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Power Supply

Contents
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
PSU Model @ SKU compatibility
Retail models
NonRetail models
Modifications and Repairs
Replacing the PSU
Externalising the PSU
Adapting other PSU
Convert PS3 3pin power supply to 4pin
PC PSU to PS3 adaptors
Pins/Parts
CN1
CN101
CN201
CN102
CN202
Fuse
RY101
Thermal Fuses
Potmeters
PFC +B ADJ (RV301)
OCP ADJ (RV302)
Fmin ADJ (RV303)
PFC Freq ADJ (RV304)
ICs
IC301
IC303
IC305
PH
PH101
PH201
Travel Transformers
Sources, external links

Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Most PS3 models have a universal (multi-voltage) built-in power supply (some PS3 FAT models have LSEB1226B1, LSEB1254A1 or APS-227 power
supplies that are rated as 220-240V input only and cannot operate correctly with voltages under 220V). This means that even though a specific
voltage is written on the outside of the PS3 if it has a universal PSU it can actually be plugged in anywhere in the world and work (as long as you have
the correct power cable), if you open up a PS3 the supported voltages should be listed on the power supply as 100V-240V which is the range for all
power outlets in the world (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country) if it has a universal PSU.

PSU Model @ SKU compatibility

Retail models
As seen in the table below, the PS3 takes 100V-240V AC (with exception of APS-227, LSEB1226B1 and LSEB1254A1) at various amps (A) from
your power socket, and converts this to two DC (Direct Current) voltages of 12V, and 5V (or 5.5V for later PS3 models) at various amps.
Watts = Volts * Amps (you are billed for total watts used over time by your local power provider)

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PS3 Power Supply Units
PS3 model
Power Supply Unit Power Supply Internal Board Power Rating
Compatibility
Part Part Control 12V Rail Input Found Compat
Model Weight Model Output (DC) Cumulative Efficiency
Number Number Conn. Conn. (AC) in with
100V-
1-474- 240V A, B,
ZSSR539IA 815gr 66.5% A, B, C,
036-11 6.0A E
50/60Hz
100V-
240V 12V
1-474- APS-226 A, B,
APS-226 770gr 4.8- 32A 399W 83.13% A, B, C,
037-11 M E
2.0A (384W)
50/60Hz 5V 3A
220V- (15W)
1-474- APS-227 1-872-990- 240V 75.6-
APS-227 900gr C C
046-11 M 11 2.2A 82.4%
50/60Hz
100V-
2x cylindrical
(1)acdc_stby 240V 12V
1-474- LSJB1226- plugs 70.5-
LSEB1226A1 (2)gnd 4.8- 31A 387W C C, E
059-11 1 Length=18 mm 80.6%
(3)gnd 2.2A (372W)
Diameter=3.5
(4)5vsb 50/60Hz
mm
(5)5vsb
Pitch=12mm 100V-
240V
1-474- APS-231 1-874-541- 79.2-
APS-231 700gr 3.5- G A, B, E, G
073-11 M 12 81.4%
1.5A
50/60Hz
220V-
240V
1-474- 74.2-
LSEB1226B1 700gr 1.7- G A, B, E, G
074-11 76.2%
1.6A
50/60Hz
220V-
240V 12V
1-474- 74.2-
LSEB1254A1 700gr 1.7- 23.5A 285W G A, B, E, G
081-11 76.2%
1.6A (282W)
50/60Hz 5V
0.6A
100V- (3W)
240V
EADP- 1-474- 77.7-
3.6- H, Q H, Q
300AB 084-11 79.2%
1.5A
50/60Hz
100V-
(1)acdc_stby 240V
1-474- APS-239 1-875-950- 79.2-
APS-239 (2)gnd 3.5- H, K H, K
087-11 M 11 81.4%
(3)5vsb 1.5A
50/60Hz
2x plane
plugs 100V-
Length=22 mm 240V 12V
EADP- 1-474- EADP-
2941040002 Width=4.5 mm 3.3- 21.5A 261W 79.09% J, K H, K
260AB 104-11 260AP A
Thickness=1.25 1.4A (258W)
mm 50/60Hz
Pitch=9 mm
(1)5vsb 100V- 5.5V
(2)gnd 240V 0.9A
1-474- 1-887-678- 76.5-
APS-240 APS-240 (3)acdc_stby 3.3- (4.95W)
126-11 22 77.9%
(4)acin_det 1.4A
50/60Hz 12V
L, M,
21A 256.95W L, M, P
100V- P
(252W)
240V
EADP- 1-474- EADP- 76.5-
600gr 2941042404 3.3-
260BB 129-11 260BP A 77.9%
1.4A
50/60Hz
100V-
240V
EADP- 1-474- EADP-
442gr 2941047904 3.2- 69-76.7%
220BB 175-11 220BP A
1.2A
50/60Hz 12V
18A 220.95W 20 20, 21, 2
100V- (216W)
240V
1-474- APS-250 1-879-919- 2x plane 76.7-
APS-250 2.7-
177-xx MB xx plugs 81.8%
1.2A
Length=20 mm 50/60Hz
Width=3.5 mm
Thickness=1 100V-
mm 240V
1-474- APS-270 1-881-752- 74.6-
APS-270 384gr Pitch=8 mm 2.5-
216-11 MB xx 78.8%
1.1A
50/60Hz 12V
21, 25 (n
16A 196.95W 21, 25
100V- 20)
(192W)
240V
EADP- 1-474- EADP- 75.8-
415gr 2941053505 2.6-
200DB 217-xx 200DP A 82.1%
1.0A
50/60Hz

2x plane 100V- 12V 160.95W

plugs 240V 13A
1-474- APS-306 1-884-580- 74.5-
APS-306 Length=22 mm 2.0- (156W) 30 30
339-11 MB 21 80.5%
Width=2 mm 0.9A
Thickness=0.6 50/60Hz
mm
EADP- 1-474- 382gr EADP- 100V-
Pitch=6.75 mm 76.6- 30 30
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2.1-
0.8A
50/60Hz

100V-
240V
1-474- ADP- 76.6- 40,
ADP-160AR 2.1- 40, 42, 4
400-11 160AR AA 83.8% 42, 43
0.8A
50/60Hz

100V-
240V
1-490- APS-330 1-866-716- 2x plane 74.5- 40,
APS-330 2.0- 40, 42, 4
468-11 MB 11 plugs 80.5% 42, 43
0.9A
Length=18 mm 50/60Hz
Width=1.6 mm
Thickness=0.6 100V-
mm 240V
1-490- APS-330/B 1-888-480-
APS-330/B Pitch=7 mm 2.0- 43 40, 42, 4
468-21 MB 21
0.9A
50/60Hz
100V-
240V
1-474- 74.5-
N12-160P1A 2.0- ? 40, 42, 4
548-11 80.5%
0.9A
50/60Hz

NonRetail models

PS3 Reference Tool Power Supply Units

PS3 model
Power Supply Unit Power Supply Internal Board Power Rating
Compatibility

Part Part Input Found Compatible

Model Weight Model Connectors Output (DC) Cumulative Efficiency
Number Number (AC) in with

100V- DECR- DECR-

5V(Sub) 3.3V 5V 12V
1-474- 240V 1000A, 1000A,
ZSSR541iB 24p, 22p, 1.6A 23A 8.2A 31.2A 499.3W 52.56%
032-21 9.5-4A DECR- DECR-
(8W) (75.9W) (41W) (374.4W)
50/60Hz 1000J 1000J
DECR- DECR-
1010A, 1010A,
DECR- DECR-
1010J 1010J

100V-
DECR- DECR-
240V 12V 5V
1-474- APS- 1-874- 79.2- 1400A, 1400A,
APS-231 700gr 2p, 5p 3.5- 23.5A 0.6A 285W
073-11 231 M 541-12 81.4% DECR- DECR-
1.5A (282W) (3W)
1400J 1400J
50/60Hz

Modifications and Repairs

Replacing the PSU

The earliest batch of PS3 had the ZSSR5391A power supply, which as you can see in the above table draws a lot of amps from your power outlet. You
can replace it with newer compatible power supply models that draw less power and produce less heat. Less heat means less bending of the
motherboard, less cracking of the solder, less fan noise, lower electricity bills, and no "Yellow Light of Death." In fact, for most models of the PS3, you
can find a better power supply to replace the original. One of the main compatibility criteria is the number of pins on the power supply. It must match
the number of pins on your connector cable. The second is to try to find the highest efficiency model that still satisfies the proper output power that
your PS3 is rated for.
As a general rule, all power supplies (not just the ones in PS3s) are most efficient at approximately 50% load, this is why almost all PSU models in the
chart are rated for roughly twice what the PS3 draws under full load. EG. A CECHA/B draws approximately 200-220W when under full load using an
APS-226, this power draw number is slightly higher when using the original ZSSR PSU which also runs notably warmer because it is less efficient and
converts more of the energy into waste heat.

WARNING: if you decide to replace your power supply, you do it at your own risk! If you don't know what you are doing, you may fry your
motherboard.

note: more discussion on the talk page. Talk:Power Supply

Externalising the PSU

This is useful for tests, repairs, flashing, etc... (as a power source tool (https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Powering) used temporally), or permanently
to reduce heat inside the PS3's case to avoid overheating

For a permanent install is highly suggested to purchase connectors that will fit the PSU and motherboard to create a proper power cable adaptor.
Remember that inside the console the fan also gives the PSU some airflow, so it is highly recommended to add a fan to your external PSU to make
sure the PSU doesn't get too hot (it does not have to spin very fast just enough to keep the internal temperatures constant and low enough to not cause
damage).

The correct thickness of the wires needed for the 12v plugs depends on the number of amperes (A) the PSU provides on the 12v rail, if you want to
"play it safe" a good idea is to exceed this requirement by a lot (considering the full amperes of the 12v rail will travel along these wires, this is not the
same case with a PC where the total amperes assigned to the 12v rail are divided in a lot of yellow wires so they are thinner than we need for a PS3). As
an example, the oldest PS3 PSU's with 32A can use AWG10 wires, and newer PSU's with 13A can use AWG16 wires, for other intermediate models you
can take a look here:help
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Please remember the obvious: Check with a multimeter to find which is positive and which is negative! (use a tester in continuity, and measure which
plug is connected to the border of the PSU board, the border is always ground), after identifying it you can use a permanent black pen to mark it to
avoid forgiving it

Also, ensure the connections are solid and have no dry joints when soldering. All of this also applies when extending the white power cable from the
PSU to the motherboard.

If you get the positive/negative the wrong way around the red standby light will light up but the console will not power on

Twisted wires (the ghetto style, no connectors)

This is very simple, get a thick cable like a 110v/220v power cable and strip off the shielding. This exposes the positive and negative wires, from here
simply strip off the shielding of the two and twist the ends. Appropriately plug the correct positive & negative into the PSU (PSU's always have female
connectors, cylindrical in FAT models and plain in slim and super slim models, this is basically a hole you can plug anything into, even a cable without
a connector) and wrap the other positive & negative end on the poles of the PS3's motherboard

Testing the voltage

of a PSU with
twisted cables (no
connectors)

Alligator clips (temporary)

Alligator clips grab anything with strength (and good ones have a plastic cover that covers up the clip after grabbing to avoid short circuits), are good
but should be considered temporary

A PSU from a "Alligator clips" "Alligator clips"

CECH-21xx PS3 grabbing the original grabbing the original
externally wired to a plugs ripped from a plugs ripped from a
CECH-30xx PS3, PS3 FAT PS3 FAT
using an adaptor motherboard motherboard,
made with "alligator connected to a PS3
clips" FAT PSU

Banana plugs (permanent for PS3 FAT)

Perfect for PS3 FAT PSU's, use 4.5 millimeter "banana plug" ones, you can attach them to a wire permanently with a pair of pliers

4,5 millimeters "Banana plugs"

"banana plug" male connected to a PS3
terminals (for PS3 FAT PSU
FAT PSU's)

Faston terminals (permanent for PS3 Slim and superslim)

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3KnTgXGlGMY/TEArx0iJfcI/AAAAAAAAAdg/Ws0QQL9u2YY/s1600/Terminal+Faston.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3KnTgXGlGMY/TEArqwrNavI/AAAAAAAAAdY/5ajtYm0072o/s1600/Terminal+Faston+1.jpg

Adapting other PSU

Convert PS3 3pin power supply to 4pin

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Here is the explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pas1oQYaBLI

PC PSU to PS3 adaptors

Pins/Parts

CN1

AC input

CN101

PSU Control pins

PS3 Slim PSU connector

CN101

CN201

PSU Control pins

CN102

12v plugs (faston plane plugs)

CN202

12v plugs (faston plane plugs)

Fuse

F101 (T8AH AC250V) Have opened a LSEB1226B1 power supply and this has a 6.3A 250V fuse just in from the external mains power feed. Elsewhere
on the board is PR201, a 5A 250V part.

RY101

Relays for 12V line

Thermal Fuses

THP101, THP201

Potmeters

PFC +B ADJ (RV301)

next to relays RY101 connected to 14pin IC303 "LM339DG # PBB636"

<jordosaxman> RV301 has 3 points, 1 of them goes to the solder point, one goes to the tiny resistor above it labeled 153
<jordosaxman> the third point is buried, no trace points on the top side, must go to the bottom
<jordosaxman> yeah it looks like RV301 hits a resistor and then goes to pin 3 of IC303

OCP ADJ (RV302)

Over Current Protection Adjustment (DO NOT TOUCH THIS UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING)
Connected to 16pin IC305 "6j3y # cxa8038a"

Fmin ADJ (RV303)

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next to 16pin IC305 "6j3y # cxa8038a"

PFC Freq ADJ (RV304)

Connected to 16pin IC301 "uc3854dw # 6bm14ew"

ICs

IC301

16pin IC301 "uc3854dw # 6bm14ew"

IC303

14pin IC303 "LM339DG # PBB636"

IC305

16pin IC305 "6j3y # cxa8038a"

PH

PH101

5vsb reg "NEC"

PH201

5VSB latch "NEC"

Travel Transformers
DO NOT use an external transformer! Use only a passive travel plug, quote from the PS3 manuals:

Do not connect the AC power cord to a voltage transformer or inverter. Converting the AC power cord to a voltage transformer for overseas travel
or use in an automobile may cause heat to build up in the system and may cause burns or a malfunction.

Sources, external links

Generic PS3 PSU info - http://www.edepot.com/playstation3.html#PS3_Power_Supply
Photos and info - http://www.trisaster.de/page/index.php?topic=264
PS3 PSU behavior details - http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=72332
Slim PSU the real pinout - http://web.archive.org/web/20141119011200/http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=58231
Finalman's PS3PC case mod - http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=56243
XP Power supply Tech Guide - http://www.epowerco.com/Xp_Power_supply_Tech_Guide.pdf
v ·e (https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/edit/Template:Console_Components) Console Components
Fat (nand) COK-001 · COK-002 · COK-002W · SEM-001
Fat (nor) DIA-001 · DIA-002 · VER-001
Retail
Motherboards Slim (nor) DYN-001 · SUR-001 · JTP-001 · JSD-001 · KTE-001
Super Slim (nor/eMMC) MSX-001 · MPX-001 · NPX-001 · PPX-001 · PQX-001 · RTX-001 · REX-001
MPU-501 · TMU-510 · TMU-520 · DEB-001 · COK-001 (Prototype) · COOKIE-13 · VERTIGO-02 · SURTEES-03 · KTEN-04 ·
Nonretail
MSX-K02 · RTX-K01
Fujitsu MHZ2160BH (160GB) · MHZ2080BH (80GB) · MHW2040BH (40GB)
Hitachi HTS545012B9SA00 (120GB) · HTS542580K9SA00 (80GB) · HTS541640J9SA00 (40GB)
Harddrives Seagate ST980811AS (80GB) · ST96812AS (60GB) · ST9402115AS (40GB) · ST940210AS (40GB) · ST920217AS (20GB)
MK3276GSX (320GB) · MK2555GSX (250GB) · MK1676GSX (160GB) · MK1665GSX (160GB) · MK1652GSX (160GB) ·
Toshiba
MK1255GSX (120GB) · MK8052GSX (80GB)
Drive BD-400 · BD-410 · BD-450 · BD-460 · BD-470
KES-400A · KES-410A · KES-450A · KES-450D · KES-450E · KES-460A · KES-470A · KES-850A · KES-451A ·
Laser
KES-495A
KEM-400AAA · KEM-410ACA · KEM-450AAA · KEM-450DAA · KEM-450EAA · KEM-480AAA · KEM-850 ·
Slide
KEM-451AAA · KEM-495AAA
Bluray Drive BMD-001 · BMD-002 · BMD-003 · BMD-004 · BMD-006 · BMD-011 · BMD-021 · BMD-031 · BMD-051 · BMD-061 ·
BD Daughterboards
BMD-065
Motorsensorboards BL1-001 · BL1-002 · BL1-003 · BL1-011 · BL1-012
Sensorboards BL2-001 · BL2-002
Lidsensorboards MFW-001
Power Supply Sony APS-226 · APS-227 · APS-231 · APS-239 · APS-240 · APS-250 · APS-270 · APS-306 · APS-330 · APS-330/B
Delta EADP-300AB · EADP-260AB · EADP-260BB · EADP-220BB · EADP-200DB · EADP-185AB · ADP-160AR
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Nichicon ZSSR539IA · ZSSR541iB
Chicony N12-160P1A
Delta KFB1412H · Nidec D14F12BS1-01H1 · Nidec G14T12BS1AF-56J14 ·
14 cm (fat)
Nidec G14T12BS2AF-56J14 · NMB-MAT BG1402-B045-P00
Delta KFB1012HE · Delta KSB1012HE · Nidec G10C12MS1AH-56J14 ·
Fans 10 cm (slim 2XXX)
Cooling Nidec G10C12MS2AH-56J14 · NMB-MAT BG1004-B045-P00
8 cm (slim 3XXX) Nidec G80E12NS1ZN-56J14 · NMB-MAT BG0804-B045-P00
7.35 cm (super slim 4XXX) Delta KSB0812HE · Nidec G75P12NS1ZN-56J14
Heatsinks type 1 · type 2 · type 3 · type 4 · type 5 · type 6 · type 7
Switch boards (SW) CSW-001 · DSW-001 · HSW-001 · KSW-001 · MSW-001 · PSW-001 · RSW-001
Boards CWI-001 · CWI-002 · UWB-001
Wifi/BT (WI/WB)
Components 88W8580
Boards CMC-001
Other Boards MultiCardReader (MC)
Components 1200P V71UA · SST 39VF010 · GL819
Boards TCP-510 · TCP-520 · TMR-520
Communication Processor (CP)
Components CXD9802GP · CXD9790GG
TAM-520 · TAV-520 · TBP-520 · TEJ-520 · TFL-520 · TFP-520 · TMW-520 · TSA-520 · TUU-520

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