PS£ not reading discs

some_dose

Well I was playing BF:BC2 about and hour ago when it just stalled and there was a noise from the cd drive which sounded like the drive trying repeatedly and unsuccessfully to read the disc. I switched it of and then restarted it and now it doesn't read discs (games or dvds). I've even restored the PS3 files that were corrupted but nothing. Please don't tell me I have to send it off just before GT5 on Christmas day! Any ideas guys?

L31mr0d

some_dose wrote: »

PS£ not reading discs

Agent_99

some_dose wrote: »

Well I was playing BF:BC2 about and hour ago when it just stalled and there was a noise from the cd drive which sounded like the drive trying repeatedly and unsuccessfully to read the disc. I switched it of and then restarted it and now it doesn't read discs (games or dvds). I've even restored the PS3 files that were corrupted but nothing. Please don't tell me I have to send it off just before GT5 on Christmas day! Any ideas guys?

Had the same problem last week with a 3 month old PS3 returned it to Symths and they replaced it. Had original box and receipt.. Seems to be a common problem as they made no attempted to go down the repair route, Kudos to Smyths as I was dreading if it had to be sent for repair so close to Christmas as all my kids asked Santa for were PS3 games.. it was a 120gb version.

eddhorse

Just replaced a blu ray lens last night, worked a treat
If its not in warranty then this is what you will have to do.

Your choices are :

Sony (If in Warranty - if not they charge €160)
Replace yourself (No warranty - Depends how techie you are - $40)
ConsoleRepairs.ie (Or similar shop - prob about €160)

Best of luck before xmas :O

Myrddin

eddhorse wrote: »

Just replaced a blu ray lens last night, worked a treat
If its not in warranty then this is what you will have to do.

Your choices are :

Sony (If in Warranty - if not they charge €160)
Replace yourself (No warranty - Depends how techie you are - $40)
ConsoleRepairs.ie (Or similar shop - prob about €160)

Best of luck before xmas :O

Where did you get a laser unit for $40?

eddhorse

EBAY, got lucky though, most others are €60 or so.

This is very useful too :

http://www.edepot.com/playstation3.html

whiterebel

eddhorse wrote: »

Just replaced a blu ray lens last night, worked a treat
If its not in warranty then this is what you will have to do.

Your choices are :

Sony (If in Warranty - if not they charge €160)
Replace yourself (No warranty - Depends how techie you are - $40)
ConsoleRepairs.ie (Or similar shop - prob about €160)

Best of luck before xmas :O

Or you could go the small claims court route which others from boards.ie have done successfully

eddhorse

This is true, the courts are also an option.
Thread here :
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055795516&highlight=court

And congrats to those who got through it

GEasy

It's a disgrace that Sony are getting away with charging people 160e for a refurbed console after a new console breaking after 12 months . . Think about it !!!!!!!! My original ps1 is still working . Got it in '99 .

They don't build em like they used to !

some_dose

Thanks for the replies lads. I REALLY want to play GT5 over Xmas but as I live in Waterford I don't think that there will be any speedy fixing and returning of the console to me. I also think that the poster above me is right - consoles really aren't made like they used to be. I've had my original playstation since launch - I've stood on it, drop a tv on it and spilt a jug of water on it and it still works. A bit of dust in the PS3 and it's wankered :rolleyes:

I may just go down the court route though I've had my PS3 2 years and 9 months now so it'll be a battle

eddhorse

Only problem is you wont be playing GT5 at xmas !

some_dose

eddhorse wrote: »

Only problem is you wont be playing GT5 at xmas !

Don't remind me And I was just after discovering BC2 online. Balls to it anyway :mad:

Varik

some_dose wrote: »

Thanks for the replies lads. I REALLY want to play GT5 over Xmas but as I live in Waterford I don't think that there will be any speedy fixing and returning of the console to me. I also think that the poster above me is right - consoles really aren't made like they used to be. I've had my original playstation since launch - I've stood on it, drop a tv on it and spilt a jug of water on it and it still works. A bit of dust in the PS3 and it's wankered :rolleyes:

I may just go down the court route though I've had my PS3 2 years and 9 months now so it'll be a battle

LakesKeane wrote: »

It's a disgrace that Sony are getting away with charging people 160e for a refurbed console after a new console breaking after 12 months . . Think about it !!!!!!!! My original ps1 is still working . Got it in '99 .

They don't build em like they used to !

In my day stuff was made of lead and could last 15years out in the snow, but seriously **** the environment i want lead in my electronics.

Myrddin

Varik wrote: »

In my day stuff was made of lead and could last 15years out in the snow, but seriously **** the environment i want lead in my electronics.

In my day you got what you paid for.

Varik

EnterNow wrote: »

In my day you got what you paid for.

Got my 60gb on day one so got more than i paid for.

So you would not like for companies to stop using lead free solder, for shame.

Myrddin

Varik wrote: »

Got my 60gb on day one so got more than i paid for.

So you would not like for companies to stop using lead free solder, for shame.

Shame? I'm not ashamed of wanting to buy a console & not have to worry about whether it will work in six months or a year. Your flight home from Tokyo probably done more harm to the environment than all the PS3's in Ireland...for shame. Maybe you can row home the next time