Cotick20 351 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 As some of you know I had a little PS3 not turning on issue early this morning... Turns out I killed it... I guess if it doesnt even go into the home screen, and turns itself off after about 10 seconds its done for... :( Quote "Get busy living, or get busy dying." - Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb76 3,951 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 My old fatty did that, my mate reckoned he could fix it, he couldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssracingn2 935 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Sorry to hear that cotick. 1 Quote http://www.gta-stats.com/player/image/medium_1.units_0.platI_1.plat_2/custom.stats_races_ratio.stats_dm_ratio.crime_kills_players_headshots.crime_kdr_players.other_vehicles_speed/ssracingn2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle 3,007 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny 1,061 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Did you get that advice from PlayStation support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotick20 351 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Did you get that advice from PlayStation support? I got my son working on that -- he doesnt have the patience for being put on hold for hours -- who does!... Quote "Get busy living, or get busy dying." - Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I got my son working on that -- he doesnt have the patience for being put on hold for hours -- who does!... Fingers crossed they can help you fix it, if not at least you will be sure of where you stand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotick20 351 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Fingers crossed they can help you fix it, if not at least you will be sure of where you stand. I think I know where I stand, and its not pretty -- its not HDMi cable or tv or internet connection, or even the controller for sure. Its no longer under warranty cause I had it for a while -- and will cost about $150 to ship it to Sony if its fixable... So, I am thinking -- 'funeral' is some time this weekend!!! Quote "Get busy living, or get busy dying." - Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortround 1,160 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 That's not good, I feel for you bro. :-( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maha 302 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Oh no Cotick. Do you know if there is any way to repair it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaD_GooN 1,312 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I had the same problem on one of my PS3s. I was able to get it working again using this. "Restore file system" did the trick for me. Hope it helps. https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1488/~/safe-mode-on-ps3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handcuff_charlie 801 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Take it apart and clean then try goon's advice. There are several good videos showing how to take it apart, since you are out of warranty there is nothing to lose. It is quite easy, the only hard part is finding the proper torx-bit to remove 4 small fasteners. I couldnt find one at Home Depot or Ace hardware, but luckily found an Allen Wrench that managed to get them out with some effort though I dont recommend doing it that way since I almost stripped/rounded-out a couple of them. 3 Quote "handcuff, should I join XDBX?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G37 3,444 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 HC is right on the money. Had to do that for my old 60 GB long time ago. It eventually shit the bed but I still have it as a large paperweight considering some time I want to try and retrieve any data I can off of it. Best of luck. The service/shipping charges are outrageous. You're honestly better off getting a new system for that price if things don't work. For that I'd personally suggest this: http://www.amazon.com/PS3-500GB-Last-Bundle-Playstation-3/dp/B00IA2NYT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402685540&sr=8-1&keywords=last+of+us+ps3+bundle - 500 GB (yes this is less money with more storage, odd) - 1 controller - Last of Us (one of my all time favorite titles) - $269 (yup that's not a typo). 1 Quote "If you ride like lightning, you're gonna crash like thunder." - The Place Between The Pines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 IMO it's either overheating very fast and is powering off automatically (doubtful, that usually takes a few minutes at least, not seconds) Or when the PS3 froze the last time it was used, the data and file system has become corrupt and a rebuild of the database or a full format (full wipe) may be advised by PlayStation. If a full format is required, don't back up the data and put it back on the PS3 as it will still be corrupt, in that case you'll lose all data except PSN friends, messages and trophies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Will the PS3 go into recovery mode? If so then it's still very much alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHatched 12,103 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 That sux dude. 1 Quote The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN-MLB 2,583 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Sorry to hear that. Hope to see you again soon though! I've had to replace mine once already, and it is beyond frustrating. Mine seemed ok upon start up, but froze every time I inserted a disk. After about a week or so of doing that, it froze to the point where I couldn't even turn the system on for more than five minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handcuff_charlie 801 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 IMO it's either overheating very fast and is powering off automatically (doubtful, that usually takes a few minutes at least, not seconds) Or when the PS3 froze the last time it was used, the data and file system has become corrupt and a rebuild of the database or a full format (full wipe) may be advised by PlayStation. If a full format is required, don't back up the data and put it back on the PS3 as it will still be corrupt, in that case you'll lose all data except PSN friends, messages and trophies. This is what I was thinking too. Unless some critter(s) got in it and made a home at the expense of some circuitry, I honestly cant think of anything else that makes sense. Quote "handcuff, should I join XDBX?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotick20 351 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone for your help! I tried everything you suggested -- but unfortunately it was not to be -- my PS3 is gone... On a good note -- my son got a PS3 for his b-day two weeks ago -- I am borrowing it -- I didnt say it was 'his good note'... Edited June 14, 2014 by Cotick20 4 Quote "Get busy living, or get busy dying." - Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troysayshi 80 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 So does that mean your already back on ? No doubt will know soon enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf 947 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 That ps3 might need to be reflowed with a heat gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHatched 12,103 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Reflowed with a 44 magnum? 2 Quote The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matusware 608 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 *epic voice* when my "fatty" ps3 died i used my finn shaman powers to bring it back and serve me ones more... ..in another words: i fixed it by replacing the old Blue-Ray unit with another From SLIM Ps3 ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotick20 351 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 One more thing -- I was able to contact Sony -- they were somewhat helpful trying to help determine what was wrong -- at the end, they told me how to save the hard drive with all my data -- so I took it out, but now I am not sure what to do with it -- other then maybe take it to Best Buy!... Quote "Get busy living, or get busy dying." - Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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