PS3 Power Supply Problem

[Riot Pig]

I have a Japanese PlayStation 3 that just won't turn on at all - none of the LEDs will even blink when I try to turn the system on. So I'm assuming this is caused by the power supply, meaning that's there's no real "fix" for it. I'll just have to get a new power supply.

My question is - since this is a Japanese PlayStation 3, and I live in New Zealand, is it possible to just replace the power supply with one from any console? Or does it have to be from another Japanese console? Thanks for any help.

[tomqman]

wont matter. just make sure you get the correct one for your model

[OMGpedobear]

Im not entirely clued up on ps3's but i know for quite a few consoles (360, wii and i think the ps2) a later model has been released with a different power supply rating , many of these consoles have strange plugs (like the 360) that prevent you from plugging and old power supply into a new console, but the ps3 power supply is internal so i doubt it will have this prtotection.

[mako321]

yep, all the ps3 power cables are the same.(normal 3 prong extender cord thing)

[OMGpedobear]

i think he means the internal psu, a power cable replacement wouldn't warrant a new thread.

[Jaruff]

All PS3 power supply units are rated at 110v and 240v so there is no issue with switching those out. The only thing you have to be concerned with is your PS3 model as certain power supplies only work with certain models.

[Jaruff]

I hate to double post but I made a mistake about the power output.

The PS3 power supply outputs between 100v and 240v, not 110v and 240v. Whatever you do, avoid buying the "ZSSR5391A" power supply. These were included with the first batches of PS3's and they overheat VERY easily. If you have an older system, get an APS-226, preferably one pulled from a CECHG01. Those are the best.

[Riot Pig]

So I can grab a power supply from any model of PS3, from any region, and it'll still work? Obviously I'll avoid the "ZSSR5391A" though.

[Jaruff]

You don't have to worry about region but you do have to worry about model number.

Older systems (CECHA01, CECHB01, CECHE01, and CECHG01) are compatible with the ZSSR5391A, APS-226, and APS-231 (an improved APS-226) power supply units. Newer "fat" systems (ex: CECHH01) are only compatible with the APS-239. The older systems that work with the APS-231 will not work with the APS-239. The easiest way to tell the difference is that the ZSSR5391A/APS-226/APS-231 are all silver/gray while the APS-239 is black.

To verify, open your PS3, remove the power supply, and look at the bottom of it. It'll have the model number, voltage output, and some other information in the corner.

As long as you get the right kind (ZSSR5391A/APS-226/APS-231 or APS-239) for your specific model, you have nothing else to worry about.

[Riot Pig]

Ah, thanks for your help.

[snowpenguin]

All PS3 power supply units are rated at 110v and 240v so there is no issue with switching those out. The only thing you have to be concerned with is your PS3 model as certain power supplies only work with certain models.

I think what pedobear means is the amperage output of some PSUs may be different than others as the newer hardware may draw less power.

[Jaruff]

Amperage is different on some of the PSU's but it doesn't cause any compatibility issues.

ZSSR5391A and APS-226 output 3A on the 5v and 32A on the 12v.
APS-231 outputs 0.6A on the 5v and 23.5A on the 12v.
APS-239 outputs the same as the APS-231.
I'm almost positive the PSU in the Slim models output less but I can't remember the model number on those to look up stats on it.

An APS-231 will work perfectly with one of the older systems even though it outputs less. An APS-239 would probably worked if you hooked it up with alligator clips as the connectors on the newer 'fat' systems are different.

I have no clue about the Slim consoles, but if anyone needs a replacement for a Slim console, they should just send it to Sony as it is still under warranty.

The PS3 isn't too picky about amps for whatever reason. Take this YouTube video for example:

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[edepot]

I think you are right. People SHOULD change their power supplies to use less wattage. As long as the power supply fits, I think everyone should aim for the highest power supply model number that is compatible.

Here is a good reference guide for doing it:

http://www.edepot.com/playstation3.html ... wer_Supply" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So all is needed is to get people's success rates. Looking forward to saving some PS3 power usage and the electricity bills.

[KingXerxes]

Just a clarification: On a power supply, higher Amp Ratings (or watt ratings for that matter) does not correspond to more energy consumptions. The amount of Amps (and therefore watts) used is determined by the hardware actually using the power - Amp ratings are simply the maximum current the power supply can support.

Heat output can be limited in 2 ways: using more efficient processing hardware (a newer PS3 system), or using more efficient power supply electronics. While newer power supplies should contain more efficient equipment, the difference will likely be limited (70% on the ZSS model to around 85% on the newest ones).