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PS3 not reading discs

  • 17-01-2011 11:14pm
    #1
    Deedsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,283 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I am really sorry if this has been asked previously, but i am after getting a ps3, (€free). It doesn't recognise discs, thats why he gave it to me. Its an original PS3 Phat. 40 GB hard drive, the firmware is 3.15. Not sure if thats important,

    Anyway, is there anyway to fix it? I presume the laser that reads the disc is gone.


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  • #2
    docentore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,582 ✭✭✭docentore


    replace laser. Be careful, loads of them on ebay are refurbs, even if they say brand new. Most of them work 1-2 months.

    If you decide to sell it let me know, I'm interested


  • #3
    Deedsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,283 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Is it hard to replace the laser? Is it an expensive job? Just to add, its not reading games or dvd's.


  • #4
    docentore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,582 ✭✭✭docentore


    define "hard to replace", please.

    It would be easy for me but most of my mates wouldn't have a clue where to start. There are plenty of tutorials on the net, just google.

    As for price, depends, you can get one from ebay for about 30-60 quid, no guarantee they will last, some shops in town are doing that for 80-100e with some warranty.


  • #5
    Deedsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,283 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    I think I am gonna replace the blu ray drive altogether. €88 delivered free to the North. £11.99 to Ireland. Handy to have mates north of the border.


  • #6
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,785 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Maybe a browse down 10 threads would have helped.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056146782

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056145186

    Anyways , the whole blu ray drive is easiest, lens is do-able if you are handy with a screwdriver. :D


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