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Ps3 super slim won't turn on after bending power supply pins
My ps3 ss was flickering on screen so someone suggested I open and clean it and apply thermal paste,that didn't work but I got a new problem. During the cleaning I accidentally bent the two power ...
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How to put a PS3 super slim hard drive into a new console? [duplicate]
My PS3 Super Slim bricked beyond repair, and i really wanted to find a way to salvage all the data inside its hard drive so i could possibly use it in a new PS3 if i ever buy another one. My console ...
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PS3 YLOD question
Im aware there is a lot of YLOD (Yellow light of death) questions and I have read a good few of them, but i couldn't find what i was looking for.
So, I bought a PS3 getting YLOD errors. I have tried ...
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Can I use a HDD on my PS3 if I have already used another on the same console?
I'm thinking of changing the Hard Disk of my PS3 (Slim 120GB), but I am unsure of what will happen to the data on the one I previously had if I do this:
PS3 has some data in the HDD.
I turn off PS3, ...
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How to transfer data from old HDD to new HDD for PS3 Super Slim?
I'm thinking of upgrading my PS3 HDD to a newer one, but so far I've seen tutorials on how to change the HDD but no information on how to transfer the games and data from my old HDD into the new one.
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What external hard drive specifications are supported on PS3?
Since I have a pretty small (40GB) hard drive on my PS3 I was planning on buying an external hard drive for some extra storage. I'm looking at a 2.5", 1TB, 5400 rpm Seagate Expansion with a USB 3.0 ...
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PS3 wont turn on
My ps3 super slim stopped working suddenly. It was working fine with no issues, but one day it just refused to turn on . Not even the red LED glows now. I tested the PSU following this video Ps3 Super ...
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What power cord does the original playstation 3 use?
I have an original Playsation 3. My question is what hardware do i need to buy to power this Playstation 3? I have the actual ps3, and the hdmi cable, but nothing to power it.
As a sub-question, does ...
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My PS3 console beeps one time and doesn't turn on
It has been one month since this problem happened, I don't know how to fix it.
The problem
When I connect my power cord, the red Colour comes up as normal. But when I press it , it beeps one time (...
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PS3 power problem
My PS3 cut out while playing black ops 2. The system clicked and turned off, instantly, no red standby light, no response to the power button. I flipped off the power switch in the back, unplugged ...
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How many hours does it take to backup the PS3 internal drive if it is 1.0 TB
How long or how much time does it take for a PS3 to backup a 1 TB internal drive to a USB external drive using the official Backup Utility?
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What should I consider while looking for a hard drive for PS3 12GB? [closed]
What should I take into account while searching for a hard drive to extend storage of PS3 Super Slim 12GB?
The three things that seem natural are:
speed - 5400 or 7200 RPM? Is the there any ...
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Playstation 3 fan noise due to broken sensor?
I've had a 60GB Playstation 3 model since 2007. It got replaced by Sony because of YLOD a few years back. For as long as I can remember the fans goes up to full-speed whatever the console is doing. ...
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Does my PS3 not enjoy the summer?
I am currently playing The Last of Us on my PS3 Slim and have been running into various technical troubles.
The first being the infamous auto-save bug, the second being the game loading forever (I ...
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Is the blue-ray drive in the PS3 user replacable?
My PS3 Blue-Ray Drive cannot read any disks anymore
Is there a possibility to replace the drive with a normal standard spare parts?
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Is it possible to fix my PS3 by locating and resoldering broken joints?
My old "Phat" PS3 is dead - In some forums i read that the solder joints are broken.
The fan is making some noise and some cryptic signs run over the screen...
Is there a possibility to locate ...
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Can I use the hard disk and the mount from a Slim PS3 in a Super Slim PS3?
I'm looking at grabbing a Super Slim PS3 soon, and since the 12 gig is cheaper than the 500 gig I have been looking at grabbing that and putting a hard drive in it. As far as I can figure replacing a ...
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PS3 graphics Stretching Glitch
I've been having some Graphics glitches with the assassins creed series (specifically 2/BH/Rev) and until today I assumed it was an issue with the game itself.
There are times where the textures/...
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is my PS3 messing up? also can i swap hardrives?
Lately I've been noticing that my ps3 has been acting weird. At times, when I turn it on from an off position, I hear the beep that it normally gives you when turning it on....but then after a brief ...
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PS3 graphics problem: Strange lines around contours/shading
All video output from my PS3 has strange lines around the edges of shapes/around contours/along gradients.
The lines look almost like the outlines you get in Photoshop when you use the magic wand ...
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Internal PS3 HDD Replacement
Is there any limit as to what size/type of hard drive you can replace in the Playstation 3?
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How do I stop my PS3 from making so much noise?
I believe that my PS3 is full of dust and therefore the fan goes on max as soon as I start a game.
How can I get rid of the dust inside on the heat sinks and fans without destroying something?
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