It finally happened.

Tonight while playing MAG, my original launch 60gb ps3 suddenly shut down and got the red blinking light. I tried replacing the hdd and checked the cables, but it still does the same. So, Im assuming the only thing to do is call sony and dish out $150 to get it fixed. For those of you who have had this problem or had to send in ur ps3 to sony, how long does it take? I read some where that it can possibly take 2-6 weeks, I can't wait that long.

call sony and ask how long it will take. when i sent mine in (living in ontario) i got mine back within 7 days

A. call sony and pay 150 bucks to get it fix within 2 weeks.

B. get a slim ps3

C. find a place where they still sell fat ps3s, buy it, and put the broken one in and return it. if they check your serial number then just say it was a gift.

Keyword "finally."

As in, if your hasn't died yet, it will sooner or later.

A. call sony and pay 150 bucks to get it fix within 2 weeks.

B. get a slim ps3

C. find a place where they still sell fat ps3s, buy it, and put the broken one in and return it. if they check your serial number then just say it was a gift.

gangster480

good news is when they rebuild the refurbished ones, they put in the newer components such as the new processor that uses less power and heats less and the new thermal compound

good news is when they rebuild the refurbished ones, they put in the newer components such as the new processor that uses less power and heats less and the new thermal compound

TheTenth10

[QUOTE="TheTenth10"]

good news is when they rebuild the refurbished ones, they put in the newer components such as the new processor that uses less power and heats less and the new thermal compound

JoKeR_421

yeah, prove it.

I sent in my 60gb PS3 6 months ago and I noticed its much louder than before.

[QUOTE="JoKeR_421"][QUOTE="TheTenth10"]

good news is when they rebuild the refurbished ones, they put in the newer components such as the new processor that uses less power and heats less and the new thermal compound

Mix-Master_415

yeah, prove it.

I sent in my 60gb PS3 6 months ago and I noticed its much louder than before.

Tonight while playing MAG, my original launch 60gb ps3 suddenly shut down and got the red blinking light. I tried replacing the hdd and checked the cables, but it still does the same. So, Im assuming the only thing to do is call sony and dish out $150 to get it fixed. For those of you who have had this problem or had to send in ur ps3 to sony, how long does it take? I read some where that it can possibly take 2-6 weeks, I can't wait that long.

AfgZeroVirus

Mine died around xmas....sent it off to sony....got it back(refurb) in about 7days. I still went on and got the slim because I planned on getting it anyway.

Thanks for the input guys, I decided to pay the 150 plus 29 dollar shipping just to get my 60gb repaired.

[QUOTE="gangster480"]

A. call sony and pay 150 bucks to get it fix within 2 weeks.

B. get a slim ps3

C. find a place where they still sell fat ps3s, buy it, and put the broken one in and return it. if they check your serial number then just say it was a gift.

Doomtime

Yeah. Don't do that.

Instead of committing Fraud. Either just buy a slim. Or fork over the $150 for the repair. Or you could do both (to either resell the 2nd one legitimately, or to have a 2nd PS3).

I would personally just buy a slim. I never trust repairs. If somethign ELSE breaks, or it breaks again, you will be out another $150 which could have just gotten you a slim.

[QUOTE="JoKeR_421"][QUOTE="TheTenth10"]

good news is when they rebuild the refurbished ones, they put in the newer components such as the new processor that uses less power and heats less and the new thermal compound

Mix-Master_415

yeah, prove it.

I sent in my 60gb PS3 6 months ago and I noticed its much louder than before.

they changed the mother board for sure
cause not all my old gamesaves work

maybe its louder cause they realized that they have a overheating problem and therefore crank up the fan?

that freaking yellow light blinks once and its called the yellow light of death,,,,its the freaking red light that made me mad...I barley noticed the yellow light...

happened to me a year ago, 1st system to ever go out on me since atari 2600 which still works strong,,,,,,i payed the 150, sony was fast at getting me a box, then a week or 2 to get me a new 1...But I was still pretty pissed.......

It happened to me last night while playing Dragon Age. I've had my 60Gig since launch and I've never cleaned it or vacuumed it out. i guess its about time. I am going to attempt the repair and if that fails retire from gaming for a little while.

Sony sent me out a FREE refurb to replace my YLOD'd 60gb even after warrenty had ran out...

i don't know how many times i've siad it on GS and ppl still dont believe me.

I would. YLOD is inevitable, plus WHo uses BC anyways?

I would. YLOD is inevitable, plus WHo uses BC anyways?

shesty

This happened to me this past thursday. Instead of sending it to Sony (For the second time. This happened to me last year) i tried the YLOD fix on youtube and it worked. Only spent about $30 in the materials needed to fix it. Everything's been working fine with it so far. *Fingers Crossed* :D

Thanks for the input guys, I decided to pay the 150 plus 29 dollar shipping just to get my 60gb repaired.

AfgZeroVirus

Thanks for the input guys, I decided to pay the 150 plus 29 dollar shipping just to get my 60gb repaired.

AfgZeroVirus

Thanks for the input guys, I decided to pay the 150 plus 29 dollar shipping just to get my 60gb repaired.

Never had a red blinking light before

Sony charges $50-$150 for a console to be fixed but tends to be the latter.wooooode

Thanks for the input guys, I decided to pay the 150 plus 29 dollar shipping just to get my 60gb repaired.

[QUOTE="Mix-Master_415"]

[QUOTE="JoKeR_421"] how do u know this? is there a link or somethin u can provide? im not callin u a liar or anythin i just wanna know if its true, cuz i highly doubt they do thatJoKeR_421

yeah, prove it.

I sent in my 60gb PS3 6 months ago and I noticed its much louder than before.

[QUOTE="JoKeR_421"][QUOTE="Mix-Master_415"]

yeah, prove it.

I sent in my 60gb PS3 6 months ago and I noticed its much louder than before.

TheTenth10

yeah, my refurbished 60 gb from SONY just YLOD'd Yesterday.

I refuse to send it to SONY again. I was ripped off! I payed $150 for a crappy loud refurbished unit, and to lose my data! I found a guy in San Francisco (where I live)who will fix it for $70 and I get to keep my files.

The loud sound meant it sucked!

its 179.99 us dollars. they raised the price for the older models. now if u want u can pay 119.99 dollars for a 120gb ps3 slim refurbished. so hope that helps.JoKeR_421

Tonight while playing MAG, my original launch 60gb ps3 suddenly shut down and got the red blinking light. I tried replacing the hdd and checked the cables, but it still does the same. So, Im assuming the only thing to do is call sony and dish out $150 to get it fixed. For those of you who have had this problem or had to send in ur ps3 to sony, how long does it take? I read some where that it can possibly take 2-6 weeks, I can't wait that long.

AfgZeroVirus

Tonight while playing MAG, my original launch 60gb ps3 suddenly shut down and got the red blinking light. I tried replacing the hdd and checked the cables, but it still does the same. So, Im assuming the only thing to do is call sony and dish out $150 to get it fixed. For those of you who have had this problem or had to send in ur ps3 to sony, how long does it take? I read some where that it can possibly take 2-6 weeks, I can't wait that long.

AfgZeroVirus

Tonight while playing MAG, my original launch 60gb ps3 suddenly shut down and got the red blinking light. I tried replacing the hdd and checked the cables, but it still does the same. So, Im assuming the only thing to do is call sony and dish out $150 to get it fixed. For those of you who have had this problem or had to send in ur ps3 to sony, how long does it take? I read some where that it can possibly take 2-6 weeks, I can't wait that long.

good news is when they rebuild the refurbished ones, they put in the newer components such as the new processor that uses less power and heats less and the new thermal compound

TheTenth10

I have heard from people confidently saying that once outside your warrenty you can just open up your ps3 and apply a new layer of heatsinc and totally head off the problem before it happens. (make sure to clean the inside while your at it of dust.) And only outside of warranty no point otherwise.

Its what ive read and it seems to completely renew the ps3 if you head it off early enough. Heatsinc will run you about 10 bucks. so its probably a worthwhile investment to do it yourself or have someone who knows what they are doing do it for you.