PS3 Does Not Turn Off

[michael_stutzer]

Persistantthug said:

michael_stutzer said:

Today I played Fifa 12 on my 40GB (meaning old) PS3 a little bit and then tried to turn it off. The light had turned red but the PS3 continued working. I don't know whether it is  just the fan or the console itself but the sound it normally makes continued. I tried several more times but it happens all the time. What may be the problem? I am worried because I can't buy another one  and I have just ordered  a copy of Uncharted 3, this is not a good time to die.

Sounds like your PS3 is at least 4 years old.

 

If your PS3 has gotten louder than when you first bought it from the store (I assume you are the 1st owner), then you should probably change your thermal paste.  Vacuume and clean it out while your at it.  ARCTIC SILVER 5 is good to use.

 

And like you were told, when having long gaming sessions, don't just turn it off...allow it to idle for 5 or 10 minutes so it can cool down.

It is three years old (yesterday was its birthday :) ). It was louder in summer ( it was very hot here) but it is normal now. I don't know much about changing thermal paste but I'll give it a look. 

Thanks for the answers.