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My ps3 wont turn on

I turn on the power switch in the back (red Light comes on solid).
When i hit the power button i can hear the fans start up for 1 second then the light blinks yellow the system beeps three times and the system shuts down leaving the light blinking red. i have a game in it that i cant eject because it wont stay running long enough. it is not over hot, so i dont know whats going on.

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HI, the power supply is unstable or weak. you will need to replace this failing power supply soon. it is damaged.

  • Anonymous Jul 20, 2013

    damaged inside or power cord

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