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How can I reset a PS3 red screen of death(sic)?

PS3 piggy or gen2 slim. Slim is better. got slim.?or super slim??????????bought it dead or failed out of the blue and worked great for years?lots of causes.overheating from all vents full of lint inside too.the sony play station ,3 has tricky hidden vents, that are pesky to see and clean. out.the huge fan and huge heatsink fins must be fully clean.orbad PSU module. (power supply module inside)bad main board (mobo)or shorted BR ODD drive ( optical disk drive)or shorted hdd (mines SSD)best is have 2x, PS3. so you can swap parts, like I just did.gee they're cheap now used.if bought like that dead, vast more, I have a list.in that case mostly using wrong parts caused.see the 2 models ps3 herehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3_modelssee evolution ?three versions and parts top NO MIX> at all.
7/2/2022 9:10:36 AM • Sony Playstation... • 60 views • 1 helpful votes
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How do I connect the Afterglow Controller to my Sony PS3 when the controller doesn't have a USB port on it?

Question edited for clarity. Question moved from Computers to PS3. The controller is wireless and connects to the PS3 using the USB Dongle that plugs into the USB Port on the PS3. How do I pair my Afterglow Wireless controller to my USB dongle?
  1. Plug the new USB dongle into your PS3.
  2. Now, press and hold the Home button (power button) on the controller until the LED on the USB dongle and the 4 indicator LED's on the controller are solid.
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Afterglow PS3 Wireless Controller User Guide - PDP Support

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2/6/2022 12:18:43 AM • Sony Playstation... • 526 views • 0 helpful votes
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I bought a used PS3 at a pawn shop. How do I sign up for a PlayStation Network account if the system only says sign in and has the old users email address in there.

From Google: "From the top level of the PlayStation 3 Home Menu, go to Settings > [System Settings] > [Restore Default Settings]. Once you select [Restore Default Settings], you will see a list of settings that will be restored. Scroll through them and press torestore the settings.Jul 20, 2017" If you search Google for: "factory reset a PS3" you will find only 1,920,000 other results. Enjoy! Anthony
12/19/2018 4:26:15 AM • Sony Playstation... • 1,674 views • 0 helpful votes
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My ps3 ttx controllers keeps flashing while I play and sometimes it shuts off does it need charging

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1/8/2019 1:36:51 AM • Sony Playstation... • 374 views • 0 helpful votes
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Ps3 wont display or play online video or let wacht free tv online

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds7PV9XZjVI top is game data clean up. under this is how to clean the cache on internet. https://youtu.be/JvJFY30qWSY your system is full and has no space left. this will cause internet problems as it need to use space on the hard drive.
2/27/2018 3:27:02 AM • Sony Playstation... • 1,124 views • 0 helpful votes
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Ps3 has purple lines going across the screen and coloring is greenish

The graphics generator isn't working properly. Perhaps you have a problem with the power supply; that could cause strange noises. I suspect one or more burned-out electrolytic capacitors. A good electrolytic capacitor has a flat-topped cylindrical case, but a bad one may have the top domed outward by excessive internal pressure. badcap-zqp50lyr3oje4ziwbuipidcp-4-0.jpeg Electrolytic capacitors in the sizes typically used in low-voltage electronics are usually low-priced; most are under US $1. I recommend Panasonic FR series capacitors for high ripple current tolerance, long life and decent high frequency characteristics. You can use capacitors with a higher voltage rating and temperature rating, but not lower. The capacitance ("uF") must be the same. Make sure the physical size fits the board and isn't too tall to close the case. Never, never install the capacitor backwards (check the orientation of the stripe on the old one before removing, and compare with the mark that's usually printed on the board under the part). A backwards capacitor will be ruined rather quickly when power is turned on.
2/26/2018 4:00:14 AM • Sony Playstation... • 755 views • 0 helpful votes
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PS3 not recognizing controller or remote

More information please. Have you got your PS3 factory reset?
2/2/2018 12:51:02 PM • Sony Playstation... • 921 views • 0 helpful votes
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I've just got a copy

Taken from a thread on the PlayStation forums: The solution to this one is a real pain. Basically, what you need to do is delete the user from the ps3, create a new user, and assign it to your psn id, and then sync trophies. I'm sure there is an old thread about this somewhere, because I had this error last year, so I won't try a step by step walkthrough, unless you can't find the other thread. Let us know how you get. P.s. as some games are locked to user as well as psn id, create a new user with the same name as your old one, after you have deleted it, if you get what I mean. -answered by hgwells https://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/PS3-Support/Error-8002291A/m-p/18411424
2/28/2018 11:24:03 AM • Sony Playstation... • 262 views • 0 helpful votes
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I dropped my ps3 and it doesnt work now.

Hello - You will either need to determine if an authorized Sony repair person can fix it or purchase a replacement. Best wishes.
2/15/2018 7:12:02 AM • Sony Playstation... • 357 views • 0 helpful votes
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PS3 I cant watch blue ray discs

Maybe your laser sensor has died, need to replace it
1/23/2018 6:48:03 AM • Sony Playstation... • 384 views • 0 helpful votes
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PS3 won't turn on

hi Torgsrus. PS3 Light sequence The following pictures illustrate the CECHX0X model, however the light sequence is applicable to all PlayStation 3 models. No lights are on: When no lights are on, this means that the main power switch on the back of the ps3 is off or the PS3 is unplugged. When the main power switch is off (the '0' is pressed) and you will not be able to access any features of the PS3 system. To turn on the PS3 system, make sure the main power switch is on (the 'I' side is pressed down). If the PS3 does not turn on: · Make sure the power cord is not frayed or damaged · Try using another power cord, if available · Make sure the main power switch on the back of the PS3 system is turned on · If you continue to have issues contact our Technical support. Solid Red: When the power status light is solid red, this means that the PS3 system is off (or in standby mode). Standby, mode means the PlayStation 3 system is off, but is ready to be turned on by pressing the power button. If the ps3 system will not turn on when you press the power button, this is an issue with the PS3 system and you will need to send your system in for service. Solid Green: When the power status light is solid green, this means that the PS3 is turned on. You should be able to navigate the XMB, play games, access the Playstation store,etc. To turn of the PS3, simply press and hold the power button for two or more seconds. If the power status light is green ,and you are experiencing problems- have a look on our forums for troubleshooting. Flashing Red: When the power status light flashes red after using the PS3 system for 3 or more minutes and shuts off, the PS3 system has possibly overheated. This may be caused by poor ventilation or the vents may be blocked. If this happens: · Check to see if the vents are blocked. If the vents are dusty, vacuum the vents to remove the dust. · If the PS3 system is in an enclosed area like an entertainment area, move it to a more open area. · Leave the ps3 system off for 30 minutes to let it cool down. · If you continue to have issue, you may need to send the console in for service. Flashing Green: When the power status light flashed green, it means that the PS3 system is turning off. Please wait while the system turns off. If the PS3 system does not shut down immediately, it may be trying to finish save data to the Hard Drive. If it is, do not turn the main power switch on the back off as it may cause data on your hard drive to be corrupted. If the green light continues to flash green, the ps3 system maybe trying to write to the hard drive, shutting down or running programs. It may take longer to shut down depending on when you pressed the power button. If the green power light flashed for a very long time, you can try holding the power button down for 5 seconds, the console will beep and should turn off. Then try to restart the PS3 system. Flashing Green, Yellow and Red: When the power status light goes from green, to yellow, to green, then to a flashing red, this means that they may be an issue with an internal part with in the PS3 system. This may be caused by a variety of reasons and would need to be diagnosed by our support line. When the PS3 power light flashes in this order, you can contact our Support Line for further assistance. Solid Blue: When the disk status light is remaining a solid blue, it means the disc is inside the PS3 system. If you wish to eject the disc, hold down the eject button for 2 seconds and the blue disc status light will flash indicating the PS3 system is attempting to eject the disc . (NB: the power indicator light will always be a solid green). If the disc is inserted into the ps3 system, but does not show up on the xmb or will not play, this may indicate an issue with the reader- check our guide Discs are not loading in my PlayStation 3? for further troubleshooting. Flashing Blue: When the disc status light is flashing blue, it means a disc was just inserted into the ps3 system or a disc is trying to eject from the ps3 system. Depending on when you pressed the eject button, it may take longer for the disc to eject. (NB: the power light will always be a solid green) If the light constantly flashes blue, it may be an issue with the disk being stuck in the system. If this happens there is no way to remove the disc yourself if you are using an orginal 60GB PlayStation.
12/2/2017 11:30:03 PM • Sony Playstation... • 1,566 views • 0 helpful votes
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Ps3 sound is cutting in and out

Not sure if this will help or not.
2/9/2018 10:48:03 AM • Sony Playstation... • 222 views • 0 helpful votes
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USB device doesn't read

If the hard drive was not formatted prior to use, then if new; it only has been Partitioned and needs to be formatted to accept data and do a read/write.
2/9/2018 1:57:02 PM • Sony Playstation... • 204 views • 0 helpful votes
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What do the different light colours on the PlayStation 3 mean?

No lights are on: When no lights are on, this means that the main power switch on the back of the ps3 is off or the PS3 is unplugged. When the main power switch is off (the '0' is pressed) and you will not be able to access any features of the PS3 system. To turn on the PS3 system, make sure the main power switch is on (the 'I' side is pressed down). If the PS3 does not turn on: · Make sure the power cord is not frayed or damaged · Try using another power cord, if available · Make sure the main power switch on the back of the PS3 system is turned on · If you continue to have issues contact our Technical support. Solid Red: When the power status light is solid red, this means that the PS3 system is off (or in standby mode). Standby, mode means the PlayStation 3 system is off, but is ready to be turned on by pressing the power button. If the ps3 system will not turn on when you press the power button, this is an issue with the PS3 system and you will need to send your system in for service. Solid Green: When the power status light is solid green, this means that the PS3 is turned on. You should be able to navigate the XMB, play games, access the Playstation store,etc. To turn of the PS3, simply press and hold the power button for two or more seconds. If the power status light is green ,and you are experiencing problems- have a look on our forums for troubleshooting. Flashing Red: When the power status light flashes red after using the PS3 system for 3 or more minutes and shuts off, the PS3 system has possibly overheated. This may be caused by poor ventilation or the vents may be blocked. If this happens: · Check to see if the vents are blocked. If the vents are dusty, vacuum the vents to remove the dust. · If the PS3 system is in an enclosed area like an entertainment area, move it to a more open area. · Leave the ps3 system off for 30 minutes to let it cool down. · If you continue to have issue, you may need to send the console in for service. Flashing Green: When the power status light flashed green, it means that the PS3 system is turning off. Please wait while the system turns off. If the PS3 system does not shut down immediately, it may be trying to finish save data to the Hard Drive. If it is, do not turn the main power switch on the back off as it may cause data on your hard drive to be corrupted. If the green light continues to flash green, the ps3 system maybe trying to write to the hard drive, shutting down or running programs. It may take longer to shut down depending on when you pressed the power button. If the green power light flashed for a very long time, you can try holding the power button down for 5 seconds, the console will beep and should turn off. Then try to restart the PS3 system. Flashing Green, Yellow and Red: When the power status light goes from green, to yellow, to green, then to a flashing red, this means that they may be an issue with an internal part with in the PS3 system. This may be caused by a variety of reasons and would need to be diagnosed by our support line. When the PS3 power light flashes in this order, you can contact our Support Line for further assistance. Solid Blue: When the disk status light is remaining a solid blue, it means the disc is inside the PS3 system. If you wish to eject the disc, hold down the eject button for 2 seconds and the blue disc status light will flash indicating the PS3 system is attempting to eject the disc . (NB: the power indicator light will always be a solid green). If the disc is inserted into the ps3 system, but does not show up on the xmb or will not play, this may indicate an issue with the reader- check our guide Discs are not loading in my PlayStation 3? for further troubleshooting. Flashing Blue: When the disc status light is flashing blue, it means a disc was just inserted into the ps3 system or a disc is trying to eject from the ps3 system. Depending on when you pressed the eject button, it may take longer for the disc to eject. (NB: the power light will always be a solid green) If the light constantly flashes blue, it may be an issue with the disk being stuck in the system. If this happens there is no way to remove the disc yourself if you are using an orginal 60GB PlayStation. However for other models of PlayStation 3 you can the - Guide for trapped disk removal Rabid What do the different light colours on the PlayStation 3 mean
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When PS3 boots the screen turns green with white dots

Emergency cooling should be cleaned. If not cleaned, you risk expensive repair.
10/24/2017 7:51:02 AM • Sony Playstation... • 1,893 views • 0 helpful votes
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My ps3 keeps shutting off by itself.. i can play

Your console has the yellow light of ***** (YLOD), I had the same issue years ago with my PS3 I tried to fix it myself but that didn't work and of course opening your PS3 voids the warranty if it's still in effect, so I ended up sending it off to get it fixed and a year later I had the same issue (btw this was the 1st PS3 Sony came out with the fat one) then I ended up buying the PS3 slim, had it for years now no problems
12/18/2017 12:06:03 AM • Sony Playstation... • 393 views • 0 helpful votes
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My kitchenaid dishwasher model # kuds02frss2

This is most likely the control panel on the door. The part is about 160 dollars. If you have a technician come and do the diagnostics and part replacement you are looking at about 300.
1/22/2018 2:24:03 PM • Sony Playstation... • 134 views • 0 helpful votes
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Horizontal lines on my new tv when i use ps3

1 of 3 things, 1.) the easiest would be to try a HDMI cable 2.) Your PS3 video may be going out (try it on a diff TV) 3.) your Video inputs on your tv may be going out. Good luck to you!
12/28/2017 3:48:03 PM • Sony Playstation... • 262 views • 0 helpful votes
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My PS3 will not play games, only movies.

Short answer its a ..... to fix. Theres multiple lasers in the disc drive that actually read the disc. The blue laser failed. Replacing the drive wont work unless you can reprogram the eeprom chip (or is it nand?) At any rate its just better to upgrade to a new console.
12/9/2017 1:48:03 AM • Sony Playstation... • 431 views • 0 helpful votes
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Ps3 port number

http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/connecttest.html
2/10/2018 4:54:03 AM • Sony Playstation... • 78 views • 0 helpful votes
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