PS3 problem...not sure where else to put this - Blu-ray Forum

flyfree432 · 07-23-2008, 11:44 PM

Based on the typical threads in other forums, I'm not sure where to put this question.

I turned on my PS3 today (it is in a cool, clean, well ventilated area), and it has stopped loading any PS3 games, DVD, or blu-ray movies. I can access the menu, load media, and as soon as I hit the icon, nothing loads and the machine will not turn off when I hold the off switch down, nor will it return to the menu. I have to turn the machine off in back. Is my machine dead? Should I try to contact Sony?

Azyiu · 07-24-2008, 01:47 AM

So did you turn your console back on and see what is up with it?

If the said problem continues, I am afraid your Blu laser might be dead. Try to turn it back on again and see if it corrects itself first. If not, call Sony.

flyfree432 · 07-24-2008, 01:51 PM

No, turning it back on did not correct itself. I ended up doing a quick restore and then the blu-ray loaded and the movie started playing, but now I can't get any sound out of my surround sound even though it looks to be set up right. Pooh.

slap_yo_mama · 07-24-2008, 03:34 PM

Same thing happened to me! System restore, tried everything...

Call up tech support and take advantage of your warranty, if you have one...

ToEhrIsHuman · 07-24-2008, 03:43 PM

I've read reports of people having success fixing similar glitches by removing the hard drive (backup anything important first), formatting it, and then doing a complete restore. Your mileage may vary however. Might be worth a try.

07-23-2008, 11:44 PM	#1
flyfree432 Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:The state of confusion Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:478	PS3 problem...not sure where else to put this Based on the typical threads in other forums, I'm not sure where to put this question. I turned on my PS3 today (it is in a cool, clean, well ventilated area), and it has stopped loading any PS3 games, DVD, or blu-ray movies. I can access the menu, load media, and as soon as I hit the icon, nothing loads and the machine will not turn off when I hold the off switch down, nor will it return to the menu. I have to turn the machine off in back. Is my machine dead? Should I try to contact Sony?

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07-24-2008, 01:47 AM	#2
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	So did you turn your console back on and see what is up with it? If the said problem continues, I am afraid your Blu laser might be dead. Try to turn it back on again and see if it corrects itself first. If not, call Sony.

07-24-2008, 01:51 PM	#3
flyfree432 Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:The state of confusion Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:478	No, turning it back on did not correct itself. I ended up doing a quick restore and then the blu-ray loaded and the movie started playing, but now I can't get any sound out of my surround sound even though it looks to be set up right. Pooh.

07-24-2008, 03:34 PM	#4
slap_yo_mama Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Chi-City	Same thing happened to me! System restore, tried everything... Call up tech support and take advantage of your warranty, if you have one...

07-24-2008, 03:43 PM	#5
ToEhrIsHuman Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Diego, CA USA 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:947 DVD collection:3	I've read reports of people having success fixing similar glitches by removing the hard drive (backup anything important first), formatting it, and then doing a complete restore. Your mileage may vary however. Might be worth a try.

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