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[Closed] PS3 not working

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My lads ps3 has stopped working, its 2 years old so out of warranty.

It trys and starts up, fan kicks in then just switches off.

Anyone know where the best/most cost effective place to get one fixed in the NW (Bolton/Manchester)

Cheers.


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 10:01 am
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might still have a chance with sony if it's that age under fit for purpose sold requirements of sale of goods act - would have reasonable grounds to argue that it should last longer than two years due to cost, etc. ring them and argue it on that basis, probably worth a go!


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 10:05 am
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here you go, have a look at this:
[url= http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/theoneshow/txt/soga_letter_2.doc ]sale of goods act letter template[/url]

then get onto the retailer!


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 10:10 am
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you'd expect when buying a PS3 it to last longer than 2 years. Luckily, the Sale of goods act is there to help!

Follow flatboys link and you're on to a winner.


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 10:40 am
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Thanks chaps, very goo info.

Not sure now where I stand as my lad as broke the foil security/warranty seal as he wanted to see inside if it was something simple !!!!! 😳


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 11:21 am
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oops, fail. Security foil is all they need to wave the middle finger at you.


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 11:24 am
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There's been a few instances of PS3s carking it around the 2 year mark - sometimes it's heralded by the "Yellow Light of Death" or an error code.

Although the rate of PS3s dying is a lot lower than 360s (thank god), Sony generally refuse to fix them for free, normally asking for £90 - £180 for repair costs.

If the seal's broken, you're probably screwed on the 'official' front, you'd be better off finding an independant company to have a look at it, not sure where would be best where you live.


 
Posted : 19/10/2009 2:53 pm

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