Me and my girlfriend are worried

Well she just got a PS3 and we heard about the yellow light of death. Just wondering how likly this is to happen and what we could do if it does?

Any advice would be greatly appriciated

Well I've seen a lot of people getting it but mostly with the 60GB one, haven't seen any problems with the 80GB one nor the 160GB one nor the Slim.

Keep it clean and well ventilated and you'll be fine.

dont sweat it, the failure rate for ps3's is quite low. just make sure it stays fairly dust free, has room to breathe and you don't play it for long stretches (6-8 hours) and it should be fine.

OK thanks guys :)

If we have any more worries well come here for the speedy and helpful responce :) :P

I still have my launch ps3 running like a champ, just keep it well ventilated and don't block the vents .3aNkabot

This post was just to advertise the fact that you have a girlfriend wasn't it.

Which model do you have? The older models are more prone to overheating. Just keep your PS3 in an open space well ventilated and dust free and you're good.

This post was just to advertise the fact that you have a girlfriend wasn't it.

pauljames1986

Following the simple advice from the above posters will help you a lot, but if you're still worried, you'll be covered for a year under the manufacturer's warranty. After that, it's very cheap to insure your console online.

As long as she doesn't miss her period than you have nothing to worry about.

[QUOTE="3aNkabot"]I still have my launch ps3 running like a champ, just keep it well ventilated and don't block the vents .jimm895

I think the incidence rate of the YLOD is directly related to heat and ventilation issues. I have my PS3 on a glass coffee table (a poor conductor of heat) in a well ventilated spot. I also wipe down the dust from around the PS3. I haven't had any problems. I think its no wondewr when people get the YLOD when they stick their PS3 inside an enclosed space, i.e. a wooden cabinet, its not only poorly ventilated but also it would get very hot. Just my 2 cents.

Some are just faulty systems like mine. I cleaned it everytime before i played, didnt play long (3hours tops), and well ventilated but i still ended up getting it. Sometimes it is the owner and sometimes it isnt. Main thing is just to take good care of it and the risk wont be very high of getting it.ez_moneymaker

Just be safe and be smart, I've been making the mistake of playing my PS3 for like 10 hours at a time and that's definitely not smart.

My 60gb PS3 I've had since Oct of 2007 still works fine. The intercooler I got for it seems to help a lot.

My 60 gig (upgraded to 250) is like new :)

I've had my PS3 for over a year and no problems at all.

60 gig since launch and its been fine. Hell I haven't dusted it ever. I should do that... I'm about to do that.......

Well she just got a PS3 and we heard about the yellow light of death. Just wondering how likly this is to happen and what we could do if it does?

Any advice would be greatly appriciated

Wolls

Bought my 60G near launch, and haven't had a problem. Just keep 'er cool and clean.:)

My 60gb PS3 I've had since Oct of 2007 still works fine. The intercooler I got for it seems to help a lot.

GeoffZak

Talking of keeping it clean... We had a dust storm here not too long ago and I think some may have got to the area where I keep my ps3... Whats the deal with opening them up to clean them.... Can u do it and not void anything?

I've heard of several 60 gigs going bad, but I've only heard of one or two 80s going bad. and I'm sure that thte Slims will be as reliable as the 80s.

Well she just got a PS3 and we heard about the yellow light of death. Just wondering how likly this is to happen and what we could do if it does?

Any advice would be greatly appriciated

Wolls

Bro, as with "ANY" electronic device your taking a chance.Just take care of it the best you can....besides your covered from Sony for at least a year(correct me if I'm wrong guys).

I've heard of several 60 gigs going bad, but I've only heard of one or two 80s going bad. and I'm sure that thte Slims will be as reliable as the 80s.

Cody13_2012

I don't know why people are saying it's a certain model, I've had my 60g since the NA launch...."0'' problems to report.

Well she just got a PS3 and we heard about the yellow light of death. Just wondering how likly this is to happen and what we could do if it does?

Any advice would be greatly appriciated

Wolls

Well unless you put it in a cramped space with no room and you're one of the 0.3% of the unlucky ones nothing to worry about.

so far no problems with my 60 gig. hopefully it stays that way

It's not prevalent enough for you to worry about it ... I've pretty much only heard it regarding to 60gb systems. I have one, my PS2 is broken, I still love to play PS2 games, I've had my PS3 since January of 2007, and I'm not worried. :P

My 60gb PS3 I've had since Oct of 2007 still works fine. The intercooler I got for it seems to help a lot.

GeoffZak

Just be safe and be smart, I've been making the mistake of playing my PS3 for like 10 hours at a time and that's definitely not smart.

GingerDeadMan

As long as she doesn't miss her period than you have nothing to worry about.

spicoli420

Was this really necessary? Its people like you that are turning this place into a dump.

treat it like you treat your girlfriend....

60GB since Jan. 08, runs like a champ. No problems.

Lol

be carefull. Girlfriends are known to freeze up and yellow light of death from time to time. And dont get me started about the red ring of death. Make sure to wrap up.

treat it like you treat your girlfriend....

Eazy1891