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Marine Mike · 07-09-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Psx0005

Spoke with Cody from JDElectronics on Monday (7/6/09) and he told me that he couldn't figure out what the prob was with my 60GB PS3 after he fixed the original YLOD problem. Was going to take care of the refund and send my unit back and he said I probably would have better luck with Sony.

As mentioned earlier in the thread, the YLOD was resolved by JDElectronics. Unfortunately, while the XMB comes up and whatnot, the PS3 apparently hangs when attempting to start up a game (via the BD drive or HDD) or videos (via BD/HDD). HDD was backed up and then restored and still same prob. Cody was guessing that something else on the mobo went bad but he wasn't able to track the prob down. So anyways, the unit is on its way back and I will have to contact Sony to see if I have an option with them.

My question is: has anyone gotten grief from Sony on the repair/replacement if the PS3 warranty sticker has been removed/cut? Being that JDElectronics had to go in to fix the YLOD, I was just wondering if Sony will consider that a tampering situation as the JD folks are not authorized Sony repair folks? Sadly worse case scenario will be that if Sony will not fix/replace my unit is that I'm gonna have to do without a PS3 until the newer and hopefully improved slimmer units (rumored) come out.

Since I've started helping people replace their laser, I haven't heard of a single case of Sony refusing to repair a PS3 (as long as you pay them $150).

Granted, if you tried to add 'mods' to it or something thats a different story.

kccarl · 07-09-2009, 06:53 PM

Hey Mike,

Its sounds like you have experienced this on quite a few disks. So, since I have one disk that doesn't work, and thus far no others, I'm assuming you would wait to replace the lazer? I'm not sure what the warranty period is on the PS3, but its much less than a year old.

Would you suggest I send it in for a lazer replacement, do it myself, or just wait for the lazer to go further down the hole?

Kccarl

Marine Mike · 07-09-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kccarl

Hey Mike,

Its sounds like you have experienced this on quite a few disks. So, since I have one disk that doesn't work, and thus far no others, I'm assuming you would wait to replace the lazer? I'm not sure what the warranty period is on the PS3, but its much less than a year old.

Would you suggest I send it in for a lazer replacement, do it myself, or just wait for the lazer to go further down the hole?

Kccarl

Well while its still in warranty, I'd contact Sony as its free for them to fix it.

fsavoie · 07-13-2009, 11:55 AM

I just bought a new PS3 since mine is dead, and the new one only last a day!! The blu-ray laser is dead!!! No blu-ray is playing! only dvds!! So I got it back to the local store where I bought it, but they don't have any more in store, so they have to order a new one... what a sad week it will be for me...

Marine Mike · 07-13-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fsavoie

I just bought a new PS3 since mine is dead, and the new one only last a day!! The blu-ray laser is dead!!! No blu-ray is playing! only dvds!! So I got it back to the local store where I bought it, but they don't have any more in store, so they have to order a new one... what a sad week it will be for me...

Is it a locally owned store or could they call other stores to have it delivered?

fsavoie · 07-13-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Is it a locally owned store or could they call other stores to have it delivered?

I think its a really small franchise (4 or 5 store around canada) so I don't know where they come from.

But a bran new dead ps3 kinda make me lose thrust on ps3 quality... my lunch one I can understand, but how bad lucky can I be with another dead one...

fsavoie · 07-13-2009, 12:29 PM

Also since my old PS3 is dead from YLOD how can I deactivated it so it doesn't use one of my 5 PSN licences?

Marine Mike · 07-13-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fsavoie

Also since my old PS3 is dead from YLOD how can I deactivated it so it doesn't use one of my 5 PSN licences?

You have to call Sony.

fsavoie · 07-13-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

You have to call Sony.

ok thanks, i will!

simcal · 07-17-2009, 11:07 PM

update, well Sony is sending me a 60gb model and found no sign of abuse so no charge.
Should get here on Monday according to ups with the dvd that was stuck in the drive in the same box, but when i called up they could not tell me what was wrong with the unit or if it is my original they are sending me back.
I was just concerned because of me using my cc to buy games on the psn and all my game saves. (guess this is my excuse for replaying some of my games!)
well I am impressed with not paying and the fast service, would be nice to know why it died.

Azyiu · 07-17-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by simcal

update, well Sony is sending me a 60gb model and found no sign of abuse so no charge.
Should get here on Monday according to ups with the dvd that was stuck in the drive in the same box, but when i called up they could not tell me what was wrong with the unit or if it is my original they are sending me back.
I was just concerned because of me using my cc to buy games on the psn and all my game saves. (guess this is my excuse for replaying some of my games!)
well I am impressed with not paying and the fast service, would be nice to know why it died.

Be sure to keep us updated.

Also, I think you should start backing up at least game saves from now on?

Uxi · 07-18-2009, 05:13 PM

I'm going to start doing backups religiously now. A shame that my confidence in the system has been impugned. Bigger shame that the backups take so damned long. Since I have the music, etc archived in other places it'd be nice if it would let me specify what I wanted to back up. The 4-6 hour backup thing means I'll start the backup and then hit the hay, I guess.

Marine Mike · 07-18-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

I'm going to start doing backups religiously now. A shame that my confidence in the system has been impugned. Bigger shame that the backups take so damned long. Since I have the music, etc archived in other places it'd be nice if it would let me specify what I wanted to back up. The 4-6 hour backup thing means I'll start the backup and then hit the hay, I guess.

I like doing it when I go to church on Sundays.

Uniquely · 07-19-2009, 02:35 AM

Is there a way to get a disc out of a dead PS3 without having to crack it open?

humanviper · 07-19-2009, 04:51 AM

my ps3 is 1.5 years old and tends to run quite loud recently. i mean real loud - like startup level noise throughout its use. i assume it is the fan, but it is really quite loud :-p
we mostly use it for blu-ray and dvd playback...

any thoughts?

pBLU-RAYs3 · 07-19-2009, 04:59 AM

I get that during hot weather or when my room gets uncomfortably warm with no breeze.

Ascended_Saiyan · 07-19-2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by humanviper

my ps3 is 1.5 years old and tends to run quite loud recently. i mean real loud - like startup level noise throughout its use. i assume it is the fan, but it is really quite loud :-p
we mostly use it for blu-ray and dvd playback...

any thoughts?

Personally, I would gut the PS3 and vacuum all the dust in the fan and vents out.

koontz1973 · 07-19-2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

Personally, I would gut the PS3 and vacuum all the dust in the fan and vents out.

Yep, get it cleaned and keep it cool.

Ex Accountant · 07-19-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

Personally, I would gut the PS3 and vacuum all the dust in the fan and vents out.

I lost my 60GB PS3 for failing to follow this advice. Got so blocked up it overheated and died. Oh, the lazy bastard that is me.

PEDXING · 07-19-2009, 07:39 AM

I've been having this problem lately too. Nothing to heinous but it can get really annoying during a quiet scene/part in a game.

Is there anything we should do in terms of cleaning other than shoot some compressed air in the vents or put a vacuum hose up to them?

07-09-2009, 06:53 PM	#722
kccarl Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:colorado	Back to I am Legend Hey Mike, Its sounds like you have experienced this on quite a few disks. So, since I have one disk that doesn't work, and thus far no others, I'm assuming you would wait to replace the lazer? I'm not sure what the warranty period is on the PS3, but its much less than a year old. Would you suggest I send it in for a lazer replacement, do it myself, or just wait for the lazer to go further down the hole? Kccarl

07-17-2009, 11:07 PM	#730
simcal Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:El Cajon Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:499	ps3 red flashing light update, well Sony is sending me a 60gb model and found no sign of abuse so no charge. Should get here on Monday according to ups with the dvd that was stuck in the drive in the same box, but when i called up they could not tell me what was wrong with the unit or if it is my original they are sending me back. I was just concerned because of me using my cc to buy games on the psn and all my game saves. (guess this is my excuse for replaying some of my games!) well I am impressed with not paying and the fast service, would be nice to know why it died.

07-19-2009, 04:51 AM	#735
humanviper Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008	ps3 running very loud. my ps3 is 1.5 years old and tends to run quite loud recently. i mean real loud - like startup level noise throughout its use. i assume it is the fan, but it is really quite loud :-p we mostly use it for blu-ray and dvd playback... any thoughts?

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fsavoie Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:QC, Canada Blu-ray collection:48	Also since my old PS3 is dead from YLOD how can I deactivated it so it doesn't use one of my 5 PSN licences?

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Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	I'm going to start doing backups religiously now. A shame that my confidence in the system has been impugned. Bigger shame that the backups take so damned long. Since I have the music, etc archived in other places it'd be nice if it would let me specify what I wanted to back up. The 4-6 hour backup thing means I'll start the backup and then hit the hay, I guess.

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Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	Is there a way to get a disc out of a dead PS3 without having to crack it open?

07-19-2009, 04:59 AM	#736
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07-19-2009, 07:39 AM	#740
PEDXING Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:CA	I've been having this problem lately too. Nothing to heinous but it can get really annoying during a quiet scene/part in a game. Is there anything we should do in terms of cleaning other than shoot some compressed air in the vents or put a vacuum hose up to them?

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