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Ps3 loud fan and stops working

  • 13-12-2008 4:03pm
    #1
    Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭


    Have a 40 gb Ps3 just about a year now.
    Dont play much usually watch dvds.

    Today I turn it on and the fan sounds crazy.
    Like a hair dryer .Never heard it this loud .
    Then it goes back to stand by and does the same thing every time I turn it on.
    Really load fan for about 10 seconds and then goes into standby .

    Its weird cause I have it plugged into an extension for the last few months.
    Last night had to unplug the extension and use it elsewhere.
    When I connected it back today this was when the issue arose.


    Anyone know if this is a known issue and also how long is the PS3 gurantee for cause it is just over a year old with a few weeks.


Comments

  • Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭Nick_oliveri


    Explain the problem to them over the phone, if its a week out they might do it for nothing or **** all. I think it would be better to get a replacement if its doing that.

    0818365065 is the number
    http://ie.playstation.com/contact-us/


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,971 ✭✭✭Holsten


    Mine makes the crazy fast fan noise a few times when I'm using it but it never locks up, I assumed this was normal?!?!


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭20 Times 20 Times


    Holsten wrote: »
    Mine makes the crazy fast fan noise a few times when I'm using it but it never locks up, I assumed this was normal?!?!


    Mine is actually loader then a hoover , hair dryer sometimes again i thought that was normal :(


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭Nick_oliveri


    Yes it does it when it slightly overheats from playing it in a warm environment or after a long time playing. It doesnt usually go into standby after this though.

    Sounds like the old fan test mode.
    http://ps3mods.blogspot.com/2008/04/playstation-3-fan-test.html


  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    never had it before and it wont stay just shuts down
    trying to get through to help line.
    been on hold 1o minutes now


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭Nick_oliveri


    Keep it up, it'll be worth it and im sure they are nice from the stories ive heard about them. Dont give up. They might ask you to do some procedures on the console to maybe access the service mode.


  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    just looked at that link nick and it looks like that.
    cleaned the front are where the eject button is earlier today.

    could it be stuck


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭Nick_oliveri


    Nahh they are touch sensitive. I think it works by the heat and texture of your finger. To recreate the effect while you are nowhere near the eject button would be improbable.


  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    can you reset the ps3


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭20 Times 20 Times


    Ok , Im through to the help line so far they have been really helpful on hold now :D


    He said it shouldnt be louder then your TV , i said your kidding me its louder then a plane :D


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭Nick_oliveri


    floydmoon1 wrote: »
    can you reset the ps3
    I am unsure of that prcedure floyd. Have to go to the missuses now, stay on the line for your own sake. Good luck with it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    resolve.

    Got through.

    He advised me to hold down the eject then turn off and turn back on again.

    He said this would blow out all the air.
    Funnily enough it didnt but it stopped the fan making all the noise and shutting itself down.
    Seems to be working.

    Just for reference this might be stupid but what is the best was to shut down the ps3


  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    spoke too soon the noise is back again and shuuting itself


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭Nick_oliveri


    Doh, that sucks. Are your components prone to a large amount of dust usually? I think its on the way out or dead already tbh. Maybe a motor is gone or a temp sensor is ****ed.

    Anyhoo, good luck :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭20 Times 20 Times


    on hold again the help line closes at six on saturday


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,269 ✭✭✭cabrwab


    I know its probably being said but any PS3 ive seen are very quite the only time they start screaming is because there is no air cirulating the machine. The PS3 needs alot of aircirulating around it.

    Best of luck OP and Sarge. Im touching wood i don't get any problems!


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭20 Times 20 Times


    I have now finished my call to them and found them helpful to be honest. I shall be receiving a phone call during the week to inform me whether my PS3 will be swapped or not. Sony HO in Ireland will make the decision the customer service rep told me.


  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    How old is your machine.

    Mine is just over a year so your mine told me go back to the store.

    I got it in Tesco and i dont t hink I have a receipt.
    Do you think they willl replace it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 160 ✭✭Rosedale6


    floydmoon1 wrote: »
    How old is your machine.

    Mine is just over a year so your mine told me go back to the store.

    I got it in Tesco and i dont t hink I have a receipt.
    Do you think they willl replace it.

    Without a receipt tesco wont replace it for you. My fan on my PS3 kicks it but only in the summer.


  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    just remembered i bought it and used my tesco clubcard to get 30 % back.

    They should be able to track it then I guess.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    just viewed the fan test on youtube
    this is what my machine does everytime i turn it on even though im not holding down the eject button.



  • Registered Users Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭20 Times 20 Times


    They are replaceing my PS3 and sending me out a free game as a good will gesture. They are arranging night line to collect it and promise to have it back within 5 working days.


  • Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    is yours in warranty.
    the guy i was talking to said to go back to the shop as mine was out of warranty.
    Did they ask for Proof of purchase before exchange.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭Sweeno



    i wouldnt try that fan test mode, supposedly can burn your cpu .. might void your warranty aswell..

    http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-134635.aspx


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭Nick_oliveri


    Aye i only tried that once, got freaked out with the almighty roar that came out of it.


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