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The PlayStation 3 Slim is the second version of the PS3 video game console with the original model number CECH-2000. Produced by Sony Computer Entertainment it fixed many issues of the original (fat) Playstation 3. It was released on September 1, 2009.

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Console Powers Off, Red Light Turns Off

Hello All,

I have a PS3 slim which is several years old and I am having a weird power issue that seems different from other ones I've looked up.

Basically my console Powers up with no issue, and it will launch a game without issue as well. However after 10 minutes to 2 hours of gaming, the console shuts itself off. What's more, the red power light turns off as well. If I unplug my console from the back and then plug it back in, the console works and I can power back up again.

It isn't kept in a hot location and isn't dusty, I've taken care of the machine.

Does anyone have any ideas and suggestions to stop these power downs?

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Is it with any game that you try with it?

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Yes sir. I've had it happen when using a disc, as well as when it was a downloaded game on my hard drive

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This sounds like its the thermal paste that needs changing.

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Is that a common issue or am I better off taking it somewhere for repairs?

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