Ps3 Hard Drive Failure???? - Blu-ray Forum

Beta Man · 02-06-2008, 01:37 PM

So, I got my PS3 about 2 weeks ago. Here's what I've done with it.

1) connected to the internet and upgraded the firmware.

2) Played COD4 for a total of 6 hours (probably going to sell it)

3) Watched about 5 movies.

4) Listened to a few CDs through it.

I got home last night, popped in The Shining, and the screen was frozen on the weird ambient light thing that comes up when start the PS3, so I pop the disc out, put it back in, and Nothing....... I turned it off, and on, and it said "Hard Disk Corrupt, press "X" to restore" I pressed X, it went through a restore type of deal for 5 minutes or so, then restarted..... once it started up, it said "hard disk corrupt" and I hit "X" to restore again, but this time it was 6 seconds, and it fired right up, recognized the movie, and played.

Should I take this right back to the Sony-Style store now, or is this a problem that is truely resolved now?????? I just think 2 weeks, and limited use, this product should be working fine.

It's on top of a rack, so it has all the ventilation it needs.

I did a search here, that came up empty, so I appologize if this has been addressed before.

thanks,

bootman · 02-06-2008, 01:41 PM

Call Sony support and open up a ticket.
They might just send you a new hard drive to replace the one you have.
The swap is really easy to do.

Living Near Shamu · 02-06-2008, 01:50 PM

If its within 30 days, take it back and exchange it. I'd rather get a new one.

Beta Man · 02-06-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Living Near Shamu

If its within 30 days, take it back and exchange it. I'd rather get a new one.

Damn.... I was hoping that would be the case. I'm not looking forward to doing the 30 minute firmware upgrade again, but I'll do it if I have to.

thanks guys.

AlaskaDon · 02-07-2008, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Damn.... I was hoping that would be the case. I'm not looking forward to doing the 30 minute firmware upgrade again, but I'll do it if I have to.

thanks guys.

If you download your firmware upgrade to a PC and place it on a USB drive, it will do the firmware update a lot faster than 30 minutes. I always do mine that way instead of using the wireless connection to get it.

Beta Man · 02-07-2008, 05:15 PM

Just to update.... since the drive did a "recovery" and works right now, the sony people at the store, despite the fact that it's 2 weeks old, said "All PS3 sales are final"

I'm pretty irked about it, but on the bright side, it's working fine now.

haushausman · 02-07-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

"All PS3 sales are final"

That's not the retailer's policy. Where did you buy it?

Is your status symbol too low? Maybe a massive collection of Blu-rays next to you PS3 will help

Sorry, that thread you made still makes me laugh

dillycheeze · 02-07-2008, 05:32 PM

just go to a store that doesnt specialize in electronics but sells ps3s...buy a new one....put your broken one in the bag and return it....tell the store it wont work....this wont hurt the retailer as they make nothing off consoles...essentially any store that sells a ps3 is really a sony store....they will do the work for you....sounds bad to do something like that but if they told you all sales are final....punch back....you'll be fine

02-06-2008, 01:37 PM	#1
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Ps3 Hard Drive Failure???? So, I got my PS3 about 2 weeks ago. Here's what I've done with it. 1) connected to the internet and upgraded the firmware. 2) Played COD4 for a total of 6 hours (probably going to sell it) 3) Watched about 5 movies. 4) Listened to a few CDs through it. I got home last night, popped in The Shining, and the screen was frozen on the weird ambient light thing that comes up when start the PS3, so I pop the disc out, put it back in, and Nothing....... I turned it off, and on, and it said "Hard Disk Corrupt, press "X" to restore" I pressed X, it went through a restore type of deal for 5 minutes or so, then restarted..... once it started up, it said "hard disk corrupt" and I hit "X" to restore again, but this time it was 6 seconds, and it fired right up, recognized the movie, and played. Should I take this right back to the Sony-Style store now, or is this a problem that is truely resolved now?????? I just think 2 weeks, and limited use, this product should be working fine. It's on top of a rack, so it has all the ventilation it needs. I did a search here, that came up empty, so I appologize if this has been addressed before. thanks,

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02-06-2008, 01:41 PM	#2
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	Call Sony support and open up a ticket. They might just send you a new hard drive to replace the one you have. The swap is really easy to do.

02-06-2008, 01:50 PM	#3
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	If its within 30 days, take it back and exchange it. I'd rather get a new one.

02-07-2008, 05:15 PM	#6
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Just to update.... since the drive did a "recovery" and works right now, the sony people at the store, despite the fact that it's 2 weeks old, said "All PS3 sales are final" I'm pretty irked about it, but on the bright side, it's working fine now.

02-07-2008, 05:32 PM	#8
dillycheeze Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	just go to a store that doesnt specialize in electronics but sells ps3s...buy a new one....put your broken one in the bag and return it....tell the store it wont work....this wont hurt the retailer as they make nothing off consoles...essentially any store that sells a ps3 is really a sony store....they will do the work for you....sounds bad to do something like that but if they told you all sales are final....punch back....you'll be fine

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