WebI picked up a Fat 60gb PS3 and while it seems to run just fine, the fan is super loud, usually hitting "stage 4" within a few minutes of being on. I took it apart, cleaned the dust out of everything (there wasn't much, was clearly cleaned previously) and replaced the thermal paste which also looked like it was done within the last year or so. WebMay 28, 2011 · If you have a fat PS3, you can hold the eject button while turning on the power switch on the back of the PS3. This causes the fan to run full speed. People claim that this can damage your PS3, but I've done this before and suffered no ill effects. Use it at your own risk. SaveShare ReplyQuote Furrby Registered Joined Feb 22, 2011 338 Posts #4
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WebPS3 Fat Console Backwards Compatible + Controllers + 13 Game Lot *WORKING* $202.50. 15 bids. $22.12 shipping. Ending Apr 19 at 8:58PM PDT 6d 3h. Sony PlayStation 3 80GB Console - Black tested working (606) 606 product ratings - Sony PlayStation 3 80GB Console - Black tested working. $42.00. WebMajin Riddler, the first thing you want to do, is to check the leads from the power supply to make sure that it is working. After you check your PSU and find that it works properly, check the fuses on the logic board for continuity. Was this answer helpful? Yes No Score 2 Add a comment bbbbbbbbbbbbb @bspradle Rep: 1 Posted: Jan 5, 2024 Options slowpho
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Webr/PS3 • Took apart the ps3 to clean out the heavy dust buildup and reapply thermal paste. The fan used to run pretty good on idle but now it behaves better with playing ps2 games. The fan actually runs quiet and I can feel the heat coming out so it must be working. Now to get that temp monitor. http://ps3ezchill.com/ps3-ezchill-installation-fat-style-ps3/ WebMar 15, 2016 · If you feel comfortable taking the PS3 apart, applying the paste and putting it back together I say go for it. The warranty on your machine is prolly up anyway and if your machine is already starting to overheat and freeze whats the worst that could happen. slow phil collins