Gaming What might be wrong with my 60 GB launch PS3?

[Linkpal]

I already own a 40 GB PS3 that works fine, but my friend found a 60 GB in the trash (garbage man) and gave it to me because he didn't want it. The place that sells it has to throw out any unsold merchandise after a while, thus...why I have it. Anyway, their other policy is to try to destroy it.

So then, they whacked the poor PS3 with a hammer. It went through the case and into the power supply. Regardless, I decided to test it. So far, I can turn it on, with a green light. It works fine. Everything is great, but it freezes after about 20-30 seconds. No matter what. Just completely freezes. I can still power it off by holding down the power button, but I'm still a bit confused.

Should I just order a new power supply and install it? I'm not sure if this will solve anything, but it would seem like the most logical choice.

Thank you for any answers.

 

[Sirbagsalot]

you mean besides the obvious? the thing had a hammer jammed in it you expect it to work flawlessly?

In any case i would bet some circuits got screwed up, in the right areas when it got...you know...whacked.

 

[thegame07]

"The place that sells it has to throw out any unsold merchandise after a while, thus...why I have it. Anyway, their other policy is to try to destroy it."

I honestly doubt that one bit. They have to throw out their ps3s because it's been unsold for awhile? that makes perfect sense. there has been something wrong with it before it's been hit with a hammer.

 

[DigitalDeviant]

solution: sell it as is for parts.