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Light turns on, light turns yellow, light turns red and blinks.

Ps3 turns on and the light turns green then yellow then red and starts to blink

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  • cvman46 May 11, 2010

    are you trying to start up a game or just the console?

  • Anonymous Jul 20, 2013

    I don't know if there's a disc n it. Also while off the red lights just keep flashing.

  • Kyle Karens
    Kyle Karens Nov 10, 2013

    yes there is a disc in it. and im not able to get it out.

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Your ps3 has overheated. This is the equivilent to the red ring of death for xbox 360. The ps3 problem is called "yellow light of death" this means your ps3 has died due to the console being overheated. The solution to this problem is either getting a new playstation or take it to a shop in the UK and they could help you fix it for a price around £30-£50 GBP.

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Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPiIXFV1IPc
Is this what happens? If it is then call Sony customer support.

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SOURCE: ps3 won't power up!!

the Yellow Light of Death has hit your console. you must have the unit repaired...or replace it.

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SOURCE: ps3 power light turns green then yellow then

Your Playstation 3 has overheated. You will need to take it to a shop and in the UK it can be fixed for a price of around £35-£50 GBP. You wont need a new one, take it and they can sort out the problem. If you have warranty you can get it fixed for free. Hope this helps.

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