PS3 keeps freezing

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superleaf444

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I finally get it out of storage into my new apartment. Set everything up. And this happens.

When I start the system it freezes on the xml menu or whatever it is called. I booted it in safe mode and restored it. Tried again and it still freezes. 

I have a freaking 500gb HD in this SOB. Do you think it is fried? I suppose I could format it, but jesus christ redownloading everything is going to make my eyes bleed. 

Thoughts? Suggestions? Bueller? 

 
superleaf444 said:
I finally get it out of storage into my new apartment. Set everything up. And this happens.

When I start the system it freezes on the xml menu or whatever it is called. I booted it in safe mode and restored it. Tried again and it still freezes.

I have a freaking 500gb HD in this SOB. Do you think it is fried? I suppose I could format it, but jesus christ redownloading everything is going to make my eyes bleed.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Bueller?
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You left out some info that might help:

- What model is it? Far, slim, super slim?
- When did you buy it and how many hours (approx) did you play it?
- Did you use compressed air to blow out the dust?
- Did you tend to leave it in standby mode when using it, or just shut it down?
- When you turn it on, do you notice loud fan noise and/or a lot of heat coming out?
- Did you try plugging it into different outlets? Is it on a surge protector or directly in the wall outlet?
- When you used it in the past, did it have good ventilation? Or was it in an enclosed entertainment center?

Kind of a bottom line, if it had heavy use over the years, your best bet is to just bite the bullet and pick up a new one. I got a backup Slim 160gb in mint condition from Cowboom (with controller and cables) for $99 plus tax/shipping, so keep your eye out for deals like that, or just get a new one (regular slim if you can find one).
 
chimpmeister said:
You left out some info that might help:

- What model is it? Far, slim, super slim?
- When did you buy it and how many hours (approx) did you play it?
- Did you use compressed air to blow out the dust?
- Did you tend to leave it in standby mode when using it, or just shut it down?
- When you turn it on, do you notice loud fan noise and/or a lot of heat coming out?
- Did you try plugging it into different outlets? Is it on a surge protector or directly in the wall outlet?
- When you used it in the past, did it have good ventilation? Or was it in an enclosed entertainment center?

Kind of a bottom line, if it had heavy use over the years, your best bet is to just bite the bullet and pick up a new one. I got a backup Slim 160gb in mint condition from Cowboom (with controller and cables) for $99 plus tax/shipping, so keep your eye out for deals like that, or just get a new one (regular slim if you can find one).
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Duuuurrrrr.

Yeah, I tried a bunch of shit and then called Sony. Basically I had to reformat my HD.

Thanks for the heads up. I forgot to check that I even posted this. Ugh.

I've literally been redownloading shit since then. Where my room is compared to the modem, I can't even hard wire it in. I'm just going to be in download hell for the rest of my life. That and reinstalling game hell. Oh hell.

 
superleaf444 said:
Duuuurrrrr.

Yeah, I tried a bunch of shit and then called Sony. Basically I had to reformat my HD.

Thanks for the heads up. I forgot to check that I even posted this. Ugh.

I've literally been redownloading shit since then. Where my room is compared to the modem, I can't even hard wire it in. I'm just going to be in download hell for the rest of my life. That and reinstalling game hell. Oh hell.
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Sorry to hear that, but at least your hardware is working.

On a related note, every time I see your username, I think it really should be "superleaf420", lol.
 
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