SONY damages BluRay Drive via latest update
Posted: October, 06 2009Playstation PS3 Bluray drive problems have arisen from SONY’s latest Firmware (FW) updates, namely 3.0 and 3.0.1 - the updates were not tested on the older PS3 machines and have pushed the laser beyond its original specification, rendering the PS3 Bluray drive permanently unusable for games and movies.
The firmware update that was intended to decrease Blu-ray Disc read times by speeding up the motor and spindle, is causing an increased power draw.
The latest update seems fine for the newer systems made with 60nm [nanometer] and 45nm chipsets that use less power and therefore create less heat.
But for the older, original 90nm chips, that already ran towards the hot side to begin with, it’s fatal. Too much power draw creates too much heat and leads to overheating and failure. It’s blatantly obvious to anyone who has worked with computers and laptops.
source: community.eu.playstation.com
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It seems that more and more people are experiencing the same Blu Ray drive errors after this update but SONY are denying it is a problem. Even if SONY admitted to it, there would be no way of restoring functionality to the Blu Ray drives as they are now permanently damaged by the updates.
Error Codes include: 80029906, 80029941
Further Reading:
OUR ADVICE IS CLEAR; If you are one of the lucky ones who hasn’t upgraded from FW 2.8 to 3.0 or 3.0.1, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE on older (Piano Black finish) machines.
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Try using Safe mode, to enable basic functionality; here is a how to:
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=4069636
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I wasn’t aware of the issue until Modern Warfare 2 came out and I was forced to update my ps3 doesn’t read anyting or even spins the disc anymore HELP US SONY
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updated still not working what now
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Have you tried the Safe mode reset?
Other than that… any warranty?
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@john: Did you try the latest update to 3.1?
Not to be confused with the 3.0.1…
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New firmware really messed up my PS3, but I don’t care as I’m never gonna buy another SONY product again.
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Add me to the list of 80029906 error. Won’t read games or movies.
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I’m done with Sony, I bought my ps3 at full price and now they the price and offer us original purchasers nothing. The PS3 is now useless. Sod Sony and all others who treat their customers this way.
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Ok seem Sony still haven’t learnt they’re lesson, my 40g machine is dead with the code 80029906 after installing the optional 3.15 update! Gutted.
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I hate SONY PS3, cost me 350 that’s a lot to a lot of ppl, we give our money to them with dignity, the same they could do regarding this issue, my 1st one YLOD messed me 130bars now they going ask for the same thing. SONY is a free mason company.
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Parameters for my 60GB launch unit to keep running for 30-90 minutes depending on the game and host negotiations: system pre-chilled to below 50 degrees unplugged, cover off, bluray drive elevated, 2 external fans, temperature in the room has to remain below 55 degrees. It will become impossible to run in summertime.
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We have a PS3 80GB. We just had the YLOD repaired, got our system back, did the UPDATE and now our blu-ray player won’t read games or movies of any kind.
I REFUSE to give them another dime but something needs to be done about this. They clearly are at fault for this.
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I have ps3 60gb was working fine till i updated ,now after playing blu-ray film it freezes ,reinserted a known blu-ray film which worked before, came up on screen invalid disc 80029906,phoned sony denied there was a problem,just said i was unlucky,i have 3 choices,pay to get it fixed £130 by sony,or exchange my old 60gb ps3 for slimline version in game store,and lose backwards compatibility,or repair it myself £89,new blu-ray drive,with the chance of it happening again.
Seems so unfair that this update has ruined my ps3,and i have to pay.
Michael from UK.
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