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sox73b3 · 08-13-2011, 10:20 PM

...system will start up and will work for about 30 seconds and then slowly start to freeze and turn off. Light blinks red - Restart - Repeat.

Looks like I am close to the end, but I wonder how close - will restore work?

Thanks

dickey1331 · 08-13-2011, 11:39 PM

I would back up your saves and anything else ASAP.

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bcruise · 08-14-2011, 12:39 PM

Yeah, I got this on my first 60 GB system, only mine stayed on for an hour or so. - it's very close to death.

Fortunately for me, an hour was more than enough time to salvage everything I could from the system before it shut off. If I'd have kept trying to turn it on I surely would have gotten YLOD before much longer.

Equinox831 · 08-14-2011, 01:11 PM

Sony will fix it for you.. I wish I had one of those 60GB PS3's because those are easily the best our of all the models. The only thing you should worry about is if it's broken beyond repair, then they'll send you a refurbished Slim.. Not too bad, but I would be pissed if I couldn't get my 60GB back. Broken 60GB's go for a lot on Ebay so that's an option too..

bcruise · 08-14-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Equinox831


	Sony will fix it for you.. I wish I had one of those 60GB PS3's because those are easily the best our of all the models. The only thing you should worry about is if it's broken beyond repair, then they'll send you a refurbished Slim.. Not too bad, but I would be pissed if I couldn't get my 60GB back. Broken 60GB's go for a lot on Ebay so that's an option too..

For $150 if it's out of warranty.....

mikenoob · 08-14-2011, 02:45 PM

Honestly, I would love to basically trade my 60 GB fatty for a slim straight up. I don't even use the BC or the extra ports on the system. I'm so worried my PS3 is gonna die anytime soon.

Equinox831 · 08-14-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bcruise


	For $150 if it's out of warranty.....

Well that goes without saying. I don't think too many 60GB systems are still under warranty..

sox73b3 · 08-14-2011, 08:50 PM

Thanks for the feedback.

I tried to get some saves off but no luck, system doesn't stay on long enough.

This is my 3rd 60gb and I don't use BC much anymore, I think I may go for the new one this time. I think I read somewhere the repairs are $180 now.

Is the 160gb the best bet for a new system?
Any bundles I should be aware of?

Thanks

08-13-2011, 10:20 PM	#1
sox73b3 Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 412	PS3 Fat Boy 60GB - anyone else have this problem? ...system will start up and will work for about 30 seconds and then slowly start to freeze and turn off. Light blinks red - Restart - Repeat. Looks like I am close to the end, but I wonder how close - will restore work? Thanks

08-13-2011, 11:39 PM	#2
dickey1331 Everyday is Faceurary! OVR: 31 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Juneau, AK Posts: 14,372	I would back up your saves and anything else ASAP. --- - Do you really care where I sent this from? bcruise likes this. __________________ MLB: Texas Rangers Soccer: FC Dallas, Fleetwood Town NCAA: SMU, UTA NFL: Dallas Cowboys NHL: Dallas Stars NBA: Dallas Mavericks I own a band check it out

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bcruise Hall Of Fame OVR: 48 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 23,205 Blog Entries: 8	Re: PS3 Fat Boy 60GB - anyone else have this problem? Yeah, I got this on my first 60 GB system, only mine stayed on for an hour or so. - it's very close to death. Fortunately for me, an hour was more than enough time to salvage everything I could from the system before it shut off. If I'd have kept trying to turn it on I surely would have gotten YLOD before much longer.

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08-14-2011, 08:50 PM	#8
sox73b3 Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 412	Re: PS3 Fat Boy 60GB - anyone else have this problem? Thanks for the feedback. I tried to get some saves off but no luck, system doesn't stay on long enough. This is my 3rd 60gb and I don't use BC much anymore, I think I may go for the new one this time. I think I read somewhere the repairs are $180 now. Is the 160gb the best bet for a new system? Any bundles I should be aware of? Thanks

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