Super Slims don't need this kind of work, though I believe every system deserves the best. The most common failure on the Slim/Super Slim is the BT/WiFi chip failing, and being that it's on the board via BGA (pain in the ass to fix) I figured why not add a thermal pad to passively cool it for its longevity. She runs so quiet it's ridiculous. Super slim PS3s do not show a yellow light or blinking red light, they just shut off after being turned on, which is what your console is doing. This is likely being caused by a problem with the GPU on your PS3. I would suggest attempting a re-flow on the RSX chip. If that does not work, you may need to get a new PS3. 15. It might sound a little funny, but I successfully removed my HDD cover with the assist of a spatula. I'd suggest doing the same, just be very cautious. It didn't break my cover, in case you're wondering. Just try harder, you need to be really fucking rough with the cover for some reason. It shouldn't break unless you have hulk strength. Step 7. Disconnect two flex-cables and move the Laser Unit. Remove the two screws and the small cable and then take out the Power Supply Unit. Add a comment. Ssds run hotter than mechanical, the misconception that the moving parts create more heat is incorrect, ssds run faster but run more hot. I like putting a fan on the psu, drill holes on the plastic that rests on top of the psu (remove the metal top of the psu) and attach a fan that runs from one of the usbs. Learn how to clean your PS3's fan and power supply. NOTE: May look different insideNote: if you do this on your own risk, if okay, you follow the steps in th Working on a PCB for the slim case. It will incorporate the power button, controller ports and status/power LED's. The only wires to solder will be HDD and LAN activity, everything else will plug into the mainboard. 1 / 2. 106. So how exactly do we access the HDD in our Super Slim PS3's? It's actually so easy that this video is rendered useless. But thanks for watching anyway!If you 72. Gender: Male. u will need to get all inside of ps3 out like the power supply, the hard drive, the card reader, the wireless card u need to disconnect the blu-ray drive u need to remove the power/reset circuit board, u need to remove the motherboard assembly and take the fan out then u can start cleaning. If u want to open the ps3 first make iFixit is a global community of people helping each other repair things. Let's fix the world, one device at a time. Troubleshoot with experts in the Answers forum—and build your own how-to guides to share with the world. sGAbs.