Sony's customer care: PS3s getting killed by dust is an act of God |
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Customer service boo-boo or a case of owner's neglect? When PS3 gamer Ive sent in his console for repairs, he was told that his warranty was voided. The reason? The dust that accumulated inside the console (and caused the breakdown of the PS3) constituted for customer abuse or - get this - an act of God.This may be God's way of telling gamers to stop playing and repent.
All kidding aside, the customer service representative who talked with Ive wasn't able to explain clearly how and why dust accumulation accounted for a case of neglect or an act of God's will, but who knows? This doesn't mean that Sony now wants us to open our consoles from time to time to check for dust accumulation (that'll really void the warranty).
Now's just the time to shop around for a better place to stow your PS3 in while protecting it from dust. The old-fashioned way of covering your consoles with cloth when not in use helps, too.
Via Joystiq
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www.consumerist.com/consumer/audio/sony-csr-what-no-dust-doesnt-void-your-ps3-warranty-321288.php
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So end result dust does void warranty.
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But alas you need to check your system every month or 2 weeks. Its better regularly your hardware, especially the PS3 which is pricey, the proper care is necessary. I check my PS3 every 2 weeks, sometimes every month to to make sure its fine. And only once did i have to clean the dust that was built up.
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» Whoa, Careful With The Canned Air!
The propellant in canned air is highly flammable. I suggest if you use it, make sure you let the system ventilate for awhile after or a spark can make your PS3 explode. I remember awhile back on the news where a guy was chillin in his truck and thought it would be a good idea to clean off his dash and interior with canned air. Apparently he didn't ventilate it good enough afterwards and lit a cigarette and the thing exploded. No joke. Heres the link http://www.enform.ca/1459
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O_O Wow I wonder if your PS3 would have a void warranty if it got blown up with some canned air lmao..
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