PS3 not reading disks -Help!

Dyson

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Evening all, it's a sad day but my 80gb PS3 seems to have developed a fault.

I was installing the data for ME2 when it got stuck at about 76% for ages, with no audible activity from the drives. After a reboot my PS3 will now not read, or even recognize a game disk, blu-ray, or DVD. I've tried to do the Restore File System fix (http://community.eu.playstation.com...ng-disks-there-may-be-a-solution/td-p/6086723), but had no luck.

Is it new PS3 time?
 
Right, the only other info I can provide is that when a disk is inserted (of any type), you get no disk spin up, yet the clock on the screen (top right) keeps spinning as if it's loading/working. That's all the info I can provide, hopefully someone can tell me if it sounds dead, or fixable (for a worth while amount less than the cost of a new one).

Many thanks in advance.
 
Thesnipergecko said:
Sounds like the laser has died mate. How olds the unit? try phoning Sony see what they say.
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November 2008. My copy of ME2 has a small scratch across it, I guess where the laser dragged across it:(

Think I'll just get a new one, I see the 160gb slims are £196 everywhere at the moment. I figure repair costs would be about the £120 mark, had a fair bit of use out of the old girl now, time to get a younger model:p
 
Hi,

Try going into maintenance mode and restore the file system and database, it sometimes works if its a system glitch rather than laser:

How to get access to service mode

1. Make sure the PS3 is turned off,
2. Press and hold the power button on the PS3 it will power on then power off.
3. When it's off press and hold the power button again until you hear two consecutive beeps.
4. It will ask for the controller to be connected via the USB cable,
5. Turn on the controller and you will have access to the menu.


Cheers,

Blue
 
Got a new 160gb one from PCW for £177:eek: Reserved it online for £196, then when I got to the store I noticed they're doing 10% off games and consoles. They were a bit reluctant to give the extra discount at first, but I kept asking (nicely I add:)), and they gave in.

Just got to transfer over my data now, and we're back in business!
 
You could have bought a replacement laser for around £50 and fitted it yourself, I did mine not long ago.
 
Wyrdo said:
You could have bought a replacement laser for around £50 and fitted it yourself, I did mine not long ago.
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More money than time at the moment, may well repair it later. Didn't want to wait a week+ to get the new laser, then have the time to do it. At least now I've got a back up PS3!

Much prefer my old gloss one though, this new slim one looks a bit pants in comparison, although it is quite a bit quieter.
 
Wyrdo said:
You could have bought a replacement laser for around £50 and fitted it yourself, I did mine not long ago.
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they're refurbished lasers and don't stand the test of time. YMMV

i agree w/ OP to get a new console, i did the same - hopefully slims are less prone to faults than the phat (although prefered the looks of the phat :()- time will tell
 
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