PS3 Dead Blu Ray laser

[Hawkez]

I have already searched the net and found a few possible solutions. I am just looking to see if anyone has had this issue and solved it (outside of sending it to SONY.) My PS3 is about 14 months since purchase. It recently stopped reading ANY disks during a game. I can put a disk in and it does the little loading thing in the upper right corner, then nothing. Remove disk and can see it hasn't even moved (label still facing same way.) Problem is, it is a U.S. PS3 out of warranty and I have since moved to Australia. I know I pretty much have to replace the laser. Just wondering if anyone has done this. Found good places to purchase parts. Good or bad experiences. I have the first U.S. 80 GIG model (one that still had backwards compatibility.)

 

[D_987]

Maybe you should have gotta 360 - a console that never brea...Oh...

To be honest I'm not sure - since its out of warranty your best bet is either asking your local games retailer or buying a new PS3.

 

[Hawkez]

LOL... Hilarious (not being sarcastic.)

No local has any idea, I guess PS3's never break. I can get the replacement on ebay for $130 AUD. I was just wondering if anyone had done this. Looking for safe places to purchase. Not much turns up as far as where to safely get them from other searches. I have a whole folder of bookmarks on how to etc.

 

[Mookie_Magnus]

Well... This would sure make an excellent argument against any Sony fanboy when they bring up the RROD. At least the RROD is fixable, if your PS3 fucks up... you're out of luck.

Sorry bout your broken hardware. Sure sucks... I hope you can figure out how to fix it/ get a new one.

 

[Dorian Cornelius Jasper]

Holy crap, a broken PS3. Honestly did not see that one coming.

Since the warranty's out I guess the only choice is to bite the bullet and buy another. I don't think anybody here's actually tried to replace a part for the console, but since the warranty's already dead you've got nothing to lose far as opening it up and giving it your best shot.

 

[demonsaber]

he has 130$ to loose XD

 

[iJosh]

I think I have a defective xbox360. The reason is IT NEVER BROKE. The first models that came out. I got it that year. Since then I've added an 120Gig Hard drive. Still works like a charm. Knock on wood.

Ahh, From what I've read. It's probably the disk turning thing. I can't remember the name right off the bat. Could be the laser. Could be just really dusty in there? You ever try taking the dust out?

 

[iamnotincompliance]

I can't speak for PS3s, but I have cracked open a PS2 and DVD players in my day. What I found came as no shock: the very same DVD drives I had been buying for my computers were running inside those machines. I would run with the assumption that that is the case as well for the PS3. If you're handy with that sort of thing, find a nice computer Blu-ray drive, swap it in, and you should be ready to go.

Of course, this is all speculation on my part.

 

[NewGeekPhilosopher]

It seems the one I got hasn't broken, it seems really sturdy but it is the later 80 Gig one with no backwards compatibility. I won mine for free in a Sydney Morning Herald comp so any expenses for fixing it if it broke would not be on top of a purchase price.

It seems the older PS3s are the ones that break but we shall see in the future.

 

[megapenguinx]

LOL... Hilarious (not being sarcastic.)

No local has any idea, I guess PS3's never break. I can get the replacement on ebay for $130 AUD. I was just wondering if anyone had done this. Looking for safe places to purchase. Not much turns up as far as where to safely get them from other searches. I have a whole folder of bookmarks on how to etc.

Le sigh, ok let me explain a few things to you:
PS3s (the early ones, like you and I have), heat up and one of the parts gets loose and the laser gets misaligned. Honestly since Blu-ray is not a perfect art yet, send it in to Sony and pay the (I believe it's $120?) fee and they will fix it up good as new and maybe throw in a bonus or something. If you try to do it on your own, keep in mind you can mess up other parts in there quite easily and it will in the end cost more to fix than if you had just sent it in.

I can't speak for PS3s, but I have cracked open a PS2 and DVD players in my day. What I found came as no shock: the very same DVD drives I had been buying for my computers were running inside those machines. I would run with the assumption that that is the case as well for the PS3. If you're handy with that sort of thing, find a nice computer Blu-ray drive, swap it in, and you should be ready to go.

Of course, this is all speculation on my part.

Actually it's a custom blu-ray drive. You'd have to get a PS3 drive, a stock one won't work.

 

[Syntax Error]

Le sigh, ok let me explain a few things to you:
PS3s (the early ones, like you and I have), heat up and one of the parts gets loose and the laser gets misaligned. Honestly since Blu-ray is not a perfect art yet, send it in to Sony and pay the (I believe it's $120?) fee and they will fix it up good as new and maybe throw in a bonus or something. If you try to do it on your own, keep in mind you can mess up other parts in there quite easily and it will in the end cost more to fix than if you had just sent it in.

At least when he opens up his PS3 he's not voiding his warranty.

Seriously though, never opt for the "cheap fix". You'll end up spending more for further repairs (when the thing inevitably breaks down again).

 

[megapenguinx]

Le sigh, ok let me explain a few things to you:
PS3s (the early ones, like you and I have), heat up and one of the parts gets loose and the laser gets misaligned. Honestly since Blu-ray is not a perfect art yet, send it in to Sony and pay the (I believe it's $120?) fee and they will fix it up good as new and maybe throw in a bonus or something. If you try to do it on your own, keep in mind you can mess up other parts in there quite easily and it will in the end cost more to fix than if you had just sent it in.

At least when he opens up his PS3 he's not voiding his warranty.

Seriously though, never opt for the "cheap fix". You'll end up spending more for further repairs (when the thing inevitably breaks down again).

Well because he doesn't have a warranty. I guess he could try it, but eh I'm always for getting it done right the first time. Because if Sony messes up when they send it back to him, they have to fix it for free. If he messes up then, oh well

 

[iamnotincompliance]

*snip*

Actually it's a custom blu-ray drive. You'd have to get a PS3 drive, a stock one won't work.

That explains a lot.

 

[Crash486]

Is it 120$? I thought it was something around 70$ or 80$ for out of warranty RMA.

 

[Matronadena]

when my ps3 broke it was the BR laser too...It was still under warranty and Sony treated me like crap and made me jump through so many hoops to get it fixed.

Though I could suggest hitting up Amazon and take a look there and see who is selling parts... if the warranty is gone then you're pretty much SOL when it comes to Sony helping unless you cough up enough cash, or buy a new system.

 

[Hawkez]

I guess I will see if SONY AUS will do it and for how much. Most things I have read is SONY US will replace it (the BluRay laser) for $150 U.S. I have taken several consoles apart and changed lasers, power supplies etc. From what I have seen it wouldn't be that big a deal. Parts seem to be scarce. I bought two of these PS3s gave one to my sons who still live in the U.S. Theirs is working fine and has had 10X the use. Just lucky I guess. $150 is worth it VS buying a new one. Also I need the U.S. version with backwards computability as I no longer have my U.S. PS2 (70+ PS1 and PS2 games.) Thanks for the input all. Will keep looking.