PS3 is getting REALLY loud.

[Reevr]

The fan in my PS3 is getting REALLY REALLY loud while I'm watching DVD's. It gets to full speed before it even gets to the menu screen. I only have a couple weeks left on my warranty and I don't want to have it break right after the warranty expires. Should I try to get it replaced?

[Blood765]

My fans also gets really loud after I play for a few hours. But they get to normal speed after 15 min. I think it's because of the weather were I live. I live in Miami so it's really hot right now. As for your fans starting to get loud before the menu I don't think thats normal. Since your still covered by the warranty I think it's a good idea to get another.

[-Deadpool-]

Do you clean it out regularly?! If not, try taking a vacuum to it.. might be accumulating some dust.

[admartian]

Try cleaning the DVD disc itself, as well as the PS3. Usually its dust in the fans and around the vents (coupled with prolonged use - 2+ hours usually) that contributes to the loud sound.

[Jaeger]

What model PS3 do you have? If it's the 40GB, then try the self-cleaning (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6X1-vFYpEU&feature=related) method, and see if the fan is any quieter than before. I wouldn't recommend it for any other model, though, as you run the risk of damaging it. Why it's safe for 40GB and not any others, I do not know, but I'd stick to the safe side and not do it.

[Cloak]

i know what you mean. ditto here. i don't clean it. i should air blow it.

[dtom2444]

My fans also gets really loud after I play for a few hours. I think it's because of the weather were I live. I live in Miami so it's really hot right now.
Yea, i live in Los Angeles, and its almost always hot here. But on really hot days, the fans get pretty loud.

on a side note, my fans started to get louder after that whole alleged "fan test" thing. i tried it ONCE (damn curiosity) and ever since then, louder fans.
coincidence? maybe. but i would still not advise anyone to try that out.
and yea, i have the 40GB model

[Rhysivich]

Maybe a good ol' fashioned clean, and a little rest will help your ps3 out.

[Cross]

Backup your games and swap it out. Why not?
Just say its not working right.
I would advise against taking a vacume to it personally. It can result in dust moving to places it normally wouldn't go. If you are going to do it, I would only do it from the back where the fans are, so your pulling the air in the same direction it usually flows...