PlayStation fan wanted to save his PS3 console after the yellow death light appeared: he wrapped it in a towel, dried it with a hair dryer and completely deformed it

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It’s possible to fix broken electronics in surprising ways, but even a small error can cause serious damage. For example, someone once tried to repair a graphics card by putting it in the oven! Another gamer nearly ruined their PS3 when it showed the ‘Yellow Light of Death.’ They attempted to fix it with a hairdryer and towel, as reported by GamePro.

He wanted to save the PS3 with a hairdryer and a towel

A user on the PS3 subreddit, seascouuut, shared an interesting fix they tried and asked for opinions. Their PS3 was failing, and they wanted to avoid a complex repair called ‘reballing,’ so they decided to try using a hair dryer to temporarily fix it. While it sounds strange, this technique has been documented in older YouTube videos. It often buys enough time to back up game saves before the console ultimately stops working.

Seascout unfortunately caused some serious damage, actually melting the console with a hairdryer – you can see the results in the photos. The casing is damaged, and the PlayStation 3 doesn’t seem to work anymore, which is a problem because the player wants to save their game. Getting help was also difficult because a simple typing mistake caused confusion and delayed assistance.

The user was relieved their PlayStation 3 was still working and hadn’t lost any saved games. Instead of retiring the console, they decided to try installing Linux and then Windows 95 on it. They didn’t share details about how each operating system performed, only noting that Windows ran worse than Linux on the PS3.

Experience with seascouuuta has taught us that being extremely careful is crucial when using homemade methods. Even if you follow the instructions perfectly, a small mistake can still damage the equipment. In this case, the PlayStation 3 is still functioning, but it’s probably time for it to be retired.

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2025-09-19 16:02