Everything You Need To REball?

[DeadlyFoez]

You most likely don't need to reball and probably should not attempt that anyways.

The SAFEST thing for you to do is just use a reflow oven. The non-leaded solder balls melt around 226c. 300c is way too high and will burn up any IC. Max temp is 240c, and even that is on the rather high side.

Using those dinky IR preheater stations and a hot air station is bound to leave the PCB warped and then the Cell or RSX (whichever you are trying to reflow) will not sit properly and the PS3 will end up not firing up.

[xjtaggedx]

thank you for your help, you seem to know what you are talking about, is it not better (for a permanent fix) to reball the mb? or do you think I will archive the sane results with the oven? if you don't mind can you direct me to a purchase I should make, I have over 10th ps3 waiting to be fixed and I really need a professional finish thank you.

[Mistawes]

It's better to reball them, but by the sound of it you'd do more damage than good (no offence) hence getting a reflow oven would be the best bet all around. Just make sure to check the size of motherboard you could fit inside. Even if you go the "traditional" route with a reflow station you'll need a preheater and jig and if the preheater is smaller then the motherboard it'll warp it, which is bad.

[xjtaggedx]

thank you for your advice, I would like to keep this thread alive and gather all the information needed for ppl to be able to reflow and reball.

does anybody know the full dimensions of the ps3 mobo?

I have looked in to the reflow oven idea. can pick them up for about £250

I can also pick up a achi ir 6000 for about £550

now how reliable are these reflow ovens and what is your experience using these?

thank you to everyone who has contributed to this thread.

[xjtaggedx]

does anybody know the full dimensions of the ps3 mobo?

[xjtaggedx]

has any1 got a reflow oven? I see 1 on Ebay for about £250 but don't want to waste my money. can any1 tell me if they have used 1 of these and if they are anygood? thank you.

[xjtaggedx]

please can you boys help me, the heatgun fix that i am using now is whack, dont work for me.

[Crack Kills]

from what I've read, If the heatgun fix doesn't work anymore, your only option is to send it in for a reball

[xjtaggedx]

thank you but you can reball yourself, but i was advised to get a reflow oven, i just need help to make a purchase

[Crack Kills]

a reflow oven would be pointless after multiple heatgun reflows.... the solder is most likely cracked beyond repair, hence why reflow isnt working anymore. a reflow oven isnt going to do anything for that. go ahead and spend your money though. You were advised to get a reflow oven because reball is complicated, which is why i suggested sending it in to a professional.