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PlayStation 3: I wanna start using my PS4 again

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 16:01:59 -0700

Ik weet geeneens meer welke PS ik heb, ik wil graag weer gaan racen met mijn amper gebruikte PS heb hem aangesloten maar weet niet meer hoe hij werkt.Ik geloof dat het een PS3 of PS4 is. hij geeft aan de rechterkant, plat liggend, een groen lampje. de controllers zitten links onder met USB poorten en zijn vol maar als ik een HDMI kabel verbind is mijn beeld , TV, kiets onduidelijker, kan ik hulp op afstand krijgen? Of een herstart mail ? Ik was tamelijk verzot op GTurismo 2 en daarna 3. Mijn eerste PS2 heb ik niet meer maar zou deze direct willen ruilen tegen een PS2. Dat was de PS met 2 cartridges en heb daar 2 jaar lang alleen maar .GT 2, weet ik niet zeker, de cartridges waren 8 mb meen ik en ik had 2 garages met auto's voor elk circuit met de juiste pk's en banden.Ja ruilen? Anders wil k mijn huidige opnieuw aanslingeren omdat ik bedenk dat ik geeneens meer een scart aansluiting meer op mijn tv heb, hoe nostalgisch wil ik het hebben, nee een hdmi moet toch voldoende zijn, welke oudere jongere [ 55 jaar] man of vrouw snapt wat ik wil>?

⟐ Commented november 08, 2020 at 16:01 MST

PlayStation 3: What's the possibility of fixing this motherboard?

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:34:32 -0700

It’s damaged on 3 spots (using screws).

Images:

https://i.imgur.com/BuzJkzr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rw4CY0f.jpg

If it’s possible to be fixed then please tell me what I need to do.

⟐ Edited by author augustus 13, 2018 at 9:34 MST

PlayStation 3: PS3 FAT 60gb leest geen bluray disk

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:49:36 -0700

Ik heb een probleem met mijn ps3 60GB fat edition.

Dit is geen syteem die gemod is of gehacked! Na een system update naar 4.65 leest hij geen originele bluray disk meer, dvd leest hij prima.

Ik heb de lens vervangen met een nieuwe maar blijft hetzelfde foutmelding geven (er is een fout opgetreden tijdens het starten 80010017)

Een syteemherstel via safemode heeft ook geen resultaat gehad. Ik heb ook drive moederbord omgeruild met een ander, geen resultaat! blijft zelfde foutmelding geven.

Ik vermoed zelf een softwareprobleem (driver) voor de bluray, maar hoe te vervangen?

Heeft iemand eenzelfde probleem? Kan iemand advies geven, HELP!!!

GOOGLE translation:

I have a problem with my ps3 fat 60GB edition.

This is not a system that has been modded or hacked! After a system update to 4.65, he does not read any original bluray disk anymore, he reads DVDs fine.

I have the lens with a new one, but continues to give the same error (An error occurred while starting 80,010,017)

A system restore via safe mode also had no result. I also swapped drive motherboard with another, no result! display remains the same error message.

I suspect myself a software problem (driver) for bluray, but how to replace?

Does anyone have the same problem? Can anyone give advice, HELP !!!

⟐ Edited november 16, 2014 at 9:49 MST

PlayStation 3: Why doesn't my PS3 have a signal on my TV?

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:09:40 -0700

I have a PlayStation 3 that will turn on, but it has no signal on my TV. I used an HDMI cable and have tried it in different ports on my TV. I even went back to the original cables that came with it to hook it up. What could be the problem?

⟐ Commented september 08, 2025 at 2:09 MST

PlayStation 3: Why does my PS3 turn off after the lights flash?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:11:56 -0700

When I turn on my PS3 I get a quick flash of green, then yellow, then red. The red light continues to flash until you touch the power button again, and then it turns off. What could be causing this?

⟐ Commented september 06, 2022 at 13:11 MST

PlayStation 3: PS3 doesn't boot, no video, green light

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:07:05 -0700

My PS3 60GB (CECHE01) recently stopped booting. I tried two new sets of cables, thinking it was my TV, but no luck. Next, I tried to access the Safe Mode/recovery menu, but still saw no output on the screen. I also tried Safe Mode on an old, composite input TV to rule out my primary TV—no love there either.

A controller connected to USB will not register; it just blinks all four LEDs slowly. It shows the same symptoms when connected with component and old-school composite cables. I have no HDMI available to test.

The green light is on, there's no "yellowish" light of death, and the HDD access light will blink once at boot, then stays off.

The HDD doesn't have any unusual noises (clicking, voice coil dead, etc.).

Since I can't even get into Safe Mode, does this mean it's motherboard or power supply?

⟐ Commented juni 15, 2025 at 16:07 MST

PlayStation 3: Why won't the PS3 display any home screen?

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:23:57 -0700

The console powers up normally. All connections have been tested and are good. HDTV and receiver inputs are set properly, but suddenly we only get a blank dark gray screen. No home menu screen as normal. All other inputs (cable) to TV and receiver work .

⟐ Commented juli 11, 2021 at 14:23 MST

PlayStation 3: Why won't my PS3 read discs?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:52:56 -0700

I got my PS3 in February of 2008. About four or five months ago it stopped reading discs. Neither Blu-Ray nor DVD are recognized—the drive never spins up. Everything else seems to work fine.

⟐ Commented januari 14, 2025 at 8:52 MST

PlayStation 3: How can I fix my PS3 controller?

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:08:59 -0700

I woke up this morning and my PS3 controller isn't working. It was working last night and charging all night long. There seemed to be something sticky on it (no idea what it might be.) I took the controller apart and cleaned it, and the sticky stuff only seemed to be on the buttons, not on the motherboard. I tried resetting it and changing the battery, and it still won't work. I've fixed small issues on PS3 controllers many times before. but this one I can't seem to figure out.

I was wondering if anyone knows exactly which part of the motherboard or other parts in the controller that make the power turn on? I was also thinking that it may be the PS button, but I don't know what's inside the controller that makes the PS button work either. So any advice would be helpful! Thanks.

⟐ Commented november 27, 2023 at 17:08 MST

PlayStation 3: three beeps and red flashing light

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:56:12 -0700

Hey everyone,

My playstation turns on for about 2 seconds, then beeps 3 times and I get a red flashing light.

Does anyone have any ides on how to fix this.

Thanks

⟐ Commented november 15, 2025 at 15:56 MST

PlayStation 3: Any info on PS3 error code 8002F14E?

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:46:41 -0700

Error code 8002F14E appears on my PS3 after installing a new hard drive. Any idea what this means? Thanks!

⟐ Commented juli 10, 2025 at 17:46 MST

PlayStation 3: I am getting error code (8002F147) on my PS3

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:20:13 -0700

Alright so I have 2 PS3s. My friend let me borrow his broken ps3 to try to fix it. The problem is that he unplugged the AC unit during the update. So now I have error code (8002F147). Everytime I tried to restart it, it still went to update. It goes to about 36% then it gives me the error. It's an endless loop of errors.

IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIX THIS BESIDES SENDING IT TO SONY???

⟐ Answered augustus 23, 2022 at 16:20 MST

PlayStation 3: PS3 makes 3 beeps then shuts off

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:32:17 -0700

PS3 makes 3 beeps then shuts off every time I try to turn it on. it does it like 2 seconds after i turn it on with the red light blinking

⟐ Commented januari 12, 2026 at 15:32 MST

PlayStation 3: My PS3 disc is stuck, how can I get it ejected?

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 14:52:13 -0700

I got the dreaded YLLOD with a disc still inside.

Yes, I have seen the help here about the fan cycle. It doesn't work for me—it just goes to yellow. Is there any other way apart from dismantling my PS3?

⟐ Commented maart 24, 2024 at 14:52 MST

PlayStation 3: How do I fix a PS3 that freezes shortly after power up?

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:16:16 -0700

I have a couple of Sony PS3s that will power on for a few minutes, start to play a movie, and then just freeze or lock up. They will usually not power up until they cool off. This seems like a cooling issue, but I have not worked on one of these before. I have heard that Sony had problems with the PS3s. Is there a fix for what appears to be an overheating problem? The fans are working and warm to hot air blows out. Thanks.

⟐ Commented augustus 01, 2024 at 0:16 MST

PlayStation 3: My PS3 won't go into Safe Mode

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:46:04 -0700

I'm not sure what version I have of the PS3 because it was a gift a few years ago (but still in the package when I got it) but I was playing a game when the screen froze, so I left it for a good few minutse to see if it would fix on its own and when it didn't I tried to reset it but it wouldn't turn off, so I unplugged it and plugged it back in. When I turned it back on it said the PS3 was not turned off correctly (as expected) and the data file was corrupted so I allowed it to try and fix the issue. It was stuck on 0% for a few hours, so I unplugged it again and plugged it back in. Upon turning it on the next time it said Cannot Start. The appropriate storage system was not found. I tried to enter safe mode but nothing happened and it just turned on to the same Cannot Start screen.

⟐ Commented december 04, 2025 at 4:46 MST

PlayStation 3: The appropriate system storage

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:49:47 -0700

My PlayStation won't go to the home screen won't do anything but say cannot start the appropriate system storage was not found. What do I do

⟐ Commented juli 04, 2025 at 12:49 MST

PlayStation 3: How can I repair the YLOD problem ( yellow light of death )

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:14:36 -0700

I got this problem which occurred when I was playing gta4. The system froze and when I tried restarting the system the red light turned green then in a split second it flashed yellow and then the ps3 system just shuts down..

Is there anyway to fix this?

⟐ Answered juni 02, 2023 at 8:14 MST

PlayStation 3: Red screen of death

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 05:23:44 -0700

When i am starting up the console a red screen appears is there any solution for this?

⟐ Commented juli 19, 2020 at 5:23 MST

PlayStation 3: Older PS3 stuck updating and can't go into safe mode.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:40:28 -0700

I have an older PS3 (It was a gift, I don't know the hard drive size.), and the disk drive does not work. Until I get around to repairing the drive I was going to give it to my mother for watching Netflix.Unfortunately, when I connected it to the internet it began the update, and then it had an error, and will not go into safe mode.

I would like to know how I could remove the hard drive and reformat it so that it will be past the update problem.

Is that possible? and how would I go about that?

⟐ Commented juni 27, 2021 at 9:40 MST