Varhur Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 So, i've bought myself a "normal" PS3 after using Super Slim one, and of course, something happens. I tried to play Batman: Arkham Origins on disc, i've put it in, while of waiting, then some noises and nothing. I've turned it out and put in again and thankfully it worked. Today i wanted to plat The Last of Us and the problem is the same, except no happy ending. I put the disc in the PS3, there's a pause with no noises, then a sound of the disc inside, then nothing. I'm fucking frustrated, because everything i have seems to have problems. Help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSquirrell1 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) All I can suggest is to use a disc cleaner dvd. Also, clean the dust out of the console by removing power, holding the eject and plugging it back in. Unfortunately, the laser might be dying. Edited August 23, 2019 by BlackSquirrell1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varhur Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, BlackSquirrell1 said: All I can suggest is to use a disc cleaner dvd. Also, clean the dust out of the console by removing power, holding the eject and plugging it back in. Unfortunately, the lazer might be dying. Today i tried another disc and no positive results either. And i wanted to avoid taking it apart, because if nothing works, maybe i could return it to the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydaleAlumni Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) My PS4 has issues loading discs also, it started all of a sudden. What I do is when I insert disc, I then start tapping on the top of the PS4 right over where the disc would be and keep tapping until I hear it engage. Sounds stupid but it works every time and is the only 'fix' I have found. Don't know if this will help in your situation? Edited August 23, 2019 by sunnydaleAlumni added more to comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobble_DD Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Okay, here is my workaround for this problem that I have encountered on my PS3 several times: the idea is to put something (for example a stack of 3-5 PS3 cases) under the front part of your PS3 so it gets tilted towards the back. This usually solves the non-reading of the disc. Of course this is by no means a fix to the problem but works for me. And from time to time you can check by removing the item to see if it still has the issue. But this happens to only some of my discs. Maybe there are some imperfections to certain game discs that gives the PS3 a hard time (especially if the model is getting old and the laser has been used a lot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeautifulTorment Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I can confirm that if you elevate the front of a PS3 that doesn't read discs upon first inserting the disc and allowing it to load, discs will read and play normally (you can even put the console down after the disc loads). Strange workaround, but it works 100% of the time for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewVegasNick Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I just bought a third ps3 because in the past year, the disc drive on my two other ones shit the bed. Seems to be a common issue that just comes with old ps3s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSquirrell1 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, BeautifulTorment said: I can confirm that if you elevate the front of a PS3 that doesn't read discs upon first inserting the disc and allowing it to load, discs will read and play normally (you can even put the console down after the disc loads). Strange workaround, but it works 100% of the time for me. Interesting workaround! I'll keep that in mind for the future if I have the same problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helyx Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Disk and laser "cleaners" are a waste of time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUDGER666 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) Was it from a smoker? I've fixed a few by just taking it apart and wiping the laser with a wipe you use on glasses. It must take a lot of abuse to damage a laser, my mate had a super slim and he would leave the top open all the time, he's a heavy smoker as well, it started having disc reading issues and he then got a PS4 so gave me the PS3... It was absolutely filthy and full of dust and tobacco... I took it apart cleaned it, replaced the thermal paste and the laser with a wipe... Still working today 3 years later. Edited August 23, 2019 by GUDGER666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varhur Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, GUDGER666 said: Was it from a smoker? I've fixed a few by just taking it apart and wiping the laser with a wipe you use on glasses. It must take a lot of abuse to damage a laser, my mate had a super slim and he would leave the top open all the time, he's a heavy smoker as well, it started having disc reading issues and he then got a PS4 so gave me the PS3... It was absolutely filthy and fill of dust and tobacco... I took it apart cleaned it, replaced the thermal paste and the laser with a wipe... Still working today 3 years later. Console arrived 3-4 days ago and i don't smoke, so i doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totallycrushed Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 @Varhur Just curious. Normal as in Phat or Slim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varhur Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just now, totallycrushed said: @Varhur Just curious. Normal as in Phat or Slim? Phat has "Playstation 3" and Slim has "PS3" on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaivRules Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, dj_helyx said: Disk and laser "cleaners" are a waste of time and money. Laser cleaners can be found for $1.00 at a dollar store and do a great job of clearing dust from lasers that have sat with dust on them for a while, sometimes years. Worth it to have one on hand. Disc cleaners, on the other hand: water and a cotton sock are all you need to clean a disc. Anything 100% cotton won't scratch plastic and water is the only solvent needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totallycrushed Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 @Varhur Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varhur Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just now, totallycrushed said: @Varhur Yup Mine is Slim then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totallycrushed Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, DaivRules said: Disc cleaners, on the other hand: water and a cotton sock are all you need to clean a disc. Anything 100% cotton won't scratch plastic and water is the only solvent needed. Toothpaste and water has been my go-to for years now. Got some busted discs working with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesar Clown Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Hmm.. I'll give that elevation thing a try. My problem is my PS3 will read everything but blu-ray movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varhur Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 So i've been trying and those are the results - cleaning dust - failed - tapping console - failed - elevating console - failed I tried with The Last of Us and Assassin's Creed 3. For some reason LEGO Batman 3 works normally without any workarounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielc655 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) This error happened with my first ps3 where it would make a ton of noise like it was reading the disc but would never show up and the only way I could boot up disc games was to start a digital game, press the playstation button while on the digital game to go to the XBM menu and the disc icon will show there, start up the disc game from there. Edited August 23, 2019 by danielc655 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X_Wizi_X Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I have 3 ps3s, 2 super slim and 1 slim. The slim is the only one that is still able to read discs (normal and double layer like TLoU) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helyx Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 11 hours ago, DaivRules said: Laser cleaners can be found for $1.00 at a dollar store and do a great job of clearing dust from lasers Except the problem is within the drive itself, be it zero positioning in the laser track or a faulty laser. I've never seen these things work on any optical drive. You're spot on about the disk cleaning, though. @Varhur I didn't see this mentioned, but was this a brand new sealed console, or was it purchased used/refurbished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFRising Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Varhur said: So i've been trying and those are the results - cleaning dust - failed - tapping console - failed - elevating console - failed I tried with The Last of Us and Assassin's Creed 3. For some reason LEGO Batman 3 works normally without any workarounds. That's odd. Does LEGO Batman only work if you try starting it multiple times? I ask that because you said you managed to get Arkham Origins to work after repeated attempts, and if that's the case maybe it could point towards a problem with the console itself (I'm no expert). Do you have another console around to test the discs on? Maybe from a friend or something. Edited August 24, 2019 by AFRising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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