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In 2012, Sony Entertainment announced that the company would be releasing a new version of its 2006 Playstation 3 console. The new console is called the Playstation 3 Super Slim and is identified by the model number, CECH-4000. The PlayStation 3 Super Slim (CECH400x) is the third version of the PS3 video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released October 25, 2012.

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ps3 superslim shut down by itself

Why does my PS3 Super Slim turn on with a green light, but then after a few seconds it suddenly turns off and the light goes grey?

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Hi!

Usually caused by the CPU/GPU.

I would get it out and do a reflow and see if that makes a difference.

Guide: PlayStation 3 Slim Motherboard Replacement

Reflow guide (I know this is meant for the PS3 Phat, but just to give you the idea): Yellow Light of Death Repair

Can you let us know how that goes?

Thanks!

PlayStation 3 Super Slim Image

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PlayStation 3 Slim Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty:

Difficult

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50 minutes - 2 hours
PlayStation 3 Yellow Light of Death (YLOD) Fix Kit Image

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Yellow Light of Death Repair

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Difficult

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1 - 2 hours

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