</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lyndon M STAFF @ Dec. 03 2001,14:07)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">[SIZE=2]…what is the system sitting on when you play?If it's on a carpeted floor that would be a reason for the overheating.The system really should be set on a hard surface like a table or tv stand.This will help with the air circulation through the system and help prevent overheating.[/SIZE][/b][/quote]
I agree with Lyndon on this one. All too often, the gaming console (especially the smaller PSone) is placed on the carpet in front of the TV while playing.

By doing so, the pile of the carpet will obstruct the vents on the bottom of the console, causing overheating. (Like a computer, overheating can mean certain death for your system)

If you don't have the space to place your system on a tv stand or table, try placing it on a small piece of wood (or similar hard object) while playing.

Continual short-term overheating may be an indication that your system has suffered irreversibly due to prior overheating problems. *