help...please.

ok so, i think that my ps3 is overheating (as it shows the flashing red LED). however, it is not that hot, andi hav tried clearing the fan of dust ect. yet it still bugs out and dies. prior to this i was experiencingsomegame freezes, but no shut downs. now the system jstshjts itself and dies.

any help would be appreciated, thanks.

That happened to my 60GB. It's hardware failure and you'll have to call Sony. Sorry :(Deathtransit

Call Sony? Wouldn't it be easier to sell that old broken ps3 and buy a new one? Alot of people buy broken ps3 for parts. I'm sure sony would charge an arm and a leg just to repair it, unless your still under warranty.

[QUOTE="Deathtransit"]That happened to my 60GB. It's hardware failure and you'll have to call Sony. Sorry :(octobermagic

Call Sony? Wouldn't it be easier to sell that old broken ps3 and buy a new one? Alot of people buy broken ps3 for parts. I'm sure sony would charge an arm and a leg just to repair it, unless your still under warranty.

ahhhhh **** thanks anyway mate.

I think game stop buy's broken ps3's for about 80$. i recommend getting a new system, iv heard real horror stories about "fixed" ps3 systems and refurbs.

i was jst thinking, as it is a hardware problem. is it possible to take it to a electronics repair guy to fix it?? or jst rip out the thermostat or watever?? cos im really not in the mood for forking out for a new ps3oorah93

Not a bad idea. It might be cheaper to find someone that repairs PS3. I know I live in NY and I see in the papers all the time people advertising PS3/xbox/ipod etc repairs.

i was jst thinking, as it is a hardware problem. is it possible to take it to a electronics repair guy to fix it?? or jst rip out the thermostat or watever?? cos im really not in the mood for forking out for a new ps3oorah93

Try this site

http://www.gophermods.com/

I heard is really good and is cheaper than Sony. There's many opitions, so you have to see what your PS3 really needs.

I've owned all models and everyone I know (5 people) have had no probs at all with their PS3s. I come on here and read people having failures and it's weird to me.

I've owned all models and everyone I know (5 people) have had no probs at all with their PS3s. I come on here and read people having failures and it's weird to me.

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That happened to my 60GB. It's hardware failure and you'll have to call Sony. Sorry :(Deathtransit

Call Sony? Wouldn't it be easier to sell that old broken ps3 and buy a new one? Alot of people buy broken ps3 for parts. I'm sure sony would charge an arm and a leg just to repair it, unless your still under warranty.