Really wish you'd said the update thing before taking this apart lol. Thanks for showing the steps of disassembly though

Every bit of information on this video was extremely helpful. Thanks for including all the parts you left on this video :)

This completely fixed my PS3, had the exact same problem and now it works like a dream! Also, FYI, the ribbon was not off on mine, so I want to think that maybe popped out during your disassembly. Thanks for the great video!

Great video. If it doesn’t work and you “make” it work. Then you fixed it. Regardless. Thanks brah!

@hawkfeather6802

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! As long as it works,it doesn't matter how it was fixed

Thank you SO much! My ps3 has not recognized games for years. Couldn't believe it when a game actually loaded up. Could not find a fix for this anywhere until your video. Much appreciated man. Subscribed.

@gazadazzler7541

2 жыл бұрын

Brill pal fixed my PS3 cheers

This is the best video out there, bar none. I thought either my disc drive was bad, or had a 'faulty control board', was getting ready to get out my tools and start ordering parts, when I stumbled across this, and saw what NOT to do. All I needed to do was jiggle the disc around a few times and VOILA! Thank you so much Retrogameon.

I had no idea that there was an extra screw under the warranty sticker, thank you for that.

@hibikicade

3 жыл бұрын

I watched another video where they remove the sticker but didn’t explain why the screw was under it... I thought to myself that’s a stupid place for a sticker. This dude explained everything

watched til the end; will try the full restore then update before diving deeper. Thanks for the video.

Been looking for one of these tutorials for years and now I’ve finally got one 😂

2022 This worked for me, I did not need the full reset as shown but a quick one worked just fine and my disks are now working. Amazing!

Good one. And bah, if something is not working and you get it working you repaired it. Easy repairs are the best. Keep them coming, it educates those with non working consoles that it sometimes is just dirty.

@retrogameon

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I shudder to think about all the consoles that have potentially gone to landfills over simple problems.

Nice vid ... As i have gone through servicing and repairing my own PS3 Slim 1st gen (as this is) quite a few times, i can confirm and also mention a few things: 1) This machine had been taken apart before - bottom sticker was missing and the screw U found inside was most likely from the button assembly. There is also a black ribbon-like sticker that goes around the disc drive - which was missing here. 2) The Blu-ray lens WILL eventually go out - all these have finite life-spans, which are greatly reduced, when someone "save-scams" on games (save, reload, save, reload). BUT, most Blu-ray chinese replacement lenses - KEM-450AAA, KES-450AAA and other similar types - are actually of decent quality, don't need any soldering and also don't need any calibration (done by the drive board, housed inside the drive). 3) U indeed don't need to take apart the drive's middle section - with all the plastic retainers & springs - but U need to make sure they all work properly, not broken bits e.t.c. Also - important - the spindle motor, as well as the worm-drive motor need to rotate freely, and the worm driver, together with the lens rails need to be greased properly. If the spindle or the worm driver make a lot of noise, they will need to be replaced. 4) Also, there is a tiny motor in the drive's entrance ... This motor actuates when U insert the disc in the drive and needs to be in a good shape (lubricated & dust-free). On a final note, i wish more & more folks would actually learn what a great console the PS3 Slim is ... Very easy to take apart & quite easy to service the majority of faults that (may) occur over the years, unlike the PS3 Fat or the Super-Slim. Just my two cents here ... Cheers again, man & thumbs-up ... Keep up the good work

@altzerz

Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of doing the system restore but is there a way I can save PS3 wallpapers Ik I can re-download the games I have but is there a way for me to put my themes on a drive or something or do I have to try to look it all up and download it again and will I lose my accounts on the system?

@DARTHSIMOUS

Жыл бұрын

​@@altzerz PS3 System Restore "wipes clean" your console, essentially erases ALL Data on the Hard Drive (just gives U the choice for either a quick or a full Format on the disc) and defaults ALL settings ... U won't be able to retain any themes or wallpapers, game and save data, msgs e.t.c... Wallpapers are simple image files, so U can back-up those beforehand on a USB stick or external HDD - same with your game saves (minus the locked ones), any pictures, music and videos U might have on the PS3. As far as themes go though, U will need to look them up again on the net - when U DL a theme, either from the net or transferring it from your PC to your PS3, the console installs it and deletes the original file .. Your accounts' credentials - IDs, login & password - will be deleted after restoring the system, but U will be able to re-establish the same accounts again with the same credentials (whatever settings they had prior to restore will be gone, as well - U will need to re-set everything)... Just keep in mind that with the latest firmware - 4.89 - Sony took away the ability to create NEW accounts from the console itself, as in creating an account from the PS3 & login-in to PSN. I did the System Restore once myself - when i changed the HDD for a bigger-faster one than stock - and i used my same account as before the System Restore & HDD Swap ... I believe the same will apply with Firmware 4.89 - i don't see any reason why the console won't let U use the same accounts, after restoring the system, with or without changing the HDD ... Cheers

@altzerz

Жыл бұрын

@@DARTHSIMOUS Ok thank you for the information I have the same PS4 as the guy in the video and my disc Drive don’t work it doesn’t read the desk what do you think are the chances of me doing the update and it fixing my desk because it will kind of be a bummer if I do the restore and it doesn’t fix my disk

@DARTHSIMOUS

Жыл бұрын

@@altzerz U probably meant to say "the same PS3", not PS4, i believe ... U R welcome, but - and if i understand correctly from your 2nd comment - neither a full system restore, a firmware upgrade, nor a Hard Disc swap will fix your disc drive to read discs (Blu-rays or DVDs), if it doesn't currently read discs, when U insert them ... U - most likely - need to swap the laser lens module, as i said in my first comment ... Don't worry, it isn't that difficult, no special skills required, or any special tools ... Search it up on YT: "PS3 Slim laser swap or change", many tutorial vids ... Cheers again ...

@mphylo2296

11 ай бұрын

@@DARTHSIMOUS Hey Darth I’ve got an issue with a used PS3 slim I picked up recently. I’m planning to crack the disk drive open and have a look myself but you seem very knowledgeable. I’d appreciate your insight greatly The PS3 Slim in question reads disks just fine but I’ve noticed that it starts to emit a low buzzing sound after a while when running certain games off the disk. Closing the game and ejecting the disk reveals what appears to be white ringed markings slowly expanding from the centre of the disk on the label side of the disk. The damage doesn’t seem to be present on the bottom of the disk. I can only assume that something in the drive is scratching the top of the disk as it spins, creating these ringed spiral markings. I’ve run another disk in the unit and not encountered this issue. The only relevant distinction I can think of between the two games is that one is a dual layer blu ray and the other is single layer blu ray, but I can’t see how that would cause this issue. If you have any insight I’d be very appreciative.

I have this same issue at the moment so thank you I will try all this, I'm glad your PS3 now works, well done! 👍

Bro this video is amazing i love the commentary xD Gosh you just earned a sub!!

Thanks bro. My son and I took it apart 2 times and on the 2nd try I did that thing where u plugged it in while still apart and that did the job. Ps3 back in business...

I owe you a beer. Been messing about for hours. It was the bloody ribbon 🤣

Nice to see the modern stuff being fixed. :-)

Used your guide to tear down my PS3 tonight. Dusted off the rails that the laser travels on, put it all back together, and fix the problem. Glad I don't have to replace it, and spending zero dollars is a bonus!

3:01 they aren’t proprietary, those screws need a Torx Security T9H bit, you can buy one at a hardware store like I did today

You have earned a new subscriber good Sir. This video help me out to bring back to life a PS3 Slim I was also given by a friend because his lil one decided to put some puzzles pieces inside the DVD player and it has been laying around my other stuff “to be repaired” Thanks to you, one less thing in that list and now time to play some “retro” (not that retro) games! Cheers

I did a full format. It took 14 hours and didn't fix it. Also I did a software update to the latest version which didn't fix it either. DVDs and CDs work, but when I put a blu ray into it, then the drive does all kind of weird stuff and sometimes the console freezes. So basically now it's a PS1 with integrated internet connection, DVD player and HDMI.

@rianeuton1251

3 жыл бұрын

Then your laser is probably messed up

@Tom2404

3 жыл бұрын

@@rianeuton1251 yes, I think that's it. I didn't do anything with the Playstation after that since I got it for 20€ with 2 controllers and a 250GB HDD, so I don't consider it a loss. Also I had my last year of school, so much stuff to learn and then Covid happened. Maybe I'll buy a new laser if I can get one cheap.

@rianeuton1251

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tom2404 right no that's definitely not a loss, especially if you were just fixing it up that's really good. Luckily it's not a complex system so it should be rather easy to troubleshoot

I bought a backup system for a few parts I damaged during my first thermal paste attempt. I ended up fixing everything with the spare parts, installed an SSD and put a new paste. Once I got the PS3 running, nothing would launch. Apps and games would stall and freeze the system. Thanks to a forum post, I found out that if the optical drive is having issues reading disks, then the PS3 won't launch apps. I finally switched the optical drives from the machines, and all the apps worked. It's back to normal. I don't know how my teardown broke my original optical drive, but I even tested the ribbon cables individually to see if that's the issue. It's definitely some sort of issue with reading the disks.

This video was everything but the problem solving guide I needed for my disk drive, but it was very entertaining nonetheless. Definitely got my like!

Just to share i followed your tutorial few days ago, it fixed mine! The video helped me get inspired. In my case there was a coin magnetized on the disc “locker” (the white circular thing on the center of the loader). Your video showed it spins everytime you load a disc whereas mine didnt.

Bro this is the best. I just got a PS3 Slim 160gb for $10 because it wasn't reading games. I've had it for a Week or so with downloaded games and now since I watched your video and did the 10 hour restore it now reads games. Like holy shit 10 out of 10 bro. Thank you.

@perrycoffey5410

Жыл бұрын

10??? Man your lucky as hell

@PontiacsGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@perrycoffey5410 yeah this lady was selling it for 10 bucks because it didn't read games. And then I gave her another 24 the two controllers

"I still fixed the damn thing!" Lol.

@runner7834

4 жыл бұрын

CheapRedBoy im having problems removing the silver screw can u help me by any chance?

@ezpz1280

3 жыл бұрын

@Javier Justice haha

Oi, just a heads up, I did some digging and realized that the Disc Drive in that PS3 is not the original PS3 slim version of the drive so the disassembly is a little different, i.e: the screws to remove the ejection system are not in the same spot, if you position the more narrow side facing away from you in the OEM drive you’ll see a screw on the bottom left and three clips on each of the remaining corners, apart from that the laser assembly is the same, good video regardless, Cheers!

Restored it and it fixed my problem your a blessing I swear, now only if my ps4 can work again.

Hey! I did the same procedures on my PS3 and it read discs again! Thanks so much for sharing this video with us! Thank you very much ! Success !!!!

@retrogameon

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it. Enjoy

I bought a PS3 slim on eBay for $17. Would turn on but not read any disc at all. Would then knock once after the disc in for 30-40 seconds. Took apart, cleaned the dead bugs and dust. Wiped the laser. Still no fix. Did the 9 hour update. Made PlayStation account signed in popped in SSX and boom. Works fine now. Ty.

Thank you I didn’t see the second ribbon and it really saved my life great video

I got one to refurb and I found a cache of personal pictures of a nude kind. I am surprised the resell shop didn't find them, but they only do a quick function test.

I just found a ps3 in an abandon building. It turns on and works perfectly besides the fact that it won’t accepts disks, like the slot is being blocked.

@paulscholes547

2 жыл бұрын

There is a white plastic in the blu ray. This plastic block the dics. You should remove bottom cover bluray and there is a gear white. When you remove this white gear bluray mechanism will be reset and white plastic will be down. Thre are tutorials in youtube to reset bluray mechanism

The ps3 restore fixed my problem. The disc would not go in all the way it would take it just a tad in. The reset fixed it! Thank you man!

The only thing that works is my DVD Zero games and zero blurays

Omg this is such a great relief tysm

Hmm kinda wished I'd watched this video before taking the thing half apart. But I still very much needed to clean the dust out. Guess I'll copy all my saves and try the restart, instead of continuing and getting at the laser. I stopped and switched videos to this one because the two top screws at 5:56, I honestly though the heads had come off mine and I couldn't open the cover. (They are the ends of screws on the bottom of the BRD, lol I'm a major amatuer). OK final results I did continue to the laser and lightly wiped it, put everything back together and it just worked fine, no reset. Not sure if it was dust, laser or loose connection somewhere, but this still was very helpful to the process, thanks!

For real your video helped ma life today thank you

Im glad I found this video, I found a ps3 slim from Value village for 25$ and i THOUGHT it was working properly outside of the hideous dust buildup but then the drive would not work, but after watching this, opening up and trying to remove more dust from the blu ray drive, I couldn't find anything weird with it. So I tried putting in a DVD like you did and APPARENTLY that still works, just not the blu ray like you. So I'm now trying out the system restore to see if that'll fix the issue on my end.

@alessiocinalli8315

2 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

@KentaZX

2 жыл бұрын

@@alessiocinalli8315 Only for single layered disc games at the time. Double layered gmes like metal gear solid 4 and blu ray movies will STILL not work. So " I concluded it needs either a laser replacement or a drive replacement.

I’d just like to let you know that I haven’t been getting notifications of your videos for the past few months, and because of that I haven’t seen any of your latest videos.

@retrogameon

5 жыл бұрын

Did you hit that bell icon thing'o?

@Jackdeath3

5 жыл бұрын

I reckon I should, but I don’t have to for any other channels I’m subscribed to. Probably because your in the land down under.

I love my Sony equipment. I can't believe you didn't try the final solution first, being easier and all. Cool video anyway!

@retrogameon

5 жыл бұрын

I would have if I knew it was a thing ha. I only discovered it by researching later on (this video was filmed over two or three days).

@mikeanderson1994

4 жыл бұрын

@@retrogameon what model number is this ?

omgolly, this helped! my ps3 hasn't accepted disks for over 5 years! also, this is the only youtube video i could find that actually worked :P

@michaelmonstar4276

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't played disc-based games in years either and I want to again. :( But did you do the full restore then?... I do have a bunch of stuff I don't want to get rid of, so hopefully I could also make a backup or whatever and restore that onto the restored system later...

@Muxik4k

4 жыл бұрын

Did you had also the ribbon disconnected. Mine was never opened but it does not accept disks, but it ejects them when inside? the input mechanism is kind of messed up i guess

Thanks for the video, just opened mine up, was having the same challenge as you. Ribbon Cable was disconnected, reconnected & it works great!

I think the previous owner did unplug the drive. Then used the console without the drive and updated. The update could not update the drive so it made it unusable on the updated system. This is why launching new updates after pluging it back fixed the drive.

Does full format requires any software installation after restoring the system

Was the whole reset really needed? My whole family including me is upset about losing everything we had on it.

6:23 ok so a few questions. I've noticed the middle piece is magnetic and attaches to the rotating part. are they supposed to go completely together? another question I need answered is does the white magnetic piece go over or under the two white arms. if so, is it supposed to be taken out so easily?

Thank you so much this helped a lot

I have the Gran Turismo 5 Race Pack Dark Blue PS3 Slim from 2010 and it won't read PS3 games but it does read PS1 games.

My PS3 Slim is doing the same except that the disc drive is trying to eject a disc that isn't there to the point that the system turns itself on once in a while. Did that happen at all with your PS3 Slim?

But how did you put the disk drive back it was tough wasnt it !??!?!?!?!

My PS3 is behaving similarly only it does take in the disc but that's as far as it goes once it does that the laser mechanism clicks rhythmically and then you can quietly hear the disc spinning up and down, then it sounds like it's about to eject but then cancels and pulls the disk back in and the Vicious Cycle continues until it gives up

This was a helpful guide for me to reference on taking this apart so I could clean it, but I removed a screw from somewhere and can't figure out where the hell it goes now 😭

@retrogameon

7 ай бұрын

There are some really detailed photo guides on iFixit. Maybe cross check one of those?

@demisequest9443

7 ай бұрын

@@retrogameon I found it! Tysfm man

Thank you so much you are legend man i fixed it!😄

Still saving PlayStations over here in 2020

o consider even simple things like cleaning out the console from the inside, repluging in loose or disconnected cables, updates or system restores Fixes if the system was not working properly before it was cleaned out, system restored, etc. because although easy and simple it resolved the issue whatever that issue is and most people would not put the time in or not know how to do even the simple stuff to resolve/fix the system's issue/issues

Does the restore delete anything from the ps3?

I have one of these lying around , and was gonna throw it out because the cd drive is done for. but everything else is great, i was thinking that i can take it apart upgrade the HD to an SSD . and just download games via the store. after watching your video i ordered a cd/blu ray drive off ebay from a reputable seller. I cannot wait to upgrade this thing , i already downloaded the software for the SSD upgrade.

@javierortiz82

4 жыл бұрын

I had my ps3 with an ssd for a couple of years and sadly it doesn't make much of a difference on it, it's probably that the propietary ps3 file system it's not made to take advantage of the speeds of an ssd.

You didn't actually showed the most important part, and that is putting the tech in hybrid and installing it on gaming menu. Can you do that?

Good job....thats a real repair...replacing a new lens is not a repair, its a replacement. They're not fixing the broken lens they are just putting in a new one. Because you correctly repaired this you didnt waste money on a new lens. Props!

The update FIXED mine!!!

thats called a torx security bit and its not proprietary in case anyone hadn't figured that out

i followed the same steps in your video but my disk drive still wont accept disks. Do you have any alternative methods?? edit: my ps3 runs on 4.85

I have an old PS3 that I picked up cheap because it was overheating.. Replaced the fan and that problem was fixed.. But, similar to yours, no Disc Drive.. Replaced the laser assembly, no go.. Bought a whole new drive... No Go... Tried new cables, still no go.. So I threw it in a box in the closet.. After watching this video I'm going to dig it back out and see if the long format will fix it.. Thanks for the inspiration and hope!

@retrogameon

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Let me know how it goes

@drufetti510

Жыл бұрын

What’s the update ?

I too find myself at the end of my rope, took it apart god knows how many times now, cleaned the lenses, put it back together only to not only be able to read disks but also stuck with that dreaded “chunky clunk” sound coming from the disk drive. Now doing a full system restore which hopefully with a little luck, I’ll get to relive simpler times with my console during these COVID times! 🙄

@WicksWay

4 жыл бұрын

5M1L3Y311 did it work???

@smileyboy311

4 жыл бұрын

Wicks Way Sadly, no. Give it a try though as it’s mos def worth a shot. The “fan trick” is also good: 0. Turn off console. 1. Disconnect the AC cord from console. 2. Press and hold “eject button”. 3. Whilst pressing, reconnect AC cord. 4. Wait until fan kicks in.

@WicksWay

4 жыл бұрын

5M1L3Y311 dang! I actually did the fan trick before. It didn’t improve the eject sound or read my game. It’s currently 20 mins in to the 7hr restore so I’ll see if anything improves in the morning. If that doesn’t work, then I’ll drop it off at the local retro game shop. They only charge $30-$50 to repair the PS3 so that’s not too bad.

Hi.. thanks for the video sharing.. i could ask something, why after disable and remove blueray disc from my ps3 slim.. the game unable to start and frezee ? im using ps3 slim cfw and planning plug off the disc. because im using hdd only.. thank you

I bought a new laser 1 week ago. Tried to replace it. Didn't work right away. Took apart like 10 times! Very frustrating. My original laser had gunk on the little bars. (Dirt' dust, n grease) also the door way was dirty. (Used q-tip). The first attempt: disc wouldn't go in anymore! Another attempt: I forgot to put in screw that holds the little plastic parts. Another attempt: I forgot to put back that little magnet disc. Still didn't work. But kept retrying ▶ribbon connectors.◀ The one outside the laser deck. The one that has that grey foam on it. My last attempt finally 'ka chunked' and fitted very solid. Previous attempts it would go on loosely. Never felt it was a super solid connection. On both ends. I also previously secured the ribbon onto the deck with tape. So it wouldn't loosen when putting it back together. My original issue was that laser stopped reading disc. First blu ray. Was playing dvd n ps1 until we tried a cleaning disc. Then stopped playing anything. But would allow discs to go in. I think it was the laser. But when putting it back together I was loosening already loosen ribbon connections. My ps3 is now working again with a new laser. Cleaned out doorway. And put back together with way less screws than originally had. I paid 30$ for new laser. Was it worth it? Yes. I learned a lot about how my ps3 works and how its built together. Wish you all the best of luck. 👍 And note to PlayStation how this wouldn't be an issue if their new system were backwards compatible. In my frustration I was totally thinking about getting an X1! 😁

@enriquev2994

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience!

So how do you do the system update and how much gb its gonna take

Thank you for making this video

@retrogameon

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@johnysahra4532

4 жыл бұрын

@@retrogameon does it delete your gta V savedata

@johnysahra4532

4 жыл бұрын

@@retrogameon pls help me there's no blue light on the eject button Pls reply

When sticking the game in,it kinda drags a lil so i havta kinda help it go in..the game loads up and plays half the time..when it dont,you cant hear it spin but it makes a clicking sound? Do you think the restore would work or you think the laser is messed up? Also does full restore erase all saved game data? Need help please!

12:45 THE ART OF BUTTON MASHING REARS IT'S HEAD ONCE AGAIN! lol But I'm trying this now! I have the exact same issue on my PS3 Slim so I hope it works! Mainly because like you said it seems like it would be a hardware issue but it's apparently a software issue. And that's really interesting and funny to me! Even if it doesn't work great video!

I hope you realize you didn't have to take the power supply or any of that apart. All you had to do was take the ps3 cover off take the metal shield off the disk drive then take one screw out which removes the disk drive cover.

@jayhassan976

2 ай бұрын

I cant figure out how you would do it without taking the power supply out… i think you may be mistaken

Just went to try this after like 7 or so years of mine not working. I ordered a replacement disk drive earlier today but then stumbled onto this video, so if this works I'm gonna be mad at myself lol. The seller I ordered the replacement from at least offers returns if I need to but I've caused myself way more of a headache than needed if a full restore does work. I remember I thought I tried to restore it back in the day but my stupid younger self probably just did the quick restore to be honest.

@AliNawaz-ic7xw

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you find a replacement disk drive. I think I need 1

The restore worked for me! Thanks for doing this. I installed a larger HDD years back so the restore took a lot longer.

How do you fix this little spare that jump?!

I can’t get the disk drive to come out any tips?

idk I've have been running my ps3 for like 10+ years and I mean like with 20-24 hour days non stop I don't have the top on so I can just regulate the problems without issue and recently I came into a dust problem on the sides of the system that can cause issues playing disks as well and I keep the system clean for the most part. Even with the top off the vents under the sides need to be cleared for the game to run smoothly which can be an oversight. For the most part I've pushed my system to the limit so much that it should be dead but it's not and I feel they are actually built decently for the most part. The laser needs to be yea wiped down once in a while and all your moving parts should be cleared of gunk too just to relieve stress regularly. But man I feel it has never been about the laser being bad compared to the weird issues the system has with just it's software, needing to be connected to Online to update or work in general, or even just turned off for 30 mins to reset whatever problems you may encounter like not seeing a purple and red light at all and not spinning the disk like normal. like I'm still playing today right now and I had a scare and it was still nothing lol just needed a break and I don't blame it but it just goes to show they are pretty beastly honestly.

Is it possible to add, electronically, a headphone jack? Can the "PS 3" logo on the top cover/ lid be modded to have it lighted? Can you do an update by using ones cellphone & tethering? Thank you 🤓

A stupid question: If the dis drives fails, can I still use the PS3 with digital games or will it shut down or something like that? Thanx

I have this problem, my GOW 3 disc has never worked, other games do work most of the time. Would this fix the problem? I also cleaned the lens and that helped with other games but never... never the GOW3 blu ray. I will try this.

Thank you so much my ps3 started working after i updated if.😀😀

How you fix when it eject randomly but the disc doesn't come out then a few seconds later it reads the disc

It's still a repair because it wasn't accepting the disc in the first place so it's a repair. I'm having the same issue, my PS3 is not reading the disc, I hope it's the same issue you had because that's pretty simple. People always got to remember it could be a simple fix but we're always looking for something harder. Thanks good video and it makes sense, I should of known better to try that first after taking it apart a few times, lol.

@anthonymirasty9647

Жыл бұрын

P.s you should of added putting it back together in your video because that would help alot of people that way also.

How do you fix that thing that jumped out of the drive at 7:25?

My nostalgic ps3 slim accept disk but whenever it's reading it will immediately shut down.Soo maybe this kind of repair will work?? Halp

I did this all last night and didn't fix it and I went to update the software and it said it couldn't be updated it was full version So how do you do that

Restoring the system fixed mine

My disk drive is held together by screws do I Unscrew them I can send a pic of the disc drive I lf you need to take a look at it

Mine everything insert and eject disc is alright but since the technician we buy to fix the system bcz when it’s been update the ps3 somehow prob so we sent to technician but after that I can’t play all my ps3 game disc do you know what’s actually wrong here

i try to full format ps3 and re-install need software the disc still didn't read how can i fix this?

The white thing at the bottom in the middle is sticking up and i cant put any discs in it. May you please help me ?

@shapsugh1864

4 жыл бұрын

Same

Hm. I wonder if the big restore and update will work for mine. It accepts discs, but won’t read them. Wouldn’t hurt to try before I get into ordering components.

@johnysahra4532

4 жыл бұрын

Did it worked

@joelmolinares8434

4 жыл бұрын

Toasty Hoodie did it work

I have a CECHL01 in good condition, no visible damage of any kind. It works and plays games but it has a shadow glitch. Shadows glitch across the board in every game and even in some dynamic themes for the menu. The only modification I have ever made is adding a bigger hard drive. It has never been hacked. Do you have any idea what is wrong or how to fix it?

@plunixx

3 жыл бұрын

I'd imagine that could be an overheating issue. Your thermal paste might be toast.

I updated my PS3 did the quick format and at first I thought it was working and tried to play Far Cry 3 only to be met with a 80010514 error. Then it wasn't reading the game anymore. I put in a blu ray movie and got nothing but DVD movies worked fine. I also tried full formatting and was met with a 8001002F error. Probably will try both quick and full formatting again, but at this point I think I might end up getting another PS3 (or get a PS4) since it is apparently banned from using PSN for no apparent reason. Update: Both quick and full formatting still did fix my issue. I guess I'm buying another PS3...

How the hell do u get the safety screws off it’s so hard

my disc drive accepts the disc but has trouble reading it, but if i lift the corner up while it reads i can set it back down and it will work fine for hours, does this mean i need to replace the drive?

@macroid3452

4 жыл бұрын

That’s what mine does, I’ve been trying to fix it for years

Thanks I need to do this

I had the same issue but i just hard resetted and it now works so just hard reset first

can someone tell me why when I insert a disc it always comes out on its own and the button doesn't work at all

Omggg god bro thank you so much fr