I think my PS3 hard drive is fried!

[glenn22]

Originally Posted by blackpixels

Well, I agree with you, but the power problem (surge) can come through the ethernet port (AC adapter connected to the modem) It happened to me and I was told that the ethernet cable/port as suseptable. so I think what I was saying is not only relevant but possible along with your response. Living in Florida crazier things have happened.

In my case I am connected to a gateway router/firewall which is in turn connected to a cable modem, both of which are powered by a surge protecting power supply... while I'm not saying it's that it's impossible for that to occur, I really doubt a power surge through the ethernet port would affect the HD at all... it might take out the ethernet card or something on the board, but the HD... not likely.