 (Thermal Sensor, CELL) ==== | ||
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**[[CELL BE|CELL]] | **[[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
**[[CELL BE|CELL]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC1101 on [[COK-001]]) | **[[CELL BE|CELL]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC1101 on [[COK-001]]) | ||
Speculation: 2030-33 errors reported in case of dodgy PWR/EJT daughter board. | Speculation: 2030-33 errors reported in case of dodgy PWR/EJT daughter board. | ||
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**[[RSX]] | **[[RSX]] | ||
**[[RSX]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC2101 on [[COK-001]]) | **[[RSX]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC2101 on [[COK-001]]) | ||
==== 2033 (Thermal Sensor, South Bridge) ==== | ==== 2033 (Thermal Sensor, South Bridge) ==== | ||
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**[[South Bridge]] | **[[South Bridge]] | ||
**[[South Bridge]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC3101 on [[COK-001]]) | **[[South Bridge]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC3101 on [[COK-001]]) | ||
==== 2040 (Super Slim CELL BE) ==== | |||
==== 2044 (Super Slim short circuit - BT/Wi-Fi and 5Volt) ==== | ==== 2044 (Super Slim short circuit - BT/Wi-Fi and 5Volt) ==== | ||
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==== 2101 (CELL) ==== | ==== 2101 (CELL) ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] (IC1001) | [[CELL BE|CELL]] (IC1001) | ||
==== 2102 (RSX) ==== | ==== 2102 (RSX) ==== | ||
[[RSX]] (IC2001) | [[RSX]] (IC2001) | ||
I had detected a short in the CELL, after removing one of the NEC/TOKINS, the error had changed. | |||
After applying slight pressure to the CELL, I used some thermal pads to create the pressure. 5 small, 1 mm pads, and two larger 2mm pads, the same size and depth as the ones used on the southbridge chip) The console now boots and runs without any issues. | |||
==== 2103 (South Bridge) ==== | ==== 2103 (South Bridge) ==== | ||
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==== 2111 (Clock CELL) ==== | ==== 2111 (Clock CELL) ==== | ||
Clock Generator Error (IC5003) | Clock Generator Error (IC5003) | ||
==== 2112 (Clock CELL) ==== | ==== 2112 (Clock CELL) ==== | ||
Clock Generator Error (IC5002) | Clock Generator Error (IC5002) | ||
==== 2113 (Clock CELL, RSX, South Bridge) ==== | ==== 2113 (Clock CELL, RSX, South Bridge) ==== | ||
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SW_1_B enables control Pin 5 on IC6013, which generates +2.5V_LREG_XCG_500_MEM. If that fails it generates A0092113. | SW_1_B enables control Pin 5 on IC6013, which generates +2.5V_LREG_XCG_500_MEM. If that fails it generates A0092113. | ||
==== 2120 (HDMI) ==== | |||
HDMI Error (IC2502) | |||
A0202120/A0213013 error combinations are common. They appear to be related to VDDIO. IC6301 is involved in the formation of +1.7V_MISC, which amonge other things provides input power to the DC-DC converters that output +1.2V_YC_RC_VDDIO, +1.5V_YC_RC_VDDA, +1.2V_SB_VDDC and +1.2V_SB_VDDR. Lack of voltage to these DC/DC converters downstream of IC6301 suggests F6302 has blown. A number of people have fixed these 2120/3013 errors by finding shorts at or near C6320 and replacing Fuse F6302. But there are many other SMD nearby that might cause these fuses to blow. So you will need to track the source of the short and fix it, or the fuse will just blow again. | |||
A bad thermistor (TH2501) has been reported to cause A0002120. | |||
A0802120 and A0902120 errors may be related to the actual HDMI transmitter (IC2502). Or they can be caused by BGA/Bump defects affecting VDDIO, on the RSX or CELL. BGA defects on the RSX VDDIO pads have been confirmed with a pressure test to have caused 2120 errors. | |||
==== 2122 (DVE) ==== | |||
====2122 (DVE)==== | |||
DVE Error (IC2406, CXM4024R MultiAV controller for analog out) | DVE Error (IC2406, CXM4024R MultiAV controller for analog out) | ||
====2124 (AV) ==== | ==== 2124 (AV) ==== | ||
This error tends to cause a delayed Yellow Light Of Death (10s - 1min). Sometimes described as a Green Light Of Death (GLOD) or Red Light Of Death (RLOD). | This error tends to cause a delayed Yellow Light Of Death (10s - 1min). Sometimes described as a Green Light Of Death (GLOD) or Red Light Of Death (RLOD). | ||
2124 and 2024 errors have been fixed by replacing both the AV and HDMI encoders. One user reported 2024/2124 errors resolved by replacing the HDMI encoder. Another removed the HDMI encoder and tested the console without it. That console primarily filled the errorlog with 2124 errors, but a few 2024's as well. So it is unclear if 2124 is specific to the HDMI Encoder or AV Encoder. It seems it could be either. | 2124 and 2024 errors have been fixed by replacing both the AV and HDMI encoders. One user reported 2024/2124 errors resolved by replacing the HDMI encoder. Another removed the HDMI encoder and tested the console without it. That console primarily filled the errorlog with 2124 errors, but a few 2024's as well. So it is unclear if 2124 is specific to the HDMI Encoder or AV Encoder. It seems it could be either. | ||
====2130 (Thermal Sensor, CELL)==== | ==== 2130 (Thermal Sensor, CELL) ==== | ||
*Components Involved: | *Components Involved: | ||
**[[CELL BE|CELL]] | **[[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
** [[CELL BE|CELL]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC1101 on [[COK-001]]) | **[[CELL BE|CELL]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC1101 on [[COK-001]]) | ||
====2131 (Thermal Sensor, RSX)==== | ==== 2131 (Thermal Sensor, RSX) ==== | ||
*Components Involved: | *Components Involved: | ||
** [[RSX]] | **[[RSX]] | ||
**[[RSX]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC2101 on [[COK-001]]) | **[[RSX]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC2101 on [[COK-001]]) | ||
====2133 (Thermal Sensor, South Bridge)==== | ==== 2133 (Thermal Sensor, South Bridge) ==== | ||
*Components Involved: | *Components Involved: | ||
** [[South Bridge]] | **[[South Bridge]] | ||
**[[South Bridge]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC3101 on [[COK-001]]) | **[[South Bridge]] [[Thermal#Temperature_Monitors|Temperature Monitor]] (IC3101 on [[COK-001]]) | ||
==== 2203 ([[South Bridge]])==== | ==== 2203 ([[South Bridge]]) ==== | ||
From sabotage tests it was found that disabling +2.5V_SB_PLL_VDDC | From sabotage tests it was found that disabling +2.5V_SB_PLL_VDDC | ||
produced four A0802203 errors. Also, disabling +1.2V_SB_VDDR produced A0302203 & A0403034. | produced four A0802203 errors. Also, disabling +1.2V_SB_VDDR produced A0302203 & A0403034. | ||
==== 2310 ==== | |||
====2310==== | |||
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===Fatal Boot Errors=== | === Fatal Boot Errors === | ||
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====3000==== | ==== 3000 ==== | ||
Power Failure | Power Failure | ||
====3001==== | ==== 3001 ==== | ||
12v Power Failure | 12v Power Failure | ||
Usually this caused by a bad Power Supply Unit (PSU). | Usually this caused by a bad Power Supply Unit (PSU). | ||
Alternatively, a failure on the 12v_main line can cause it. Check fuses, capacitors, resistors, and | Alternatively, a failure on the 12v_main line can cause it. Check fuses, capacitors, resistors, and IC's on the 12v line. Measure resistance of the large 2 prong 12v connector on the motherboard. It should read in the Kilo ohms range if there is sufficient separation. Otherwise you may have a short somewhere on the line. | ||
====3002==== | ==== 3002 ==== | ||
Power Failure | Power Failure | ||
====3003 ([[CELL BE|CELL | ==== 3003 ([[CELL BE|CELL]] Core Power Failure) ==== | ||
This error will occur in the case of a PWR failure on the main core voltage of the | This error will occur in the case of a PWR failure on the main core voltage of the CPU (VDDC). For example, if the filtering capacitors (NEC/TOKIN's) are severely damaged. There are other SMD's in that filter, so it could be related to them as well. | ||
A shorted Blu-Ray drive can cause this error as well. Be sure that your drive is going well before doing anything on your console. | |||
==== 3004 ([[RSX]] Core Power Failure) ==== | |||
This error will occur in the case of | This error will occur in the case of a PWR failure on the main core voltage of the GPU (VDDC). For example, if the filtering capacitors (NEC/TOKIN's) are severely damaged. There are other SMD's in that filter, so it could be related to them as well. | ||
====3010==== | ==== 3010 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] Error | [[CELL BE|CELL]] Error | ||
Observations: | Observations: | ||
A user triggered this error by injecting 3.3V into PWRGD (power good) of IC6103 (NCP5318 CPU Buck Controller). It generated error 20 1001 and 20 3010. | A user triggered this error by injecting 3.3V into PWRGD (power good) of IC6103 (NCP5318 CPU Buck Controller). It generated error 20 1001 and 20 3010. | ||
Another user (Razmann4k) got this error on their CECHL04 by attempting the eraser mod on an already delidded Cell and noticed a crack running down the middle of the Cell die. It caused 20 3010 | Another user (Razmann4k) got this error on their CECHL04 by attempting the eraser mod on an already delidded Cell and noticed a crack running down the middle of the Cell die. It caused 20 3010. | ||
This problem may be related to the PLL signal generator circuit, open resistors, crystal oscillator or even the integrated itself (CDC735/CDC736/4227ANLG) | This problem may be related to the PLL signal generator circuit, open resistors, crystal oscillator or even the integrated itself (CDC735/CDC736/4227ANLG) | ||
==== 3011 ==== | |||
====3011==== | |||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====3012 ==== | ==== 3012 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====3013==== | ==== 3013 ==== | ||
BE_SPI DI/DO ERROR | BE_SPI DI/DO ERROR | ||
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Through sabotage testing is was found that disabling +1.2V_YC_RC_VDDIO caused A0213013. | Through sabotage testing is was found that disabling +1.2V_YC_RC_VDDIO caused A0213013. | ||
Also through sabotage testing, it was found that when L6305 is removed it | Also through sabotage testing, it was found that when L6305 is removed it cut's off +1.8V_RSX_FBVDDQ (VRAM voltage). It caused a 10x A0202120 & 1x A0213013 error combo. | ||
====3020==== | ==== 3020 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
==== 3030 ==== | |||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | |||
==== | ==== 3031 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
==== 3032 ==== | |||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] Error | |||
====3032==== | |||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | |||
It was discovered | It was discovered throgh sabotage testing that disabling +1.5V_YC_RC_VDDA caused error A0313032 | ||
====3033==== | ==== 3033 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
==== 3034 ==== | |||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] / [[RSX]] Communication Error | |||
This is the most common error seen in early Phat model PS3's with the hottest 90nm [[RSX]] and [[CELL BE|CELL]] processors. It is the hallmark of a BGA defect (such as a cracked solder ball). It is by no means limited to the early models, however. These errors have been seen in every model of PS3 with varying frequency. The most reliable consoles appear to be those with a CPU/GPU of smaller manufacturing process, such as the Super Slim (SS) models (42xx and later) which have a 45nm [[CELL BE|CELL]] and 28nm [[RSX]]. The least reliable are the PS2 Backwards Compatable A-E Models, which have 90nm [[RSX]]/[[CELL BE|CELL]]. | |||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] / [[RSX]] / [[ | |||
The root cause is mechanical fatigue due to thermal cycling. The materials used to contruct the motherboard and processors have different properties. For example, the cooefficient of thermal expansion for FR4 Fiberglass used in the Motherboard and Processor Substrate is different than that of the copper BGA pads, which is different than that of the Lead-Free solder used to join them. This means they will expand and contract at different rates as the chip heats up and cools down, which applies shearing force to the BGA. Over many thermal cycle this deforms the solder balls and cause a defect (Such as a solder crack, torn trace, or the ball may pull away from the pad). | |||
3034 is triggered when the voltage or data lines connecting the CPU/GPU are broken. There is often a data error (4XXX) that also appears, but not always. The most common cause is a BGA defect on the [[RSX]], which usually requires a reball/reflow to repair. Something about the [[RSX]] construction or workload causes it to fail more frequently, but the CPU can fail too. However, it's not always a BGA defect. The bumps on either chip can fail, Flex IO traces (the data lines that connect the CPU/GPU) can be broken/scratched, or accumulated damage from wear and tear (electromigration) can also cause this error. The true percentage of consoles with BGA defects that can be fixed with a reball/reflow is unknown. However, there is evidence to suggest that the underfill used to reinforce the CPU/GPU die and [[RSX]] Ram bumps was not as effective when the PS3 was manufactured. This could explain many of the consoles who's reball fails prematurely afterwards. | |||
If a reflow/reball of both the CPU/GPU fails, then the chip is beyond repair and needs replaced. The [[RSX]] can be replaced with the same model without modification. It can be replaced with a different model using a modchip (or new syscon modification) that injects the correct [[RSX]] ID during boot. This has been nicknamed a "Frankenstein Mod." Since they are married to each other, the CPU can only be replaced if also replacing the chipset (NAND/NOR and SYSCON Chips). Since the CPU can't as easily be replaced, a dead CPU is usually considered unrepairable. | |||
==== 3035 ==== | |||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] and [[RSX]] | |||
====3035==== | |||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] and [[RSX]] | |||
====3036==== | ==== 3036 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] and [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] and [[RSX]] | ||
==== 3037==== | ==== 3037 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] and [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] and [[RSX]] | ||
==== 3038 ==== | |||
====3038==== | |||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] and [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] and [[RSX]] | ||
====3039==== | ==== 3039 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] and [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] and [[RSX]] | ||
==== 3040 ==== | |||
====3040==== | |||
Flash | Flash | ||
A0603040 is | A0603040 is know to be caused by not soldering the flash (NAND/NOR) back on properly. It happens when the flash is not powered. Step #60 is when the StarShip 2 flash controller and NAND/NOR are initialized, kicking off the firmware sequence that loads the Operating System. Check their voltages and be sure the FW is not corrupt. If you have a backup, you could try replacing the Flash to see if a module failed. | ||
====3041==== | ==== 3041 ==== | ||
Flash (eMMC) | |||
===Data Errors=== | === Data Errors === | ||
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*This error codes seems to be repeated up to 5 times for 5 special cases, as example, errors 4'''0'''01, 4'''1'''01, 4'''2'''01, 4'''3'''01, 4'''4'''01 are related to CELL, the only thing that changes in the error code is the second digit (located | *This error codes seems to be repeated up to 5 times for 5 special cases, as example, errors 4'''0'''01, 4'''1'''01, 4'''2'''01, 4'''3'''01, 4'''4'''01 are related to CELL, the only thing that changes in the error code is the second digit (located inmediatly after the category). If at some point we find what means that digit we can join the wiki page sections together (with titles: "4001, 4101, 4201, 4301, 4401", etc...) | ||
====4001==== | ==== 4001 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4002==== | ==== 4002 ==== | ||
[[RSX]] | [[RSX]] | ||
====4003==== | ==== 4003 ==== | ||
Southbridge | Southbridge | ||
====4011==== | ==== 4011 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4101==== | ==== 4101 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4102==== | ==== 4102 ==== | ||
[[RSX]] | [[RSX]] | ||
====4103==== | ==== 4103 ==== | ||
Southbridge | Southbridge | ||
====4111==== | ==== 4111 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4201==== | ==== 4201 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4202==== | ==== 4202 ==== | ||
[[RSX]] | [[RSX]] | ||
====4203==== | ==== 4203 ==== | ||
Southbridge | Southbridge | ||
====4211==== | ==== 4211 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4212==== | ==== 4212 ==== | ||
[[RSX]] | [[RSX]] | ||
====4221==== | ==== 4221 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4222==== | ==== 4222 ==== | ||
[[RSX]] | [[RSX]] | ||
====4231==== | ==== 4231 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
==== 4261==== | ==== 4261 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4301==== | ==== 4301 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4302==== | ==== 4302 ==== | ||
[[RSX]] | [[RSX]] | ||
==== 4303==== | ==== 4303 ==== | ||
Southbridge | Southbridge | ||
====4311==== | ==== 4311 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4312==== | ==== 4312 ==== | ||
[[RSX]] | [[RSX]] | ||
====4321==== | ==== 4321 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4322==== | ==== 4322 ==== | ||
[[RSX]] | [[RSX]] | ||
====4332==== | ==== 4332 ==== | ||
[[RSX]] | [[RSX]] | ||
====4341==== | ==== 4341 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] | ||
====4401 | ==== 4401 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | ||
==== | ==== 4402 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | ||
==== | ==== 4403 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | ||
==== | ==== 4411 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | ||
==== | ==== 4412 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | ||
==== | ==== 4421 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | ||
==== | ==== 4422 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | ||
==== | ==== 4432 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | ||
==== | ==== 4441 ==== | ||
[[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | [[CELL BE|CELL]] or [[RSX]] | ||
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