PS3 Help needed

[Paul Don]

My PS3 seems to be fucked. After installing an update (even though it's not connected to the internet?) the screen comes up with a rather disturbing message:-

 

'Your hard drive is corrupted'

 

I'm no expert but this is obviously bad news? I've never played online with it and this has only happened since my son started playing Smackdown v Raw 2009.

 

Here's the killer though, PS3 purchased Nov 30 2007, and it screwed up yesterday Nov 30, 2008. Ergo - outside the warranty period.....

 

Anyone else have this problem and if so what action should I take?

[wiiksie]

Seems like you're PS3 has developed a sense of taste and shut itself down rather than face loading a wrestling game again :whistle:

[Paul Don]

I heartily concur but it keeps him happy so whaddayagonnado, if you catch my drift.

[Guest TK-421]

Telephone Sony on 08705998877 and explain the situation and they should arrange for an exchange. My Blu Ray drive is on its last legs and they've agreed to replace it even though it's out of the warranty period. I think you get a further 3 month warranty after they've exchanged it.

 

Or if it's working fine otherwise you could just replace the HDD.

[Paul Don]

Cheers

 

I phoned GAME and they'll repair it free of charge considering the timing. No doubt they'll probably wipe all the saved data though.....

 

Must try and educate Adam that bad things happen to your consoles when you put shit in it.

[Guest TK-421]

You can copy the game saves etc to a memory stick or flash drive. That's good that GAME are replacing it.

[Guest davelfc]

You can copy the game saves etc to a memory stick or flash drive. That's good that GAME are replacing it.

 

Not if you can't boot it up.

[Paul Don]

Result!

 

GAME swapped the consoles, exchanged my 60Gb for an 80Gb. Shame about all the saved stuff though.....