Downloaded FW 2.20.Now PS3 wont read discs.Need help - Blu-ray Forum

Bassman614 · 03-29-2008, 05:30 PM

I just got done downloading the new firmware update 2.20.After it was done I played around on the Playstation store,didnt download anything though.Decided to play some Call of Duty 4 with my girlfriend,so I loaded the disc and the main menu came up.I clicked on multiplayer and it wouldnt load it.After a couple of minutes I figured I would try another game.This time it wouldnt even read the disc.I tried putting in a blu-ray,same result,nothing.Can someone please help me out with this,I have no idea whats going on.
Thanks in advance

katharsis · 03-29-2008, 05:33 PM

If the PS3 doesnt read any discs at all I would say the drive is broken.
Contact Sony or try to take it back to the store where you bought it (if that's not too long ago)
May I ask which PS3 you have?

crxvtec · 03-29-2008, 05:34 PM

I MUST be really lucky. I have NEVER had any issues after ANY update for the PS3.

Why is it that some people have issue and others do not. The only issue I have is that my roomates PS3 downloads faster than my PS3. I have a 60gb and he has a new 40gb. Mine is closer to the wireless router too.

Icemage · 03-29-2008, 05:47 PM

Have you tried turning the PS3 off and back on? I've had my PS3 act a bit wonky right after an update (slow load times, weird framerates, etc.). Never had it fail to read a disc, however.

A quick reset has always set it right.

Bassman614 · 03-29-2008, 06:01 PM

I have the 80 gig model.I got it for Christmas.

To answer the other question,yes I shut it completely down and waited a couple of minutes then tryed it again.It didnt help anything.I guess I could give it a couple of hours or so then try it again.I doubt that will do anything though.

PS3-Playb3yond · 03-29-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassman614

I have the 80 gig model.I got it for Christmas.

To answer the other question,yes I shut it completely down and waited a couple of minutes then tryed it again.It didnt help anything.I guess I could give it a couple of hours or so then try it again.I doubt that will do anything though.

Hold the power button for 5 seconds or so until you hear beeps, do this when it's on standby mode. Hopefully it works.

Bassman614 · 03-29-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Hold the power button for 5 seconds or so until you hear beeps, do this when it's on standby mode. Hopefully it works.

Ill give that a try and let you know what happens.BRB

Bassman614 · 03-29-2008, 06:19 PM

Tried it twice and it didnt FIX anything

PS3-Playb3yond · 03-29-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassman614

Tried it twice and it didnt FIX anything

Ok, now go to the Blu-ray settings and disable one that says 24Hrtz.

Bassman614 · 03-29-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Ok, now go to the Blu-ray settings and disable one that says 24Hrtz.

how will that change anything?

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-29-2008, 07:20 PM

Do you have Ionic Breeze Fan Filter? Maybe your BD Laser is dusty.

Euribo · 03-29-2008, 07:26 PM

Can a firmware update really mess up a PS3? Maybe it's the way people treat them? IDK, but I've had my 60g for over a year now, and I haven't had one problem with it. It seems weird to me that a firmware can cause the system to not read discs.

PS3-Playb3yond · 03-29-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassman614

how will that change anything?

Just try it, some TV's don't support this feature. Check and see if it's enabled or disabled.

Bassman614 · 03-29-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

Do you have Ionic Breeze Fan Filter? Maybe your BD Laser is dusty.

i dont know what that is so,no i dont.i guess it could be dirty but after only 3 months of use.thats ridiculous.

i do take care of my stuff,especially electronics.its in a very well ventilated area (not in an entertainment center).

i didnt think a firmware update could do that either.im thinking its just a coincidence.

Bassman614 · 03-29-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

Ok, now go to the Blu-ray settings and disable one that says 24Hrtz.

well i tried that to and it didnt do anything either.
i guess i need to make a trip to best buy but it appears that they only carry the 40 gig model now.so what should i do?

PS3-Playb3yond · 03-29-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassman614

well i tried that to and it didnt do anything either.
i guess i need to make a trip to best buy but it appears that they only carry the 40 gig model now.so what should i do?

What are you going to do then? Do you have a warranty? I don't get it though, if the XMB comes up I don't see why it wouldn't work?

One more, try Restoring the PS3.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-29-2008, 09:28 PM

There's been a lot of posts about the BD drives in PS3s dying lately.

Pacioli · 03-29-2008, 10:21 PM

It would appear that my drive died last week as well. I also have the 80gb which was purchased in November 2007. I have contacted Sony and a coffin is being sent.

I was told I would be receiving a factory refurbished unit after they receive mine. Anyone have any experience with a factory refurb? Are they as good as new?

Cordre69 · 03-29-2008, 10:53 PM

It's a new feature. The 'Read A Book' feature!
And firmware updates are typically rough on the system, though they should never break them. It's more likely that there was a problem there already that the update merely brought to the surface.

Bassman614 · 03-29-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

What are you going to do then? Do you have a warranty? I don't get it though, if the XMB comes up I don't see why it wouldn't work?

One more, try Restoring the PS3.

still got the warranty so i wont have to deal with buying a new one. is there a way i can save my game-save data to a jump drive or sd card?

03-29-2008, 05:30 PM	#1
Bassman614 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:614 Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:366 Blu-ray collection:1108 DVD collection:62 Digital collection:13 Trading Score:78	Downloaded FW 2.20.Now PS3 wont read discs.Need help I just got done downloading the new firmware update 2.20.After it was done I played around on the Playstation store,didnt download anything though.Decided to play some Call of Duty 4 with my girlfriend,so I loaded the disc and the main menu came up.I clicked on multiplayer and it wouldnt load it.After a couple of minutes I figured I would try another game.This time it wouldnt even read the disc.I tried putting in a blu-ray,same result,nothing.Can someone please help me out with this,I have no idea whats going on. Thanks in advance

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03-29-2008, 05:33 PM	#2
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	If the PS3 doesnt read any discs at all I would say the drive is broken. Contact Sony or try to take it back to the store where you bought it (if that's not too long ago) May I ask which PS3 you have?

03-29-2008, 05:34 PM	#3
crxvtec Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:PHX, AZ Blu-ray reviews:2	I MUST be really lucky. I have NEVER had any issues after ANY update for the PS3. Why is it that some people have issue and others do not. The only issue I have is that my roomates PS3 downloads faster than my PS3. I have a 60gb and he has a new 40gb. Mine is closer to the wireless router too.

03-29-2008, 05:47 PM	#4
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	Have you tried turning the PS3 off and back on? I've had my PS3 act a bit wonky right after an update (slow load times, weird framerates, etc.). Never had it fail to read a disc, however. A quick reset has always set it right.

03-29-2008, 06:01 PM	#5
Bassman614 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:614 Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:366 Blu-ray collection:1108 DVD collection:62 Digital collection:13 Trading Score:78	I have the 80 gig model.I got it for Christmas. To answer the other question,yes I shut it completely down and waited a couple of minutes then tryed it again.It didnt help anything.I guess I could give it a couple of hours or so then try it again.I doubt that will do anything though.

03-29-2008, 06:19 PM	#8
Bassman614 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:614 Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:366 Blu-ray collection:1108 DVD collection:62 Digital collection:13 Trading Score:78	Tried it twice and it didnt FIX anything

03-29-2008, 07:20 PM	#11
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Do you have Ionic Breeze Fan Filter? Maybe your BD Laser is dusty.

03-29-2008, 07:26 PM	#12
Euribo Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007	Can a firmware update really mess up a PS3? Maybe it's the way people treat them? IDK, but I've had my 60g for over a year now, and I haven't had one problem with it. It seems weird to me that a firmware can cause the system to not read discs.

03-29-2008, 09:28 PM	#17
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	There's been a lot of posts about the BD drives in PS3s dying lately.

03-29-2008, 10:21 PM	#18
Pacioli Member Member since:Jan 2008	It would appear that my drive died last week as well. I also have the 80gb which was purchased in November 2007. I have contacted Sony and a coffin is being sent. I was told I would be receiving a factory refurbished unit after they receive mine. Anyone have any experience with a factory refurb? Are they as good as new?

03-29-2008, 10:53 PM	#19
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	It's a new feature. The 'Read A Book' feature! And firmware updates are typically rough on the system, though they should never break them. It's more likely that there was a problem there already that the update merely brought to the surface.

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