What is YLOD?
YLOD is the acronym for Yellow Light Of Death. YLOD is a yellow (led) light that identifies a common bug on the SONY PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game console.
The error is related to some hardware problem, especially in the cooling system (internal fan) that loses the ability to cool the device due to some obstacle that prevents air circulation. Overheating causes damage to the processor and prevents proper operation.
To avoid this kind of problem, some precautions are required on the part of the user: to keep the environment airy; remove any object that blocks air inlet and outlet; clean the appliance regularly to avoid dust accumulation.
YLOD stands for Yellow Light of Death
YLOD stands for Young Ladies of Distinction
YLOD stands for Young Life Open Door
Other factors that cause the YLOD error may be related to electrical problems or the exchange of the original Hard Disk with a new one, since not all of them work correctly.
On the PlayStation 3 consoles, the warning lights work like a traffic light: the green light indicates that there is no malfunction; the yellow light is an alert for some error in the hardware; the red light shows that the unit is in sleep mode.
Other Meanings of YLOD
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| YLOD | Yellow Light of Death |
| YLOD | Young Ladies of Distinction |
| YLOD | Young Life Open Door |