Apparently Sony’s latest PS3 update broke my PS3

PS3 Frozen

Frozen PS3 Screen

So I found this thread on Playstation Network forums. It looks like there many who are having same or similar issue with their PS3 as I. If you read that thread, the common denominator seems to be Sony’s latest updates (3.10 or 3.15). So if you haven’t installed latest PS3 update then don’t install it. Sony is asking for almost $150 to fix it but this seems ridiculous to me. If they broke it then they should fix it for free. I won’t pay to have my PS3 fixed, if Sony doesn’t release a fix soon or fix it for free, I will simply throw my PS3 in dumpster & buy Wii.

For me, PS3 runs fine for 10-20 minutes, then picture freezes but sound & controls keep working fine. DVD movies play just fine for hours, also I was able to backup & restore my data which took about 4 hours. For some, PS3 will lockup immediately or it wont recognize any Bluray disc but works fine with DVDs & music CDs.

Lack of Sony’s response to this issues, is really pissing me off. Sony will probably lose me as their customer for good.

Some people have recommended changing laser module in PS3.

I tried doing following steps that many people said fixed their issues. Unfortunately, they didn’t work for me.

  1. Disable orange notification bar.
  2. Disable media server.
  3. Disable wifi.
  4. Disable network completely.
  5. Vacuum vents.
  6. Re-seat harddrive.
  7. Set PS3 vertically.
  8. Try component cables instead of HDMI.
  9. Double check that PS3 is well ventilated.
  10. Reset to default settings.
  11. Delete all game data.
  12. Full format & reinstall system software.

I did all these steps but still my PS3 is locking up video. These steps might work for you, so try them. I don’t want to mess around inside PS3 but if you feel like it, try changing you lens module. There are several video tutorials on youtube for this.

Also if you are thinking of buying PS3, don’t buy a used one. I could easily sell mine to used video game stores if I want to. I don’t think they will test it long enough for it to freeze. Of course, I won’t do that but there might be some who would. If you do decide to buy used one, then test it, at least, for 30 minutes or longer.

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