How do I fix my PS3 Slim not reading discs?

Use a q-tip and a little alcohol to clean the lens of each laser then replace the spindle top and try a game. If you cannot at this point play a game your laser is bad AND HAS TO BE REPLACED.

When I put a disc in my PS3 nothing happens?

Check both sides of your disc to make sure that it is not scratched or damaged, and then clean your disc carefully using a microfibre cloth. Once that is done, reinsert your disc into the console and attempt to launch it again.

Are PS3 slim disc drives interchangeable?

1 Answer. If the two disc drives are the same model and the one you are replacing with works, then yes you can perform a swap of the drive.

How do you clean a PS3 Super Slim Laser Lens?

First off damp the lint free cloth in white vinager , not damp but slightly wet, not enough to drain or leak down the laser but to smoothly pass over it and wipe. After use distilled water and perform the same. Next strangly use toilet paper to wipe the lens clean.

How can I play PS3 games without the disc?

You Can. The games you download from PSN, gets stored into your device and you can play them directly without the disk. You also have the option to copy the game from the disk to your ps3 hard disk. Mostly when the device is jailbroken, you play without the disc.

Are all PS3 disk drives the same?

The PlayStation 3 is designed to run with 9.5mm high, 2.5-inch SATA hard drives – the exact same models found in most modern laptop computers. As SATA is effectively an open standard, you can pair your PS3 with any device that uses the interface.

How do I fix my PS3 disc reader?

PS3 Doesn’t Read Optical Media

  1. Insert a disk into the PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Drive.
  2. Clean the Disk – Using a cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth, clean the disc.
  3. Eject the disk.
  4. Re-insert the disk into the PlayStation 3.
  5. Clean the Lens.
  6. Eject the disk.
  7. Re-insert the disk into the PlayStation 3.

How do I remove the Control Board from my PS3 Blu-ray drive?

Lift the Blu-ray drive slightly by its right edge to dislodge the control board from its housing. Remove the Blu-ray drive from the PS3. After you reinstall the Blu-ray drive, be sure the control board is firmly seated in the lower case before proceeding.

How do I remove the top cover from my PS3?

Remove the four 13.3 mm T8 security Torx screws beneath the Blu-ray drive opening. (Some models may only have three screws) Lift the top cover from its rear edge and rotate it toward the front of the PS3. Lift the top cover off the PS3.

How do I remove the warranty sticker on my PS3?

Turn the PS3 over and lay it on its backside. Carefully peel the warranty sticker up off the lower case to reveal a hidden screw cover. To avoid activating the VOID that may come up, heat the sticker carefully to remove and replace it cleanly. Use the flat end of a metal spudger to pry up the seven screw covers around the edge of the lower case.

How do I remove the power supply from my PS3?

Lift the top cover off the PS3. Squeeze the AC inlet connector’s locking mechanism and pull straight up to disconnect it from the power supply. Show off your fixer pride! Shop the gear collection for stickers, shirts, and more. Pull the DC-Out cables straight up to lift their connector up and out of its socket on the power supply.

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