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PS3 guys.. Little advice on PS3 hardware.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 1:21 am
Posted on 12/27/12 at 1:21 am
I was just given a first generation fatboy PS3. It will play fine but it won't recognize when a disc is inserted into it. It has a little disc icon in the top right hand corner that I assume means it's trying to read the disc?
Anyone had any experiences with this? Are the lasers prone to going out? I've googled and can't find any information other than "Send it to Sony". Just wondering if there is a quick fix if it's a common issue.
Anyone had any experiences with this? Are the lasers prone to going out? I've googled and can't find any information other than "Send it to Sony". Just wondering if there is a quick fix if it's a common issue.
This post was edited on 12/27/12 at 1:22 am
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Posted on 12/27/12 at 1:33 am to dizerik
I had that happen on my old fat PS3. I sent it to Sony and they sent me a new one. I think the disc drive crapped out. I don't know of any quick fixes. You might be shite outta luck.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 1:40 am to GeauxMe
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I had that happen on my old fat PS3. I sent it to Sony and they sent me a new one. I think the disc drive crapped out. I don't know of any quick fixes. You might be shite outta luck.
There is a guy here in LC who says he can fix it for 100 bucks. I guess I'll have to go that route. I have been wanting a 1st gen for a while. I have a lot of old PS1 and PS2 games still.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 2:02 am to dizerik
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1. Start with having the system in standby (redlight is on)
2. Hold the power button down; the system will turn on and turn off once again.
3. Press and hold the power button again and keep holding, it will beep as it turns on and then it will double beep. When you hear the double beeps immediately take your finger off the power button (if your system turns off before you get a double beep just try again and hold the button, it should double beep the 2nd time you try)
4. You will be prompted to plug in your controller via USB and then hit the PS button
You will now have a screen with these options
1. Restart System: Restarts the PLAYSTATION®3 System.
2. Restore Default Settings: Reset all system settings back to default.
CHOOSE THIS ONE 3.Restore File System: Checks for corrupt/missing system files.
4. Rebuild Database: Rebuilds the OS for the PLAYSTATION®3.
5. Restore PS3 System: Fresh restore; Deletes everything and starts from Scratch.
6. System Update: Update the PLAYSTATION®3 System
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT CHOOSE THE WRONG OPTION HERE OR YOU WILL LOSE ALL YOUR DATA. The one that fixed my blu-ray drive is option 3: RESTORE FILE SYSTEM
This will fix it if it is a software issue. Give it a try.
Posted on 12/27/12 at 3:49 am to dizerik
Something similar happening with my PS2. I had to crack it open and change the laser height to fix it.
Obviously, a totally different machine but perhaps its a viable option for your current situation that you can google to diagnose.
Obviously, a totally different machine but perhaps its a viable option for your current situation that you can google to diagnose.
This post was edited on 12/27/12 at 3:50 am
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