Playstation 3 freezes and goes to a crazy screen

Hi mttwlsn16,

If you noticed that system recently freezes up, it migth be overheating or full of dust. There are several ways on how to check the issue, either you clean the system or place it in a cool area. Here are some ways to troubleshoot the problem.

1. Turn off the system completely then disconnect it from the power outlet. Press and hold down the power button for 15-20 seconds. Try to restart the system now. If still has the same problem proceed to step 2.

2 .Try to Unplug and replug all the cables.

3 .Take out the hard-drive, and put it back in after your console has been started up.

4. Make sure that you have at least 60% of the hard drive space free.

5. Clean your game discs with a micro-fiber cloth.

6. Clean the ps3 from dust. You can Use a micro-fiber cloth and use vacuum accessories to clean the dust from the grills and fans.

Alternative solution to remove the dust:
--> turn off the system by switching it off from the back. Please make sure that there's no inserted disc on the system.
--> Now hold the eject button and while holding it try to switch it back on. Fan will run for about 20-30 seconds and it will clean up the dust.

Hope it helps.

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Try to Clean the Disc. check for Scraches if there is any get a SkipDR. they Re-Clean.

you probably have to much stuff on your play-station

it looks like your Ps3 is either very dusty ( get an air duster can ) or its an internal proble Like the laser has died out. i have the same problem as soon as i dusted it it worked ever since

open your PS3 up and use a dust cleaner to blow the dust off!it could be overheating. and if that works next time you play pull it out of a confined place and when youre done wrap it in a towel and put if where it should be to prevent dust getting in

Try using a can of air to blow out the fan area. Even though its well ventilated it may be full of dust. It sounds like an overheating issue. Also look into aftermarket fan/cooling solutions, that dont plug directly into the PS3 and have there own outlet power plug.

I address this problem on my blog.

Check out my guide here:

I'd start with # 3.

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RescueTechLA

you have dust build up brother. take a can of dust off and while the system is running pulse some air throught the front vents. you should see gobs of brown dust flying out the back....you system is freezing because its overheating(is that an oxymoron?) good luck!

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