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PlayStation 3 (PS3) Flashing Red Light

  • 18-03-2011 4:43pm
    #1
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,661 ✭✭✭


    Just turned on my PS3. Now I get this flashing red light. It seems to be the RLOD ? I have followed the you tube videos and removed the hard drive and put it back in but its still the same. Is my PS3 fooked :mad:


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  • #2
    .G.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,417 ✭✭✭.G.


    Probably yes.How old is the PS3?

    Check for a brief yellow light and 3 beeps before the red light starts flashing.

    If you see that then its the YLOD I'm afraid.Much like my own got it on saturday


  • #3
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,661 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    superg wrote: »
    Probably yes.How old is the PS3?

    Check for a brief yellow light and 3 beeps before the red light starts flashing.

    If you see that then its the YLOD I'm afraid.Much like my own got it on saturday

    PS3 is about 3 years old
    Yes its yellow light then 3 beeps then red light flashing.
    Any idea if its easy to get that fixed :(


  • #4
    Zatoichi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 535 ✭✭✭Zatoichi


    Same happened to my 3yr old 40gb last week. It's almost like they're designed to fail.


  • #5
    Zatoichi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 535 ✭✭✭Zatoichi


    Luckycharms_74 wrote: »
    PS3 is about 3 years old
    Yes its yellow light then 3 beeps then red light flashing.
    Any idea if its easy to get that fixed :(

    I just brought mine back to life for under €40. AFAIK both the SONY €160 fix and general console repair fixes are no better than the DIY method. Both only give you a three month warranty so it doesn't sound like they do a reball. The important thing is you can deactivate your account, backup your saves and remove any game from the disc drive.


  • #6
    Butch Cassidy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Butch Cassidy


    Here's a thread on consumer rights and issues with PS3s dying. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=2055795516

    Even if you bought it 3years ago and paid circa €400-500 you should still have an expectation that the product would last longer than this.


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  • #7
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,661 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    Zatoichi wrote: »
    I just brought mine back to life for under €40. AFAIK both the SONY €160 fix and general console repair fixes are no better than the DIY method. Both only give you a three month warranty so it doesn't sound like they do a reball. The important thing is you can deactivate your account, backup your saves and remove any game from the disc drive.

    Any link on how to do the DIY fix for under the €40
    Butch Cassidy wrote: »
    Here's a thread on consumer rights and issues with PS3s dying. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=2055795516

    Even if you bought it 3years ago and paid circa €400-500 you should still have an expectation that the product would last longer than this.

    Thanks for that link but is only links to people who have posted ???


  • #8
    Zatoichi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 535 ✭✭✭Zatoichi


    Luckycharms_74 wrote: »
    Any link on how to do the DIY fix for under the €40

    Watch the Gilksy and djwhetzel videos on youtube. It's a temporary fix which can last anywhere from weeks to months. But it's very easy to do and saves you the trouble of going to SONY and wasting €160.

    That is, of course, unless SONY or third-party console repairs do a reball repair. In which case, I'd pay for that service. But it doesn't appear to be the case from what I've seen so far.


  • #9
    Butch Cassidy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Butch Cassidy


    Luckycharms_74 wrote: »
    Any link on how to do the DIY fix for under the €40



    Thanks for that link but is only links to people who have posted ???

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055795516


  • #10
    iMuse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,975 ✭✭✭iMuse


    Theres a guy here on boards that can Reball your ps3 with Lead solder which will fix the problem much better than those heatgun DIY fixes Link here


  • #11
    Peadar_Rua
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭Peadar_Rua


    Luckycharms_74 wrote: »
    Just turned on my PS3. Now I get this flashing red light. It seems to be the RLOD ? I have followed the you tube videos and removed the hard drive and put it back in but its still the same. Is my PS3 fooked :mad:

    Hi Luckycharms, i recently had the same issue with my 40GB machine, which seems to be the same age as your own.

    Upon discovering the problem with the blinking light, i rang up PlayStation support, as i couldn't get my game out of the blue-ray drive.

    The guy talked me through a hard reset which didn't work. He told me the problem of the blinking red light is down to the system over heating, and encouraged me to take the cover off the machine to retrieve me disc.

    Taking the cover off the PS3 is very simple, there are several vids on you tube, all you need is a philips and starred screwdriver. However it should be noted that opening the machine will invalidate your warranty, but is assume on a 3 year old model this shouldn't pose a problem.

    When i removed my cover i was shocked by the amount of dust and fluff under the bonnet, i simply took the hoover to it and gently removed the gunk. The machine is working well now.

    I also carried out a fan test once i had the cover back on (hold down the eject button as you switch the machine on from behind) and the machine is running quieter and smoother than ever before.

    I hope the above works for you, as it saved me having to fork out on a new machine.


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  • #12
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Do not void the warranty of your PS3 until you are absolutely sure you have no other recourse with either the shop where you bought your PS3 or with Sony.


  • #13
    .G.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,417 ✭✭✭.G.


    Peadar_Rua wrote: »
    Hi Luckycharms, i recently had the same issue with my 40GB machine, which seems to be the same age as your own.

    Upon discovering the problem with the blinking light, i rang up PlayStation support, as i couldn't get my game out of the blue-ray drive.

    The guy talked me through a hard reset which didn't work. He told me the problem of the blinking red light is down to the system over heating, and encouraged me to take the cover off the machine to retrieve me disc.

    Taking the cover off the PS3 is very simple, there are several vids on you tube, all you need is a philips and starred screwdriver. However it should be noted that opening the machine will invalidate your warranty, but is assume on a 3 year old model this shouldn't pose a problem.

    When i removed my cover i was shocked by the amount of dust and fluff under the bonnet, i simply took the hoover to it and gently removed the gunk. The machine is working well now.

    I also carried out a fan test once i had the cover back on (hold down the eject button as you switch the machine on from behind) and the machine is running quieter and smoother than ever before.

    I hope the above works for you, as it saved me having to fork out on a new machine.

    I wonder if his boss would be happy with a Sony employee admitting this fact.

    I doubt it


  • #14
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,661 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    Peadar_Rua wrote: »
    Hi Luckycharms, i recently had the same issue with my 40GB machine, which seems to be the same age as your own.

    Upon discovering the problem with the blinking light, i rang up PlayStation support, as i couldn't get my game out of the blue-ray drive.

    The guy talked me through a hard reset which didn't work. He told me the problem of the blinking red light is down to the system over heating, and encouraged me to take the cover off the machine to retrieve me disc.

    Taking the cover off the PS3 is very simple, there are several vids on you tube, all you need is a philips and starred screwdriver. However it should be noted that opening the machine will invalidate your warranty, but is assume on a 3 year old model this shouldn't pose a problem.

    When i removed my cover i was shocked by the amount of dust and fluff under the bonnet, i simply took the hoover to it and gently removed the gunk. The machine is working well now.

    I also carried out a fan test once i had the cover back on (hold down the eject button as you switch the machine on from behind) and the machine is running quieter and smoother than ever before.

    I hope the above works for you, as it saved me having to fork out on a new machine.

    Thanks Ill try that. :D


  • #15
    Zatoichi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 535 ✭✭✭Zatoichi


    Peadar_Rua wrote: »
    The guy talked me through a hard reset which didn't work. He told me the problem of the blinking red light is down to the system over heating, and encouraged me to take the cover off the machine to retrieve me disc.

    How does taking the cover off the PS3 help you retrieve the disc?


  • #16
    Peadar_Rua
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭Peadar_Rua


    Zatoichi wrote: »
    How does taking the cover off the PS3 help you retrieve the disc?

    The reason the disc wont eject is that the system is overheating, which is caused by the excess dust and fluff, when removed will allow the system to work, thus allowing the disc to eject.


  • #17
    metzengerstein
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 805 ✭✭✭metzengerstein


    just got mine back yesterday ,i got the ylod 80 to fix by a crowd in tallaght ,
    mines the 60 gb .theres not a sound from it running so smootly and all previous data intact


  • #18
    Zatoichi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 535 ✭✭✭Zatoichi


    Peadar_Rua wrote: »
    The reason the disc wont eject is that the system is overheating, which is caused by the excess dust and fluff, when removed will allow the system to work, thus allowing the disc to eject.

    I don't know how you can have so much dust and fluff inside your PS3. Do you leave it on the carpet or something? Mine is three years old and the inside was next to spotless. The only dust was on the air vents.


  • #19
    Marco85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 357 ✭✭Marco85


    metzengerstein wrote: »
    just got mine back yesterday ,i got the ylod 80 to fix by a crowd in tallaght ,
    mines the 60 gb .theres not a sound from it running so smootly and all previous data intact[/QUOT


    same thing happened to my mates system the other day. he rang a fella and he said it would cost 200 euro to fix. where did you get yours fixed mate???


  • #20
    metzengerstein
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 805 ✭✭✭metzengerstein


    http://www.consolerepaircentre.ie/contact.html

    80 euro and a 3 month warrenty


  • #21
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    I offer 6 month warranties, best in Ireland


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  • #22
    Marco85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 357 ✭✭Marco85


    Consolepros wrote: »
    I offer 6 month warranties, best in Ireland

    how much do u charge to fix ylod and where are u based??


  • #23
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,661 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    Marco85 wrote: »
    how much do u charge to fix ylod and where are u based??

    They charge €75 to fix YLOD

    http://www.consolepros.ie/posts/playstation-3-ylod-rlod-repair/


    They are based in Dublin


  • #24
    metzengerstein
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 805 ✭✭✭metzengerstein


    says on the site a 10 euro postgage return will be added at the checkout ?

    does this meant the will ad on 10 euro ? or am i taking it wrong


  • #25
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    metzengerstein wrote: »
    says on the site a 10 euro postgage return will be added at the checkout ?

    does this meant the will ad on 10 euro ? or am i taking it wrong

    They will add €10 if they are posting it back to you I presume.
    Drop and collect it yourself and you should only pay the repair price.


  • #26
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    F1ngers wrote: »
    They will add €10 if they are posting it back to you I presume.
    Drop and collect it yourself and you should only pay the repair price.

    Correct, but we will wave that to board members


  • #27
    metzengerstein
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 805 ✭✭✭metzengerstein


    Consolepros wrote: »
    Correct, but we will wave that to board members

    good stuff so .

    lets hope i dont get another yellow light .but if i do il be in touch :D


  • #28
    metzengerstein
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 805 ✭✭✭metzengerstein


    im so p***sed off now ,i got my ps3 fixed from this and a week later same thing happend,i brought it back and they cant fix it again he says the mother board wont take it .

    any one shed any light ,is that it is it doomed


  • #29
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    I think everybody should avoid the tallaght crowd, they are by the sounds of it just waving a heatgun around!


  • #30
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭massy086


    Consolepros wrote: »
    I think everybody should avoid the tallaght crowd, they are by the sounds of it just waving a heatgun around!
    ye was my thinking that too and now probably killed a ps3 cuz they watched a youtube video :mad::mad::mad::mad: lads bring it to the best in Ireland http://www.consolepros.ie/ END OF RANT


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  • #31
    scano.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭scano.ie


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Ic1_TY-GU
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr1zyAGwnuU
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHgCa3XEPic

    I copied these videos and worked a charm. To be honest its not that hard and really you dont have much too loose you can try it the cleaning solution and paste cost about 25e in pc world and the heat gun I got a lend of one but i'm sure you could rent on.

    My view is that if you get it working you have saved 300e on buying a new one for the cost of an old pre-played game

    best of luck


  • #32
    Consolepros
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭Consolepros


    scano.ie wrote: »
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Ic1_TY-GU
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr1zyAGwnuU
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHgCa3XEPic

    I copied these videos and worked a charm. To be honest its not that hard and really you dont have much too loose you can try it the cleaning solution and paste cost about 25e in pc world and the heat gun I got a lend of one but i'm sure you could rent on.

    My view is that if you get it working you have saved 300e on buying a new one for the cost of an old pre-played game

    best of luck


    Holly, you really don't have a clue! You have now made the possibility of somebody with proper BGA rework equipment being able to repair it in a week when it fails almost nil. Not so smart :rolleyes:

    Google, thermal shock

    Try reading this http://www.siliconfareast.com/solder-reflow.htm


  • #33
    metzengerstein
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 805 ✭✭✭metzengerstein


    Consolepros wrote: »
    I think everybody should avoid the tallaght crowd, they are by the sounds of it just waving a heatgun around!

    i agree ,got my cash back from them.


  • #34
    Dickmcsavage
    Registered Users Posts: 393 ✭✭Dickmcsavage


    I agree with avoiding the lads in Tallaght. I got the YLOD and brought it to them. They fixed it and when I got it back it was working but it kept on asking me to set the date and time every time I turned it on. Anyways it was working for about a week when the YLOD reared it's ugly head again. So I got them to "repair" it again and the next time I got it back, they didn't bother to reconnect the fan! So I decided to look up a few vids and fix that myself which wasn't too hard but when I opened it up, I could see that they didn't reconnect the battery lead which was causing the date / time issue. I reconnected that and it was fine. The PS3 probably worked for another week before the YLOD came back again. That's when I decided to get a refurbished PS3 which is what I should have done in the first place. I think if you are getting a YLOD on your PS3, you are only delaying the inevitable by getting it fixed. You're probably better off doing what I did and getting a refurbished version cause for me, getting it fixed was like rolling up €60 and throwing it in the bin.


  • #35
    metzengerstein
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 805 ✭✭✭metzengerstein


    Dickmcsavage wrote: »
    I agree with avoiding the lads in Tallaght. I got the YLOD and brought it to them. They fixed it and when I got it back it was working but it kept on asking me to set the date and time every time I turned it on. Anyways it was working for about a week when the YLOD reared it's ugly head again. So I got them to "repair" it again and the next time I got it back, they didn't bother to reconnect the fan! So I decided to look up a few vids and fix that myself which wasn't too hard but when I opened it up, I could see that they didn't reconnect the battery lead which was causing the date / time issue. I reconnected that and it was fine. The PS3 probably worked for another week before the YLOD came back again. That's when I decided to get a refurbished PS3 which is what I should have done in the first place. I think if you are getting a YLOD on your PS3, you are only delaying the inevitable by getting it fixed. You're probably better off doing what I did and getting a refurbished version cause for me, getting it fixed was like rolling up €60 and throwing it in the bin.


    same thing for me ,i got it fixed from those lads ,it worked for a week and a half maybe ,i also got the date and time thing i didnt bother to open it myself ,i left if with console pros ,mentioned up above .awaiting a reply from him


  • #36
    Cynical Apathy
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭Cynical Apathy


    After watching a video on YouTube I fixed mine, the guy does warn that it's not a permanent fix but it's better than nothing and all you need is a small philips screwdriver and a hair dryer...

    1.. unplug everything and turn PS3 upside down.
    2.. open panel on side, unscrew the blue screw, lift wire handle and slide hard drive until it comes out, leave HD to one side.
    3.. leaving PS3 upside down, get hair dryer and blow hot air into the BACK PART ONLY (HD panel will be on your left) for 15 minutes. PS3 will get very hot.
    4.. next blow COLD air into the BACK PART ONLY for another 15 minutes or until it's completely cooled.
    5.. replace hard drive.
    6.. plug in and see if it works.

    I was just about to go to xtra vision to buy a new one until I tried this, I'm hoping I can get away with repeating this every so often. FYI, I've one of the fat ones that came out first.

    Anyway, hope this helps someone!


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  • #37
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Cynical Apathy wrote: »
    After watching a video on YouTube I fixed mine, the guy does warn that it's not a permanent fix but

    Hi, the inevitable called - they want to know when you're picking up a new PS3.


  • #38
    Snowie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,048 ✭✭✭✭Snowie


    My ps3 is a 60 gig launch model I've had I hoover mine out.. every week when I hoover my room... :D it only take a couple of seconds...


  • #39
    jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,060 ✭✭✭jones


    I have the launch 60 gig model also and have never have a minutes trouble with it.....until yesterday. It has done some serious gaming/media streaming for the last 5 (?) years but YLOD has struck!!! :eek:

    Is there any point actually trying to fix this myself or am i just delaying the inevitable?
    (I am watching gilksy on youtube at the moment)


  • #40
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    jones wrote: »
    I have the launch 60 gig model also and have never have a minutes trouble with it.....until yesterday. It has done some serious gaming/media streaming for the last 5 (?) years but YLOD has struck!!! :eek:

    Is there any point actually trying to fix this myself or am i just delaying the inevitable?
    (I am watching gilksy on youtube at the moment)

    If you have a 60GB launch model, do not attempt any of thy diy fixes. Despite what people claim, all they do is at best give your console a little more life at the expense of being able to fix it properly.

    Get in touch with consolepro's maybe about having it reballed, the 60GB launch model is the only model really worth repairing properly so I'd urge you not to ruin it with any youtube 'fixes'.


  • #41
    jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,060 ✭✭✭jones


    Thanks for the advice. Do you think its worth fixing? I dont want to put money into something that might go again in a month? Ps does reballing actually fix it long term?


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  • #42
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    jones wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice. Do you think its worth fixing? I dont want to put money into something that might go again in a month? Ps does reballing actually fix it long term?

    As for if I think it's worth it? Yes, a 60GB launch model is worth having properly repaired. Any other model I'd say no, but those models are the most desirable of PS3's.

    As for if it will go in a month/long term fix? Reballing is the recommended fix, & comes with a hefty warranty which backs up the costs. It completely removes the cheap lead free solder on the cpu/gpu & replaces it with leaded solder which is a far higher quality than used initially. The problem of the solder cracking/breaking over time is then completely fixed & most reballed ps3's will outlast any new models sold today, or even ones fixed by Sony. The Sony fixed ones still use the factory solder which is the whole problem to begin with.

    Bear in mind, reballing & reflowing are completely different fixes. A reflow only 'reflows' the existing solder, fixing any breaks. This may last an hour, a week, a day, a month...but a reball is more likely permanent.

    The ebay diy repair kits & youtube videos are all horsepoo, usually giving you enough time to salvage stuff from the hdd but warping the mainboard in the process which means a reball is no longer an option.


  • #43
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,783 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    jessica2332 wrote: »
    This is what fixed that stupid blinking red light problem for me http://howtofixstuff.blogspot.ca/2013/09/how-to-fix-blinking-red-light-on.html

    Hair dryer is only a temporary fix, issue is with the thermal paste and you have to get it reballed.
    Not necessary to drag up a year old thread really?


  • #44
    Keith C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭Keith C


    So was playing skyrim, ps3 was only turned on 5 mins, it froze, switch off then the 3 beeps & flashing red light.
    Did the hair dryer trick & it seems to work but fan is like an airplane taking off!!
    Couple of questions:
    If I buy a 2nd hand ps3 and input my old hard drive (350gb seagate) will it automatically format it & I lose everything?
    Do you think ps3 price will drop once ps4 launched? Think GameStop offer 500gb & FIFA 14 for €299

    Thanks!


  • #45
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Keith C wrote: »
    Couple of questions:
    If I buy a 2nd hand ps3 and input my old hard drive (350gb seagate) will it automatically format it & I lose everything?

    Yes.
    Keith C wrote: »
    Do you think ps3 price will drop once ps4 launched? Think GameStop offer 500gb & FIFA 14 for €299

    Thanks!

    Don't know about a price drop, maybe in the new year.

    You can get a 12GB PS3 for less than E200.


  • #46
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,783 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Back up your game saves if you haven't already !!


  • #47
    Keith C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭Keith C


    eddhorse wrote: »
    Back up your game saves if you haven't already !!
    Ah sure it'll be good to start over all those games from the last 5 years from scratch, be like getting 60 new games!


  • #48
    flying11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 258 ✭✭flying11


    Sorry for the long post...

    So the same thing is after happening to my launch day 60gb ps3. Was playing GTA V earlier, and the ps3 became non responsive to the controller. However the game did'nt freeze, the cargobob i was flyinh kept going and crashed a few seconds later.

    Since it wasnt responding to the controller, i turned off the ps3 by holding down the power button on the front of the ps3. It shut down, grand or so i thought.

    I went to restart it and the light goes green for a few seconds then yellow for a fraction of a second and then starts flashing red. I left it a few hours but its still the same now.

    So any ideas what it could be? GTA V is still stuck in it too :(

    I tried hovering dust out of the fans but no success. Should i try opening it up to see if their is dust inside it?


  • #49
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,783 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    It's probably out of warranty, you can get the game back by either dismantling the Blu ray drive or hair dryer trick, or was there some way of getting the thing to spit it out, worth a google

    Link http://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1783


  • #50
    Pangea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,565 ✭✭✭Pangea


    flying11 wrote: »
    Sorry for the long post...

    So the same thing is after happening to my launch day 60gb ps3. Was playing GTA V earlier, and the ps3 became non responsive to the controller. However the game did'nt freeze, the cargobob i was flyinh kept going and crashed a few seconds later.

    Since it wasnt responding to the controller, i turned off the ps3 by holding down the power button on the front of the ps3. It shut down, grand or so i thought.

    I went to restart it and the light goes green for a few seconds then yellow for a fraction of a second and then starts flashing red. I left it a few hours but its still the same now.

    So any ideas what it could be? GTA V is still stuck in it too :(

    I tried hovering dust out of the fans but no success. Should i try opening it up to see if their is dust inside it?
    Same thing happened me today, but I got GTA V disc out by turning off at back switch and I turned it back on again while pressing eject. Got the disc out in time before PS3 died again. Give it a go. I am half thinking about following a tutorial and trying to fix the problem,but the price of heat gun is putting me off. In Argos in the North the Ps3 500 gb and The last of us, Beyond two souls and Unchartered 3 is on offer for £200 Good deal!


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    phill106
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    flying11 wrote: »
    Sorry for the long post...

    So the same thing is after happening to my launch day 60gb ps3. Was playing GTA V earlier, and the ps3 became non responsive to the controller. However the game did'nt freeze, the cargobob i was flyinh kept going and crashed a few seconds later.

    Since it wasnt responding to the controller, i turned off the ps3 by holding down the power button on the front of the ps3. It shut down, grand or so i thought.

    I went to restart it and the light goes green for a few seconds then yellow for a fraction of a second and then starts flashing red. I left it a few hours but its still the same now.

    So any ideas what it could be? GTA V is still stuck in it too :(

    I tried hovering dust out of the fans but no success. Should i try opening it up to see if their is dust inside it?
    Pangea wrote: »
    Same thing happened me today, but I got GTA V disc out by turning off at back switch and I turned it back on again while pressing eject. Got the disc out in time before PS3 died again. Give it a go. I am half thinking about following a tutorial and trying to fix the problem,but the price of heat gun is putting me off. In Argos in the North the Ps3 500 gb and The last of us, Beyond two souls and Unchartered 3 is on offer for £200 Good deal!
    Posted already in other thread about fixing mine with hairdryer, but was also playing gtav when mine failed!


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