How to Tell if Ps3 Power Supply is Bad?
Posted in ps3 | 2022-03-14
Problems with your PS3? Read This. (lots of Text)
The system will not start up or only stay on a short time before flashing lights and beeping. (Power supplies can cause flashing lights but more often it's an overheating/mobo problem if the lights flash.)
How do you Fix a PS3 when it Doesn't Turn On?
Press and hold the power button on the console for 10 seconds or until it has shut down.
Press and hold the power button again until you hear two short beeps.
Press the PS button on the controller to start your PlayStation in Safe Mode.
What Causes a PS3 to Turn off by Itself?
If your PlayStation 3 is turning off for no real reason, its generally the sign of overheating, damaged CPU, or the power supply is giving out and you need to replace it or buy another one.
Why does my PS3 Beep 3 Times when I Turn it On?
3 beeps is a POST (ps3 equivalent) failure. It generally indicates a terminal problem with the unit and is most commonly caused by heat related issues having caused the GPU or CPU to have become unseated. It is a common cause of the dreaded YLOD.