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PS3 Slimline keeps shutting down when playing games

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on ‎12-05-2012 09:32 PM

Hello.  My sons PS3 250gb slimline has started shutting down after about 30min of gameplay.  Its ok on dvds and I have put an additional fan underneath it but it still happens.

 

any advice on what to do next to resilve the issue

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Re: PS3 Slimline keeps shutting down when playing games

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on ‎12-05-2012 10:31 PM

Is there a flashing red light or yellow light at all when it shuts down?
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Re: PS3 Slimline keeps shutting down when playing games

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on ‎12-05-2012 11:41 PM

Additional heating mechanisms and bolt on fans tend to heat the console up even more than the standard fans as they obstruct the airflow from the existing vents. Try removing any of these extra cooling features and ensure there's at least 4 inches of space all round the PS3.
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on ‎13-05-2012 09:32 AM

hello

 

no it just turns off,  thanks

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on ‎13-05-2012 09:33 AM

i will give it a go today

 

many thanks

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