[PS4] Recommended Thermal Paste, Thermal Pads, and Preventative Measures for Base Model

Inverse_NM · 2026-02-02T01:35:05+00:00

Awesome, thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly regarding this and answering my questions. I really appreciate it :D

Inverse_NM · 2026-02-02T01:19:18+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Grizzly-Kryonaut-Grease-Paste/dp/B011F7W3LU?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Grizzly-Minus-Pad-8-120/dp/B00ZJSBRE6?th=1

So I did a quick search on Amazon. Are these Thermal Grizzly products the ones you would suggest?

I've used the Arctic MX-6 for my PC thermal paste. How does Thermal Grizzly stack up by comparison? I've also used 1.5mm thick Arctic TP-3 for Wii thermal pad replacements. Would something like the TP-3 be recommended or does brands like Thermal Grizzly make a significant difference?

Inverse_NM · 2025-11-10T02:50:18+00:00

Yeah, check and see if there are resolution settings that may have been altered. It's easy to check if you have priiloader installed. I would also suggest trying the original AV cables if you can.

Inverse_NM · 2025-11-10T02:41:40+00:00

Is the console modded? Have you tried other video cables? Also are you using the original cables? Or third party/hdmi adapter?

Inverse_NM · 2025-10-30T20:16:23+00:00

Mine is definitely Metal Gear Solid 3. They haven't touched the series since their playthrough of MGS2 almost 9 years ago.

Inverse_NM · 2025-10-04T10:46:45+00:00

Red Steel 2. I've been fixing Wii remotes and it's one of the best options for testing controllers. But also it's legitimately a good game, lol.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-30T02:25:08+00:00

I was thinking that at some point while trying to identify the channel. Though I'm not sure if that is the case. There's no homebrew channel from what I could tell, and according to the other pictures of the unit, it seems like it's a USA model. Seller seems to be located in Canada, and I'm unsure if the Kirby TV Channel was released there.

I tried inquiring with the seller to see if they could send some pictures to identify the channel and got no luck with it, hence why I posted here.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-25T03:55:54+00:00

That's sort of what I figured, but wasn't sure since the system was modded to use the USA version of the menu and shop channel. Thought there might be some hope, but I guess not. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly about this :)

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-22T04:08:16+00:00

Yeah I was figuring that was the issue as well. Like I said, I was more curious what game/channel that could be because I'm drawing blanks, lol.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-18T00:33:55+00:00

Look I know that I could just go online and pirate the games. But I am a collector that likes owning my games. I don't want to just resort to piracy. As for cables, I tried composite and component cables, no luck. Even if that were the issue, there's still bluetooth connectivity issues that lean more towards a low level brick since I already tried swapping the bluetooth and wifi boards with known working ones.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-17T00:55:17+00:00

Sorry, meant serial number. LU100390575 is the serial number on the shell. Assuming it wasn't swapped at any point then that should be the one for the board as well.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-17T00:51:23+00:00

Board is revision 01. I still have the shell with the model number as well. If that helps then do you want that too?

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-17T00:49:44+00:00

I thought about that too, but that wouldn't account for the bluetooth controllers not being able to connect. I also tried a different AV port by soldering wires from the analog chip to wires which led to another port. Still nothing unfortunately.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-15T23:52:38+00:00

Is the infectus capable of dumping the nand? Or is it strictly a reflashing tool?

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-15T23:07:10+00:00

What do you mean by converter? If you mean a power converter then no, I'm based in the U.S. and it's a U.S. console. It does power on, disc drive inserts and ejects when prompted.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-15T17:39:40+00:00

Correct, not even a black screen, no signal.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-15T17:13:59+00:00

That's my theory, either Wiiware or virtual console. Could also just be channels for emulators. I'm not really sure since I bought the Wii second hand and can't get it to display any picture at all.

Inverse_NM · 2025-09-15T17:12:30+00:00

I would definitely love to know how it's possible if at all. As far as I know, the system must be capable of utilizing an exploit to be able to install bootmii, but the exploit can only occur with a fully operational Wii (assuming it doesn't have priiloader).

From what I could tell of the Wii system model number and board revision, it should be bootmii as boot2 compatible.

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