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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

PS5 NOR Software

BwE PS5 NOR Tool v1.0.7 NEW RELEASE!

PS4 NOR Software

BwE PS4 NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher v2.2.6

BwE PS4 NOR Patcher v1.0.2 NEW RELEASE!

BwE PS4 NOR Comparator v1.10

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

BwE PS4 WiFi-BT Patcher v1.3.8

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

BwE UART Reader

  • Auto-Detects COM Port + Creates Log File
  • Freeware/Open Source
  • Updated: 22/5/23
  • MD5: B2E959FCC25A6CE8D953D9856F7562B0
  • Github Page

PS4 Syscon Software

Syscon Rebuilder v1.8

BwE PS4 Syscon Software (Reader 2.8 & Writer 2.2)

UART & Programmer Software

I have put together a pack of tools which one might use when reading UART outputs for a PS4 as well as what you would require to program one.

CH341A Programming Software:

  • AsProgrammer 2.03a
  • SkyGz CH341A Mini Programmer Black Edition 1.18
  • NeoProgrammer 2.2.0.8
  • Modified SkyGz CH341 Programmer v1.1.1.25 by Kovzhun Mikkhail Alexandrovich (English/Russian)
  • CH341A Drivers

USB TTL Drivers:

  • FT232
  • PL2303

Other Software:

  • Pulseview Logic Analyser
  • Zadig (USB Driver)
  • PuTTY
Terms & Conditions

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BwE PS5 NOR Tool


Features

  • Repair Most 3BOD PS5 Issues
  • Re-Generate Current Dump & Retain Original Data (Fixes Corruption)
  • Switch Between Disc/Digital via Internal Flags (May Fix SU-101312-8)
  • Toggle System Flags (Coming Soon)
  • Validate for Corruption (Entropy Etc)
  • Validate Files/Areas Within NOR
  • Compare NOR Dumps
  • Upload Dump (For Research)

    Price & Payment Link

    The lifetime licence is $150AUD (92Euro or $100USD)

    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!

    Video Guide/s

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    Complete Form (After Purchase)


    • BwE PS4 NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher


    Features

  • Compare NOR Dumps
  • 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)
  • 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 (1CA or 1CD)
  • Patch Corrupt CID Sections (1C9 or 1CC)
  • Enable/Disable/Toggle 16 System Flags (Memory Test Mode, Fix CE-35888-2/SU-35888-2 (Software Cause), Enable UART etc)
  • Validate & Patch Syscon For Downgrade
  • Validate entire NOR (sflash0) of PS4 for Corruption.
  • Visualise Corruption
  • Repair and Diagnose RAM Issues
  • Overclock/Underclock PS4 RAM
  • Change SAMU Boot Modes
  • Based on 1000's of Valid PS4 Samples

    Price & Payment Link

    The lifetime licence is $250AUD (155Euro or $165USD)

    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!

    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 (75Euro 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!

    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 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 (124Euro or $133USD) for existing customers of the Syscon Writer.

    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!

    Complete Form (After Purchase)


    • Hardware

    BwE PS4 SCE Syscon Writer

    Bulk Orders For Blue Writer Only!

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

    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 BlStorageHeader Error
  • Repair checkUpdVersion Error
  • Manipulate Entire Syscon (Debug Mode)
  • Manipulate PSN Activation
  • Repair Obscure UART Errors
  • Store & Revert Syscon Images


    Purchase Links:


    Syscon Writer Blue Edition (New!)
    Voltage Switch, UART Mode, Faster Processor, Fully Integrated Design. Warranty!
    $385AUD (233Euro, $252USD)

    Syscon Writer Black Edition (Sold Out & Discontinued))
    Presoldered Daughterboard - Easier Connections
    $340AUD (210Euro, $225USD)


    Discount Models (Limited Stock):


    Prototype Syscon Writer Purple Edition (Refurbished)
    Voltage Switch, Faster Processor, Fully Integrated Design. Fully Functional! No Warranty!
    $300AUD (180Euro, $198USD)

    Prototype Error Edition (Non-Functional, Requires Repair)
    Voltage Switch, Faster Processor, Fully Integrated Design. Includes Repair Instructions! No Warranty!
    $250AUD (150Euro, $165USD)
    Note: All Syscon Writers Come With HWID Locked Syscon Writer & Reader Software For Free! (Available with USB License for Multi-PC Use)

    Package Deals

    Syscon Package (Save 8%)
    Syscon Writer (Blue Edition w/ UART & Voltage Switch) + Syscon Rebuilder + Syscon Reader/Writer Software
    $560AUD (378 Euro, 400USD) + Free Standard Shipping

    PS4 Repair Specialist Package (Save 10%)
    Syscon Writer (Blue Edition w/ UART & Voltage Switch) + NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher + Syscon Reader/Writer Software
    $600AUD (335 Euro, 360USD) + Free Standard Shipping

    Complete Ultimate Super Mega Package (Save 15%)
    Syscon Writer (Blue Edition w/ UART + Voltage Switch) + NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher + PS5 NOR Tool + Syscon Rebuilder + Syscon Reader/Writer Software
    $865AUD (540 Euro, 585USD) + Free Standard Shipping

    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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