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System freezes At random points in time my system will freeze. I have no idea why this is happening. It has occurred with numerous games.

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HI. If this is being accompanied by a blinking red light, this will lead to GPU solder separation. Due to the poor design of the heat-sink/fan assembly, this condition is quite common in most PS3 consoles. Now, if your unit only freezes up during game play, or system activity(with no blinking red light), the Hard drive will then be the culprit. It is damaged. The necessary action will be to have the Hard drive replaced, asap.


  • NOTE_ Most GPU issues will need to be repaired by a qualified Sony service tech.

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        Additionally, make sure all of your media/games are clean, and free of debris before inserting them into your unit. This will cause freezes during game play, as well, if not done correctly.


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