PS3 freezing help!

[Horza2002]

My PS3 seems to freeze from time to time and then I have to turn it off and and on again before it works. Does anyone know why this happens??

[Mr Skeptic]

That's a rather generic problem. Anything that slowly corrupts data bits will cause this sort of problem. It could be a program that "leaks" memory, faulty components, overheating due to poor ventilation. About how long does it go before it freezes?

[Horza2002]

It depends...somedays it doesnt freeze at all, other day it freezes the first time i put it on and play for about 15mins then not again after....

[Pangloss]

Does it only happen with disc-based games? That would suggest a disc player problem. I had a bad player on my first one and had to get it repaired.

 

Does it only happen in a certain game? That would suggest a problem with that game.

 

Does it only happen while connected in an online game? That would suggest a problem with your Internet connection.

 

If none of the above, I agree with Mr Skeptic that it sounds like an overheating issue. The fan may be broken or clogged with dust (take a look at the vent). You may need to have it repaired or replaced.

[Horza2002]

It's mainly FIFA 10 and Battlefield 2 it freezes with....abd they are both disc based games so it might be that. Thanks