SUPERVIRAL Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hello guys, I need help with a problem I'm having. So a few months ago my ps3 started acting up. When I turn it on, it turns on for like a minute then it shuts off. There is no display on the screen and when it turns off there is no red or green flash. I've been searched the internet and have found some cases like mine but still can't find a solution. Does anyone know what I could do to fix my ps3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBloodmoney Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Can you hear the fan running at all when it is on? If the fan is broken it may be switching itself off due to overheating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERVIRAL Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, DrBloodmoney said: Can you hear the fan running at all when it is on? If the fan is broken it may be switching itself off due to overheating I can't hear the fan blowing so it means my fans broke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorajet Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Could also be the power supply. Once the PS3 starts to turn on and there is a load and the power supply is faulty, it will turn back off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERVIRAL Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Lorajet said: Could also be the power supply. Once the PS3 starts to turn on and there is a load and the power supply is faulty, it will turn back off. What i could i do to fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBloodmoney Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, SUPERVIRAL said: I can't hear the fan blowing so it means my fans broke? That would be my guess - the PS3 is a bit of a heat-monster - the fan generally runs all the time it’s on. If you don’t hear it then i reckon one of three things is going on: 1. The fan unit is broken and needs replaced. 2. The fan unit is blocked. Mitht be worth opening it up and having a good look. 3. The unit is fine, but the wire connecting the fan unit to the PS3 has detatched - either snapped off the solder or shifted out of alignment so the contact is not working. 1. Will require a professional to fix, as it will need a new fan unit. 3. is probably best to get a pro to do, unless you are good with a soldering gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERVIRAL Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, DrBloodmoney said: That would be my guess - the PS3 is a bit of a heat-monster - the fan generally runs all the time it’s on. If you don’t hear it then i reckon one of three things is going on: 1. The fan unit is broken and needs replaced. 2. The fan unit is blocked. Mitht be worth opening it up and having a good look. 3. The unit is fine, but the wire connecting the fan unit to the PS3 has detatched - either snapped off the solder or shifted out of alignment so the contact is not working. 1. Will require a professional to fix, as it will need a new fan unit. 3. is probably best to get a pro to do, unless you are good with a soldering gun. Thanks for the help. I think I'll just leave it alone. Those guys charge a lot to fix these kinds of issues I am assuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maisy Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Which PS3 model do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorajet Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 From my experience, replacing the fan or the power supply is basically disassembly, removing the plug for either, and reassembly. It isn't that difficult. The problem is that if you don't have a schematic, a meter, or don't know how to read one, then you are troubleshooting in the dark and spending a bit of money replacing parts. So that comes down to either a: dropping it off for repair, b: buying a refurb unit or c:buying parts and hoping for the best. Good luck to you and I hope you get it fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERVIRAL Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Maisy said: Which PS3 model do you have? Ps3 slim the bundle that came with uncharted 3. Edited January 16, 2018 by SUPERVIRAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maisy Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Ah, that is the least DIY PS3, IMO. You really need to have a pro look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERVIRAL Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Guess I'll try to get it looked at, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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