PS2 over heating HELP!

dave1 · #1 06-01-2004, 18:34

My PS2 is overheating, cause when i play a DVD movie it stops
and skips, and my games crash as well.

I know this because when i turn off my console and let it cool down, and i restart and play a movie it play excellent, what is the problem the fan is working and clean. HELP!

EVOEvo · #2 06-01-2004, 19:42

u might need to buy a usb fan see if that cools it down i seen them for 8$ on the net i will try and find a link to it

TylerDurden · #3 06-01-2004, 20:35

Do you have a modchip installed? How long on average does it take for your PS2 to overheat? Also is your PS2 placed in an area where there is plenty of room for air to pass through?

Tyler!

dave1 · #4 06-01-2004, 20:39

i have a mod install and the room temp is hot but it takes about 5-10 mins for the ps2 to start screwing up

TylerDurden · #5 06-01-2004, 20:41

I mean is your ps2 in a cramped area? Are you sure your fan is indeed working? What chip do you have in your ps2?

Tyler!

dave1 · #6 06-01-2004, 20:45

Sorry yes the PS2 is on a matt near my TV in vertical position
the Mod is Magic3, and yes the fan and vents are clean and fan is blowing strong.

TylerDurden · #7 06-01-2004, 20:50

Hmm try moving your ps2 a little futher away from your tv. In a way to where its alone and has plenty of room around it for breathing.

I hope this solves it. Other than that I cant really say without actually looking at it.

Tyler!

dave1 · #8 06-01-2004, 20:53

Thank you for information, but this is the first time I've had this overheating problem, and the weather hasnt really helped much as you have explained to me, i will try and see.

dave1 · #9 07-01-2004, 20:06

I have fix the problem now, and my PS2 is working great now,
the problems was fixed by moving the PS2 away from my TV set and on to the floor, but i think the room temp was the main offender. So thanks to everyone for there input.

TylerDurden · #10 07-01-2004, 20:07

LOL, I hit the nail on the head with that one.

Tyler!

TylerDurden · #11 07-01-2004, 20:11

Another thing, I just reread your post and noticed you moved it to the floor. Make sure your ps2 isnt on the carpet. You could get a static charge sent to it on accident or trip on it. I suggest somewhere out of the way but still with plenty of breathing room.

Tyler!

dave1 · #12 07-01-2004, 20:34

yes i think you are right, i will move it to a safer location,
once again thankyou for your help.