PS3 Slim Power System Failure - Q&A

Has anyone experienced a power system failure with their PS3 Slim? I have the CECH-2001A 120GB model, and for the past month, my system will only remain powered on for 30 seconds-15minutes worth of gameplay, during which time the system will crash (loses power, I have to unplug and replug the system back in to gain button functionality again). Has anyone else had this problem and sent their system in to Sony? I'm worried about receiving a refurb unit... My luck that I'm out of warranty too... blast!

I found this repair video, but opening up the PS3 on my own sounds shady... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ENdoxIVshM

no one on the spot has had this problem? :-(

trying to keep this thread alive - would love to hear if anyone else has experienced this problem.

Something similar happends to my laptop

i have to keep it on the charger if i take the charger off it will turn off

and sometimes

when my laptop is hot it turns off automatically

Something similar happends to my laptop

i have to keep it on the charger if i take the charger off it will turn off

and sometimes

when my laptop is hot it turns off automatically

annoyingdevil

Has anyone experienced a power system failure with their PS3 Slim? I have the CECH-2001A 120GB model, and for the past month, my system will only remain powered on for 30 seconds-15minutes worth of gameplay, during which time the system will crash (loses power, I have to unplug and replug the system back in to gain button functionality again). Has anyone else had this problem and sent their system in to Sony? I'm worried about receiving a refurb unit... My luck that I'm out of warranty too... blast!

LindsT

Unfortunately it is out of warranty. I keep it in an open well ventilated area lying flat... sounds like a faulty power system unit, but curious if anyone else has experienced this - i bought the first gen of the PS3 slim.