ps3 blue ray not loading BDs ?

[goof2]

Originally Posted by AquaPython

yea i ma have to try that bit soon - i MIGHT have the receipt will check tonight.

i checked other BDs last night and they all worked no problem.

i am thinking it is not the laser but the firmware - i need to check on how to upgrade that.

Do you have wireless internet at home? I can't remember how I connected mine to my wireless network, but I don't think it was too difficult. If you don't have wireless your system has a port in the back to connect a network cable. Once connected there is an option in the menus for doing a system update. It shouldn't be too difficult.

[AquaPython]

it is connected (wireless) and i did the update. i was asking if there was a difference between that and firmware updating , like on other hardware, it is quite different. but it seems like the updates software / firmware for the PS3 are one in the same.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by AquaPython

it is connected (wireless) and i did the update. i was asking if there was a difference between that and firmware updating , like on other hardware, it is quite different. but it seems like the updates software / firmware for the PS3 are one in the same.

Same. The firmware is updated. You probably got one that was rough handled on the loading dock. I used to work for Best Buy and I've seen shit thrown around, dropped, etc.

[AquaPython]

i dont think thats the case. it works fine with every other BD i have tried to date. if it is something wrong physically, nothing would work i would think.

[Apoc]

you bought a 300$ gaming system, and threw out the receipt???

[Sean]

I lost the receipt for mine, but I contacted Gamestop corporate and they tracked down the sale. Also, if you bought it with American Express you can do the purchase protection thing, but Gamestop didn't take AmEx.

[AquaPython]

i might still have it, i need to check one area, but i got basically 90% of my new home theater all at once, and in the set up / clean up process, i may have trashed that receipt.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by AquaPython

i might still have it, i need to check one area, but i got basically 90% of my new home theater all at once, and in the set up / clean up process, i may have trashed that receipt.

Some of the larger stores keep transaction records. It may be worth checking with the place you bought it rather than shelling out $100 for a machine that should still be under warranty.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by goof2

Some of the larger stores keep transaction records. It may be worth checking with the place you bought it rather than shelling out $100 for a machine that should still be under warranty.

Absolutely. I wouldn't look for jack shit. First I'd take it back to the place of purchase and raise some hell. If that doesn't pan out then look for the reciept.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by AquaPython

i dont think thats the case. it works fine with every other BD i have tried to date. if it is something wrong physically, nothing would work i would think.

I don't know... mine is old and I watched Terminator Salvation-no problems. You got any animals? Maybe there is a hair in there that intermittently messes shit up...