Someone please help me, PS3 MAJOR Issue.

[ralphoutloud]

Eh, I guess I'll just wait for the new bundle in June then....

[Sylin]

Consider that anytime you have an electronic device with a cooling issue due to a faulty fan, replacing the fan might not fix the problem. After numerous uses AFTER the fan went bad, you've probably cooked some of the components that relied on the fan to keep them cool, meaning they've heated up beyond their optimal temperature range. I've seen this a LOT in PC's.

Personally, I wouldn't waste time trying to fix it myself. I'd call Sony, pay the $150, and be free and clear.

[dpomp]

Originally Posted by Bluestbeard

ok navyman...it was a suggestion to better disapate the heat.......you can also try a small fan. It is worth a try let me know how it goes.

welcome back blubeard

[DefTechPioElite]

Originally Posted by ralphoutloud

My system is in an open entertainment system, getting plenty of air. And any game or media without a disc works fine, except for when I to turn it off, it freezes and I have to turn it off by the back switch. All of the buttons work fine, except the PS when trying to turn the system on, it works when the system is on though.

And if it's $160 - $180 to fix, I might as well get a new one.

I would only get a new one(80gb) if you dont care about complete backwards compatability.... Otherwise it's worth it to get it fixed.

[Toptube]

Originally Posted by Bluestbeard

you can also try vaccuming out the system....is your system in a well ventalated area

DO NOT try to vacuum any electronic device. You'll be producing static electricity like nothing else.

[alphapyro]

Originally Posted by Toptube

DO NOT try to vacuum any electronic device. You'll be producing static electricity like nothing else.

+1


The best way to clean is while grounded to the device, don't use any compressed air or muck like that.. use Qtips/papertowels and if you must use a liquid, rubbing alcohol can help, however, be aware any moisture left on any components will spell disaster later.

I've used this method to restore computers that have been submerged in flood water and have had them come back to life and are still running 8 years later.

[ralphoutloud]

Eh, tried everything on here, still the same problem, I'm just gonna wait for the Gunmetal 80GB in June......unfortunately, that means no PS3 games or Blus till then.....

[Sylin]

Originally Posted by Toptube

DO NOT try to vacuum any electronic device. You'll be producing static electricity like nothing else.

Yeah, I'd avoid this, too. Use cans of compressed air to clean them.

Originally Posted by ralphoutloud

Eh, tried everything on here, still the same problem, I'm just gonna wait for the Gunmetal 80GB in June......unfortunately, that means no PS3 games or Blus till then.....

You do realize the Gunmetal version is going to be extremely limited quantities? And it'll probably be at LEAST $50-100 more expensive than a regular 80gb MGS4 bundle? (Assuming you can find one.)

Why not just go grab a used 40gb right now from eBay or GameStop? Beats waiting 2 months with no PS3 and Blu-ray.

[SGIBES]

For the $150.00 they actually send u a new or refurbished Ps3 I had to send mine in after the warrenty. It was also a 60gb and the blu-ray drive went out on mine.They said they stopped selling the 60gb but they still make them.

[Blu Haze]

Originally Posted by ralphoutloud

Am I going to have to get a new PS3, or can I just take it to best buy and get the Geek Squad to put in a new fan for me?

Cause it's been kickin' for a year plus, and I really don't wanna get rid of it since I got it on launch.

LMFAO launch consoles are so much better....

My 360 doesnt think so.

[highdef monster]

Why don't you try new controler?

[quest88]

Originally Posted by alphapyro

+1


The best way to clean is while grounded to the device, don't use any compressed air or muck like that.. use Qtips/papertowels and if you must use a liquid, rubbing alcohol can help, however, be aware any moisture left on any components will spell disaster later.

I've used this method to restore computers that have been submerged in flood water and have had them come back to life and are still running 8 years later.

I agree with the no vacuuming but come one I suppose you would an average person to sneak into a clean room with a bunny suit to avoid the very HIGH static that you can produce. Why don't I hold onto my cold water pipe outside when I clean my ps3 with Q tips then to make sure I am grounded properly. You sound worse than the programmers I deal with. Why do they sell cans of compressed air to clean electronics then?

[fly4rabbi]

Originally Posted by ralphoutloud

Eh, tried everything on here, still the same problem, I'm just gonna wait for the Gunmetal 80GB in June......unfortunately, that means no PS3 games or Blus till then.....

I believe the gunmetal grey is only in Japan. All pics of the US version are black. Japan gets all the different colors and would expect them to be the only one w/ this color

[Shin-Ra]

Originally Posted by fly4rabbi

I believe the gunmetal grey is only in Japan. All pics of the US version are black. Japan gets all the different colors and would expect them to be the only one w/ this color

Nope, the US gets it in limited quantity too.

[UKTruBlu]

If the product is faulty, and has broken down due to 'ware n tear' shouldn't sony do something about it. In the UK if a product is faulty you should get a replacement for free, no matter how old it is.

[Stephie_is_a_dork]

When the browser freezes my PS3 (damn you tower.com!) and I have to turn it off by the touch-sensitive power button, I have to turn it back on the same way...THEN turn the controller on separately.

[Sonny]

get your 60gig fixed ,there still the best PS3's

[ralphoutloud]

So I left it alone for a few weeks, everything is working as it should, turned on via the controller, but now trying to play 300 on BD it says The Video cannot be played and this is an invalid disc, what do i do now?

[Chocolatejas]

Sounds like you still have to send it into Sony.

[What'sHD]

Originally Posted by ralphoutloud

So I left it alone for a few weeks, everything is working as it should, turned on via the controller, but now trying to play 300 on BD it says The Video cannot be played and this is an invalid disc, what do i do now?

Same problem here. Launch, 60 GB sku.

Bloody irritating. DVDs and CDs work fine. I am guessing the blue laser is spoilt.