I have a new ps3 its a slide top black ps3. It turns on then after a min it turns to red. Not flashing. Just solid red and then turns off completely. Wile I was turning it on though the screen was still black as if it wasn't connect to the tv. My bro has same ps3 and my cords work on his so its not that. Ohh and I haven't seen a yellow light at all.

Hi tomtoremar,

Are you seeing any flashing red/yellow lights?

If so this is the red light error and you will find that is why the system will not turn on.

Why Does It Happen?

The GPU and the CPU are the 2 main chips in the system and they deal with all of the number crunching however they can get very hot and if they lose connection the system will either freeze up or turn off and give you the red flashing light.

How To Fix?

The key is stopping the heat build up and you can either send it in and they will fix it for you.

Bear in mind that for the PS3 red flashing light error you will be waiting for about 4 weeks and it will also cost you $150 for the repair bill!

Other Ways To Fix?

You can also use a good PS3 Repair Guide to fix it and this will show you how to stop the heat build up with a few household items.

Just make sure that you get a good guide there are some good ones out there!

Click Here For A Complete Review Of All Available PS3 Repair Guides.

Hope this helps and any questions let me know?

Hello there,
The reason your system is not reading any game is because the lens is not working, to fix this, follow the steps below;

1. Unplug the power cable, video cable and controllers and remove any discs from the disc drive
2. Remove the rubber foot on the left side of the PS3, unscrew the security screw and slide off the top lid.
3. Unscrew all nine screws under the lid and lift off this section to reveal the inside. Be sure to unplug the cable that connects to this lid before completely removing it.
4. Remove the gray box. This is the Blu-ray drive. Disconnect the power supply and the cable connecting it to the motherboard
5. Remove the five screws on the outside of the Blu-ray drive to remove the metal shell.
6. Remove the next set of screws on the black plastic cover to gain access to the inside of the Blu-ray drive. Disconnect the red and black cable to pull the two plastic halves apart.
7. Remove the cables and brackets and screws holding the laser in place and slide off the laser module. Be sure to check the model number on the laser to make sure you purchase the right replacement model.
8. Replace with new laser module, reverse your steps and reassemble the PS3.

Take care

Step 2 Remove the rubber foot on the left side of the PS3, unscrew the security screw and slide off the top lid.

Step 3 Unscrew all nine screws under the lid and lift off this section to reveal the inside. Be sure to unplug the cable that connects to this lid before completely removing it.

Step 4 Remove the gray box. This is the Blu-ray drive. Disconnect the power supply and the cable connecting it to the motherboard.

Step 5 Remove the five screws on the outside of the Blu-ray drive to remove the metal shell.

Step 6 Remove the next set of screws on the black plastic cover to gain access to the inside of the Blu-ray drive. Disconnect the red and black cable to pull the two plastic halves apart.

Step 7 Remove the cables and brackets and screws holding the laser in place and slide off the laser module. Be sure to check the model number on the laser to make sure you purchase the right replacement model.

Step 8 Replace with new laser module, reverse your steps and reassemble the PS3.

Read more: How to Repair a PS3 That Does Not Read a Disc | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5778475_repair-ps3-not-read-disc.html#ixzz0sQmwqziZ

Step 2 Remove the rubber foot on the left side of the PS3, unscrew the security screw and slide off the top lid.

Step 3 Unscrew all nine screws under the lid and lift off this section to reveal the inside. Be sure to unplug the cable that connects to this lid before completely removing it.

Step 4 Remove the gray box. This is the Blu-ray drive. Disconnect the power supply and the cable connecting it to the motherboard.

Step 5 Remove the five screws on the outside of the Blu-ray drive to remove the metal shell.

Step 6 Remove the next set of screws on the black plastic cover to gain access to the inside of the Blu-ray drive. Disconnect the red and black cable to pull the two plastic halves apart.

Step 7 Remove the cables and brackets and screws holding the laser in place and slide off the laser module. Be sure to check the model number on the laser to make sure you purchase the right replacement model.

Step 8 Replace with new laser module, reverse your steps and reassemble the PS3.

Read more: How to Repair a PS3 That Does Not Read a Disc | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5778475_repair-ps3-not-read-disc.html#ixzz0sQmwqziZ

Step 2 Remove the rubber foot on the left side of the PS3, unscrew the security screw and slide off the top lid.

Step 3 Unscrew all nine screws under the lid and lift off this section to reveal the inside. Be sure to unplug the cable that connects to this lid before completely removing it.

Step 4 Remove the gray box. This is the Blu-ray drive. Disconnect the power supply and the cable connecting it to the motherboard.

Step 5 Remove the five screws on the outside of the Blu-ray drive to remove the metal shell.

Step 6 Remove the next set of screws on the black plastic cover to gain access to the inside of the Blu-ray drive. Disconnect the red and black cable to pull the two plastic halves apart.

Step 7 Remove the cables and brackets and screws holding the laser in place and slide off the laser module. Be sure to check the model number on the laser to make sure you purchase the right replacement model.

Step 8 Replace with new laser module, reverse your steps and reassemble the PS3.

Read more: How to Repair a PS3 That Does Not Read a Disc | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5778475_repair-ps3-not-read-disc.html#ixzz0sQmwqziZ

It needs to have the chips reflowed. We are a listed repair service on this site and we offer the repair for $59.99.
www.videogamerepairservice.com

maybe its on the wrong chanel????

Yes this is the YLOD (Yellow light of death) to fix it you need to stop the heat build up getting to the main chips in the motherboard to do this you should use the recommended PS3 Repair guide.

It is created by the same person as the top selling Xbox guide>>

PS3 Repair Guide

if its a flashing red light it needs looking at,maybe the fan or the heat sync is faulty.If it is new take it back to where you got it from and get a replacement,DONT OPEN IT.good luck.

I had the same problem, so I called customer service and had me do this:

1) with the USB cable plugged into the controller, power down the ps3 and turn the on/off switch in the back to "off".
2) hold your thumb down on the front button (where you normally can turn it on) while turning the switch on the back to "on" again. keep your thumb or finger on the front switch.
3) You will hear the normal "beep" that you usually hear when the PS3 boots up, but after a few seconds later, you will hear a secondary beep. Remove your thumb or finger after this second beep and the PS3 will reset itself after a few seconds. I have a projector connected to it, so I had to set the display screen back to HDMI afterwards, but when I disconnected the USB cable the controller worked wirelessly again. The customer service rep said that this allowed the controller to pair with the PS3 again. Note: You probably do not have to have the controller plugged into the USB cable at all while doing this. I just happened to have it plugged in. Hope this helps.

Pretty much the only thing worth trying is starting the PS3 without the hard drive.

If it doesn't work it's more than likely a GPU problem that only Sony can fix.

Either way check out my guide here for tips and details.

http://rescuetechla.blogspot.com/

Please feel free to email me any other questions and please don't forget to rate!

:)

Thanks!

RescueTechLA

This is what used to happen to me on my ps3 slim 160 GB when I put the disc in the screen goes black and int he top left corner I have a flashing disc, i updated the system to FW 4.00 and now the game works fine, i was previously running FW 3.73.

hi Torgsrus.
PS3 Light sequence
The following pictures illustrate the CECHX0X model, however the light sequence is applicable to all PlayStation 3 models.

No lights are on:

When no lights are on, this means that the main power switch on the back of the ps3 is off or the PS3 is unplugged. When the main power switch is off (the '0' is pressed) and you will not be able to access any features of the PS3 system. To turn on the PS3 system, make sure the main power switch is on (the 'I' side is pressed down).

If the PS3 does not turn on:
· Make sure the power cord is not frayed or damaged
· Try using another power cord, if available
· Make sure the main power switch on the back of the PS3 system is turned on
· If you continue to have issues contact our Technical support.

Solid Red:


When the power status light is solid red, this means that the PS3 system is off (or in standby mode).
Standby, mode means the PlayStation 3 system is off, but is ready to be turned on by pressing the power button.

If the ps3 system will not turn on when you press the power button, this is an issue with the PS3 system and you will need to send your system in for service.

Solid Green:

When the power status light is solid green, this means that the PS3 is turned on.
You should be able to navigate the XMB, play games, access the Playstation store,etc.
To turn of the PS3, simply press and hold the power button for two or more seconds.
If the power status light is green ,and you are experiencing problems- have a look on our forums for troubleshooting.

Flashing Red:


When the power status light flashes red after using the PS3 system for 3 or more minutes and shuts off, the PS3 system has possibly overheated.

This may be caused by poor ventilation or the vents may be blocked.
If this happens:
· Check to see if the vents are blocked. If the vents are dusty, vacuum the vents to remove the dust.
· If the PS3 system is in an enclosed area like an entertainment area, move it to a more open area.
· Leave the ps3 system off for 30 minutes to let it cool down.
· If you continue to have issue, you may need to send the console in for service.

Flashing Green:


When the power status light flashed green, it means that the PS3 system is turning off. Please wait while the system turns off.

If the PS3 system does not shut down immediately, it may be trying to finish save data to the Hard Drive. If it is, do not turn the main power switch on the back off as it may cause data on your hard drive to be corrupted.

If the green light continues to flash green, the ps3 system maybe trying to write to the hard drive, shutting down or running programs. It may take longer to shut down depending on when you pressed the power button. If the green power light flashed for a very long time, you can try holding the power button down for 5 seconds, the console will beep and should turn off. Then try to restart the PS3 system.
Flashing Green, Yellow and Red:


When the power status light goes from green, to yellow, to green, then to a flashing red, this means that they may be an issue with an internal part with in the PS3 system. This may be caused by a variety of reasons and would need to be diagnosed by our support line.

When the PS3 power light flashes in this order, you can contact our Support Line for further assistance.

Solid Blue:

When the disk status light is remaining a solid blue, it means the disc is inside the PS3 system. If you wish to eject the disc, hold down the eject button for 2 seconds and the blue disc status light will flash indicating the PS3 system is attempting to eject the disc . (NB: the power indicator light will always be a solid green).

If the disc is inserted into the ps3 system, but does not show up on the xmb or will not play, this may indicate an issue with the reader- check our guide Discs are not loading in my PlayStation 3? for further troubleshooting.

Flashing Blue:


When the disc status light is flashing blue, it means a disc was just inserted into the ps3 system or a disc is trying to eject from the ps3 system. Depending on when you pressed the eject button, it may take longer for the disc to eject. (NB: the power light will always be a solid green)
If the light constantly flashes blue, it may be an issue with the disk being stuck in the system. If this happens there is no way to remove the disc yourself if you are using an orginal 60GB PlayStation.