What could be wrong if my play station three will not power up?

Answer by  worker3350 (49)

Make sure that the power cord is connected to the back. Also make sure that the power switch on the back is in the on postion. If you have the PS3 hooked up to a power surge make sure that it is not tripped or that it is actually on. Make sure the switch is in the on poistion.

Answer by  ZiggyHolmes (127)

It may be overheated. Make sure the ventilation system has no dust or residues inside. Also, there may be a problem with your power cord. Check on that.

Answer by  sennico (22)

First try plugging your PS3 into different outlets to make sure it isn't an outlet issue. If it still doesn't power up you likely have a power supply issue that will need to be serviced by a Sony repair center.

Answer by  Xayne (177)

There are several possibilities to can that be the reason why your PS3 will not power up. First one, is that your PS3 may be defective. Another one, and possibly obvious one to to make sure everything is plugged correctly. There also may be an issue with the power socket in which you plugged your PS3 into.

Answer by  jai72 (16)

one maybe the main power switch in the back of the unit is not on, two the unit might be defective or not connected at all.

Answer by  Jeenyus (64)

Hopefully you just have a faulty power cord, try a new one. It could also be a bad transformer, bent pin, blown capacitor, or electrical damage from a power surge.