It’s well know that PS3 has many impressive capabilities, but it all puts a strain on the power supply. The outlet that supplies the electricity, the power cord, and the internal workings of the machine could all suffer some kind of damage. There could be obstructions that are causing the console too overheat and not turn on, or the television's input could be incorrect. To determine if the actual PS3 power supply is bad, you need to check a few different things.
1. Check the condition of the power cord that runs from the rear of the PS3 to the wall outlet or surge protector. There should be no exposed metal wires at any point along the cord. If the cord is cut or broken it must be replaced. Damaged power cords are an electrical and fire hazard.
2. Turn on the PS3 system using the main power switch on the back of the console. Remove any objects from the PS3's vents. If the vents are obstructed, this will cause the PS3 to overheat and turn off. At least four inches of clearance is required between the air vents and any other devices, objects or walls.
3. Determine what the problem is by observing the PS3 LED lights . The left light is the disc status, and the right light is the power status. If no lights are on, the PS3 power switch is off. A solid red light means the PS3 is off or in standby mode. A flashing red light means the PS3 has overheated. A light that flashes green to yellow to red means that the PS3 has a flawed internal part. Contact Sony for repairs.
4. Place a hand on the top of the PS3. The PS3 should be warm but not too hot to touch. If the PS3 is too hot, unplug the power and pull the console out to an open space. Use a hand vacuum to blow any dust off the air intakes along the side. Place the PS3 in a new location where it is more exposed to more air. There should be 4 inches of clear space on either side of the PS3.
5. Listen for the whir of the fans to hear if they are working or not. PS3s should always have fan noise. Look for the LED status light on the front of the PS3. If the red light blinks repeatedly the PS3, or if you smell ozone coming from it, it is overheating. The internal fans could be malfunctioning and not properly cooling the internal power capacitors. The machine will need to be repaired.
6. Set your television to the correct input that displays PS3 video. The exact instructions for switching the input vary per television set. If, you connected the PS3 to the television using an HDMI cable, for example, click the "Input/Source" option on your TV remote control and select the HDMI input. If you see a solid green LED light, the PS3 is on but you can't view it on your television.
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