PS3 Problems (Help) - Blu-ray Forum

Aaron · 11-27-2007, 04:56 PM

I was playing Resistance last night, and all of the sudden all of the lights on my controller started blinking, the lights on the console were blinking. Everything was totally unresponsive. It lasted for like 10 minutes before the PS3 turned off by itself. It wouldn't turn back on for about 2 hours. It works now, but this is like the third time this week. What would cause this?

maximiza · 11-27-2007, 05:05 PM

I think blinking reds mean a heat issue. I would call Sony tech and see. Fan is working ok? Any dust bulidup?

PossumPete · 11-27-2007, 05:07 PM

It may be overheating. Do you have it in a cabinet or out in the open?

Thanks for the RSS help. It works perfectly!

Aaron · 11-27-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maximiza

I think blinking reds mean a heat issue. I would call Sony tech and see. Fan is working ok? Any dust bulidup?

I'l check into that, thanks.
That was the first time my PS3 has been powered off since July, so maybe there is a heat issue.

maximiza · 11-27-2007, 05:09 PM

Since July ...WOW

crackinhedz · 11-27-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

That was the first time my PS3 has been powered off since July, so maybe there is a heat issue.

scook · 11-27-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

I'l check into that, thanks.
That was the first time my PS3 has been powered off since July, so maybe there is a heat issue.

Powered off (Switch) or standby (red light)?

I put mine in standby all the time but never SWITCH it off should I be?

AikonEnt · 11-27-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

That was the first time my PS3 has been powered off since July, so maybe there is a heat issue.

Holy crap!

I'm surprised it hasn't already melted or exploded. No wait, it's not an Xbox360 is it

maximiza · 11-27-2007, 05:20 PM

I think he means he was on green since July. From what I have heard the Orange or Amber is the bad light, means hardware falure.

CptGreedle · 11-27-2007, 05:27 PM

I have left mine on for a long time too... since August... to run Folding@Home.
I turn it off every now and then, and I often watch movies or play games on it, but most of the time i leave it on.
I have not had this trouble yet but I will be sure to clean it out and try turning it off every once in a while.

jermwhl · 11-27-2007, 05:30 PM

If its shutting down, but coming back on at a later time, its definately a heat issue. As the first suggestion stated, check for excessive dust build up. Get yourself a bottle of canned air or if you have one use your air compressor to clean it out. I've had mine on for awhile now also. I think i'm going to go home and check the internals and make sure its not getting too dusty.

Good luck!! Keep us posted.

Aaron · 11-27-2007, 05:31 PM

I think I'm going to buy the intercooler, that may help some.

Teazle · 11-27-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

I think I'm going to buy the intercooler, that may help some.

I wouldn't do this ... I was using one (the Pelican with the separate power supply) but stopped when I realized the thing was adding extra vibration.

Is there any way to reduce the ambient temperature around the PS3?

cawgijoe · 11-27-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

I think I'm going to buy the intercooler, that may help some.

That may help.....but like others have said....clean the dust out and make sure it's not enclosed.

shatta · 11-27-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

That was the first time my PS3 has been powered off since July, so maybe there is a heat issue.

i turn mine off everyday..and put ti on for like 4hrs hwne i go home.....

the most hrs my ps3 ever burn was like 7hrs when im watchin movies or playin games with frenz

jorg · 11-27-2007, 09:22 PM

aaron your tool man lmfao

jkwest · 11-27-2007, 09:41 PM

I use two of these in my cabinet right behind my PS3 to keep the air moving...my PS3 never gets out of 2nd gear.

800rpm 120mm fans:
clicky

AC/DC adapter:
clicky

Here's a kit with everything together...
clicky

hellmonkey · 11-27-2007, 09:48 PM

if youre worried about heat, you can do what i did. i have 2 120MM pc fans attached to the back of my cabinet. i use a standard pc powersupply and used a wire to simulate the power stitch. i just hit the on/off button on the power supply to control the fans. i was scared at how hot my ps3 got in there. now with the fans, i can barely feel anyheat at all with completely silent fans. i did have some faster/louder ones and i could not feel any heat at all ever even after 5 hours of movie/gaming, but the huming/fan noise drove me nuts.

btw, i did it the cheap way, you can find fans that run on 120v or find a different way to power the 12v pc fans.

11-27-2007, 04:56 PM	#1
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	PS3 Problems (Help) I was playing Resistance last night, and all of the sudden all of the lights on my controller started blinking, the lights on the console were blinking. Everything was totally unresponsive. It lasted for like 10 minutes before the PS3 turned off by itself. It wouldn't turn back on for about 2 hours. It works now, but this is like the third time this week. What would cause this?

11-27-2007, 09:41 PM	#17
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	I use two of these in my cabinet right behind my PS3 to keep the air moving...my PS3 never gets out of 2nd gear. 800rpm 120mm fans: clicky AC/DC adapter: clicky Here's a kit with everything together... clicky Last edited by jkwest; 11-27-2007 at 09:43 PM.

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11-27-2007, 05:05 PM	#2
maximiza Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Queens Village, NYC	I think blinking reds mean a heat issue. I would call Sony tech and see. Fan is working ok? Any dust bulidup?

11-27-2007, 05:07 PM	#3
PossumPete Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northeast NC 4K collection:523 Blu-ray collection:2669 MA collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	It may be overheating. Do you have it in a cabinet or out in the open? Thanks for the RSS help. It works perfectly!

11-27-2007, 05:09 PM	#5
maximiza Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Queens Village, NYC	Since July ...WOW

11-27-2007, 05:20 PM	#9
maximiza Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Queens Village, NYC	I think he means he was on green since July. From what I have heard the Orange or Amber is the bad light, means hardware falure.

11-27-2007, 05:27 PM	#10
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I have left mine on for a long time too... since August... to run Folding@Home. I turn it off every now and then, and I often watch movies or play games on it, but most of the time i leave it on. I have not had this trouble yet but I will be sure to clean it out and try turning it off every once in a while.

11-27-2007, 05:30 PM	#11
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	If its shutting down, but coming back on at a later time, its definately a heat issue. As the first suggestion stated, check for excessive dust build up. Get yourself a bottle of canned air or if you have one use your air compressor to clean it out. I've had mine on for awhile now also. I think i'm going to go home and check the internals and make sure its not getting too dusty. Good luck!! Keep us posted.

11-27-2007, 05:31 PM	#12
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	I think I'm going to buy the intercooler, that may help some.

11-27-2007, 09:22 PM	#16
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	aaron your tool man lmfao

11-27-2007, 09:48 PM	#18
hellmonkey Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Chicago, IL	if youre worried about heat, you can do what i did. i have 2 120MM pc fans attached to the back of my cabinet. i use a standard pc powersupply and used a wire to simulate the power stitch. i just hit the on/off button on the power supply to control the fans. i was scared at how hot my ps3 got in there. now with the fans, i can barely feel anyheat at all with completely silent fans. i did have some faster/louder ones and i could not feel any heat at all ever even after 5 hours of movie/gaming, but the huming/fan noise drove me nuts. btw, i did it the cheap way, you can find fans that run on 120v or find a different way to power the 12v pc fans.

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