Masked
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Hello
I believe my ps3 slim 120gb has finally bricked.
It completely froze earlier had to remove power cable to turn it off.
When I powered it back on it couldn't find the system software and asked me to go to SCE website and update the system via usb key which I did.
The update reached 99% and didn't move. Came back over an hour later it was still at 99%, again only way I could turn it off was by pulling out the power cable.
Tried again, got stuck at 99%, and again, and again......
Every time I turn on ps3 it starts the install I can't stop it.
Did some more research on fixes, tried removing the hard drive mid install so it kicked me back to a 60 sec timer asking me to replace HD in the hope it would get me out of the install loop (a widely used fix that unfortunately didn't work for me)
I'm unable to force the ps3 in safe mode either as soon as I power it on it starts installing. The power button makes 2 bleeps whenever you touch it, really distressing bleeps like it's about to be carted off to electrical grief box heaven.
I've tried EVERYTHING! This is a fairly common problem just wondering if anyone has ever fixed it themselves without having to send to Sony?
I believe my ps3 slim 120gb has finally bricked.
It completely froze earlier had to remove power cable to turn it off.
When I powered it back on it couldn't find the system software and asked me to go to SCE website and update the system via usb key which I did.
The update reached 99% and didn't move. Came back over an hour later it was still at 99%, again only way I could turn it off was by pulling out the power cable.
Tried again, got stuck at 99%, and again, and again......
Every time I turn on ps3 it starts the install I can't stop it.
Did some more research on fixes, tried removing the hard drive mid install so it kicked me back to a 60 sec timer asking me to replace HD in the hope it would get me out of the install loop (a widely used fix that unfortunately didn't work for me)
I'm unable to force the ps3 in safe mode either as soon as I power it on it starts installing. The power button makes 2 bleeps whenever you touch it, really distressing bleeps like it's about to be carted off to electrical grief box heaven.
I've tried EVERYTHING! This is a fairly common problem just wondering if anyone has ever fixed it themselves without having to send to Sony?