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The PS3 does have an auto shut off but it is for an inactive machine. Just be sure to be safe make sure yours is set for a couple of hours. Dust can cause a machine to overheat and so can poor ventilation
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How does PS3 get ylod?
The answer from what is YLOD has been added to this question in it's entirety. Basically the PS3 YLOD is a hardware fault on the motherboard, sony claim that there is no single reason behind yellow light of death but as a rule this is due to the cheap solder that sony use. When your PlayStation has been on for prolonged periods of time it will reach high temperatures causing the solder on the motherboard to melt, as it cools (when you turn it off) it cracks causing a faulty connection. The term YLOD stands for yellow light of death, after this has happened to your PlayStation any attempt to turn it on will result in it beeping and flashing from green to yellow and finally flashing red.
Is your ps3 hard drive useless after ylod?
Many parts are still usable after YLOD and there are sites that repair YLOD for $99 if you have not done something trying to repair it yourself
How much does it cost to fix the yellow light on a PS3?
Fixing the YLOD on the PS3 will cost $150.00.
Does a PS3 turn off by itself?
The settings menu has the ability to turn off both the PlayStation 3 and the controllers when not in use. You must set both to turn off if you want them to do so.
What causes the ylod for ps3?
Ylod is commonly caused by a lose of connection between the GPU/CPU to your motherboard. Generally this is caused by heat and can be easy noticed if you open up your PS3. You will see that your thermal paste and pads are worn and are not working correctly. To get rid of Ylod you need to reapply the thermal paste on the GPU/CPU and ensure that the inside of your PS3 is dust free.
Why do you get the ylod?
The answer from what is YLOD has been added to this question in it's entirety. Basically the PS3 YLOD is a hardware fault on the motherboard, sony claim that there is no single reason behind yellow light of death but as a rule this is due to the cheap solder that sony use. When your PlayStation has been on for prolonged periods of time it will reach high temperatures causing the solder on the motherboard to melt, as it cools (when you turn it off) it cracks causing a faulty connection. The term YLOD stands for yellow light of death, after this has happened to your PlayStation any attempt to turn it on will result in it beeping and flashing from green to yellow and finally flashing red.
What are the causes of the ylod?
The answer from what is YLOD has been added to this question in it's entirety. Basically the PS3 YLOD is a hardware fault on the motherboard, sony claim that there is no single reason behind yellow light of death but as a rule this is due to the cheap solder that sony use. When your PlayStation has been on for prolonged periods of time it will reach high temperatures causing the solder on the motherboard to melt, as it cools (when you turn it off) it cracks causing a faulty connection. The term YLOD stands for yellow light of death, after this has happened to your PlayStation any attempt to turn it on will result in it beeping and flashing from green to yellow and finally flashing red.
Is PS3 slim slower compared with PS3?
PS3 Slim Seems to be the same kinda, PS3 60g gets alot of YLOD's, ( Yellow Light Of Deaths).
If a ps3 has ylod does just replacing the hard drive fix it or could if be a problem with the system itself?
NO, I don't think the YLOD is ever a harddrive problem from what I have read so that is not a solution worth trying. There are a number of sites that discuss it and also YouTube videos. You have the YLOD The problem is hardware failure internally What you need is a PS3 REPAIR GUIDE http://www.ps3problemsgone.info Imagine the solution to all your Console errors in one downloadable ebook. There quick easy to use and you will be back up and running in no time. Or you can send it off to the manufacturer sony for $150 if no longer in warranty Happy to help
How do you stop ylod on a PS3?
keep your ps3 vents always clean and well maintained. Keep ps3 out of closed spaces so it wouldnt overheat.
Does chargeing an ipod on a ps3 break it?
To be honest .. Idk .. I had the YLOD on my ps3 because my sister charged her iPod over nice and then I send it to Sony to fix nd then I had an iPod touch and I want to play music then later It happen again with the YLOD ..
Is it worse to have YLOD or a solid red light on your PS3?
Considering the YLOD (yellow light of death) indicates a debilitating malfunction with your system's hard drive and a solid red light means the system is off... I'd say it's infinitely worse. Best of luck to you!
