Post: How to take care of your PS3
02-15-2009, 02:13 AM #1
drunkenrepublicn
NGU Retired Staff
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ok i have seen many threads by members saying their PS3's are dead and asking how to prevent the yellow light of death so I thought maybe this would help.


TEMPERATURE:
The PS3's "Safety and Support" manual clearly states that the PS3 unit to operate within temperatures of 41F - 95F
-Do not place your PS3 too close to the wall. If your PS3 is placed on a closed space, place it atleast 4-6cm away from the walls
-Usually you should not allow your PS3 to exeed 20-35F higher than the current room temperature
-Place a thermometer on the wall just behind your PS3 to prevent it from reaching high temperatures

OVERHEAT:
When your PS3 encounters an overheat it usually turn's on and the power LED blinks 3 times or you will get a Yellow light blinking and then shuts down.
-If your PS3 encounters an overheat (rarely happens), put it somewhere where there's alot of airflow and away from any type of moisture. Also Windows are not recommended .

PREVENTING BD-FAILURES:
BD Failures happen when you're using a scratched up disc or over playing , I recommend not playing more than 3-4 hours at a time.
-Check your discs for anytype of smudges
-Consider buying HDD titles, sometimes to keep the usage 50-50
-when you update your PS3 firmware, always test your BD drive by playing a movie or game

CLEANING:
I recommend cleaning your PS3 atleast once a week to prevent dust from coming in
-Use a low powered vaccum to suck out the dust out of the PS3's vents, remember to keep the vaccum atleast 2-3cm away from the PS3
-If you using a can of air, use the tube straw and let it blow from 4-6cm away from the PS3 (make sure tube is in correctly as it may fire the tube a damade your PS3) (DO NOT Spray the can upside down as it will release a freezing moisture that may damage electronics)
-If you're cleaning off the outside of your PS3 (Mainly the top and the chrome areas), use a microfibre cloth. The Playstation 3 is prone to scratch easily, typically a microfibre cloth will prevent this. NEVER use paper towels or any other paper based materieals. Including regular hand towels.

USB BURNOUTS
Usually when USB ports "Burn out" it's usually from using a USB hub that's sucking more power than 1 port can handle
-Equipt your USB hub with it's external power, if it's handling more than 3 ports at the time. I recommend buying a USB 2.0 hub with external power so not too much power will be used from one of the USB ports from your PS3 (Remember, some USB Hubs DO NOT have external power)

SHUT DOWN CORRECTLY:
When users of the PS3 don't have a clue to shut it down correctly, they tend to get errors
-The best way to probably shut down your PS3 is through the remote, hold the PS until you see "shut down system" and X on yes
The other was is to just push the touch sensitive pad on the PS3 until it beeps
-NEVER SHUT DOWN FLIPPING THE SWITCH FROM THE BACK when it is on (solid green LED)!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
-For warrenty questions and information visit: You must login or register to view this content.
-Or call 1-800-345-SONY to receive instructions to obtain repair/replacement services.

This information came from various sites and the manual.

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Last edited by CLM ; 05-05-2012 at 07:08 PM.

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09-25-2009, 12:45 AM #47
gamekilla
★☆NGU Member☆★
i always shut my ps3 from the back lol
10-16-2009, 01:42 AM #48
What's odd is I have one of the original PS3 60GBs, it's never got YLOD or any problems at all and I turn it off at the back every time, play for several hours a day and I used to kick it in frustration lol. It's also pretty close to the wall... Guess I'm lucky!? Happy
10-22-2009, 07:34 AM #49
A1
Why You Mad Bruh?
Nice thread man!! Now Im Goin Clean My Baby Ps3 lol
10-23-2009, 05:05 PM #50
Blazebandana
Bounty hunter
Gud looking Out For Da info.
10-26-2009, 06:52 PM #51
zifam
Do a barrel roll!
My Little Bro Turn My Ps3 Off By The Back And Now My Games Keep Freezing And On Nazi Zombies On Cod 5 It Freezes When I Get To A High Lvl It Freezes And Im So Angry Also My Save Data On LBP Keeps Coruppting Now So Im Really Angry And Sadly They Wont Do A Thing About :[
11-08-2009, 03:40 PM #52
Dallas
Bounty hunter
nice thread i need to get a cooling system for mine
12-15-2009, 03:07 AM #53
great stuff m8 very helpful!!
i wish i would have had this before i ****ed up one of my 2 usb ports by not using power supply on my hub :-)
12-15-2009, 11:30 AM #54
'SpeC™
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very help fullSmile
12-19-2009, 02:24 AM #55
samt
Grunt
Good post, especially the cleaning through the vents. Buildup of dust could contribute to overheating as well.

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