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smail.nathan · 12-03-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by smail.nathan

i'm not that confident in my abilities. However, I did notice somehting of interest in the first post.:

This person on Ebay is able to repair your PS3 for a cost and will refund you if he cannot repair it.
Ebayer - jdelectronone

JD Electronics
203 W Main
Owosso, MI 48867

The service is 74.99 + Shipping To Him + 15 (approx) Shipping It Back To You

Has anyone here tried this? Was he successful? How quick was he? Any responses would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Anybody have any feedback/input on my question? Any would be much appreciated. I'm trying to figure out if I should trust this guy with it (and speediness would help impact my decision), or go ahead with sending it back to sony for repair for 150 bucks and be without it for at least the whole month.

Marine Mike · 12-03-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by smail.nathan

Anybody have any feedback/input on my question? Any would be much appreciated. I'm trying to figure out if I should trust this guy with it (and speediness would help impact my decision), or go ahead with sending it back to sony for repair for 150 bucks and be without it for at least the whole month.

So far the feedback has been that hes an honest guy and if he cannot fix it he returns it to you in a timely manner.

caliblue15 · 12-03-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by smail.nathan

Anybody have any feedback/input on my question? Any would be much appreciated. I'm trying to figure out if I should trust this guy with it (and speediness would help impact my decision), or go ahead with sending it back to sony for repair for 150 bucks and be without it for at least the whole month.

He owns a repair shop, with a motherboard repair machine. He's legit. Do some research, and check out his website.

Marine Mike · 12-03-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by caliblue15

He owns a repair shop, with a motherboard repair machine. He's legit. Do some research, and check out his website.

I wouldn't mind setting up a shop of my own, but my biggest roadblock would be that I do not work out of my home to accept shipments, etc.

Nielsb90 · 12-03-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Got a reliable source for this or are you making things up?

No reliable source..

Just annoyed mine failed yesterday... But still there has been A LOT of YLOD's lately on this forum at least

Marine Mike · 12-03-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nielsb90

No reliable source..

Just annoyed mine failed yesterday... But still there has been A LOT of YLOD's lately on this forum at least

Probably because its a reliable forum to get assistance with your PS3 that attracts many people with PS3 problems. I know my videos alone have attracted numerous people as I get at least 1 PM a day asking a question from a new member about their PS3.

Cplhicks · 12-04-2009, 03:39 PM

So I sent my PS3 off to Sony, and called them today to deactivate my system from my account. The guy told me I couldn't do that until they send it back. Is this normal? Did I just get a guy who doesn't know anything? I was under the impression I should get it deactivated as soon as possible.

caliblue15 · 12-04-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cplhicks

So I sent my PS3 off to Sony, and called them today to deactivate my system from my account. The guy told me I couldn't do that until they send it back. Is this normal? Did I just get a guy who doesn't know anything? I was under the impression I should get it deactivated as soon as possible.

its normal.

Hedchekr · 12-04-2009, 07:23 PM

I got a quick question. My HDD is a 320GB 7200rpm toshiba. I insatlled this in my new slim yesterday. After I installed the update and my PS3 came back up I looked at the system info and it said that I had 268gb out of 298gb available. Is that normal? Also was PSN slow yesterday? It took forever to download the bayonetta demo. Thanks.

Hedchekr · 12-05-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedchekr

I got a quick question. My HDD is a 320GB 7200rpm toshiba. I insatlled this in my new slim yesterday. After I installed the update and my PS3 came back up I looked at the system info and it said that I had 268gb out of 298gb available. Is that normal? Also was PSN slow yesterday? It took forever to download the bayonetta demo. Thanks.

Anyone?

lokir1 · 12-05-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedchekr

Anyone?

well that seems normal i would say you gotta consider this out of 320gigs the ps3 operating system took up a few gigs then for apps like home n other what not thats jus needed to run the other lil features after that it left you with 298gigs of usable storage and thats lower due to your game saves and such this is normal you will never get 500gigs or 320 etc ps3 or comp due to o/p system and formatting taking up space by default just so ur hdd can run

Lt. Aldo Raine · 12-05-2009, 04:01 PM

almost everytime i turn on my ps3 my controllers dont sync with it, so i have to reconnect them with the usb cable, but they wont reconnect unless i reset my ps3, i have a 120 slim
what do u think the problem is?

1blufan · 12-05-2009, 04:06 PM

Try to reset your controllers, flip them over and there's a tiny hole you'll poke with a needle or something small.
I had this happen awhile back and had to reset my controllers. I think it happened because of a firmware update, I can't remember but I believe it should do the trick.

Lt. Aldo Raine · 12-05-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1blufan

Try to reset your controllers, flip them over and there's a tiny hole you'll poke with a needle or something small.
I had this happen awhile back and had to reset my controllers. I think it happened because of a firmware update, I can't remember but I believe it should do the trick.

should i reset them while the ps3 is on or off?

1blufan · 12-05-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman_mw21

should i reset them while the ps3 is on or off?

Try both.
I can't remember if I had my system on or not.
Scratch that I think it needs to be on

Chiyo_chichi · 12-05-2009, 04:14 PM

Yeah this is a known issue. When you turn on your ps3, do you do so with the controller? Attached to the usb?

Typically I power up with the PS button, not attached. I only sometimes run into the error when I'm charging my controller and then disconnect while the console's on.

1blufan · 12-05-2009, 04:21 PM

Alright found out what to do.
Shut down the PS3
Reset your Remote by pushing the small button/hole in the back
Connect PS3 controller with usb cable to PS3
Using the controller press the PS logo button to power on the PS3.
This should synch the controller to your system.

Bageara · 12-05-2009, 04:31 PM

Was just reading an article on N4G today about this. seems like alot of people having this issue. they are blaming firmware 3.10 and sounds like its only happening to PS3 slim

AikonEnt · 12-05-2009, 04:51 PM

Yep it's happening with my slim. It turns the PS3 on with the PS button but never syncs to be of any use. Connect the cable works fine, soon as I disconnect the cable it un-syncs! I'll have to try the reset thing see if that works.

ngkf7 · 12-05-2009, 05:12 PM

Ok, I have the 120gb slim model and 3 controllers typically used for it (my 4th controller is used on my 80gb in my bedroom and I have no issues with it).

I have one Dualshock 3 and 2 original SIXAXIS controllers synced to the slim. The problem is that they all will turn the system on wirelessly, but sometimes they will not sync up to the system. When I plug them in to the PS3 through the USB and turn them on and unplug them, then the lights just keep blinking again. Other times they sync up just fine.

How does this happen and what can I do?

EDIT:
Note: My message was previously posted separately and moved to this thread (my bad). Don't need to reanswer everything I'll just browse through here and try the suggested solutions.

12-05-2009, 04:01 PM	#1652
Lt. Aldo Raine Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:289 Blu-ray reviews: 11	controller connection problem almost everytime i turn on my ps3 my controllers dont sync with it, so i have to reconnect them with the usb cable, but they wont reconnect unless i reset my ps3, i have a 120 slim what do u think the problem is?

12-05-2009, 05:12 PM	#1660
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	PS3 Controller Syncing Issue Ok, I have the 120gb slim model and 3 controllers typically used for it (my 4th controller is used on my 80gb in my bedroom and I have no issues with it). I have one Dualshock 3 and 2 original SIXAXIS controllers synced to the slim. The problem is that they all will turn the system on wirelessly, but sometimes they will not sync up to the system. When I plug them in to the PS3 through the USB and turn them on and unplug them, then the lights just keep blinking again. Other times they sync up just fine. How does this happen and what can I do? EDIT: Note: My message was previously posted separately and moved to this thread (my bad). Don't need to reanswer everything I'll just browse through here and try the suggested solutions. Last edited by ngkf7; 12-05-2009 at 05:28 PM.

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12-04-2009, 03:39 PM	#1647
Cplhicks Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:276 Blu-ray collection:1997 DVD collection:798 MA collection:457 Digital collection:581 iTunes collection:668 Prime collection:446 Trading Score:31	So I sent my PS3 off to Sony, and called them today to deactivate my system from my account. The guy told me I couldn't do that until they send it back. Is this normal? Did I just get a guy who doesn't know anything? I was under the impression I should get it deactivated as soon as possible.

12-04-2009, 07:23 PM	#1649
Hedchekr Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Orcutt, Cali Blu-ray collection:120 Trading Score:5	I got a quick question. My HDD is a 320GB 7200rpm toshiba. I insatlled this in my new slim yesterday. After I installed the update and my PS3 came back up I looked at the system info and it said that I had 268gb out of 298gb available. Is that normal? Also was PSN slow yesterday? It took forever to download the bayonetta demo. Thanks.

12-05-2009, 04:06 PM	#1653
1blufan Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:The Road to Nowhere. Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:198	Try to reset your controllers, flip them over and there's a tiny hole you'll poke with a needle or something small. I had this happen awhile back and had to reset my controllers. I think it happened because of a firmware update, I can't remember but I believe it should do the trick.

12-05-2009, 04:14 PM	#1656
Chiyo_chichi Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Bayonne, NJ, USA Blu-ray collection:40	Yeah this is a known issue. When you turn on your ps3, do you do so with the controller? Attached to the usb? Typically I power up with the PS button, not attached. I only sometimes run into the error when I'm charging my controller and then disconnect while the console's on.

12-05-2009, 04:21 PM	#1657
1blufan Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:The Road to Nowhere. Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:198	Alright found out what to do. Shut down the PS3 Reset your Remote by pushing the small button/hole in the back Connect PS3 controller with usb cable to PS3 Using the controller press the PS logo button to power on the PS3. This should synch the controller to your system.

12-05-2009, 04:31 PM	#1658
Bageara Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Newcastle UK PSN:Bageara Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:4	Was just reading an article on N4G today about this. seems like alot of people having this issue. they are blaming firmware 3.10 and sounds like its only happening to PS3 slim

12-05-2009, 04:51 PM	#1659
AikonEnt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Crawley, UK Blu-ray collection:246	Yep it's happening with my slim. It turns the PS3 on with the PS button but never syncs to be of any use. Connect the cable works fine, soon as I disconnect the cable it un-syncs! I'll have to try the reset thing see if that works.

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