Recent content by Squigi632

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    Hardware PS3 Melted IHS

    Okay, got the real story two weeks later. when pulling off the heat sink he also pulled off the RSX chip. He put it back on as best he could be the damage was done. he recommended sending it spitfiremods and i already emailed them and sounds like they can try reballing for 70 bucks. Does anyone...
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    Hardware PS3 Melted IHS

    I have a 60GB Phat PS3. It started freezing up, so I took it apart and redid the thermal paste. It worked great for 30 minutes then started locking up. I had a friend of a friend look at it and he said I put too much thermal paste and the heat sink melted. I'm assuming that means the IHS plate...
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    Hardware Button problems

    I have a release day 3DS and a month ago the X button started acting up. I have to press down hard in order for it to register and the other day the B button is doing the same thing. I'm looking to repair it but all options are on the table.