IKon Technical Solutions Inc.

05/17/2026

In this video I show the full ultrasonic cleaning process we use on a PS3 motherboard after major hardware rework.

This board had already gone through serious work, including RSX service, NEC/TOKIN capacitor replacement, voltage configuration, and general board prep. After that much time and precision work, ultrasonic cleaning is not something we rush. The cleaning itself is important, but the drying process afterward is just as important, if not more important.

One thing I have noticed is that standing a PS3 board straight up lengthwise in an ultrasonic tank does not seem to clean as aggressively or evenly as placing the board face down toward the ultrasonic transducers. In my opinion, if you want the best cleaning action, the dirty/reworked side of the board needs to face the energy source. That said, you have to be very careful with board support. You do not want the board sitting directly on the bottom of the tank, vibrating against metal, flexing, or rubbing components loose.

For this reason, I use what I call the iKon Post Method. The board is supported safely so the ultrasonic energy can reach the board properly while keeping the motherboard suspended and protected. Proper support matters, especially on a large PS3 motherboard with BGA chips, tiny SMD components, connectors, and heavy copper areas.

My usual ultrasonic process:

* Sweeping frequency ultrasonic cleaning
* Around 60°C cleaning temperature
* Approximately 30 minutes cleaning time
* DI water rinse/flush
* 99% IPA flush to displace water
* Compressed air blowout from both sides of the board
* Let the board stand on edge so trapped liquid can drain out
* Second IPA flush
* Second compressed air blowout
* Mount the board on a rework jig
* Controlled drying/bake at around 80°C for 24 to 48 hours before power is applied

The drying step is not optional. Even when the board looks dry on the outside, moisture can remain trapped under BGA chips, ports, connectors, inductors, shields, and other tight areas. Powering a board too soon after ultrasonic cleaning can destroy the board or undo hours of rework.

This is why ultrasonic cleaning can add a few days to a repair. It is not just “throw it in the tank and power it up.” Done correctly, it is a controlled cleaning, rinsing, displacement, blowout, draining, and drying process.

This board will not be powered until I am confident it is fully dry.

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https://www.ps3frankenstein.com/

05/16/2026

At iKon Technical Solutions, we do the extra legwork because the quality of a PS3 Frankenstein repair starts long before the replacement RSX is installed.

Loose RSX chips can be found online, but many have unknown history. Some arrive with scratched or gouged IHS surfaces, questionable handling, unknown removal methods, and no real way to know what kind of heat or abuse they have already seen. They may work, but for customer repairs, “probably good” is not good enough.

For that reason, we prefer to harvest RSX chips from tested, working PS3 Slim donor boards whenever possible. Even if the donor console has another issue, such as a bad disc drive, video output problem, or other unrelated fault, the board can still give us a known starting point. We can verify the donor, remove the RSX ourselves under a controlled thermal profile, clean it properly, inspect it, check resistance/ohms, and prepare it for reballing before it ever goes near a customer motherboard.

This is more work than buying random chips and dropping them in, but it gives us control over the entire process.

Every RSX used for a customer repair is treated as a critical part, not just another chip. The goal is simple: reduce guessing, reduce risk, and give the repaired console the best chance at long-term reliability.

More work, less guessing.

This video shows part of that process: donor board harvesting, RSX removal, cleaning, inspection, resistance checks, and chip health verification before reball prep.

iKon Technical Solutions
PS3 Frankenstein RSX Replacement / YLOD / GLOD Repair
www.ps3frankenstein.com

05/07/2026

Playstation 3 Frankenstein 40nm Reattach BGA RSX Drop Rework

Play Station 3 RSX Reflow 40nm to motherboard Frankenstein

Need a franky: https://www.ps3frankenstein.com/

05/04/2026

Samsung S10 CPU/RAM chating to UFS after sucessful transplant

05/03/2026

Fast reball! Playstation 3 RSX

04/27/2026

Made the PS3 Franky service order page for out of towners!!!

Just contact us through the form will get your shipping instructions and you only pay if we fix it and for what addons you may want!

These unit are pushing 1k and upwards and a good time to get this done and your Backward compatiable working before it gets more pricey!

https://www.ps3frankenstein.com/

04/19/2026

Playstation 3 PS3 Frankenstein BGA PCB Rework Motherboard Support Holder JIG COK-001 COK-002

🔧 IKON TECH PS3 REWORK JIG – BUILT FOR REAL WORK

This is a heavy-duty BGA rework jig designed specifically for PS3 motherboard work, including Frankenstein RSX swaps and advanced repairs.

We spent time developing a layout that provides maximum stability, minimal flex, and consistent support across the board.

💪 BUILD QUALITY

Material: Solid 6061 Aluminum

Thickness: 3/16" (heavy, rigid, no flex)

Finish: Raw aluminum (not anodized)

Design: Open layout for airflow and heat distribution

Support: Multiple standoff points for even board support

This is not a thin stamped plate — this is a solid, machined work platform.

🔥 PERFORMANCE FOCUSED

Designed for:

BGA rework

RSX swaps

Heat stability during reflow

Reduced board warp

Flatness and rigidity were the priority — not cosmetic finish.

⚠️ FINISH / CONDITION (READ)

These jigs are made from raw aluminum to keep cost down and performance high.

Minor surface marks, light scratches, or handling scuffs may be present

These are cosmetic only and do NOT affect performance

Tooling like this will naturally show wear over time

If you prefer anodizing or coating, that can be done by you the buyer.

🔩 HARDWARE NOTE

Jig includes mounting hardware (screws and standoffs)

Hardware type may vary slightly depending on availability

Function and fitment will remain the same

You can buy these here on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/147212457464

Or shoot me a message for any special shipping or reduced rates here cutting eBay out...

04/10/2026

🔥 PS3 Frankenstein Repair Service
Backwards-compatible FAT models only: CECHA01, CECHB01, CECHE01

Professional physical hardware repair for PS3 YLOD, GLOD, no video, freezing, crashing, and RSX/GPU-related motherboard failures.

Services may include:

✅ RSX/GPU replacement
✅ 40nm / 65nm RSX repair options
✅ NEC/TOKIN replacement
✅ Thermal service
✅ Cooling service
✅ SSD installation
✅ Board-level inspection and testing

No heat gun patches. No temporary reflows. No shortcuts.

U.S. service only. Request approval before shipping your console.

Full service details, pricing guide, videos, and repair request form:
https://www.ps3frankenstein.com

iKon Technical Solutions provides PS3 Frankenstein RSX replacement for backwards compatible FAT models, including 40nm and 65nm RSX replacement, YLOD/GLOD repair, NEC/TOKIN replacement, voltage optimization, and hardware restoration.

03/31/2026

Playstation 3 - PS3 NEC Tokin Replacement the Pro Way

03/23/2026

Sony Playstation 3 Frankenstien - RSX swap 40nm and Voltage Mod