Troubleshooting my PS3

My PS3 Slim CECH-2501a was having some trouble, I think with overheating, so I popped it open with the help of ifixit's tutorial and cleaned it. After putting it back together however, I started having some problems. At first it gave me the red light indicating it was getting power, but not active. If I pushed the power button it would flicker green then go out completely.

Pulling the PSU to ensure everything was properly plugged in, it was, I put the PSU back and tried again. It turned on this time. I figured the problem was gone, so I unplugged it and put the screws I hadn't bothered with back in, specifically the torx security screws. Then the problem reappeared. Agitated I removed the torx screws and tried again, figuring I didn't care if they were out if my system worked, but it didn't do anything one way or another. A bit of online research and I decided to ensure my fingerprint oils hadn't gotten on the ribbon contacts, so I gently wiped a q-tip with alcohol over them to clean them.

That didn't work either. So I went on ifixit's Q/A site to get an answer. Only got one response, someone suggesting the YLOD, but that doesn't make sense because it's not giving my a yellow light at all.

Please help me fix my PS3.

Update: Got a new PSU and installed it, new PSU had the same problem. Leaves me to wonder if I might be somehow putting the PSU in incorrectly.

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Quick Answer about "Troubleshooting my PS3"

Turn off your PlayStation 3.

Press and Hold the power button down. ...

Once the system has shut down, re-press the button until you hear two consecutive beeps.

Take your finger off the button after you hear the two beeps.

Plug in your controller via USB when prompted.

Press the PS button to launch the Recovery menu.

How do you fix PS3 if it is not working?

Press and hold the power button on the console for 10 seconds or until it has shut down.

Press and hold the power button again until you hear two short beeps.

Press the PS button on the controller to start your PlayStation in Safe Mode.

How do you soft reset PS3?

You'll have to do this from the console itself, as your controllers are likely frozen as well. Hold the Power button for about 30 seconds. You'll hear three rapid beeps and your PS3 will turn itself off. Wait a few seconds, then press the Power button to turn it back on.

Why does my PlayStation 3 keep turning off and flashing red?

The blinking red light on PS3 might appear when you are playing graphics-intensive games. In fact, many factors can sparkle the PS3 red blinking light error. According to an investigation, hard drive failure and console overheating are the main causes for the error.

EASY MOST COMMON PS3 FIXES EVER!!!

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