PS3 coolers do not spin correctly after being fully installed.
PS3 coolers do not spin correctly after being fully installed.
So I'm a beginner engineer and I'm learning. A while back my PS3 stopped working because of the power/eject plate. The issue was the connector that links that plate to the motherboard. After fixing it, I didn<|pad|> to notice the coolers weren't working, and eventually the PS3 started beeping three times saying it was overheating. I turned it off, disassembled it, and thought I might have found something blocking the cooler from spinning. I saved the video (quality isn't perfect, forum limits files to 20MB) and need advice. Please VID_20250612_153337_500.mp4.
On video, I displayed the underside of the plate. There were two components that I removed. These parts were securing these square cold plates. So... I'm uncertain and require repairs.
The fan operates without spinning if you remove it from the PS3 but fail to rotate it.
No no @Poinkachu might be right You might not need to "fix" anything but just add a spacer in each screw hole so its fully bolted down yet the fan doesnt touch the plate Alternatively you might have some sag aka overtime the fan went down ever so slightly where it touches the plate where the spacers could again help the way I see it But with that im not 100% if said spacer will allow the shell to cover the consoler properly
Most probably the issue lies with or inside the fan or its module, as shown in your video where it spins freely when flipped. I don't know much about this type of fan, and I haven't used or taken it apart before. The main purpose of the fan is to move air—whether in or out, since I don't own a PS3. The real cooling parts are the cold plate, copper tubing, and heatsink. The fan supports these components to make the heatsink and other parts work more efficiently.
Varies by cooler style and console model, including custom setups where parts matter. Focus on keeping components cool or using heat pipes that lead to airflow areas. For a clearer explanation with diagrams, check builds by creators like Zach Build and DIY Perks, though you may notice slight overheating in some videos.