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Decodem
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_ 		16. September 2008 @ 20:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I bought a PS3 that wouldn't read disks for 75$. I put a dvd in and it spun up and then stopped spinning I tried to eject, but it wouldn't. I found to eject it I had to put the tip of another dvd into the drive well it is trying to eject it. Usually the PS3 gives it a big scratch or none at all. I tried a dvd cleaner and the fan trick that didn't work. Even though I don't have a reciept I might just call Sony and bug them untill they give me a new one. Any other solutions?
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KajNrig
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_ 		16. September 2008 @ 23:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Why'd you buy it if you didn't intend to fix it yourself?

That aside, I'm sure one of the Seniors will know more than me, but it could be that the laser assembly's messed up.
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txcforeve
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_ 		17. September 2008 @ 05:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ehm you bought a PS3 that you knew it doesn't work and you expected it to miraculously work for you? You should either replace the Blu-Ray drive with a new one or just buy a lens mechanism (they sell them at ebay) which is cheaper and usually the problem is there.
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ibizagti
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_ 		17. September 2008 @ 05:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If its not ejecting, it may be that the drive has been opened up before, and the eject mechanism has become unaligned. Check for signs the PS3 has been opened (warrenty sticker removed), if it has, you could open it up again check the drive assembly.
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Decodem
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_ 		17. September 2008 @ 21:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I geuss you weer right the mechanism is dis aligned. I have fixed an xbox 360 before with the x-clamp fix. How hard is it to replace the laser ? where can I buy it other then e-bay how much does it cost? Any guides or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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KajNrig
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_ 		17. September 2008 @ 22:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If it's not aligned correctly, you can just re-align it. It's tricky, but there shouldn't be any need to buy another drive.
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Decodem
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_ 		18. September 2008 @ 15:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It needs a new laser as well is there a place I can buy them other then ebay also any guides to installing the new laser.
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