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but I was shocked to see it happen with the PS3.
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One of my last few jobs was for them...I really wouldn't be surprised at all...while they didn't quite have the numbers of the RROD type problems the 360 initially encountered, MANY got booked for repair/replacement.
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Has this happened to anyone before?
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SO many.
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Any solutions? I just started the Googling, but I was hoping for some advice first hand.
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Don't keep it in closed cupboards, don't run it for longer than 6 hours at a time, dust around it, don't keep it on carpet, or close to any other heat generating devices like VCRs and DVD players.
Also, try a "restore default settings" which shouldn't delete anything but has been known to clear a few performance issues up, you just need to change a few settings back when you're done - or if you don't mind copying off any files you don't have backed up elsewhere (save games included), and a longer process, you can do a complete format.
Get the latest firmware.
If problems persist on the ongoing, take it back or have it sent in.