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PS3 not reading discs.

  • 15-09-2008 2:10pm
    #1
    barnesd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 522 ✭✭✭


    Has this happened to anyone else before? It's as if the Blu-Ray drive is dead. Has anyone got a PS3 repaired before, if so where and about how much would it cost?

    This sucks :(
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  • #2
    Helix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,661 ✭✭✭✭Helix


    is it wthin warranty? i recall someone saying sony charge around €200 to fix it if its not


  • #3
    barnesd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 522 ✭✭✭barnesd


    I bought it 2nd hand in America, and 200euro is more than I paid for the console in the first place. Rather sell it for parts on ebay and buy a new one if it's going to be that expensive.


  • #4
    noodler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,735 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    If you only spent less than 200e on it then good for you. Try a third part repair place maybe?


  • #5
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,785 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Try the "Blue Ray of Death" thread thats down below this thread on the Playstation forum...I'm sure its relative to your issue.
    €200 is a lot to spend if its not in warranty.


  • #6
    barnesd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 522 ✭✭✭barnesd


    Read the topic, thanks. I'm gonna bring my PS3 to that repair shop in Bray, it's just they say they'll take 7-10 days to fix it :(


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  • #7
    noodler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,735 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    I think Sony would take longer in fairness. how much do Bray charge.


  • #8
    barnesd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 522 ✭✭✭barnesd


    90 euro, which is also a lot cheaper than Sony. Though do I need to be worried about the quality of work, and will they sort me out if it breaks again after being repaired?


  • #9
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,264 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    I also repair consoles, and as much as i'd love to slander the competion (joking :pac:) these guys seem very solid, have heard nothing but good about them.

    I would be fairly confident they will get it right. Replacing the laser only takes about an hour, the reason (I presume) they are keeping it for 7-10 days is to test it. The reason they need to test it so much because the replacement lasers are a bit crap. When you get a good one they are fine, but about 1/3 of them have issues. So better them getting it right than you having to make a few trips to bray.

    Its also a pretty decent price, I would do it for cheaper, but not enough cheaper that would make you not want to go with him.

    EDIT: I also believe he offers a 6 month guarantee on repairs.


  • #10
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    noodler wrote: »
    I think Sony would take longer in fairness. how much do Bray charge.

    Sony had a replacement PS3 out to me in four working days.


  • #11
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Had a PS3 repaired by the guys in Bray (not my own), and had it returned in 5 days. They offer a 3 month warranty (or is it 6 month warranty) on their repair.


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