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PlayStation 3 Super Slim: ps3 wont read disk

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:09:36 -0700

hi everyone my ps3 super slim wont read any disk when i put a disk in it makes a few click sounds then like a engine rev, i can tell i spins the disk i put in but not 360 what Im saying is it spins ones then stops and i does not show that the disk is in i do not know why its doing this but two days ago it work fine then today i turn it on and what do you know. oh and its only two years old i got it in late 2012 everything else works on the ps3 i just hate to buy a new one because im high ranks online in most of my games gta5 bf4 gt6 bo2 ect

⟐ Answered 10月 02, 2021 at 0:09 GMT-7

DualShock 3: Why does my controller randomly presses buttons?

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 01:10:53 -0700

Whenever I play a game the controller justs starts choosing options that match the buttons out of nowhere without them being pressed. For Example I'll play call of duty and all of the sudden I'll start switching weapons or shooting without me pressing the button.

⟐ Commented 9月 04, 2023 at 1:10 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: Any info on PS3 error code 8002F14E?

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:46:41 -0700

Error code 8002F14E appears on my PS3 after installing a new hard drive. Any idea what this means? Thanks!

⟐ Commented 7月 10, 2025 at 17:46 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Light bar blinks Orange when plugged in but does not turn white or blu

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:07:34 -0700

Controller seems dead unless I plug it into USB. When I plug it in using the USB it does the slow orange light blink but after when I press the PS button it's dead again. Usually it would light up afterword but I'm at a loss from here. I've tried the reset but still same problem. I took the controller apart to see if anything was broken and nothing that I could see is wrong. What's the diagnosis and what parts do I buy from you to fix it? Thanks

⟐ Commented 10月 14, 2025 at 15:07 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: PS4 will not power on

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:01:45 -0700

I just bought a used PS4 yesterday, and much to my horror it would not turn on when I brought it home. I set it up, and when I push power the blue light comes on for maybe a second, then shuts down completely. When I press it a second time, it beeps again (as it does when I touch "eject").

I've contacted Sony, but as it is out of warranty I'm not sure what they can do. Do any of you have any suggestions (other than banging it on my knee, which seems incredibly silly to me with an expensive piece of technology)?

Any help would be appreciated. I really hope I didn't just buy a $300 paperweight.

⟐ Answered 11月 25, 2023 at 12:01 GMT-7

Nintendo 2DS: Why won't my Nintendo 2DS power on?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:36:05 -0700

After charging my device overnight,when turning the power switch to ON, the 2DS screen remains black and the power LED remains unlit.

⟐ Answered 11月 24, 2025 at 9:36 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1537: Why isn't my controller connecting/staying connected to the console?

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:18:09 -0700

While playing on the Xbox One, the controller randomly disconnects, or won't connect at all. Sometimes when it disconnects it won't reconnect again.

⟐ Commented 8月 03, 2023 at 9:18 GMT-7

Joy-Con: My right joy-con is not being recognized as connected into the switch.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:28:24 -0700

Hi, I have a problem my switch does not recognize the joy con as connected when i slide it in the switch. The joy con still works but only wirelessly. It does get charged but nothing else. I tried other joy-cons with no luck.

I ordered a new right rail from eBay. I thought the rail might be the problem . I replaced it successfully but no change. If anyone has an idea i would appreciate it.

⟐ Commented 1月 02, 2026 at 6:28 GMT-7

Super Nintendo: Why do I have no image?

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:41:17 -0700

My SNES powers on but I cannot see any image on my tv. I have tried the rca cables as well as the coaxial cable and still nothing.

⟐ Answered 9月 13, 2024 at 14:41 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: How much would it cost to fix my HDMI port?

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:14:50 -0700

My HDMI port isn't registering that the cord is plugged into it. It worked fine last night while I was playing, but when I brought it to my parents house it didn't work. My cord has been chipped on the top, one of the metal prongs is hanging down some. It also doesn't plug in all the way into the port. Could it be that one of the prongs got bent back or broken off in the port? How much would it cost to get this fixed?

(I've tried other HDMI cords as well, they started to chip on the top too after I tried plugging it into my Playstation.)

⟐ Commented 11月 26, 2024 at 16:14 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Slim: ps3 slim turns on then right back off

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:05:46 -0700

The ps3 slim was giving to me by my sons friend. His father through it though the window and the cover cracked and now it will not start. I know but I - We should be able to fix it with the right parts or knowledge.

When I plug it in there are no lights but when I press the power button the red power standby light comes on. I press it again and the green light comes on, out lights on power and disk buttons come on, and the fan runs for a sec then it shuts down with all lights out.

I tried holding the power button in to check the video output and try to reset but it shuts down after a sec. It only beeps once when I first press the power button.

⟐ Answered 11月 11, 2025 at 21:05 GMT-7

Nintendo 2DS: Why is my 2ds, cracked from the inside.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:59:10 -0700

My 2ds, is cracked from the inside, its not cracked from the outside its cracked from the inside.

⟐ Commented 11月 03, 2021 at 10:59 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: I am getting error code (8002F147) on my PS3

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:20:13 -0700

Alright so I have 2 PS3s. My friend let me borrow his broken ps3 to try to fix it. The problem is that he unplugged the AC unit during the update. So now I have error code (8002F147). Everytime I tried to restart it, it still went to update. It goes to about 36% then it gives me the error. It's an endless loop of errors.

IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIX THIS BESIDES SENDING IT TO SONY???

⟐ Answered 8月 23, 2022 at 16:20 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Super Slim: Stuck on the update loop!#8002F1F9

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:25:08 -0700

The system update is stopped when it reaches 60% and it shows the error code#8002F1F9.

When I restarts the system, the system update starts from the beginning directly and repeats the same problem. What should I do? Please answer me fast...

⟐ Commented 1月 17, 2026 at 5:25 GMT-7

Xbox One: How do I fix my liquid damaged Xbox One?

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:54:33 -0700

Two weeks ago, I spilled 2/3 of a cup of washing up liquid into the the top fan of my Xbox One (don't ask how). Since than I have contacted Xbox Support and have read multiple forum threads saying you should let nature take its course (basically wait and see).

Things I have tried:

The rice thing

Putting it under a fan for 24 hours

Tilting it to the left for 18 hours

Although many recommend to teardown your console and clean it from the inside, I personally do not wish to take apart anything like this, and yes I can go to Repair Shops to fix it, but you see I am trying my absolute best not to spend any money because of Project Scorpio (ofcourse).

Please any advice or tips on how to fix my Xbox One will be most indeed helpful. If you wish to recommend me Repair Shops; make sure their in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Thanks.

⟐ Commented 11月 27, 2025 at 13:54 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: ps4 wont read disc, just spinning and stops SOLVED!

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:34:54 -0700

I have trouble with my ps4. When I insert a disc on the drive unit, it starts spinning but after a few seconds it stops. Then it starts spinning again and stops. This continiu again and again. After a few minutes, DISC IS NOT RECOGNIZED. This happends with FIFA 14 and spiderman blueray movie.

I have clear the data base, unplugged the PS4 and I am out of ideas. Any help?

Here is a link of how it sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_AFaJ09...

⟐ Commented 3月 13, 2026 at 21:34 GMT-7

Nintendo Wii: How do I get a stuck disc out.

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 07:01:50 -0700

My wii will not turn on and it has a stuck disc inside it, how do i get it out.

First, lift open the GCN port and take off that piece of the faceplate. Unscrew the little black philips screws (i believe there are 9). that piece will come off . Under the wii there are white bumps that you can pry off as well certain stickers. check a guide to see where as I'm currently at school. these are slightly larger philips screws. there will be the same instance on the side of the wii that you can lay it on where you can use a spludger except these require a deep triwing screwdriver. Open these up and you will see extra triwings on the face plate of the wii. You can manually trip the sensor and eject the disc.

⟐ Commented 11月 17, 2024 at 7:01 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: PS3 makes 3 beeps then shuts off

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:32:17 -0700

PS3 makes 3 beeps then shuts off every time I try to turn it on. it does it like 2 seconds after i turn it on with the red light blinking

⟐ Commented 1月 12, 2026 at 15:32 GMT-7

Nintendo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS Charge but won't turn on.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:23:28 -0700

Hello,

Recently I got a 3ds - The small first version.

When I plugged it into the charger, I noticed the light turn on, but when I try to turn the device on - nothing!

The lights turn off when I press the power buttom and after a few secounds - turn on again without the decive coming to life.

theres no crack on the screen.

Thanks you.

⟐ Commented 12月 19, 2025 at 4:23 GMT-7

Nintendo DS Lite: turn on and then immediately off

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:47:42 -0700

My daughter dropped her ds on the floor and now it will turn on and then immediately off. I tried charging the battery and even replacing it with another good battery from another DS we have, but still the same problem. The right most light turns green when powered on for about 1 second but then shuts off

⟐ Answered 1月 29, 2026 at 13:47 GMT-7