my son has a 60GB launch day PS3 switch the thing on then after 2 mins the fan sounds like a hairdryer it all works fine but cant hear yerself think is there anyway of making this a bit more quieter other than turning it off or chucking it in the bin whats making the fans run at full after 2 mins i have vacuumed the vents has anyone opened one up and redone the thermal paste any help appreciated
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Last edited by davvo; 18 February, 2010, 00:08. -
Clean all the air ducts.
Dust can build up here. So when the console is off give it a good clean in all vents.
If it overheats too much the ps3 will turn itself of just like a pc.
Prob heating up quite quick and because it cannot get the air into it the and the fan is runs constantly at a high speed causing this sound.sigpic
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i have cleaned all the vents it still sounds like a hairdryer has anyone opened one up cleaned inside and redone the thermal paste ??????????Comment
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never tried it, dont know if it would make too much of a diference imo but if you do it, report back let us know how you get onsigpic
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i thought i might get someone whos had same problem i will open it up and clean the inside redo the thermal paste got nothing to lose as it sounds like a 747 taking off when i get round to doing it i will let you know how i got onComment
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Where abouts is the PS3 situated
I recently bought a new TV unit for the lounge.
And after about 5 minutes i had the same problem.
I had to remove the back of the cabinet to allow more airflow around the PS3 and i also leave the cabinet door open when playing for a long time.
Try turning it on in a cool open space like a dining table and see how long it takes for the fans to kick in
This could save you having to dismantle it which trust me is a real pain in the assComment
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this is happening my one around 15 mins into a gameComment
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