Well, I had my PS3 on pause while I was checking out the Atl/Det game. I heard a couple of beeps then the PS3 then it shut off with the red light blinking. I've been searching online for fixes but are they worth it? Anybody had similar issues?
You're absolutely right, but when it first shuts down, it's red blinking. Shit sucks. I actually fixed mine myself, and it worked great for... six months, maybe? Had to fix it again and that lasted two days. At that point, I said fuck it and just got another PS3.
Thats what I'm worried about. I'll be pissed if I take the time and fix it, then it crashes again a couple days later.
Yea my original ps3 had this problem. U can use a hot air hair blower to heat it up more and force the fans to kick on. Then the system will stay on for a temporary fix few weeks later it will do it again. I ended up buying a new system which has no backwards compatibility. Which sucks because I sold my ps1 and ps2 by then
I've been watching the videos Ronin0510 linked to. Looks straight-forward but I'm thinking about just buying a new one.
From my personal experience, it's not even worth the time, but at the same time, I hope that if you do it, you have a much better outcome long term.
dang it, I was hoping it would be a more permanent fix by adding the thermal compound and re heating the soldering points.
Hope not, I've only had my PS3 for 2 years, I don't wanna wait 5 years for a price drop like last time.
I've had my 60gb since release date, and "knocks on wood" have never had an issue besides the occasional freeze up. I use the crap out of it, not just for gaming, but as my sole blu-ray/DVD player. And I own a lot of blu-rays, almost 500. I own a boat load of DVDs too, but for the most part, they get no love. I must say, it is a very well built machine. Especially after owning and replacing 3 360s in 5 years. If it dies on me tomorrow, it still would have been a good purchase, even paying the release date price.
