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How do I fix my PS3 not reading blu-ray discs?
PS3 Doesn’t Read Optical Media
- Insert a disk into the PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Drive.
- Clean the Disk – Using a cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth, clean the disc.
- Eject the disk.
- Re-insert the disk into the PlayStation 3.
- Clean the Lens.
- Eject the disk.
- Re-insert the disk into the PlayStation 3.
What causes a PS3 to not read discs?
Clean Your Disc It may seem obvious, but one of the most common reasons for a console’s inability to read a disc is disc damage. Check both sides of your disc to make sure that it is not scratched or damaged, and then clean your disc carefully using a microfibre cloth.
What happens if you boot a PS3 without hard drive?
Yes it will work, but you will need to download the PS3 firmware and put it on a USB stick for installation: To transfer the update data to your PlayStation 3, save the file to a PS3 compatible storage device such as Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, USB drive or PSP.
What format is PS3 internal hard drive?
Since the PS3 hard drive format type is FAT32, you can access it on any Mac or Windows PC. All you need to do is unmount the hard drive from the PlayStation and connect it to your computer with a compatible cable.
What format is a PS3 hard drive?
Can you use external HDD on PS3?
Luckily, gamers can just plug an external HDD into the console’s USB port and use that make room on the internal drive. One thing you need to remember is that the hard drive needs to be formatted to use – this means that every single thing on the drive will be deleted before you can use it.
What is stored on a PS3 hard drive?
Sony’s PlayStation 3 game console allows users to store game saves and full digital game copies — as well as video, music and picture files — on the system’s hard drive.
How do I replace my PS3’s Blu-ray Disc drive?
Use this guide to replace your PlayStation 3’s Blu-ray disc drive. Replacing a defective Blu-ray drive with a replacement requires swapping the Blu-ray drive board from the old drive onto the replacement. Use the tip of a spudger to remove the black rubber screw cover from the side of the PS3.
How do I replace the Blu-ray drive on my Philips TV?
Pull the Blu-ray power cable straight up to lift its connector out of the socket on the Blu-ray drive. Remove the single 9.5 mm Phillips screw securing the Blu-ray drive to the lower case.
How do I replace the ribbon cable on my Blu-ray player?
Pull the Blu-ray ribbon cable straight up and out of its socket. Pull the Blu-ray power cable straight up to lift its connector out of the socket on the Blu-ray drive. Remove the single 9.5 mm Phillips screw securing the Blu-ray drive to the lower case.
How do I remove the Blu-ray power cable from my computer?
Disconnect the Blu-ray power cable from the motherboard. Pull the connector straight up and out of its socket. Lift the Blu-ray drive from the edge nearest the power supply and rotate it away from the chassis enough to access its ribbon cable. Use your fingernail to flip up the retaining flap on the Blu-ray ribbon cable socket.