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How to Troubleshoot a Sony PS3

Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Related Tags: disc | ps3 | playstation | cleaner | network
 

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

  • Disc cleaning material (optional)

Verifying Network Connection

  • Step 1:
    Power down the Playstation 3 and the television it is connected to.
  • Step 2:
    Unplug all wires connected to the Playstation 3. This includes all audio/video, power, controllers and network related cables.
  • Step 3:
    Reset your Internet device (cable or DSL modem).
  • Step 4:
    Re-attach everything to your PS3. Make sure everything is attached firmly to the correct inputs.
  • Step 5:
    Go to "Network Settings" and verify your Internet settings. If you don't know your settings, try the automatic configuration. Run a test to see if your console connects. If it does, make sure you have the latest firmware installed.

Disc Read Errors

  • Step 1:
    Remove the disc from the system.
  • Step 2:
    Use a cloth to clean in small circles around the disc (not in a big circle going around the disc). Use DVD or CD disc cleaner if available. If you use cleaner, use a different dry cloth to clean the disc no more than three minutes after application.
  • Step 3:
    Verify that there are no disc-destroying marks on the disc. Deep scratches and chips in the middle of the disc can render a disc inoperable.

How to Troubleshoot a Sony PS3 Provided by eHow.com
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