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=== note on Clip rework ===
* Fat PS3 only: refit the Nor Clip by smoothing it down with a little screwdriver / sandpaper
: on slim models [[CECH-20xx]]/[[Motherboard_Revisions#DYN-001|DYN-001]], [[CECH-21xx]]/[[Motherboard_Revisions#SUR-001|SUR-001]], [[CECH-25xx]]/[[Motherboard_Revisions#JTP-001|JTP-001]] & [[Motherboard_Revisions#JSD-001|JSD-001]], [[CECH-30xx]]/[[Motherboard_Revisions#KTE-001|KTE-001]] the SMD filter condensator(s) on VCC line and pullup resistor(s) on RY/BY line are not uncomfortably in the way demanding clip-remodelling.
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===E3 Flasher Switches Explained===
===E3 Flasher Switches Explained===


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switch 2. is used for dual booting and only works if the dual boot wire has been soldered to SBCE. up = e3 nor chip / down = ps3 nor chip.<br />
switch 2. is used for dual booting and only works if the dual boot wire has been soldered to SBCE. up = e3 nor chip / down = ps3 nor chip.<br />
switch 3. sets the e3 flasher into read or write mode. up = read from selected nor chip / down = write to selected nor chip.<br />
switch 3. sets the e3 flasher into read or write mode. up = read from selected nor chip / down = write to selected nor chip.<br />
switch 4. selects whether to read from the microSD card or nor chip on the e3 flasher. up = read from nor chip on e3 flasher / down = read from microSD card.<br />
switch 4. selects whether read from the microSD card or nor chip on the PS3. up = read from ps3 nor chip / down = read from microSD card.<br />
switch 5. used to select which chip the flasher should read or write to. up = chip onboard the e3 flasher / down = chip on ps3.<br />
switch 5. used to select which chip the flasher should read or write to. up = chip onboard the e3 flasher / down = chip on ps3.<br />
switch 6. is lock or unlock? i have no idea what this actually does. i just leave it in the down position. which seems to work!<br />
switch 6. is lock or unlock? i have no idea what this actually does. i just leave it in the down position. which seems to work!<br />
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| DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || When start is pressed data stored on the ps3 nor chip will be copied to the microSD card. a file called bkpps3.bin will be created, or three files bkpps30.bin, bkpps31.bin, bkpps32.bin if you have a latest update from e3
| DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || When start is pressed data stored on the ps3 nor chip will be copied to the microSD card. a file called bkpps3.bin will be created, or three files bkpps30.bin, bkpps31.bin, bkpps32.bin if you have a latest update from e3
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| DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN || UP || DOWN || When start is pressed data stored on the e3 nor chip will be copied to the microSD card. a file called bkpe3.bin will be created.
| DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || Write data stored on the microSD card to the ps3 nor chip, a file named bkpps3.bin must be present. make sure you have a good backup before writing.
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| DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || When start is pressed data stored on the microSD card to the wrote ps3 nor chip, a file named bkpps3.bin must be present. make sure you have a good backup before writing.
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| DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN ||  When start is pressed data stored on the microSD card will be wrote to the e3 nor chip, a file named bkpe3.bin must be present.
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| UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || e3 recovery mode, if console is bricked! nor tristate wire must be soldered. a file named bkpps3.bin must be on the microSD card.
| UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || e3 recovery mode, if console is bricked! nor tristate wire must be soldered. a file named bkpps3.bin must be on the microSD card.
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| UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN || e3 recovery mode, if e3 nor is bricked! nor tristate wire must be soldered. a file named bkpe3.bin must be on the microSD card.
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| UP || DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN || DOWN || e3 recovery mode, if console is bricked. nor tristate wire soldered and you have dual boot options this setting will duplicate data from the e3 nor chip to the ps3 nor chip.  
| UP || DOWN || DOWN || UP || DOWN || DOWN || e3 recovery mode, if console is bricked. nor tristate wire soldered and you have dual boot options this setting will duplicate data from the e3 nor chip to the ps3 nor chip.  
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| DOWN || UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || Used for dual booting, dual boot wire must be soldered. when up is selected the console will boot using data stored on the e3 nor chip. if down is selected the console will boot using data stored on the ps3 nor chip
| DOWN || UP || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || DOWN || Used for dual booting, dual boot wire must be soldered. This setting will use data stored on the e3 nor chip. if down is selected the console will boot from the ps3 nor chip
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| DOWN || DOWN || UP || UP || UP || UP || Used to update the e3 flasher, update.bin must be stored on the microSD card
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== n00b GUIDE: Downgrade from 3.56 - 4.21 OFW to 3.55 OFW w/ E3 Flasher via {{RogeroFirmware}} ==
== n00b GUIDE: Downgrade from 3.56 - 4.21 OFW to 3.55 OFW w/ E3 Flasher via Rogero v3.2 / v3.3 ==
NOTE: This is '''NOT''' my tutorial. It is a compiled version of various articles written in PSDEVWIKI.<br />
NOTE: This is '''NOT''' my tutorial. It is a compiled version of various articles written in PS3DEVWIKI.<br />
With special guidance from '''domelec''' and '''eussNL'''. Thank you for your patience.<br />
With special guidance from '''domelec''' and '''eussNL'''. Thank you for your patience.<br />
All credits goes to PSDEVWIKI, domelec, eussNL and #ps3downgrade community. And also Rogero for his awesome CFW.
All credits goes to PS3DEVWIKI, domelec, eussNL and #ps3downgrade community. And also Rogero for his awesome CFW.
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Once hardware installation is done check that E3 Flasher LIGHTS UP when PS3 is turned on. Then turn it off.<br />
Once hardware installation is done check that E3 Flasher LIGHTS UP when PS3 is turned on. Then turn it off.<br />
During any of the below processes, should BLUE LED not light up as stated, read [[Error_Codes]]
During any of the below processes, should BLUE LED not light up as stated, read [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3#Error_Codes E3 Error Codes]


===How to update E3 Flasher===
===How to update E3 Flasher===
# Insert blank microSD via any microSD card reader into PC.<br />
1. Insert blank microSD via any microSD card reader into PC.<br />
# Download  [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/2011.10.28%20E3%20Flasher%20Samsung%20Update_Multi_consoles/update.bin update.bin (Samsung update Multi consoles)], put the file in root directory of microSD and place the prepared SD card in the TF/SD slot of the E3<br />
2. Download  [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/2011.10.28%20E3%20Flasher%20Samsung%20Update_Multi_consoles/update.bin update.bin (Samsung update Multi consoles)] and put in the root directory of microSD<br />
# Check E3 Flasher: Make sure switches 1 & 2 should be down, switch 3, 4, 5, 6 should be in the up position.<br />
3. Check E3 Flasher: Make sure switches 1 & 2 should be down, switch 3, 4, 5, 6 should be in the up position.<br />
# Power PS3 "ON", the process will begin automatically
4. Power PS3 "ON", the process will begin automatically<br />
# When all 8 LEDS light up, update is successfull.
5. When all 8 LEDS light up, update is successful.
Note: After the update is done, the file is removed by the E3 flasher.


===How to make NOR Backup===
===How to make NOR Backup===
# Insert the blank micro SD card into the e3 flasher.
1. Insert the blank micro SD card into the e3 flasher
# Check E3 Flasher: Make sure switches 1 & 2 is down, switch 3 should be in the up position, switches 4, 5 & 6 should also be down.
2. Check E3 Flasher: Make sure switches 1 & 2 is down, switch 3 should be in the up position, switches 4, 5 & 6 should also be down.
# Turn PS3 on, wait till it loads to XMB (Main Menu).
3. Turn PS3 on, wait till it loads to XMB (Main Menu).
# Press START (Upper red button) on E3 Flasher to begin the process.
4. Press START (Upper red button) on E3 Flasher to begin the process.
# Wait till all 8 BLUE LEDs light up from left to right.
5. Wait till all 8 BLUE LEDs light up from left to right.
# Once completed BLUE LEDs will flash, alternating between 4 a time.
6. Once completed BLUE LEDs will flash, alternating between 4 a time.


===Checking the NOR backups for errors===
===Checking the NOR backups for errors===
# Remove the micro SD card from the E3 Flasher and insert into your PC.
1. Remove the micro SD card from the E3 Flasher and insert into your PC.<br />
# If update is done correctly, you will see three backups on the microSD card (bkpps30.bin, bkpps31.bin & bkpps32.bin and the e3flasher text log file) or (bkpps3.bin and log file)
2. If update is done correctly, you will see three backups on the microSD card (bkpps30.bin, bkpps31.bin & bkpps32.bin and the e3flasher text log file) or (bkpps3.bin and log file) <br />
# Use [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.2.0.exe Flowrebuilder4.2.2.0] to Bytereverse anyone of the files. (Operation "Byte reverse and EXTRACT a NOR dump file")
3. Use [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.2.0.exe Flowrebuilder4.2.2.0] to Bytereverse anyone of the files. (Operation "Byte reverse and EXTRACT a NOR dump file")<br />
# Follow [[Validating_flash_dumps | Validating Flash Dumps]]
4. Follow [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Validating_flash_dumps Validating Flash Dumps]<br />
'''OR'''<br />
Upload it to mediafire and paste link at [http://chat.efnet.org:9090/ #ps3downgrade] channel.<br />
Be '''POLITE''' and '''PATIENT''', someone will assist you.


===Manual E3 downgrade===
===Manual E3 downgrade===
# Download [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade.rar E3%20downgrade.rar] and extract contents<br />
1. Download [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade.rar E3%20downgrade.rar] and extract contents<br />
# Using autopatcher from [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.2.0.exe Flowrebuilder4.2.2.0]
2. Using autopatcher from [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.2.0.exe Flowrebuilder4.2.2.0]<br />
# Select "PATCH a Byte reversed NOR dump or an interleaved and unscrambled NAND dump."
3. Select "PATCH a Byte reversed NOR dump or an interleaved and unscrambled NAND dump."<br />
# Select as Input Dump File: the unmodified dump -> bkpps30.bin,bkpps32.bin,bkpps32.bin or bkpps3.bin (AC 0F FF E0 / AD DE EF BE)
4. Select as Input Dump File: the unmodified dump -> bkpps30.bin,bkpps32.bin,bkpps32.bin or bkpps3.bin (AC 0F FF E0 / AD DE EF BE)<br />
# Select as Patch file: progskeet_patch.txt
5. Select as Patch file: progskeet_patch.txt <br />
# You will a see bkpps31.patch.bin created in the same folder as the input dump file
6. You will a see bkpps31.patch.bin created in the same folder as the input dump file<br />
# Rename it to bkpps31.bin and copy it over to your microSD card
7. Rename it to bkpps31.bin and copy it over to your microSD card


===Flashing the Patched file===
===Flashing the Patched file===
# Insert the microSD card into the E3 Flasher.
1. Insert the microSD card into the E3 Flasher.<br />
# Check E3 Flasher: Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 should be down and Switch 6 (lock/unlock) should be in the up position.
2. Check E3 Flasher: Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 should be down and Switch 6 (lock/unlock) should be in the up position.<br />
# Turn on PS3 and wait for XMB to load.
3. Turn on PS3 and wait for XMB to load.<br />
# Press START on the E3 flasher and the flashing will begin.
4. Press START on the E3 flasher and the flashing will begin.<br />
# You will see the BLUE LEDS light up one by one. (once finished the lights will flash alternatively)
5. You will see the BLUE LEDS light up one by one. (once finished the lights will flash alternatively)


===Entering FSM===
===Entering FSM===
Download [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/3.55%20downgrader.rar lv2diag.self files]
Download [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/3.55%20downgrader.rar lv2diag.self files]
and {{RogeroFirmware}}<br />
and [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/firmware/MFW-CEX/Downgrader/Rogero-V3.2/ Rogero CFW V3.2 (spoof 4.20)] or [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/firmware/MFW-CEX/Downgrader/Rogero-V3.4/  Rogero CFW V3.4 (spoof 4.21)]<br />
 
1. Insert the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Talk:Downgrading_with_PSgrade_Dongle FSM dongle] into RIGHT usb port on PS3<br />
# Insert the [[Talk:Downgrading_with_PSgrade_Dongle | FSM dongle]] into RIGHT usb port on PS3
2. Press POWER ON then press EJECT as fast as possible.<br />
# Press POWER ON then press EJECT as fast as possible.
3. PS3 should turn on and then off automatically.<br />
# PS3 should turn on and then off automatically.
4. Using a FAT32 Formatted USB, put Rogero CFW v3.2 and lv2diag.self (Enter, File 1) onto root of USB drive.<br />
# Using a FAT32 Formatted USB, put {{RogeroFirmware}} and lv2diag.self (Enter, File 1) onto root of USB drive.
5. Turn PS3 on, there should be no visual, let Rogero CFW install. (approx 10mins)<br />
# Turn PS3 on, there should be no visual, let {{RogeroFirmware}} install. (approx 10mins)
6. PS3 will automatically off.<br />
# PS3 will automatically off.
7. Take USB stick out, check for Log if process was a success.<br />
# Take USB stick out, check for Log if process was a success.
8. Again if unsure, ask for help at [http://chat.efnet.org:9090/ #ps3downgrade]. Be POLITE and PATIENT<br />
# Again if unsure, ask for help at [http://chat.efnet.org:9090/ #ps3downgrade]. Be POLITE and PATIENT
9. Once sure that the process went off correctly, turn on PS3<br />
# Once sure that the process went off correctly, turn on PS3
10. PS3 should boot into XMB, look for RED box with Factory/Service Mode written.<br />
# PS3 should boot into XMB, look for RED box with Factory/Service Mode written.
11. You are in FSM.
# You are in FSM.


===Exiting FSM===
===Exiting FSM===
# Put lv2diag.self (Exit, File 2) onto root of USB drive and remove lv2diag.self (Enter, File 1)
1. Put lv2diag.self (Exit, File 2) onto root of USB drive and remove lv2diag.self (Enter, File 1)<br />
# Turn PS3 on.
2. Turn PS3 on.<br />
# It will turn straight back off.
3. It will turn straight back off.<br />
# Take out USB, delete lv2diag.self. Create folders PS3\UPDATE\ put PS3UPDAT.pup ({{RogeroFirmware}}) into it
4. Take out USB, delete lv2diag.self. Create folders PS3\UPDATE\ put PS3UPDAT.pup (Rogero) into it


===Installing {{RogeroFirmware}} via Recovery===
===Installing Rogero via Recovery===
Boot into recovery mode<br />
Boot into recovery mode<br />
 
1. With the system in standby mode (RED LIGHT) . Press and hold the power button down until the system ''turns on and then off again''. Release the power button.<br />
# With the system in standby mode (RED LIGHT) . Press and hold the power button down until the system ''turns on and then off again''. Release the power button.
2. After about 1 - 2 seconds press and hold the power button again, until you hear 2 consecutive beeps. Release the power button. ''During this step you will actually here three beeps. There will be one single beep then a short delay followed by the 2 consecutive beeps. Only release the the power button after the 2 consecutive beeps.''<br />
# After about 1 - 2 seconds press and hold the power button again, until you hear 2 consecutive beeps. Release the power button. ''During this step you will actually here three beeps. There will be one single beep then a short delay followed by the 2 consecutive beeps. Only release the the power button after the 2 consecutive beeps.''
3. You will then be instructed to plug in a controller, via the usb cord, and press the PS button : "Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button".<br />
# You will then be instructed to plug in a controller, via the usb cord, and press the PS button : "Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button".
4. At this point the PS3 Recovery Menu will be shown on the screen.<br />
# At this point the PS3 Recovery Menu will be shown on the screen.
5. Select menu option 6 : 6. System Update<br />
# Select menu option 6 : 6. System Update
6. Plug USB in, follow on screen instructions.
# Plug USB in, follow on screen instructions.


===QA Toggle===
===QA Toggle===
# Download [http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/toggle-qa/toggle_qa.pkg QA Toggle]
1. Download [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/toggle-qa/toggle_qa.pkg QA Toggle]<br />
# Place into root of USB.
2. Place into root of USB.<br />
# Plug into PS3
3. Plug into PS3<br />
# Boot PS3 into XMB, install QA Toggle via XMB
4. Boot PS3 into XMB, install QA Toggle via XMB<br />
# Run QA Toggle, you will hear 2 beeps if successful, this means QA Flagged.
5. Run QA Toggle, you will hear 2 beeps if successful, this means QA Flagged.<br />
# Turn off PS3
6. Turn off PS3


===Installing OFW 3.55===
===Installing OFW 3.55===
Download OFW 3.55<br />
Download OFW 3.55<br />
 
1. Put PS3UPDAT.pup (OFW 3.55) into PS3\UPDATE\ and replace the Rogero pup<br />
# Put PS3UPDAT.pup (OFW 3.55) into PS3\UPDATE\ and replace the {{RogeroFirmware}}
2. Boot into recovery mode (same as above)<br />
# Boot into recovery mode (same as above)
3. Choose option 6. System Update.<br />
# Choose option 6. System Update.
4. Plug USB in, follow on screen instructions.<br />
# Plug USB in, follow on screen instructions.
5. You are downgraded and dehashed now.
# You are downgraded and dehashed now.


===Installing CFW===
===Installing CFW===
# Put PS3UPDAT.pup ({{RogeroFirmware}}) into PS3\UPDATE\ and replace the OFW 3.55 pup
1. Put PS3UPDAT.pup (Rogero CFW) into PS3\UPDATE\ and replace the OFW 3.55 pup<br />
# From XMB, run System Update > Choose from storage media.
2. From XMB, run System Update > Choose from storage media.<br />
# Now you are on {{RogeroFirmware}}
3. Now you are on Rogero CFW.


Written by lyradblac.<br />
Written by lyradblac.<br />
If this guide proves useful and you do make money through it, please donate to PSDEVWIKI.<br />
If this guide proves useful and you do make money through it, please donate to PS3DEVWIKI.<br />
This guide belongs to PSDEVWIKI, any permissions to copy should be asked from them.
This guide belongs to PS3DEVWIKI, any permissions to copy should be asked from them.




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New E3 PS3 Slim NOR clip : http://oi52.tinypic.com/dh8p4z.jpg <br />
New E3 PS3 Slim NOR clip : http://oi52.tinypic.com/dh8p4z.jpg <br />
E3 still uses 4 solderpads : BVCC, VCC, SBE, SBCE:
E3 still uses 4 solderpads : BVCC, VCC, SBE, SBCE http://imgur.com/a/dHVb1#clgBM
 
https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/File:E3_Clip_NOR_Slim.jpg
 
https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/File:ST9XT.jpeg
 
https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/File:YrKHi.jpeg
 


== connector on subboard for the clip ==
== connector on subboard for the clip ==
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<div style="float:right">[[File:E3 - Panasonic PCB connector 50pin.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 - Panasonic PCB connector 50pin]]</div>
<div style="float:right">[[File:E3 - Panasonic PCB connector 50pin.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 - Panasonic PCB connector 50pin]]</div>


[http://pewa.panasonic.com/components/connectors/narrow-pitch-board-to-board-connectors/p4-board/ P4 / Panasonic - Narrow Pitch (Board to Board) Connectors] [http://na.industrial.panasonic.com/products/relays-connectors/connectors/narrow-fine-pitch-connectors/series/p404mm-pitch/1291/model/AXK750147G AXK750147G]
[http://pewa.panasonic.com/components/connectors/narrow-pitch-board-to-board-connectors/p4-board/ P4 / Panasonic - Narrow Pitch (Board to Board) Connectors]


need the Retention Fitting Socket  <br />
need the Retention Fitting Socket  <br />
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Shops:
Shops:
* http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/AXK750147G/255-2533-6-ND/1986756
* http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/1627663-conn-socket-p4-4mm-50pos-smd-axk750147g.html
* http://excellence-china.en.alibaba.com/product/409636072-211994488/AXK750147G.html
* http://excellence-china.en.alibaba.com/product/409636072-211994488/AXK750147G.html
=== connector on E3 linker ===
length: 11,0 mm
width (contact to contact): 2,1mm (1.02mm x 0.145mm innerspace for the "H" profile mating)
thickness: 2,5mm (including board) 
board thickness: 1,2mm
=== connector on E3 clipsuit ribbon ===
length: 11,0mm
width (contact to contact): 2,1mm (1.02mm x 0.145mm innerspace for the "H" profile mating)
thickness: 1.5mm  (including ribbon)
ribbon thickness: 0.10mm


== STMicroelectronics ARM used for the e3 board  ==
== STMicroelectronics ARM used for the e3 board  ==
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<td align="left">[[File:E3_flasher.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 Board]]</td>
<td align="left">[[File:E3_flasher.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 Board]]</td>
</tr></table>
</tr></table>
== Some pics of soldered E3 linker ==
A few pics of soldered E3 linker to DYN-001 motherboard, maybe could be useful for gallery. :P
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