PlayStation®3

That's pretty clever.  Although I think that's exactly what Sony would do to repair it. But great info for those whose PS3's are out of warranty. Sony might not want this info public =X jk.

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xtc_customs wrote:

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alextheawesome wrote:
well i suppose its a fix for corrupt HDD and firmware but only if you have the newer models. but as for everything else its useless.

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why would it only be good for the newer models ? 

seems to me it would work like this on all of them . 

 

LINKNESS

 

also with firmware 2.5 sony put in a " secret " diagnostic menu . 

 

It appears that firmware 2.50 also added one other feature, meant to help PS3 owners that are trying to troubleshoot their system. A recovery menu (pictured above) gives users access to a variety of restore features. It will even allow users to install a new firmware update, should anything go wrong during the installation process. To access the menu, you must hold down the power button to turn on the PS3 until you hear three beeps. Then the menu will show up.

There are a few reports of systems bricking after firmware updates, so this may be Sony's attempt at creating a fix for future problems. Hopefully, we'll never have to actually use this feature -- but if we do, it may be a quick way of avoiding a trip to the post office to send the PS3 to Sony's support center.

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Ariiel wrote:

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becuase in some 40gb models the FW is in the HDD unlike all the other PS3s maybe since the new 80gb PS3 is really a 40gb model it works on it too

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You obviously have never flashed firmware on any hardware before have you?   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmware

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webkyaw wrote:

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Ariiel wrote:

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becuase in some 40gb models the FW is in the HDD unlike all the other PS3s maybe since the new 80gb PS3 is really a 40gb model it works on it too

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You obviously have never flashed firmware on any hardware before have you?   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmware

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If the system software does not start when the system is turned on (such as when the hard disk has been replaced), a screen such as the one shown below is displayed on the system.  In this case, you must reinstall the system software using downloaded update data.

1. Download the system software update data by going to the system software update page. 
   

   File is located by clicking on "Download Now" in step 2 of the "Update data download procedure" section.
    

2. Save the update data on any of the following types of storage media.
   • Disc media such as a CD-R
     CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and BD-RE are supported.
   • USB mass storage device
     Storage media such as a USB flash drive are supported.
   • Memory Stick Duo and other card-type storage media
     If using this type of media, a commercially available card reader/writer (USB connector type) is required.
      

   The amount of free space that is required will vary depending on the version of the update data.  In general, the storage media must have at least 120 MB or more of free space.
   
   Save the update data to the following location on the storage media.  Using a computer, create a folder named "PS3" on the storage media.  Within the "PS3" folder, create a folder named "UPDATE".  Save the update data in the "UPDATE" folder.
   
   

   Be sure to save the update data as noted below.  If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PLAYSTATION 3 will not recognize the update data.  The folder name must be in all uppercase letters.
   Location: Save in the "PS3" folder > "UPDATE" folder
   File name: Save as file name "PS3UPDAT.PUP"
    

3. Turn on the PLAYSTATION 3 and then insert the storage media.  Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall the system software.
   
   

   NOTE

   • Do not turn off the system or remove the storage media during the installation.  If the installation is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and they system may require service.
   • During the installation, the power button on the system front and the PS button on the wireless controller are not active.

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SaiyanKing wrote:

 

which model u have the original 60gb? Im going to try this on my ps3. I think this can be true for my ps3 because my ps3 got messed up after it finished installing 10gigs, after it installed it shut off and then i got the yellow light, so my problem can definently be the HDD. God pls let it be the HDD. gonna test soon.

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test it

but it probably only works with 40gb models

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Otic wrote:

how can i access that menu?

 

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