anyone had this problem with a ps3 before?

Langlest · 21 Dec 2009 at 10:45

i just got a ps1 game that i bought online and when i went to try it the console was acting like there was nothing in the drive, first thing i thought was that it might be a problem with the game so i dug out my old copy of ff7 that i had tried on the system before and its doing the same with that too :confused:

its still playing ps3 games so i dont think its the drive

domthecondom · 21 Dec 2009 at 12:05

It is a Original 60GB PS3? You havn't by any chance swapped the PS3?

Soz just checking

msmalls74 · 21 Dec 2009 at 12:12

Try using a DVD and a CD, and what PS3 is it? Im sure i read that they have gone from an all in one laser to seperate BD and DVD/CD laser or vica versa.

Langlest · 21 Dec 2009 at 12:38

its the old 60gig model that plays ps2 games, i just tried a lens cleaner in it and it wouldnt read that, wont read a music cd either but it still reads ps2 games so it seems like cds are what its having trouble with

peahead · 21 Dec 2009 at 12:57

Some ps3 models have 2 lasers maybe one of them has died.

Langlest · 21 Dec 2009 at 12:58

i think that might be it, looks like ill be getting a slim and a ps2 for the old games

deSade · 21 Dec 2009 at 13:18

peahead said:
Some ps3 models have 2 lasers maybe one of them has died.

Not the 60 GB ones, as far as I'm aware.

Langlest · 21 Dec 2009 at 14:33

im trying to find a phone number for sony to see how much they would charge to repair it but i cant find one anywhere, does anyone here have it?

domthecondom · 21 Dec 2009 at 14:52

It will be expensive! :|

Langlest · 21 Dec 2009 at 15:00

i just found it and the best they can offer is a refurbished console with a 3 month warranty for £160

i said "you must think im sone kind of ***t, i could get a new slim for about £90 more" and they said it was all i could do :rolleyes:

wannabedamned · 21 Dec 2009 at 15:03

Im unsure as I've never repaired a laser on a PS3 before. But is it not possible to get a new laser off the bay and attempt a repair yourself?

Langlest · 21 Dec 2009 at 15:05

while im sure its possible i would be too afraid of cocking it up

ZG002 · 22 Dec 2009 at 01:56

What's to be afraid of? If you are going to be spending £250 on a silm. It is worth a try replacing the laser. Apparently it is quite easy.

Liamalxd · 22 Dec 2009 at 01:58

go to www.redsq.co.uk they replace ps3 lasers for £95 and my friend has his done and he's had it 9 months now and its still working perfectly

Langlest · 22 Dec 2009 at 13:53

thanks but a friend of mine has said he will give me £130 for my old ps3 as it still plays ps3 and ps2 games

ill definetly be picking up a slim now

malachi · 22 Dec 2009 at 15:15

Langlest said:
i just found it and the best they can offer is a refurbished console with a 3 month warranty for £160

i said "you must think im sone kind of ***t, i could get a new slim for about £90 more" and they said it was all i could do

£160!!!! cost my mate £120 when Sony gave him a refurb back in August. Looks like the price has gone up, if my 60gig packs up then that gives me a perfect excuse to buy a slim.

Kalpsn2000 · 22 Dec 2009 at 16:45

malachi said:
£160!!!! cost my mate £120 when Sony gave him a refurb back in August. Looks like the price has gone up, if my 60gig packs up then that gives me a perfect excuse to buy a slim.

I guess that's what Sony want's everyone to do!

wannabedamned · 22 Dec 2009 at 17:57

Kalpsn2000 said:
I guess that's what Sony want's everyone to do!

I doubt it. It's more likely they want people to purchase working consoles new, not broken consoles from friends, in which case they dont see any cash....

G-MAN2004 · 22 Dec 2009 at 20:07

Langlest said:
thanks but a friend of mine has said he will give me £130 for my old ps3 as it still plays ps3 and ps2 games

ill definetly be picking up a slim now

You're getting rid of it just because it doesn't play PS1 games or CDs?

Seeing as the Slim doesn't play PS2 or PS1 games, you're basically getting a new PS3 for the sole reason of not being able to play CDs on your old one. Waste of money or what?

james.miller · 22 Dec 2009 at 20:13

G-MAN2004 said:
You're getting rid of it just because it doesn't play PS1 games or CDs?

Seeing as the Slim doesn't play PS2 or PS1 games, you're basically getting a new PS3 for the sole reason of not being able to play CDs on your old one. Waste of money or what?