PS3 blinking red light Solved

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Hello,
my console isn't working anymore. When I turn it on, nothing appears on the screen, then one second later it goes from green to orange and then to flashing red. I don't know what to do because the worst part is that it's still under warranty, but in the United States, and yes, it was an 80 GB I bought on eBay. So if I have to send it back, I'm not sure I'll see it again. If anyone has had the same problem and managed to fix it, thank you.

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jeremy-93-140 · Accepted Answer

Hello everyone, my PlayStation 3 won't turn on anymore, it just shows a blinking green, orange, and red light with some beeping sounds. I managed to eject the game by insisting on the touch button, but the warranty has expired. I've heard that the motherboard might have burned out due to overheating. How can I fix this, please help me, it's urgent or Sony will charge me 200 euros.

tzr2912 · Answer

Hi, I have exactly the same problem. Can you tell me if you fixed it?? If so, how?

iverter · Answer

Good evening, yes I had it repaired the first time and it came back, so I sent it back to my repairman who in turn sent it to Sony even though I no longer have a warranty with Sony. They repaired it but the cost was 230 euros. To keep it short, you could repair it yourself, I think, because the failure comes from the motherboard which is going bad, so it's best to get a quote from a professional before any disassembly. Has your console been disassembled?

iverter · Answer

Oh by the way, you can also start by resetting it by holding down the tactile M/A button in the front while you turn on your console from the back. Keep me updated, good luck. Best regards.

tzr2912 · Answer

Hi, are you sure it's the motherboard? Yes, my console was disassembled and my dad thought it was the power supply, but since you’re telling me it's the motherboard, I’m not so sure.. Otherwise, my dad went to Micromania and they gave him the number of a guy who works there and is an expert in PlayStation repairs! Thanks for getting back to me, it’s pretty urgent (I think you understand me lol)

iverter · Answer

Sorry for the wait, yes I'm sure it's not the power supply since it turns on, it's the motherboard. Do you know how to disassemble it? Best regards.

tzr2912 · Answer

Ok thanks, no I don't know but my dad got the number of a guy who repairs PS3s, he's going to see how much he charges and I'll check later!

iverter · Answer

For your information, this failure is most often due to overheating as they say, but it could either be the motherboard or the fan. This failure is the most problematic. It is said to reset it via the touch on/off button to a repairer or yourself.

iverter · Answer

Bonsoir, ta PS3 lit toujours les jeux et DVD malgré cette couleur continue ?

TZR29 · Answer

Yeah, normally it reads CDs and DVDs because it's not a problem with the disc drive!

zicktraxx · Answer

Good evening,  this blinking is due to the overheating of the PS3 -- A man is not fit for everything, but he is never suitable for anything.  °o.ZickTraXx.o°`

lBoSslThanoslBsl · Answer

Don't listen to them, I had the same problem, so here it is: Your PS3 is dead, you have to get it repaired at a shop, they will fix it for a maximum of $60 and your PS3 is not overheating, it is dead...
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Love and war and war and zombies, that's the sea!!!

lBoSslThanoslBsl · Answer

it's not the fan... it's the launch and something I don't remember how it's called I swear it's something else not the fan!  -- Love and war and war and the zombie it's the sea!!!

iverter · Answer

Good evening everyone, we're not here to debate but to help a friend, so stop overthinking it. So I was asking the person concerned if the console still reads DVDs and games?

iverter · Answer

Hello, I don't think there's anything serious. Mine also acts up with the CD drive, but it works. As for overheating, it's impossible; the light is red and the console shuts down immediately in case of a breakdown.

zicktraxx · Answer

No, it's when it flashes green and red if I remember correctly, that it is overheating and needs to be turned off.
--
A man is not good at everything,
but he is never fit for anything.

°o.ZickTraXx.o°`

iverter · Answer

In fact, the blue color continues and it's completely normal; all PS3s do this when there is a disc inside.

le gitan · Answer

Hello, my play is bugging, it turns green and then it starts flashing red. I don't understand, can you tell me what it is because I'm stuck in a game (60 GB model). Thank you for your understanding.

iverter · Answer

She is a victim of overheating or YLOD, it goes into safe mode, it’s a problem with your motherboard; what is it currently doing?

jrp · Answer

Hello everyone, I will probably fix a few issues...

Firstly, for the blinking LED, it does not have to turn yellow to be in YLOD (this happened to me).
So if you are out of warranty, I strongly recommend trying the "trick" on this forum, in the "ps3" section: Advertisement removed Moderation CCM.

Secondly, for the steady blue LED of the reader, it is indeed possible that a ribbon or wire inversion during reassembly,
as well as a reversal of anode/cathode of the LED, causes it to stay blue continuously.
(which surprises me in the case of the ps3)

Thirdly, I greet you and hope I have answered some...

PS: there is a template error for editing a response, I have a bug ;-)

JRP
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inviter · Answer

Hello, when I turn on my PS3 it no longer works, when I turn it on it goes from green to orange and then it makes a strange noise and finally it goes to flashing red. I hope you will send me a response, thank you, and it's a 60GB.

trucdepsykopat · Answer

go to www.ylod94rep.sitew.com they can help you

nikoo49 · Answer

Listen everyone, here is the solution for the Red or Orange Ylod, so take apart the console and heat the processor for 3 minutes to reconnect the processor, and don't worry, it will work again.

I am a console repairer and I can fix this for free.

In fact, too much dust or too much gaming time has caused the RAM to detach from the processors and they no longer do their job.

So I offer to do it for you if you'd like.

See you all and good luck.

P.S. / Sorry for any mistakes if there are :) bye bye

didi · Answer

My PS3 says startup impossible, hard drive not detected. Can you help me please?

Whitefaya · Answer

I feel the same way, but it's a 40-gig and it's driving me crazy. I want to smash it. Does anyone have a solution, please? Thanks.

as-du-vollant-57 · Answer

Yes, I have the same problem as you. It’s your motherboard that’s fried. There are websites that tell you how to repair it yourself; I will give you more information.

bofffffffff · Answer

C'est dû à quoi un surchauffe de PS3 ?

roo58 · Answer

roooo I have the same thing, it seriously annoys me, you know, I want to have a little party but I can't :@ If we leave it for a little while, will it restart or what?? The problem is that my cousin plays nearly all night and I play during the day. Is it possible that if we leave it for 2 or 3 hours it will restart??

fefeff · Answer

My disk won't come out =( What should I do? !!!!!

nektro · Answer

Just to let you know, there’s a vice that’s yours, it’s blue, but to access it, you need to open it.

loic · Answer

me the same since today but it's a 60GB bought at Carrefour ... it turns on green normally and turns off very quickly, orange and red are flashing. what to do, does anyone have a solution? I'm upset, thanks friends.

MOUadh89 · Answer

Pour la 60 giga, tu prends un sèche-cheveux, tu mets au froid et tu souffles la poussière par les trous d'aération de ta Play pendant 20 minutes. Tu la laisses reposer pendant 10 heures, puis tu la rallumes par derrière tout en restant appuyé sur le bouton d'allumer et d'éjecter, et le CD devrait sortir. Ça m'est arrivé la même chose, mais je pense que le YLOD est un petit truc simple, c'est qu'à cause de la poussière qui a envahi mes circuits. Tu ouvres ta Play, tu fais le nettoyage et tu refermes, et ça marche.

Gen-X · Answer

It's a Ylod (see the definition on Google).

Gen-X · Answer

For some it works, for others not.. You can always try:

1 - Position your finger on the EJECT button of the system while holding it down.
2 - While still holding it down, turn on your system until you hear 1 single BEEP and then the fan starts running at full speed.
3 - Wait for that to finish, then press the power button on the back of the system.
4 - Turn it back on & try (personally, it didn’t work for me)

With a bit of luck.. it will work for you :P

EJECT = Button to remove the CD from the system

Gen-X · Answer

It's pointless to repair that console; it requires a lot of equipment and accuracy, plus it's a temporary fix (the problem will return soon), so basically, the console is dead.

pouette 13700 · Answer

Salut, désolé de te déranger, mon copain a un problème avec sa PS3 qui clignote rouge. Peux-tu l'aider ? Je te donne mon adresse mail : pomppounette@hotmail.fr

pigmag · Answer

How can you tell if the fan is faulty?

ProdJay · Answer

It just happened to me  I took it apart, I warmed up the motherboard with a hair dryer (for about 20 minutes) and now it's working (I didn't know anything about the PS3 and I succeeded)

PitCaramel · Answer

You may say I'm lucky, but it's true I found the first PS3 outside, so I took it, but as soon as I turn it on, the button turns green and 4 seconds later it turns light orange and then red, and it keeps flashing endlessly. I don't know why. I completely dismantled it, removed about 4 grams of dust, and it does the same thing. Why?? =(

Rado · Answer

Hello, I have the same problem except that it has fallen and the red button is flashing and turning orange since it fell.

Rado · Answer

Hello, I have the same problem except that she fell and the red button is blinking and turns orange since she fell.

Rado · Answer

Hello, I have the same problem except that she has fallen and the red button is flashing and turns orange since it fell.

Rado · Answer

Hello, I have the same problem except that it has fallen and the red button is flashing and has turned orange since it fell.

Rado · Answer

Hello, I have the same problem except that it has fallen and the red button is blinking and turns orange since it fell.

CuTiE_15 · Answer

The technique of using a hairdryer for 15 minutes in the console's ventilation worked for me!! I had no idea it would actually work. I have a PS3 slim that had a YLOD, and after using this technique, it's functioning perfectly, so I recommend you give it a try!

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