It was definitely in need of a thermal paste application : r/PS3
PS3 Phat Thermal Paste... - Mga Pagkukutingting ni Paulomon | Facebook
New thermal paste makes a PS3 feel like a “big man” (we spread the goo around before closing) : r/PS3
Ps3 reballing or Thermal paste. my ps3 has a problem, after minutes of turning on it gives three beeps and turns off, the red light remains blinking. I want to know if
Playstation 3 (PHAT MODEL) - Heat Sink Replacement::Game Console Repairs