PS3 Shutting off! - Blu-ray Forum

emont · 02-10-2008, 08:26 AM

Please help! My son's PS3 just started to shut off by it self! When he turns it on it shows like a white or a very light color light, and then the other one starts to blink green, and it then shuts off.

Has anyone experienced this? is there a fix?

Thanks,

Eric

ramus · 02-10-2008, 08:41 AM

Sounds to me that the console may be overheating. PS3's shutdown to prevent damage when heat gets to high. Make sure the consoles air vents aint being obstructed, and clean any dust that may have collected around them.

MOONPHASE · 02-10-2008, 08:47 AM

i recommend a cooler for the ps3

Joon · 02-10-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

i recommend a cooler for the ps3

No, it does not need a cooler. I would recommend never getting one. Make sure as you are looking at the ps3 that the right side has ample room along with the back of the console. If you have it vertical, turn it horizontal as this was proven the best way for the console to allow the hot air to exit.

ps3fan54 · 02-10-2008, 12:41 PM

If your PS3 is very close to a tv get it away from there for a few days because TVs contribute to overheating.

WriteSimply · 02-10-2008, 12:44 PM

If it's still new, call Sony and arrange for a replacement or repair. It definitely not something you can look up on internet forums for.

fuad

pokerface · 02-10-2008, 01:06 PM

Some say they run cooler standing on their end, mine is on end and I have never had a heat problem. That said check your placement to the TV, try standing in on end if its not. I would not get a cooler for it, heard bad things there, but I would call Sony if it keeps happening after trying different stuff.

Zixxer · 02-10-2008, 02:24 PM

you are the first case of a ps3 over-heating that ive heard.

pokerface · 02-10-2008, 02:33 PM

I have never heard of one overheating but it may not be overheating, there are alot of things it could be. Try easy stuff first and see what happens.

emont · 02-10-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramus

Sounds to me that the console may be overheating. PS3's shutdown to prevent damage when heat gets to high. Make sure the consoles air vents aint being obstructed, and clean any dust that may have collected around them.

Thank you all for the suggestions and input, but I was turning the unit on for the 1st time yesterday in few hours and it would just shut off, so I am not sure if that is exactly the case. he has had his ps3 for a little over a year now, with no problems of heating or noise what so ever. I read in another site that it maybe a DMZ issue, and I am not sure if I understand that.

Thanks again,

Eric

imamoviefanatic · 02-10-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joon

No, it does not need a cooler. I would recommend never getting one. Make sure as you are looking at the ps3 that the right side has ample room along with the back of the console. If you have it vertical, turn it horizontal as this was proven the best way for the console to allow the hot air to exit.

Since I bought my PS3 a year ago I have had it vertical ever since and it has never overheated. Sometimes I'll leave it on as well for most of the day.

Amel · 02-10-2008, 06:44 PM

replace it

and people please, if you have probelms with your PS3 visit the PS3 forums or contact Sony

emont · 02-10-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amel

replace it

and people please, if you have probelms with your PS3 visit the PS3 forums or contact Sony

Amel,

Are you saying that I posted in the wrong place? I thought this was about PS3 area or did I goof?

soniqstylz · 02-10-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emont

Amel,

Are you saying that I posted in the wrong place? I thought this was about PS3 area or did I goof?

I think he means the official PS3 forums, at playstation.com.

emont · 02-10-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soniqstylz

I think he means the official PS3 forums, at playstation.com.

Got it. I'll try there, but I couldn't find anyhting. Oh well, I will call sony customer support now.

thanks again everyone,

Eric

02-10-2008, 08:26 AM	#1
emont Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007	PS3 Shutting off! Please help! My son's PS3 just started to shut off by it self! When he turns it on it shows like a white or a very light color light, and then the other one starts to blink green, and it then shuts off. Has anyone experienced this? is there a fix? Thanks, Eric

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02-10-2008, 08:41 AM	#2
ramus New Member Member since:Feb 2008	Sounds to me that the console may be overheating. PS3's shutdown to prevent damage when heat gets to high. Make sure the consoles air vents aint being obstructed, and clean any dust that may have collected around them.

02-10-2008, 08:47 AM	#3
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	i recommend a cooler for the ps3

02-10-2008, 12:41 PM	#5
ps3fan54 Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008	If your PS3 is very close to a tv get it away from there for a few days because TVs contribute to overheating.

02-10-2008, 12:44 PM	#6
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	If it's still new, call Sony and arrange for a replacement or repair. It definitely not something you can look up on internet forums for. fuad

02-10-2008, 01:06 PM	#7
pokerface Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Delaware Blu-ray collection:360	Some say they run cooler standing on their end, mine is on end and I have never had a heat problem. That said check your placement to the TV, try standing in on end if its not. I would not get a cooler for it, heard bad things there, but I would call Sony if it keeps happening after trying different stuff.

02-10-2008, 02:24 PM	#8
Zixxer Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:PA	you are the first case of a ps3 over-heating that ive heard.

02-10-2008, 02:33 PM	#9
pokerface Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Delaware Blu-ray collection:360	I have never heard of one overheating but it may not be overheating, there are alot of things it could be. Try easy stuff first and see what happens.

02-10-2008, 06:44 PM	#12
Amel Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Clearwater FL Blu-ray collection:91 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	replace it and people please, if you have probelms with your PS3 visit the PS3 forums or contact Sony

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