PS3 no longer plays Blu-ray or DVDs but other than that how was your day? - Blu-ray Forum

FilmmakingFiasco · 08-21-2008, 02:24 PM

I have been having a small problem for the past month or so. Sometimes, when I boot up my PS3 to watch a Blu-ray, the system would freeze. There wouldn't be the loading icon in the top right corner and I'd have to reset the PS3 via the switch in the back. If I let my PS3 sit for a while and come back, everything would be fine. In the interim, DVDs would play too even if Blu-rays didn't.

Well, now it's happening again but this time permanent. I have tried different HDMI cables, making sure 24p was turned off, trying to watch it with composite cables, using different TVs and nothing seems to work.

Once this morning, I got a Warner logo to appear on Terminator 3 but nothing else. I have tried both BD-25 and BD-50 discs.

Currently, I am using a Sony SXRD 60A2000 via 1080p plugged directly into the TV.
UPDATED I guess I left out the most crucial detail: I'm using a launch 60gb PS3.

To clarify, my PS3 loads up the XMB, plays PS3 games, downloadable games, AVI files and PS2 games. It doesn't load Blu-ray or DVD. This makes me think it's something direct with the 'movie software' more than anything else.

Would this be something possibly resolved by a reformat (I don't have a hard drive for back up) or is it more regulated to firmware?

I've tried browsing and searching for this topic but only seem to find others who don't have the right resolution settings or have 24p issues.

arush5268d · 08-21-2008, 02:29 PM

I don't have a PS3, but I love the thread title!

MacDaddyOJack · 08-21-2008, 02:32 PM

Sounds like your blu-ray diode failed. I think that is the most common failure for the PS3. If that is whats wrong with it, then you'll have to send it in.... sorry man!

Marine Mike · 08-21-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

Sounds like your blu-ray diode failed. I think that is the most common failure for the PS3. If that is whats wrong with it, then you'll have to send it in.... sorry man!

There are also instructions online as to how to repair yourself as well as ordering them too. Though thats just what I've read online in this forum not from personal experience.

DavePS3 · 08-21-2008, 02:35 PM

I would try one last re-load of the last firmware. Couldn't hurt!

FilmmakingFiasco · 08-21-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePS3

I would try one last re-load of the last firmware. Couldn't hurt!

Do I just need to download the firmware again and apply it?

I guess I left out the most crucial detail: I'm using a launch 60gb PS3.

ADRiiAN` · 08-21-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

Sounds like your blu-ray diode failed. I think that is the most common failure for the PS3. If that is whats wrong with it, then you'll have to send it in.... sorry man!

If his blu-ray diode failed, then why can he play his PS3 games?

Anyways, send it back to Sony if your still under warranty.

FilmmakingFiasco · 08-21-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

Sounds like your blu-ray diode failed. I think that is the most common failure for the PS3. If that is whats wrong with it, then you'll have to send it in.... sorry man!

See, I would think that too but I'm confused on how I could possibly play PS3 games still. And if the blu-ray diode failed, I should be able to play DVDs still, which, from what I've seen of other failures (or at least their posts), can/will still work.

MacDaddyOJack · 08-21-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmmakingFiasco

See, I would think that too but I'm confused on how I could possibly play PS3 games still. And if the blu-ray diode failed, I should be able to play DVDs still, which, from what I've seen of other failures (or at least their posts), can/will still work.

You are correct, I'm not sure how you can still play PS3 disc games..... I have no idea what's wrong here, I'll leave it to those who know more than me!

Naka · 08-21-2008, 07:53 PM

My PS3 did this last night. I popped in a Blu and it didn't recognize the disk. So I pulled out a different one and still nothing. I put in a regular DVD and it played it fine. PS3 wont' recognize or play any bluray movies. I did not try to play any PS3 games though. I called Sony and they are sending me a box to send back to them. I guess they gotta fix it, she didn't tell me what the problem could be but she did run me through resetting the PS3 to default settings which did nothing.

Anyone else with this issue send it back to Sony? Did they get it fixed for you? Is it still working ok?

08-21-2008, 02:24 PM	#1
FilmmakingFiasco Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Minneapolis, MN Blu-ray collection:297 Trading Score:17	PS3 no longer plays Blu-ray or DVDs but other than that how was your day? I have been having a small problem for the past month or so. Sometimes, when I boot up my PS3 to watch a Blu-ray, the system would freeze. There wouldn't be the loading icon in the top right corner and I'd have to reset the PS3 via the switch in the back. If I let my PS3 sit for a while and come back, everything would be fine. In the interim, DVDs would play too even if Blu-rays didn't. Well, now it's happening again but this time permanent. I have tried different HDMI cables, making sure 24p was turned off, trying to watch it with composite cables, using different TVs and nothing seems to work. Once this morning, I got a Warner logo to appear on Terminator 3 but nothing else. I have tried both BD-25 and BD-50 discs. Currently, I am using a Sony SXRD 60A2000 via 1080p plugged directly into the TV. UPDATED I guess I left out the most crucial detail: I'm using a launch 60gb PS3. To clarify, my PS3 loads up the XMB, plays PS3 games, downloadable games, AVI files and PS2 games. It doesn't load Blu-ray or DVD. This makes me think it's something direct with the 'movie software' more than anything else. Would this be something possibly resolved by a reformat (I don't have a hard drive for back up) or is it more regulated to firmware? I've tried browsing and searching for this topic but only seem to find others who don't have the right resolution settings or have 24p issues. Last edited by FilmmakingFiasco; 08-21-2008 at 02:38 PM.

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08-21-2008, 02:29 PM	#2
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I don't have a PS3, but I love the thread title!

08-21-2008, 02:32 PM	#3
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Sounds like your blu-ray diode failed. I think that is the most common failure for the PS3. If that is whats wrong with it, then you'll have to send it in.... sorry man!

08-21-2008, 02:35 PM	#5
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I would try one last re-load of the last firmware. Couldn't hurt!

08-21-2008, 07:53 PM	#10
Naka Member Member since:Dec 2007	My PS3 did this last night. I popped in a Blu and it didn't recognize the disk. So I pulled out a different one and still nothing. I put in a regular DVD and it played it fine. PS3 wont' recognize or play any bluray movies. I did not try to play any PS3 games though. I called Sony and they are sending me a box to send back to them. I guess they gotta fix it, she didn't tell me what the problem could be but she did run me through resetting the PS3 to default settings which did nothing. Anyone else with this issue send it back to Sony? Did they get it fixed for you? Is it still working ok?

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