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PlayStation 3 discs not loading

Discussion in 'Gaming' started by TheDreams, Feb 20, 2013.

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  1. TheDreams TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 147   +6

    I need some help, my playstation 3 does not read any ps3 game disks, whenever I insert a disk it says reading, then it sounds like its trying to push the disk back out but it doesn't. When I press the eject button though it pops back out. I have tried cleaning all disks. Help
    TheDreams, Feb 20, 2013
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  2. JC713 TechSpot Guru Posts: 2,705   +201

    JC713, Feb 20, 2013
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  3. St1ckM4n TechSpot Maniac Posts: 1,515   +197

    That sound is probably it trying to furiously read the disk, but it cannot.
    St1ckM4n, Feb 20, 2013
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  4. Blkfx1 TechSpot Booster Posts: 610   +53

    If all else fails, just buy a new optical drive for the PS3. Installation of a new optical drive is a breeze and they're pretty cheap too.
    Blkfx1, Feb 21, 2013
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  5. JC713 TechSpot Guru Posts: 2,705   +201

    Especially with the announcement of the PS4, prices will go down fast
    JC713, Feb 21, 2013
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  6. St1ckM4n TechSpot Maniac Posts: 1,515   +197

    Oh? That's interesting. I wonder if updating to a faster speed drive will stop it being the bottleneck in data transfers!
    St1ckM4n, Feb 21, 2013
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  7. Blkfx1 TechSpot Booster Posts: 610   +53


    Yeah, I've opened up quite a few PS3's and the Optical Drive is literally just sitting on top of the board. I don't even think it's fastened in by anything lol. In regards to transfer speeds, I don't see why not. You would just have to find one that is compatible.
    Blkfx1, Feb 21, 2013
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  8. TheDreams TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 147   +6

    I have tried opening the ps3 and cleaning everything but it still won't work so im thinking of just getting a new one until PS4 goes to the market.
    TheDreams, Feb 22, 2013
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