Technical Help

[Ramaladni]

I'm not sure what model is my PS3 but I know that it can't read PS2 games.

Anyway, I've tried different TVs and different HDMI cables, but my PS3 won't connect at all. It has been like this for a while and like this I can't play.

I have looked up solutions and videos, like the three beeps but it didn't work.

[strangeplaice]

By the "Three beeps" do you mean powering on and holding the button until it beeps another twice?

[Ramaladni]

Hey, sorry but I totally forgot about this post. My PS3 is still not working properly and by three beeps that's what I mean.

[strangeplaice]

If you can't interact with it and there's no display even with a various different cables and Tv's then it's not looking promising I'm afraid. Try the tutorial on this link, and see if you can get into safe mode. If you can, then work your way from the top to the bottom of the list of available options.

 If that doesn't work then I'm afraid it's probably curtains for it

[Ramaladni]

1)    Ensure the PlayStation 3 is in standby mode (where the red light is apparent), and then turn the console off at the mains switch.

I did this, the red light disappeared.

2)    Turn the mains power on, then while in standby touch and hold the power button.

The red light is back,

3)    Keep your finger pressed on the power button (after 5 seconds you will hear a beep).

I don't hear a beep but the light turns green.

4)    After 10 seconds of holding your finger on the power button, you will hear a second beep and the console will shut down (you can remove your finger).

After like 20 seconds I do hear a beep and the console's light turns red.

5)    Touch and hold the power button again.

6)    Again hold your finger down on the button until you hear another beep after 5 seconds.

7)    A number of seconds after this you will hear a double beep- you can remove your finger.

The same exact thing happens.

8)    You will be prompted to plug your controller in and press the PS button on your controller. After doing so you will access the Safe Mode menu with a number of options.

I didn't get this, I still get a big LG logo with ''No signal'' written underneath. Actually, according to my TV's menu, there's nothing in HDMI1, but the cable is connected correctly.

[strangeplaice]

If the system is unable to boot at all then that's really not looking good

If you bought it in the last year, Sony will replace it free of charge for you. If not, they charge £130. It's up to you, but I reckon that it's some sort of internal hardware problem that will need some internals replaced. That's not something I recommend doing yourself. If you choose to go down the replacement route, the number you'll need can be found in here:

http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/Technical-Help/Contact-Us-Playstation-Support-Number/m-p/3751...