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==General==
==General==
* OEM stickers are replaced; for regions that have dates/[[datecode]]s on them, they are updated accordingly
* Stickers added to the board (servicing date, RSX size)
* OEM stickers are replaced; for regions that have dates/[[datecode]]s on them, they are sometimes updated
** For slim and super slim models, an official "PlayStation refurbished" or "Factory recertified" sticker is also applied
** For slim and super slim models, an official "PlayStation refurbished" or "Factory recertified" sticker is also applied


==SKU Models==
==SKU Models==
===Fat/Phat===
===Fat/Phat===
====General====
* [[RSX]] replaced with a newer revision. If the new RSX is a smaller revision:
** The voltage regulator is modified as the RSX requires less power
** The [[Syscon Hardware|Syscon chip]] is replaced (with different programming) so that the PS3 can accept the smaller RSX
*** Syscon firmware version will be updated: F29 for 65nm RSX, or F38 for 40nm RSX
*** This has the side effect of resetting the CELL BE run time counter to zero, and clearing the Error Log
* Any faulty NEC/Tokin capacitors are replaced with a replacement NEC/Tokin capacitor (tantalum capacitors are not used as replacements)
====COK-00x====
====COK-00x====
* [[RSX]] replaced with a newer revision
The following are sometimes performed:
** If the RSX is 65nm or 40nm, a sticker is added under the USB ports (40 for 40nm, F for 65nm) to indicate
*** The voltage regulator is modified as the RSX requires less power
*** The [[Syscon Hardware|Syscon chip]] is replaced (with different programming) so that the PS3 can accept the smaller RSX
**** This has the side effect of resetting the CELL BE run time counter to zero
* [[CELL BE]] brace added
 
Additionally, for CECHAxx:
* [[BD-400]] replaced with [[BD-410]]
* [[BD-400]] replaced with [[BD-410]]
* Felt added to Blu-ray entrance interior
* Felt added to Blu-ray entrance interior
* Grey felt strip added underneath BD-410, smaller grey fabric removed
* Grey felt strip added underneath BD-410, smaller grey fabric removed
* [[CELL BE]] brace added


<gallery>
<gallery>
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Sony Serviced COK-001 Cell Brace.jpg|Brace added underneath [[CELL BE]]
Sony Serviced COK-001 Cell Brace.jpg|Brace added underneath [[CELL BE]]
Sony Serviced COK-001 (CECHA) 40nm RSX.jpg|"40" sticker indicating a 40nm [[RSX]]
Sony Serviced COK-001 (CECHA) 40nm RSX.jpg|"40" sticker indicating a 40nm [[RSX]]
Sony Serviced COK-001 (CECHA) bottom 2010-04.jpg|COK-001 (CECHA00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2010-04. The RSX has been replaced with a newer 90nm one with a 09 [[datecode]].
Sony Serviced COK-001 (CECHB) 40nm bottom 2011-07.jpg|COK-001 (CECHB00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-07. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.
Sony Serviced COK-001 (CECHB) 40nm top 2011-07.jpg|COK-001 (CECHB00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-07. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.
Sony Serviced COK-002 (CECHC) 65nm top.jpg|COK-002 (CECHC04) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. The RSX has been replaced with a 65nm one.
Sony Serviced COK-002 (CECHC) 65nm bottom.jpg|COK-002 (CECHC04) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. The RSX has been replaced with a 65nm one.
</gallery>
====DIA-00x====
The following are sometimes performed:
* [[CELL BE]] brace added
<gallery>
Sony Serviced DIA-001 Cell Brace.jpg|Brace added underneath [[CELL BE]]
Sony Serviced DIA-001 (CECHQ) 40nm RSX.jpg|"40" sticker indicating a 40nm [[RSX]]
Sony Serviced DIA-001 (CECHH) 40nm top 2011-02.jpg|DIA-001 (CECHH00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-02. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.
Sony Serviced DIA-001 (CECHQ) top 2011-10 2010-8.jpg|DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-10, but also serviced in 2010-8 too. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.
Sony Serviced DIA-001 (CECHQ) bottom 2011-10 2010-8.jpg|DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-10, but also serviced in 2010-8 too. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery>
CECHA00 Sony Servicing Report.jpg|CECHA00 Sony servicing report
CECHA00 Sony Servicing Report.jpg|CECHA00 Sony servicing report
Sony Serviced COK-001 (CECHA) bottom 2010-04.jpg|COK-001 (CECHA00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2010-04. The RSX has been replaced with a newer 90nm one with a 09 [[datecode]].
Sony Serviced DIA-001 (CECHQ) two stickers 2011-10 and 2010-08.jpg|Two servicing date stickers seen on a DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board, the most recent refurbishment being 2011-10 but a 2010-08 sticker can be seen underneath too
Sony Serviced COK-001 (CECHB) 40nm bottom 2011-07.jpg|COK-001 (CECHB00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-07. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.
CXR714120-304GB CECHQxx DIA-001 40nm RSX.jpg|CXR714120-304GB Syscon Chip seen in a DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board where the RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one
Sony Serviced COK-001 (CECHB) 40nm top 2011-07.jpg|COK-001 (CECHB00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-07. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.
Sony Serviced COK-001 (CECHA) replaced NEC Tokin.jpg|A NEC/Tokin capacitor in a COK-001 (CECHA00) board has been replaced with a new one, seen marked with the number "3". The batch number is also different to the rest of the NEC/Tokin capacitors
Factory recertified sticker super slim.jpg|Factory recertified sticker seen underneath a super slim
Factory recertified sticker super slim.jpg|Factory recertified sticker seen underneath a super slim
</gallery>
</gallery>

Latest revision as of 19:44, 22 March 2025

Description[edit | edit source]

This page is intended to document the actions taken by Sony when they perform official repairs to PS3 consoles.

General[edit | edit source]

  • Stickers added to the board (servicing date, RSX size)
  • OEM stickers are replaced; for regions that have dates/datecodes on them, they are sometimes updated
    • For slim and super slim models, an official "PlayStation refurbished" or "Factory recertified" sticker is also applied

SKU Models[edit | edit source]

Fat/Phat[edit | edit source]

General[edit | edit source]

  • RSX replaced with a newer revision. If the new RSX is a smaller revision:
    • The voltage regulator is modified as the RSX requires less power
    • The Syscon chip is replaced (with different programming) so that the PS3 can accept the smaller RSX
      • Syscon firmware version will be updated: F29 for 65nm RSX, or F38 for 40nm RSX
      • This has the side effect of resetting the CELL BE run time counter to zero, and clearing the Error Log
  • Any faulty NEC/Tokin capacitors are replaced with a replacement NEC/Tokin capacitor (tantalum capacitors are not used as replacements)

COK-00x[edit | edit source]

The following are sometimes performed:

  • BD-400 replaced with BD-410
  • Felt added to Blu-ray entrance interior
  • Grey felt strip added underneath BD-410, smaller grey fabric removed
  • CELL BE brace added
  • Felt added to Blu-ray entrance

    Felt added to Blu-ray entrance

  • Felt strip added beneath Blu-ray drive

    Felt strip added beneath Blu-ray drive

  • Brace added underneath CELL BE

    Brace added underneath CELL BE

  • "40" sticker indicating a 40nm RSX

    "40" sticker indicating a 40nm RSX

  • COK-001 (CECHA00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2010-04. The RSX has been replaced with a newer 90nm one with a 09 datecode.

    COK-001 (CECHA00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2010-04. The RSX has been replaced with a newer 90nm one with a 09 datecode.

  • COK-001 (CECHB00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-07. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.

    COK-001 (CECHB00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-07. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.

  • COK-001 (CECHB00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-07. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.

    COK-001 (CECHB00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-07. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.

  • COK-002 (CECHC04) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. The RSX has been replaced with a 65nm one.

    COK-002 (CECHC04) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. The RSX has been replaced with a 65nm one.

  • COK-002 (CECHC04) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. The RSX has been replaced with a 65nm one.

    COK-002 (CECHC04) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. The RSX has been replaced with a 65nm one.

DIA-00x[edit | edit source]

The following are sometimes performed:

  • Brace added underneath CELL BE

    Brace added underneath CELL BE

  • "40" sticker indicating a 40nm RSX

    "40" sticker indicating a 40nm RSX

  • DIA-001 (CECHH00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-02. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.

    DIA-001 (CECHH00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-02. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.

  • DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-10, but also serviced in 2010-8 too. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.

    DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-10, but also serviced in 2010-8 too. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.

  • DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-10, but also serviced in 2010-8 too. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.

    DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board that had a Sony Refurbishment. Servicing dated 2011-10, but also serviced in 2010-8 too. The RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one.

Slim[edit | edit source]

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Super slim[edit | edit source]

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Non-Retail[edit | edit source]

see DECR Series

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • CECHA00 Sony servicing report

    CECHA00 Sony servicing report

  • Two servicing date stickers seen on a DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board, the most recent refurbishment being 2011-10 but a 2010-08 sticker can be seen underneath too

    Two servicing date stickers seen on a DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board, the most recent refurbishment being 2011-10 but a 2010-08 sticker can be seen underneath too

  • CXR714120-304GB Syscon Chip seen in a DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board where the RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one

    CXR714120-304GB Syscon Chip seen in a DIA-001 (CECHQ00) board where the RSX has been replaced with a 40nm one

  • A NEC/Tokin capacitor in a COK-001 (CECHA00) board has been replaced with a new one, seen marked with the number "3". The batch number is also different to the rest of the NEC/Tokin capacitors

    A NEC/Tokin capacitor in a COK-001 (CECHA00) board has been replaced with a new one, seen marked with the number "3". The batch number is also different to the rest of the NEC/Tokin capacitors

  • Factory recertified sticker seen underneath a super slim

    Factory recertified sticker seen underneath a super slim


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