Specifications

CD, DVD, BLU-RAY & PlayStation 3 Secrets

The PS3 can enter a special "Service Mode". When it does the bottom right hand corner of the screen has a red translucent

rectangle with the words "Playstation 3. Factory/Service Mode" inside of the rectangle. It is rumored that by plugging a special

JIG in the USB port, the PS3 is triggered into Service Mode the next time it boots up. This special mode then accepts firmware

code loaded in from the USB port, and allows reflashing the firmware chip.

Each PS3 has a special 512KB EEPROM chip on the motherboard using a SPI Serial Interface Renasas chip.

Type Size Speed

Voltage

Packaging

Manufacturer

Serial Number Description

EEPROM

512KB

3MHz

8-pin Renesas HN58X2504TIE

PS3 EEPROM chip