r/PS3 • u/S74_ • 1d ago

Can't use CDs

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I got this ps3 slim a yr ago, been trying to use cds on it don't work, on latest version 4.91 what should I do? what's the issue here? I can put it but it doesn't spin, this might be cause my cover dont work for some reason, the cd insert thingy is visible, mb for the dust😭

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u/DarkHorse2K1 1d ago

Yeah it's filthy

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u/Sarrias10 1d ago

Seeing how dusty it is… looks like you don’t take care of your things… no wonder it has issues.

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u/Bitter_Dingo516 1d ago

so by cover not working, I am assuming it means that it doesnt get latched on and opens again because of the spring? So…you could have just removed that spring? Why would you leave something so sensitive like a laser reader open to dust? There is a reason almost all consoles/players have automatic cd injection trays, because they have better dust protection.

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u/S74_ 1d ago

My bad, ill clean it rn, and see if it works, thx for comment

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u/RexAdder 21h ago

The disc drive might need cleaning or replacing. 🤔

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u/YeczhStaysUpAtNight 1d ago

The laser might be shot. Also try holding the cover in closed position to see if it spins.

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u/Eagle51135 19h ago

Are you talking about PS3 games aka blu ray discs? or a normal CD/DVD disc? if so then the laser for the cd/dvd is broken however if it cant read any discs then its a problem with the drive itself replacement parts are cheap to find on aliexpress be aware they come without the metal frame for the optical drive

heres a helpful guide on replacing the drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXvM_xy4kKU

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u/Mikey74Evil 18h ago

Just by looking at it a good deep cleaning is in order. It doesn’t take much for a laser to stop reading discs and it could be dirt and grime and also possibly the laser is getting weak.

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u/ElectronicEntrance67 16h ago

save and buy a cheap spare part and from the spare you get the reader and more parts for your ps3

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u/shithulhu 12h ago

Cheaper to just buy another secondhand one.

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u/shithulhu 12h ago

Doesn’t the super slims lid need to stay shut to work? Pretty sure mine does. Throw this junk out and buy another, there cheap af.

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u/S74_ 4h ago

Well a problem i live in egypt I got this shit for 4k egp a year ago.. pretty sure its gone up

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u/dablakmark8 6h ago

addressing the eliPHONT in the room...just jailbreak it with hen, in the meantime just to use it.I would do this.

When you get it sorted just make backups of your games and use the bkups on hdd

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u/Valuable_Progress804 4h ago

The disc drive on the ps3 slim never looks like that.

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u/S74_ 4h ago

It's a super slim i got confused between them 2