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PS3Key Tape Fix tutorial
by modrobert
Symptoms
There is no light at all from the PS3Key LED while inserted in the PS3 USB slot after doing the jailbreak. Also known as the PS3Key DOA (Dead On Arrival) problem.
Disassembly
Remove the rubber back of the PS3Key as shown below, it should come off easy.
Bend out the tiny clamps holding the board (PCB) using a small screwdriver or a pair of pliers with really thin tips as seen below. The board should slide out easily once these two are bent out. Be careful not bending the clamps "back and forth" too much as they could break off.
Remove masking tape
The bottom side of the PCB can be seen here with the masking tape removed. The two clock (crystal) pins are visible.
Solution
Here you can see the board after I applied the electrical tape which should be enough to prevent the pins from shorting out against the metal case. Use quality electrical tape to cover these solder joints, perhaps two layers of tape just to make sure the pins will not pierce through after wear and tear.
Done
After this just slide the board back in, carefully bend the clamps back around the PCB and push the rubber back on (sounds almost kinky).