Did Star Trek: TNG DVD brick my PS3 Slim? - Blu-ray Forum

the_r · 01-30-2010, 05:21 PM

Was watching an episode from Season 6 (Frame of Mind) on my PS3 slim last week, and about 15 mins into it the video freezes, while the audio continues to play fine. I then stop playback, reboot my PS3 and resume playback from where it left off. It played fine at this point for another 10 mins or so, and then the same thing happened.

At this point, it was ruining one of my fav episodes of TNG, so I decided to just go watch it in the bedroom on a regular DVD player.

The next day I go to check on my PS3 slim to see if it was okay by popping in some blu-rays, and all of a sudden the unit won't playback any of my movies.

First I started getting movie playback error codes. It was the same one each time, and one that was not recognizable by the service agents when I called the helpline. Other times, the system would freeze up upon trying to play a movie, where the unit was unresponsive to button presses from either the remotes or the unit itself. Sadly I had to simply unplug the power cord from the unit to restart it. It restarts fine and loads the xmb menu, but still no movie playback.

I give up at this point, call the helpline, try to troubleshoot to no avail, and end up sending in my system for an exchange. I called today and the agent said in the service notes that the unit could not be repaired so they're exchanging me a system.

Anyways, just wanted to inform and ask people here if this or something similar has ever happened to them with their Slim? I don't suggest people who own the TNG series to try this though, because if the DVD itself is the cause of this, you'll be ruining a perfectly good Slim. At the same time, I wonder if I should try to play that episode again when I get my exchanged PS3, and see if it does the same thing?

Thoughts?

p.s. To make things worse, my 360 elite RROD'd on me 5 days later. Luckily I'm still under warranty

Semp1 · 01-30-2010, 05:42 PM

don't think a DVD can brick a system your player was probably just one of the few unlucky ps3s

the_r · 01-31-2010, 02:21 AM

that's what i was thinking.

i guess we'll find out soon enough b/c i'm planning on playing the same ST:TNG episode to see if it happens again when i get the exchanged PS3 Slim back.

Clark Kent · 01-31-2010, 03:48 AM

It could have been any dvd to finally mess up the PS3, if it was failing to begin with.

grundy · 01-31-2010, 04:12 AM

only episodes with Dr. Pulaski could brick a PS3 Slim

kevinbr100 · 01-31-2010, 04:53 AM

do smokers live in your house? i dont know why but i just had a sudden premonition your problems with the ps3 and the xbox were caused by excessive smoke....

the_r · 01-31-2010, 11:25 PM

nope, smoke free environment.

although my place has been rather dry the winter season. i have a cold-air humidifier, but it doesn't seem to be doing much.

i wonder if the lack of humidity was the problem?

Clark Kent · 02-01-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_r

i wonder if the lack of humidity was the problem?

Low humidity is good for electronics. Occasionally parts just go bad, for no fault of the user.

the_r · 02-01-2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Low humidity is good for electronics. Occasionally parts just go bad, for no fault of the user.

really?

i always thought dry air/low humidity was bad for electronics because of the static?

this is all heresy though, so i could be completely off on this one.

Clark Kent · 02-01-2010, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_r

really?

i always thought dry air/low humidity was bad for electronics because of the static?

It is fine as long you discharge and ground yourself before touching them. Touching the metal casing of a desktop computer is usually enough just before handling electronic components yourself.

Sammy · 02-01-2010, 11:14 PM

Electronics want cold (68F), humid air. Air conditioners remove moisture from the air and humidifiers must be used to replace that moisture in some installations. These conflicting demands create huge energy use in server farms even beyond the energy used just to run the servers.

mjbethancourt · 02-02-2010, 04:40 AM

Unless it is maliciously engineered, (i.e. a particularly destructive virus), media will not "brick" a disc player. Chalk it up to standard hardware failure.

BluBonnet · 02-02-2010, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grundy

only episodes with Dr. Pulaski could brick a PS3 Slim

Actually, it sounds to me like the kind of thing Q would do.

the_r · 02-05-2010, 09:09 PM

looks like Q might have had a hand in resolving my broken PS3

the whole process took me 3 business days to resolve.

mailed it out Thursday, they received it Friday, and I got my new/recertified unit on Monday.

impressive Sony. well done.

now let's go see how TNG looks on this thing. hopefully it doesn't brick once again.

01-30-2010, 05:21 PM	#1
the_r Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:182	Did Star Trek: TNG DVD brick my PS3 Slim? Was watching an episode from Season 6 (Frame of Mind) on my PS3 slim last week, and about 15 mins into it the video freezes, while the audio continues to play fine. I then stop playback, reboot my PS3 and resume playback from where it left off. It played fine at this point for another 10 mins or so, and then the same thing happened. At this point, it was ruining one of my fav episodes of TNG, so I decided to just go watch it in the bedroom on a regular DVD player. The next day I go to check on my PS3 slim to see if it was okay by popping in some blu-rays, and all of a sudden the unit won't playback any of my movies. First I started getting movie playback error codes. It was the same one each time, and one that was not recognizable by the service agents when I called the helpline. Other times, the system would freeze up upon trying to play a movie, where the unit was unresponsive to button presses from either the remotes or the unit itself. Sadly I had to simply unplug the power cord from the unit to restart it. It restarts fine and loads the xmb menu, but still no movie playback. I give up at this point, call the helpline, try to troubleshoot to no avail, and end up sending in my system for an exchange. I called today and the agent said in the service notes that the unit could not be repaired so they're exchanging me a system. Anyways, just wanted to inform and ask people here if this or something similar has ever happened to them with their Slim? I don't suggest people who own the TNG series to try this though, because if the DVD itself is the cause of this, you'll be ruining a perfectly good Slim. At the same time, I wonder if I should try to play that episode again when I get my exchanged PS3, and see if it does the same thing? Thoughts? p.s. To make things worse, my 360 elite RROD'd on me 5 days later. Luckily I'm still under warranty

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01-30-2010, 05:42 PM	#2
Semp1 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007	don't think a DVD can brick a system your player was probably just one of the few unlucky ps3s

01-31-2010, 02:21 AM	#3
the_r Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:182	that's what i was thinking. i guess we'll find out soon enough b/c i'm planning on playing the same ST:TNG episode to see if it happens again when i get the exchanged PS3 Slim back.

01-31-2010, 03:48 AM	#4
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	It could have been any dvd to finally mess up the PS3, if it was failing to begin with.

01-31-2010, 04:12 AM	#5
grundy Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Ohio 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1382 DVD collection:236 MA collection:160 Digital collection:221 iTunes collection:2161 Prime collection:11 Blu-ray reviews:37 Trading Score:1	only episodes with Dr. Pulaski could brick a PS3 Slim

01-31-2010, 04:53 AM	#6
kevinbr100 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews: 4	do smokers live in your house? i dont know why but i just had a sudden premonition your problems with the ps3 and the xbox were caused by excessive smoke....

01-31-2010, 11:25 PM	#7
the_r Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:182	nope, smoke free environment. although my place has been rather dry the winter season. i have a cold-air humidifier, but it doesn't seem to be doing much. i wonder if the lack of humidity was the problem?

02-01-2010, 11:14 PM	#11
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Electronics want cold (68F), humid air. Air conditioners remove moisture from the air and humidifiers must be used to replace that moisture in some installations. These conflicting demands create huge energy use in server farms even beyond the energy used just to run the servers.

02-02-2010, 04:40 AM	#12
mjbethancourt Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:suburban fly-over USA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:876	Unless it is maliciously engineered, (i.e. a particularly destructive virus), media will not "brick" a disc player. Chalk it up to standard hardware failure.

02-05-2010, 09:09 PM	#14
the_r Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:182	looks like Q might have had a hand in resolving my broken PS3 the whole process took me 3 business days to resolve. mailed it out Thursday, they received it Friday, and I got my new/recertified unit on Monday. impressive Sony. well done. now let's go see how TNG looks on this thing. hopefully it doesn't brick once again.

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