LAUDERHILL, FL, 4/14/2011 -

ps3repairshop.com to launch long-term ylod solution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lauderhill, FL, April 14, 2011 -- RSOL PC / PS3RepairShop.com has announced they will finally begin offering a long-term solution for the common PlayStation 3 failure known as "Yellow light of death".

Since the launch of the PlayStation 3 console back in 2006, an increasing number of first-generation units have unexpectedly displayed a symptom that has become known as the "Yellow light of death", "YLOD" or "red blinking light". According to Sony, this is the result of a "general hardware failure" within the system. Independent repair facilities have been able to determine these failures are usually attributable to micro-fractures of the BGA on the RSX GPU, and began offering a low-cost repair service known as "reflow" to address the problem.

PS3RepairShop.com has always taken the unique position of advising unfortunate PS3 owners to avoid the "reflow" repairs because of the proven unreliability, short warranties and greater long-term cost of ultimately having to completely replace their PS3 with a new unit. Their recommendation instead was to utilize Sony's out-of-warranty exchange program since it guaranteed the most significant component inside the PS3 chassis (the motherboard) would be replaced at a cost considerably less than the price of purchasing a new console. The other solution they recommended was to have a procedure known as "re-ball" performed, where the RSX GPU is physically removed from the motherboard so new solder balls can be applied. The downside with this latter solution was the associated high-cost for this labor-intense procedure, where most independent repair shops would charge approximately $140 to $150.

Since summer 2010, PS3RepairShop.com has been diligently working towards providing a low-cost but long-term solution in response to the numerous "YLOD" PS3 repair inquiries they have had to turn away. In May, 2011 they will finally introduce their $99 flat-rate RSX GPU Re-Ball Service, and will provide all customers with their famous 1-year repair warranty.  

However, there are going to be a few requirements and important information that customers should note before they send their unit in for repair:

• 1) The PS3 must not have been subjected to any previous YLOD repair-attempt. If its been worked on before, they won't take accept it.

• 2) Service time will not be completed "same-day" like PS3RepairShop.com's other repair services; service time will range between 5 to 10 business days due to the labor-intensive procedures and testing necessary to provide a reliable repair.

• 3) Not all "YLOD" failures are the result of degraded solder on the RSX GPU; a small percentage may be the result of some other chip failure on the motherboard instead. A "YLOD" caused by some other chip failure cannot be determined until after the RSX GPU has been re-balled, and if the "YLOD" is still present after the re-ball procedure, the PS3 will be considered "non-repairable" and returned to the customer with a small charge being billed to cover the return-shipping costs.

Although the service is not expected to launch until 5/16/2011, PS3RepairShop.com has stated customers always have the option of deciding when they wish to send in their units. They may choose to send their units before or after the official launch date but should keep in mind that all repairs will be performed on a "first come, first served" basis.

For more information, please contact support@ps3repairshop.com.

R.S.O.L. PC Services, L.L.C. d/b/a PS3RepairShop.com has been serving South Florida since 2003 and provides national video game console sales and repair services.

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LAUDERHILL, FL, 3/10/2011 -

important update regarding ps3 bluray drive repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lauderhill, FL, March 10, 2011 -- RSOL PC / PS3RepairShop.com is the only company in the USA that consistently delivers “same-day turnaround” and “1-year warranties” on the PlayStation repairs we perform. However, in late-February we began seeing slightly longer than normal repair service times for certain first-generation PlayStation 3 models that were being sent to our Service Facility with “Bluray drive” related failures. This was attributable to a temporary "laser diode shortage" from our primary and secondary suppliers.

We are pleased to report that the aforementioned laser assembly supply issue has been resolved for the foreseeable future, and all PS3 Bluray drive repairs are once again being completed "same-day as receive date" at our Service Facility.

R.S.O.L. PC Services, L.L.C. d/b/a PS3RepairShop.com has been serving South Florida since 2003 and provides national video game console sales and repair services.

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LAUDERHILL, FL, 3/4/2011 -

important information regarding ps3 bluray drive repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lauderhill, FL, March 4, 2011 -- RSOL PC / PS3RepairShop.com is the only company in the USA that consistently delivers “same-day turnaround” and “1-year warranties” on the PlayStation repairs we perform. However, since late-February we began seeing slightly longer than normal repair service times for certain first-generation PlayStation 3 models that were being sent to our Service Facility with “Bluray drive” related failures.

Our primary OEM components supplier in Hong Kong and our secondary components supplier here in the USA have separately informed us there is presently a “laser diode shortage” which is greatly impacting their ability to timely supply the high-quality laser assemblies we require to resolve the common “disc reading error” symptom on specific first-generation PlayStation 3 models.

If your PlayStation 3 is being sent in for a Bluray drive failure, please refer to the white sticker on the rear of your PS3 which identifies the serial number and your specific model number, then check if it is an “affected” or “unaffected” model as detailed below:

·         PlayStation 3 model numbers directly affected by the laser diode shortage are: CECHA01 (60GB), CECHB01 (20GB), CECHE01 (80GB), and CECHG01 (40GB).

·         The following PlayStation 3 models are unaffected by the laser diode shortage: CECHE01MG (80GB), CECHH01 (40GB), CECHK01 (80GB), CECHL01 (80GB), CECHP01 (160GB), CECH2001A (120GB “slim”), CECH2001B (250GB “slim”), CECH2101A (120GB “slim”), CECH2101B (250GB “slim”), CECH2501A (160GB “slim”), and CECH2501B (320GB “slim”).

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

1)       Repair service time remains to be “same-day” for non-Bluray drive related failures on all models.

2)       Repair service time remains to be “same-day” for Bluray drive failures on the aforementioned unaffected models.

3)       Repair service time for the affected models experiencing Bluray drive failures may vary from 2 to 12 days from date of receipt at the Service Facility; units are being repaired on a “first-come, first-served” basis as limited quantities of the high-quality laser components become available to us from our trusted primary and secondary suppliers. We will not obtain and install inferior replacement laser components from other suppliers to simply reduce the repair service time of your PlayStation 3.

4)       We anticipate repair service time for affected models experiencing Bluray drive failures should revert back to “same-day” on or around March 25, 2011.

5)       As always, all repairs will include our unmatched standard 1-year limited warranty and payment will not be due until the repairs have been successfully completed on your PlayStation 3.

If your PlayStation 3 is currently experiencing a Bluray drive related failure and is one of the aforementioned affected models, we would like to take this opportunity to apologize in advance for any inconvenience this short delay may cause. If you have any questions, please call (888) 214-8625.

R.S.O.L. PC Services, L.L.C. d/b/a PS3RepairShop.com has been serving South Florida since 2003 and provides national video game console sales and repair services.

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