Ps3 Disk Drive Dead

dkwookie · #1 02-13-2010, 12:04 PM

Turned my ps3 on this morning and put a game in but my ps didn't recognise it. Tried couple disks n nothing, just a slow read noise from ps. This is a 60gig launch machine that's been replaced by sony about 18 months ago. Ironically the reason I got it replaced last time was same problem.
I guess I should feel lucky as I have copied my saves.
I also have a slim ps3 120 gig in box I got 3 months ago cos I knew it was going to die. It's pretty sad you need a backup for your console these days. I have a launch Japanese dreamcast that still works fine!
Funny thing is I bought a 360 arcade from amazon yesterday as a spare for when my current 360 dies

InfiniteStates · #2 02-13-2010, 12:27 PM

That sucks man, but kudos for being prepared

I think the last firmware update (which may not have been mandatory, so check for online updates) allows you to connect 2 PS3s and copy all your crap over (including account information and protected saves). That should save you a lot of aggro, but you might need to google it...

Hope it goes well!

dkwookie · #3 02-13-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by InfiniteStates

That sucks man, but kudos for being prepared

I think the last firmware update (which may not have been mandatory, so check for online updates) allows you to connect 2 PS3s and copy all your crap over (including account information and protected saves). That should save you a lot of aggro, but you might need to google it...

Hope it goes well!

Cheers for the heads up on that Infinite. I noticed some protected saves this morning. Assasins creed 2 was one that concerned me most. I have about 25 hours invested in that one and really don't fancy collecting those feathers again!
I will google the hook up option

InfiniteStates · #4 02-13-2010, 12:37 PM

It's on the PS3 blog here. I looked because I've got a feeling I'll need it soon...

f1rebrand · #5 02-13-2010, 01:42 PM

Sorry to hear that dk, at least you backed up. Catemes lost all IL-2 save data recently after his PS3 went down - which is why he hasn't been around lately. Shame.

dkwookie · #6 02-13-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by f1rebrand

Sorry to hear that dk, at least you backed up. Catemes lost all IL-2 save data recently after his PS3 went down - which is why he hasn't been around lately. Shame.

That's grim. I wondered why I hadn't seen him about. It's an expensive replacement when ps dies. I was lucky because I traded my wii couple months back for slim when gamestation had a £120 trade in deal. Not sure where would find £250 today if I hadn't done that

STINGERSIX78 · #7 02-13-2010, 02:07 PM

my br-drive is broken too.
60 gig, buyed at launch. broken now for the 3. time. but now i will repair it from consolenprofies.de.
110 euro instead of 230 from sony (tvs)
2 years waranty instead of 1.

kozzm0 · #8 02-14-2010, 08:49 AM

If you're out of warranty, the BD drive costs about $99 and is one of the few user-replaceable parts of a ps3. But with a warranty it's better to have Sony fix it

I have a launch ps3 too and it has never broken <knocks on wood>. I expect the BD drive will be the first thing to wear out if anything, but only from DRE. Fortunately I don't have all that many disc-based games, and I use a pc for dvd's.

Gilly · #9 02-15-2010, 07:56 AM

Harsh man. My mates did exactly the same 3 weeks ago. Am glad I upgraded my original one now as it seems the 1st releases are now going tits up quite regularly.
We'll keep your seat warm till your back up and running... Or should that be slaughtering!!!

haitch40 · #10 02-15-2010, 08:59 AM

i bought a 60 gb ps3 just as sony stoped making them.
mine still works fine although im not 100% sure how much longer it will last

if it dies before gt5 is released i will curse sony as gt5 is the reason i wanted a ps3 over an xbox (oh and free internet use)