Effective Troubleshooting Technique For PS3 YLOD And PS3 Red Light of Death Faults
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear on the June 30, 2011
Because we ‘re aware that many of the issues that transpire with the Playstation 3 are put down to overheating, specially if the ps3 console is being used for long periods of time , here are a handful of strategies that you can perform to stop serious damage to your PS3 console:
- Allow at least 4 inches of room on all sides of the PlayStation 3 for enough ventilation.
- Examine for dust build up on and around the air vents as well as inside the console , as this can asphyxiate your PS3 of air, restricting its ability to cool down, which itself can cause fan failure .
- Remove the console from cabinets, away from other stacked electrical equipment and don’t store it in corners of rooms as this contributes to heat buildup.
- Make sure that the air vents on the PS3 are not obstructed in any way.
7 Steps For Repairing Yellow Light of Death and Red Light of Death PS3 Errors
If your PS3 isn’t functioning due to a possible Playstation 3 Yellow Light of Death and Red Light of Death fault, here is a brief outline of things you can do in an effort to retrieve your PS3 console:
1. Shut down the PS3 console and all peripherals.
2. Disconnect the console and permit to cool down in a well ventilated location.
3. Safely remove all dust and conduct a “PS3 Fan Test”.
4. Reconnect cables, ensuring that all cables and connections are neither loose nor damaged.
5. Perform “PS3 Safe Mode” and reboot your PS3 system - especially applicable if your PS3 is failing to boot up.
6. Examine your console’s system settings and also make sure that your PS3 possesses the the most current software download update.
7. If all else fails try carrying out a “PS3 hard drive reset” i.e. take out the hard drive cassette and re-insert.
If you would like a more exhaustive explanation of the above 7 steps for Playstation 3 Yellow Light of Death Fix (and RLOD) click on this link or go to ps3-help.com.