Info

I'm Louie, I have a Masters Degree in Cybersecurity, Bachelors in Management, Bachelors in Information Systems and a Diploma in Business. I am currently undertaking a PhD in Cybersecurity.

I am known for developing validation and repair software for the PS3, PS4 and PS5 and have since become the go-to source for diagnosing software issues on these consoles. My software is used on approximately 2500 consoles per month throughout the world.

I started console repair in 2008, focusing exlusively on the PlayStation. I have also been into cybersecurity since 2000, working with pen-testing and digital forensics. I have also been a part of the psdevwiki community, developing software and techniques to downgrade the PS3 and PS4.

I sell my PS4 and PS5 repair and validation software on my website (See the Software page). I have also released some of my open-source repair software on GitHub.

While I repair consoles locally in Australia I no longer have the time to do so and have thus stopped advertising. I am welcome to some repairs, but I am too busy to do too many. My business is focused primarily on software development at this stage.

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Services

PS5 Services/Repairs:

  • 3BOD (3 Beeps of Death) (Beeps 3 times and then turns itself off)
  • Replace Power Supply/Fuses/Other (No light, no sound)
  • HDMI IC Replacement (No picture but controller syncs)
  • HDMI Port Replacement (Visibly damaged)
  • Repair Bluray Drive (No power, not ejecting)
  • Modify/Backup PS5 NOR flash memory (Recommended!)
  • Custom Controllers/Controller Repair
  • Replace Random Broken Part
  • Any Other Issue!

PS4 Services/Repairs:

  • Repair Obscure BLOD/UART Errors
  • SU-30631-3, SU-37553-3, SU-42118-6 & SU-41333-4 Errors (Cannot update console)
  • Replace Power Supply/Fuses/Other (No light, no sound)
  • HDMI IC Replacement (No picture but controller syncs)
  • HDMI Port Replacement (Visibly damaged)
  • Repair Bluray Drive (Ejecting constantly, no power, not ejecting)
  • Modify/Backup PS4 NOR/Syscon
  • Repair USB Port/Bluray PCB Issues
  • Repair WiFi/Bluetooth Issues (Controller not syncing but still boots)
  • Custom Controllers/Controller Repair
  • Replace Random Broken Part
  • Any Other Issue!

    Other Services:

  • PS3 YLOD Repair (NEC/TOKIN Replacement)
  • Any Other PS3 Repair (Limited Parts)
  • Replace/Remove Surface Mount Chips (On Anything)
  • Flash/Reprogram Chips (On Most Things)
  • Changing Caps On Your PCB
  • Repair Small Soldering Issues
  • Supply Repair Equipment/Console Parts (Bulk)

    Error Code Lookup:

  • Avaliable here
  • Supplied by PSDevWiki and Pearlxcore

    All Repairs/Part Ordering/Inspections Require Minimum Deposit Amount

Software

▷ BwE PS5 Code Reader v1.0.8 NEW RELEASE!

▷ BwE PS5 NOR Tool v1.1.9

▷ BwE PS4 NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher v2.4.9

▷ BwE PS4 NOR Patcher v1.0.5 Budget Friendly!

▷ BwE PS4 NOR Comparator v1.10

    Compare, Sort & Extract Bulk PS4 NOR Dumps!

  • Freeware/Open Source
  • Updated: 8/1/23
  • Archive Password: BwE
  • MD5: 2AF1A636E64E2C4E92DDA85A869EDA8C
  • Github Page
  • Product Comparison

▷ BwE PS4 WiFi-BT Patcher v1.3.8

    Detect & Repair Corrupt WiFi/BT Modules

  • Freeware/Open Source
  • Updated: 13/4/22
  • Archive Password: BwE
  • MD5: 8ED142422E14E3B15B5E53C8754E1BAF
  • Github Page
  • Product Comparison

▷ BwE UART Reader

    Better Alternative To Other UART Tools!

  • Auto-Detects COM Port + Creates Log File
  • Freeware/Open Source
  • Updated: 2/10/23
  • MD5: FE465E04AE69E44F7A6FEC3A764F21C0
  • Github Page

▷ Syscon Rebuilder v2.1

▷ BwE PS4 FW Revert Tool 1.0.5 Budget Friendly!

▷ BwE PS4 Syscon Reader 2.9 & Writer 2.4


Package Deals

PS5 Specialist Package (Save 15%)
  • PS5 NOR Tool
  • PS5 Code Reader
    $300AUD (€180, $192USD, 1400MB)

    Budget Package (Save 15%)
  • FW Revert Tool
  • NOR Patcher
    $190AUD (€115, $122USD, 891MB)

    PS4 Specialist Package (Save 15%)
  • NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher
  • Syscon Rebuilder
    $400AUD (€241, $257USD, 1876RMB)
    $360AUD (€215, $228USD, 1669MB)

    Ultimate Software Package (Save 15%)
  • NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher
  • Syscon Rebuilder
  • PS5 NOR Tool
  • PS5 Code Reader
    $658AUD (€391, $418USD, 3007RMB)



    Terms & Conditions

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    BwE PS5 Code Reader

    This software is designed for diagnosing hardware issues, while the PS5 NOR Tool is for both diagnosing and repairing software issues. Both of these tools together make the ultimate solution for PS5 repair, you can buy them together and save 15%!

    Hardware Requirements:

  • USB TTL (or any UART device)
  • PS5 Console

    Diagnose The Following:

  • SSD
  • TPM
  • RAM
  • SSD Controller
  • Power
  • APU VRM
  • HDMI
  • WiFi/BT
  • USB
  • Temperature
  • Secure Loader (SAM_IPL)

    Price & Payment Link

    The lifetime licence is $150AUD (€90 or $96USD)

    Other Info

    Bitcoin is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.

    Once purchased supply your HWID and Receipt Number below! You can generate your HWID after you download the software

    The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you fill in the form below.

    Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.

    Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!

    See how this compares to other products!

    Video Guide/s

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    Complete Form (After Purchase)


    • BwE PS5 NOR Tool

    This software is designed for diagnosing and repairing software issues, while the PS5 Code Reader is for diagnosing hardware issues. Both of these tools together make the ultimate solution for PS5 repair, you can buy them together and save 15%!

    Features:

  • Repair Most 3BOD PS5 Issues
  • Extract PS5 Dumps
  • Patch PS5 Dumps
  • Re-Generate Current Dump & Retain Original Data (Fixes Corruption)
  • Switch Between Disc/Digital via Internal Flags (May Fix SU-101312-8)
  • Toggle IDU Mode
  • Harvest MAC Address
  • Toggle More System Flags (Coming Soon)
  • Validate for Corruption (Multiple Methods)
  • Validate Files/Areas Within NOR
  • Compare Bulk NOR Dumps
  • Extract Bulk Dumps
  • Upload Dump (For Research)

    Price & Payment Link

    The lifetime licence is $200AUD (€119 or $125USD)

    Other Info

    Bitcoin is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.

    Once purchased supply your HWID and Receipt Number below! You can generate your HWID after you download the software

    The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you fill in the form below.

    Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.

    Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!

    See how this compares to other products!

    Video Guide/s

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    Complete Form (After Purchase)


    • BwE PS4 FW Revert Tool

    Features

  • Patch PS4 Syscon for Firmware Reverting
  • Patch PS4 NOR for Firmware Reverting
  • Patch for LoadBios -8 Error
  • Patch for BlStorageHeader Error
  • Patch for Invalid idpsCert Error
  • Upload Dump (For Research)
  • Nothing Else!

    • Note

    This is a budget friendly version of the BwE PS4 NOR Validator, if you already have this program - you do not need this one!

    Price & Payment Link

    The lifetime licence is $100AUD (€61 or $66USD)

    Other Info

    Bitcoin is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.

    Once purchased supply your HWID and Receipt Number below! You can generate your HWID after you download the software

    The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you fill in the form below.

    Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.

    Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!

    See how this compares to other products!

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    Complete Form (After Purchase)


    BwE PS4 NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher

    Features

  • Compare NOR Dumps
  • Extract & Patch NOR Files
  • Patch for Downgrade (CoreOS Swap)
  • Patch for LoadBios -8 Error (Software Cause)
  • Patch for LoadBios -8 Error (Hardware Cause)
  • Patch for BlStorageHeader Error (Software Cause)
  • Patch for Invalid idpsCert Error (Software Cause)
  • Patch for EMC Version Down Errors (Software Cause)
  • Patch Corrupt Southbridge Firmware
  • Patch Corrupt WiFi/BT Firmware
  • Patch Corrupt CoreOS (SU-30631-3 Error)
  • Patch Corrupt EAP Key (Panic: EAP Key Not Available Error)
  • Patch Corrupt UNK Sections (1CA or 1CD)
  • Patch Corrupt CID Sections (1C9 or 1CC)
  • Convert Southbridge Types (Use Different SB Chips)
  • Convert WiFi/BT Types (Use Different Chips)
  • Manipulate IDATA (System Keys)
  • Enable/Disable/Toggle 17 System Flags (Memory Test Mode, Fix CE-35888-2/SU-35888-2 (Software Cause), CE-34706-0 & CE-30022-7, Enable UART etc)
  • Validate & Patch Syscon For Downgrade
  • Validate entire NOR (sflash0) of PS4 for Corruption.
  • Visualise Corruption
  • Repair and Diagnose RAM Issues (MC4_Status, DCT[*])
  • Repair sceCblSkCcpSubmit Error
  • Repair Kernel/Fatal Trap 9 Error
  • Repair sceSblCryptAes Error
  • Repair Reboot Loops
  • Repair No Power (or 3 Beeps on AC)
  • Regenerate Entire NVS (CID + UNK)
  • Overclock/Underclock PS4 RAM
  • Change SAMU Boot Modes
  • Based on 1000's of Valid PS4 Samples
  • In Development Since 2018 With Constant Updates!
  • 29,369 Lines of Code
  • 3380+ Possible HTML Outputs
  • 1710+ Hashes

    Price & Payment Link

    The lifetime licence is $270AUD (€160 or $173USD)
    The lifetime licence is $250AUD (€148 or $160USD)

    Other Info

    Bitcoin is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.

    Once purchased supply your HWID and Receipt Number below! You can generate your HWID after you download the software

    The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you fill in the form below.

    Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.

    Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!

    See how this compares to other products!

    Video Guide/s

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    Complete Form (After Purchase)


    • BwE PS4 NOR Patcher

    Features

  • Compare NOR Dumps
  • Extract & Patch NOR Files
  • Patch Corrupt CoreOS (SU-30631-3 Error)
  • Patch Corrupt EAP Key (Panic EAP Key Not Available Error)
  • Patch Corrupt UNK Sections (1CA000-1CAFFF or 1CD000-1CDFFF)
  • Enable/Disable/Toggle 16 System Flags (Memory Test Mode, Fix CE-35888-2/SU-35888-2, Enable UART etc)
  • Repair and Diagnose RAM Issues
  • Overclock/Underclock PS4 RAM (May Fix LoadBios)
  • Change SAMU Boot Modes

    Note

    This is a budget friendly version of the BwE PS4 NOR Validator, if you already have this program - you do not need this one!

    Price & Payment Link

    The lifetime licence is $125AUD (€75 or $83USD)

    Bitcoin is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.

    Once purchased supply your HWID and Receipt Number below! You can generate your HWID after you download the software

    The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you fill in the form below.

    Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.

    Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!

    See how this compares to other products!

    Complete Form (After Purchase)


    • Syscon Rebuilder

    Features

  • Rebuild Syscon (Factory Reset)*
  • Repair Corrupt Syscon*
  • Repair SU-39176-6 Error*
  • Patch Syscon for CheckUpdVersion Only*
  • Repair LoadBios -8 Error
  • Repair BlStorageHeader Error
  • Repair checkUpdVersion Error
  • Repair idpsCert Error
  • Repair Special Wake Invalid Error*
  • Repair GET_HDMI_STATE failed*
  • Repair LoadBios -8 on 20-23 Error Syscons (Exclusions Apply)*
  • Select/Change Boot Modes (Service Mode & Others)*
  • Manipulate PSN Activation*
  • Patch Syscon for Downgrade via Partial Rebuild*
  • View Slot Entries
  • Validate Syscon

    Items marked with * are unique to this program and are not in the BwE PS4 NOR Validator! The main difference between the programs is that this is a rebuilder, while the NOR Validator is a patcher.

    Price & Payment Link

    The lifetime licence is $200AUD (€124 or $133USD)
    The lifetime licence is $175AUD (€105 or $111USD).

    Bitcoin is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.

    Once purchased supply your HWID and Receipt Number below! You can generate your HWID after you download the software

    The HWID generator is not a license generator, you must wait for your licence via email after you fill in the form below.

    Software licences are normally given out between 9am to 9pm AEST and or within an hour. Though expect delays up to 48hrs.

    Note: One license per PC unless you have bought a USB license!

    See how this compares to other products!

    Complete Form (After Purchase)


    • Hardware

    BwE PS4 SCE Syscon Writer

    Thanks For Your Support!

    Pre-Programmed custom Arduino board designed to exploit Sony's Syscon to allow reading and writing on board. No need to desolder the chip or replace it!

    Programmed by DarkNESMonk & BwE, Designed by JEFF.
    In production since October 2022.

    The original Syscon Writing solution!

    You only need 1 wire directly to the Syscon (remove after exploit) and 3 more to the board and you're able to:

  • Downgrade Firmware (CoreOS Swap)
  • Repair LoadBios -8 Error
  • Repair SU-39176-6 Error
  • Repair BlStorageHeader Error
  • Repair checkUpdVersion Error
  • Repair idpsCert Error
  • Manipulate Entire Syscon (Debug Mode)
  • Manipulate PSN Activation
  • Repair Obscure UART Errors
  • Store & Revert Syscon Images
  • Significant Protection Against Bricking
  • Comes with Syscon Reader/Writer Software For Free!


    Purchase Links:


    Syscon Writer White Edition (Low Stock!)
    Voltage Switch, UART Mode, Faster Processor, Fully Integrated Design. Warranty!
    Comes with FW Revert Tool & Syscon Reader/Writer Software For Free!
    $300AUD (€177, $192USD, 1406RMB)
    $250AUD (€148, $160USD, 1159RMB)

    Purchase Link

    Discount Models (Limited Stock):


    Prototype Syscon Writer Purple Edition (SOLD OUT!)
    Voltage Switch, Faster Processor, Fully Integrated Design. Fully Functional! No Warranty!
    $300AUD (€180, $198USD)
    $150AUD (€90, $95USD, 694RMB)

    Purchase Link
    Note: All Syscon Writers Come With Single-PC HWID Locked Syscon Writer & Reader Software For Free!

    USB License Upgrade Supported for Multi-PC Use

    Package Deals

    Syscon Package (Save 15%)
  • Syscon Writer (White Edition w/ UART & Voltage Switch)
  • Syscon Rebuilder
  • Syscon Reader/Writer Software
    $475AUD (€282, 305USD, 2222RMB)
    $360AUD (€214, 228USD, 1669RMB)

    PS4 Repair Specialist Package (Save 10%)
  • Syscon Writer (White Edition w/ UART & Voltage Switch)
  • NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher
  • Syscon Reader/Writer Software
    $535AUD (€317, 343USD, 2505RMB)
    $425AUD (€252, 270USD, 1970RMB)

    Complete Ultimate Super Mega Package (Save 15%)
  • Syscon Writer (White Edition w/ UART + Voltage Switch)
  • NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher
  • Syscon Rebuilder
  • PS5 Code Reader
  • PS5 NOR Tool
  • Syscon Reader/Writer Software
    $830AUD (€495, 525USD, 3850RMB)

    Other Information

    Bitcoin is accepted for those in countries which cannot use Visa/MasterCard payments.

    DHL shipping is also offered (for an extra fee) for those in countries with restricted imports/customs. I highly recommend DHL for the following countries: Iraq, Iran, Togo, Poland, Brazil, Egypt

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    Terms & Conditions