So today when I got home from school, I tryed turning on my PS3 and for some reason when I pressed the power button a yellow light appeared and my PS3 turned off. I called Sony and they said they will charge me $150 to fix it. I think thats crap because I have always taken care of my PS3 and I dont think I deserve to pay that much. This really sucks because I wont be able to play the MGS4 Beta. Anybody know how I can fix this problem or is sending it in, and play $150 my only option?
This is just an assumption but I'm thinking if Sony didn't tell you how to fix it over the phone then you might need to send it in. Sorry to hear about your problem though I would be pretty upset too.
The yellow light I think is your Harddrive indicator. It sounds like your Harddrive might have died. It's pretty common in all systems, PCs, servers, consoles, notebooks, etc... Harddrives just die a lot because they are a mechanical device and they are fragile.
I'd try changing it out yourself. If you are out of the PS3 warranty take the Harddrive out and call the manufacturer. See if they have a warranty on the drive itself.
This isn't me but I got the same problem. Man im so mad!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmLlvRtpHrA
marco_polo13
Cool!! So this is the new epidemic facing the ps3. The Yellow flash of doom or YFOD or should it be yellow stripe of doom YSoD Or light YLoD HMM which? Maybe we should leave doom and say Hatred or Devastation
The yellow light I think is your Harddrive indicator. It sounds like your Harddrive might have died. It's pretty common in all systems, PCs, servers, consoles, notebooks, etc... Harddrives just die a lot because they are a mechanical device and they are fragile.
I'd try changing it out yourself. If you are out of the PS3 warranty take the Harddrive out and call the manufacturer. See if they have a warranty on the drive itself.
EmperorSupreme
yeah, I would try replacing the harddrive. HDDs in my pc die randomly every once in a while for no apparent reason. I'm pretty sure the HDD's light the only yellow light on the PS3. unless this is a big scam. lol. but hey, now you might have a chance to upgrade your HDD. they make 320GB now.
Nope, it't not the hard drive. I already took the hard drive off my PS3 and I still got the same problem. Its something inside the PS3, nothing I can fix, only Sony.
Nope, it't not the hard drive. I already took the hard drive off my PS3 and I still got the same problem. Its something inside the PS3, nothing I can fix, only Sony.marco_polo13
If you think only Sony can fix it then your kind've stuck paying them. It kind've stinks but it's just a chance we all take if you don't buy extended coverage. I never buy extended warranties and its only bit me once and that was with my original Ipod. Which back then costed like as much as a PS3 now. Kind've funny... The reason nobody believes you is because the PS3 is a super reliable console. I would still try a harddrive, I don't know if just taking it out will be enough to test it. Maybe invest in a bottle of canned air, unplug your PS3 and blow it out as well. Last check to make sure all your cables are super snug.
My one buddy's PS3 broke and it cost him $150 to fix. The disc drive burned out is what Sony told him. I can't recall if he mentioned anything about a yellow light though. I just want to go out and point that the PS3 is not invicible. The PS3 breaks and I believe you.
Side note here being if this was made up, the problem is are usually made to be much worse and widespread. This is one person asking for help...
I think people are being harsh for assuming he's lieing. Like the person right ahead of me said, the PS3 is not invincible. If I had a problem with my PS3 I wouldn't be able to post a picture because I don't have a digital camera, so I know I'd probably be getting the same treatment you are now. Hope it works out for you, but I don't really have any advice to give you.
What really gets me mad is that I have to pay $150 to get my PS3 fixed, even though I have taken care of it, cleaned it, had it where dust couldn't get it.... and still have to pay. Why Sony, Why!!! Trust me its true, if you dont beleive me. Go to YouTube.com and type in "PS3 yellow light" and you will see a few videos about the same problem I have.
just buy a 40 dollar 2.5 inch Laptop HD drive you can get a 160 gig for 40 bucks and your problem is fixed plus you have more memory hell thats what i did just for more memory.
So today when I got home from school, I tryed turning on my PS3 and for some reason when I pressed the power button a yellow light appeared and my PS3 turned off. I called Sony and they said they will charge me $150 to fix it. I think thats crap because I have always taken care of my PS3 and I dont think I deserve to pay that much. This really sucks because I wont be able to play the MGS4 Beta. Anybody know how I can fix this problem or is sending it in, and play $150 my only option?marco_polo13
"yellow light of death"? = WTF??
Never heard of it and dude if its true, then sorry to hear.
I really dont think its the Hard Drive, because I already tried taking it off and turning on the PS3 without it, and it still did the same thing. Even if I got a new Hard Drive, how would I install it and stuff, if I can't even turn on my PS3.
come on guys what if he really does have this problem?
RahKayne
Then this is the wrong forum. People are still stuck on the >2% failure rates of the 20gb and 60gb PS3's to want to help someone who bought an 80gb or 40gb and is having these problems. Fact of the matter is, be it the yellow light of death...blu-ray disc read errors...or just plain old not turning on, the PS3 has its fair share of problems.
I really dont think its the Hard Drive, because I already tried taking it off and turning on the PS3 without it, and it still did the same thing. Even if I got a new Hard Drive, how would I install it and stuff, if I can't even turn on my PS3.marco_polo13
How would the ps3 start without the OS thats on the harddrive? Just go buy a new 2.5 inch harddrive and see if it turns on. The yellow light is usually a signal that the HDD isn't connected properly or is malfunctioning
[QUOTE="marco_polo13"]So today when I got home from school, I tryed turning on my PS3 and for some reason when I pressed the power button a yellow light appeared and my PS3 turned off. I called Sony and they said they will charge me $150 to fix it. I think thats crap because I have always taken care of my PS3 and I dont think I deserve to pay that much. This really sucks because I wont be able to play the MGS4 Beta. Anybody know how I can fix this problem or is sending it in, and play $150 my only option?perfection1000
"yellow light of death"? = WTF??
Never heard of it and dude if its true, then sorry to hear.
If you want to get Sony to fix it for free call them at least 3 times a day about your problem. Whine about how crappy their porduct is and soon enough one of the reps will agree to fix it for free. Don't let them charge you 150$
I'm not able to do it right now, but why doesn't someone else unplug their hdd just to see if we get this "yellow light of death"... Atleast it would get that theory of a bricked hdd out of the way.
When I turn on and off my ps3 really quickly with the switch on the back the light becomes yellow, but it changes back after half a second, then it's fine again.
if you buy a car and it breaks down somewhere down the line does the car company repair it for free? no they dont, regardless of how well you have taken care of it. you cant expect them to fix it for free just because you think you have dont nothing wrong, that aint the way it works.
It's not enough to take out the HDD, you have to replace it. To spell it out for you, buy a new HDD that fits in your PS3 and put that in. The PS3 needs a harddrive to run, so try buying a new one.
I'm having the same problem with my ps3 and I don't want to wast time sending it to Sony, has anybody been able to fix this problem without sending it to Sony??
sorry bout that bud, but I wouldnt let sony charge me for that, I would argue and argue till they give up and fix it for no charge
but whats up with the "(insert color) light of death"? I think theres no need for that, just say its broken, thats just gonna cause another reason for fanboys to fight over at forums, and it makes me paranoid that it might happen to my ps3
So today when I got home from school, I tryed turning on my PS3 and for some reason when I pressed the power button a yellow light appeared and my PS3 turned off. I called Sony and they said they will charge me $150 to fix it. I think thats crap because I have always taken care of my PS3 and I dont think I deserve to pay that much. This really sucks because I wont be able to play the MGS4 Beta. Anybody know how I can fix this problem or is sending it in, and play $150 my only option?marco_polo13
Try holding down both buttons at once I heard that does something don't qoute me on it though lol. After you've tried that try to replace your HDD and if that doesn't work you will have to send it in, but remember try everything else first sending it in is the last resort.
So today when I got home from school, I tryed turning on my PS3 and for some reason when I pressed the power button a yellow light appeared and my PS3 turned off. I called Sony and they said they will charge me $150 to fix it. I think thats crap because I have always taken care of my PS3 and I dont think I deserve to pay that much. This really sucks because I wont be able to play the MGS4 Beta. Anybody know how I can fix this problem or is sending it in, and play $150 my only option?marco_polo13
LOL Joke topic. MGS4 Beta has ben off for like5 weeks now.
well i had it be4 on the 60 gigs but its not really dead just playing dead... u can still turn on the PS3 its just that if u turn it off then it will get the yellow light again.. so leave it on till u get the box from sony..
[QUOTE="marco_polo13"]So today when I got home from school, I tryed turning on my PS3 and for some reason when I pressed the power button a yellow light appeared and my PS3 turned off. I called Sony and they said they will charge me $150 to fix it. I think thats crap because I have always taken care of my PS3 and I dont think I deserve to pay that much. This really sucks because I wont be able to play the MGS4 Beta. Anybody know how I can fix this problem or is sending it in, and play $150 my only option?hofuldig
LOL Joke topic. MGS4 Beta has ben off for like5 weeks now.
this thread was made at the time the MGS beta was out, its only at the first page of the boards cause it was bumped, before you make fun of ones thread if its real or not check the OP date first before you critizize
So today when I got home from school, I tryed turning on my PS3 and for some reason when I pressed the power button a yellow light appeared and my PS3 turned off. I called Sony and they said they will charge me $150 to fix it. I think thats crap because I have always taken care of my PS3 and I dont think I deserve to pay that much. This really sucks because I wont be able to play the MGS4 Beta. Anybody know how I can fix this problem or is sending it in, and play $150 my only option?marco_polo13
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