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Dzark Kill
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Posted - 2012.10.05 14:16:00 -
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See if you can boot up in safe mode some tips here |
Dzark Kill
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Posted - 2012.10.05 14:33:00 -
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Ty 'SweetCheeks' Borg wrote:Same thing happened to me mate and my PS3 is dead.
It's called the YLOD, (Yellow Light of Death) and is the PS3 equivalent of the RROD(Red Ring of Death on 360)
Basically this build is borked beyond belief and as I stated in other threads is seriously damaging PS3's. It's doing something that's making the PS3 get hot and it's crippling the PS3 inside due to heat created.
I'd strongly advise that anyone experiencing FPS drops and stuttering on voice comms to shut the PS3 down and give it a break. I guarentee if you keep it going it'll fry.
CCP obviously wont admit there's an issue here so I'm making it clear to everyone that there's definately serious risk to your hardware this build.
Damn thats bad news.
Was it definately Dust that caused this? I mean is it not possible it was just your PS3 time to go? Only reason I ask is I have the original 40GB version purchased shortly after release. It sounds like a hoover when heat buils up which happens to me a lot in GT5, however i haven't heard PS3 "take off" once with Dust so if it is overheating my fan controller isnt noticing it which could go bad if what your saying is true. |
Dzark Kill
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Posted - 2012.10.05 14:57:00 -
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Ty 'SweetCheeks' Borg wrote:Mine was a 60gb launch model and the Blu ray had gone a while back, but it's well known that Sony used cheap Blu Ray diodes in the early models and they last about 2 years max then burn out.
Both the 20gb and 60gb launch models used lead free solder that melts at a low level, I think the same goes for the 40 and 80gb versions. The only ones without it are the slim models.
If your using a fat PS3 be very wary of heat build up as the main reason for a YLOD is heat de-soldering you GPU/CPU or cracking the thermal paste for them as that's crap too in the fat models. They're all a ticking time bombs due to Sony cutting corners to make the PS3 cost effective.
It could of been my PS3's time to go, but the fact I've seen at least 3 people mention this now rings alarm bells to me.
I strongly advise taking huge precautions this build tbh, there's something horribly wrong with it imo.
Thanks, think ill be touching my PS3 alot when playing from now on.
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Dzark Kill
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Posted - 2012.10.05 16:09:00 -
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Jax GG wrote:Dzark Kill wrote:See if you can boot up in safe mode some tips here Lets assume it work, what option should i be choosing?
If safe mode works its not completely broke.
First try option 1 just a simple restart. It's worked for me in the past.
If not give option 2 a go . Restore default. Unlikely but it could work without losing any data.
Then try 3 repair system files. You can lose data if anything corrupted when you crashed. This will most likely be dust files so fairly safe but may need to install dust again
Then 4. But this can lose you all data on the system.
Finally 5 restore ps3.this will set the system back to default everything is lost. But helpful if your ps3 works again.
None of these will break your ps3. If none of them fix it. The ps3 is dead :-( |
Dzark Kill
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Posted - 2012.10.05 16:14:00 -
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Jax GG wrote:Ty,
Not sure what to do following your message.
It sounds as though this can't be fixed thus what is there to 'risk' trying the safe mode?
Unless this thing can be fixed, but other than thinking it's something to do with overheating, how can I describe the problem to someone?
Regards
Jax
The only risk with safe mode is if you crash part way through. T
But generally you can just start again. I've never witness a crash and if it does it just highlight your problem is hardware not software. There is nothing to lose really if it not working already. |
Dzark Kill
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Posted - 2012.10.05 16:43:00 -
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Jax GG wrote:Right.....
Safe mode doesn't work.
The system turns itself off about 1 second after trying to turn it on. Thus I do not have time to even get into safe mode.
Any other ideas?
I know nothing about Consoles..... are they something I can take to some shop somewhere and get repaired?
Regards
Try keeping the power button held down as you turn the power on at the back. Other than that it sounds like some hardware died. Hard enough to pin them down on PC without swapping out parts which isn't as easy on a PS3.
Could give Sony Tec a call, but yeah fixing it will cost almost as much as a new one. But they may have some other steps to try. If your lucky enough to have a Sony Centre or outlet nearby. When I worked for one we were very helpful in trying to resolve issues but it does depend a lot on the staff.
Defo raise a bug report with ccp may not help for an isolated issue, but if it become more wide spread they are more likely to do something about it. Refusing to compensate an individual based on the EULA is one thing. Refusing to compensate numerous individuals can give a company a lot of bad press especially if it is their doing. But it's impossible to prove them at fault until so many people experience it that it cannot be refuted. |
Dzark Kill
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Posted - 2012.10.05 17:43:00 -
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Jax GG wrote:Ty 'SweetCheeks' Borg wrote:I'm totally with you Jax, but the thing is both Sony and Devs have covered there asses with various Eula's and such making them untouchable in most cases.
It's a ****** situation, but one I can't do anything about. The thing that worries me is that even if i brave a repair, such as the ones on youtube, where you completely stip the system, with the heat that this game/my machine generates, all I am really doing is exasperating the problem to a point where I will need to buy a new one at some point. So, is the real question; Will CCP be able to create a build that is less demanding than the current one? Jax
Unfortunately it's why we have to sign away our life prior to testing lol.
The heat build up could be caused by a bug hitting at an inopportune moment can cause additional stress on hardware. Most people regularly dust their PC's to avoid over heats as there are many more bugs on that platform. Most people me included don'tgive the PS3 the same level of hygiene.
Dust build up, badly timed bug can lead to an overheat which can damage parts. But obviously won't kill everyones PS3. Think it's time for a clean before mine dies too. |
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