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Playstation 3 repairs?

Have any of you had to repair a Playstation 3?

Do you know where I can take mine?

When I look it up online I get sent to a US site, and when I call it transfers me to a US number? You must be able to get it repaired in Canada I would think.

I remember when my PS2 broke, I just went to Sony's office off the 404 and they gave me a refurbished one for $100. Do they do that with the PS3?

Thank for any help!

Never needed a repair when I had a PS back then ...

Call Sony Canada, the location for toronto will be Gordon Baker Rd & 404

Yeah, I've tried that but the automated system sends me to a US service center when I say PS3.

I think I might just drop in and see....

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Originally posted by cammaxwell Yeah, I've tried that but the automated system sends me to a US service center when I say PS3. I think I might just drop in and see....

yeah there is a service department you can go to there. i brought my old sony camera there for service and they fixed it quick (it was ready the next day).

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/sea...ry=ps3%20repair

I've used Craigslist to fix my 360 (3rrod) - plus I got it modded through a link on cl. No problems - It's usually an engineering student who is looking for extra $$$

what u should repair is the fact that u bought a PS3!!!!

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Originally posted by El K Dee what u should repair is the fact that u bought a PS3!!!!

lol.....I was waiting for that to start.....

Yeah, I'm going to head there now and see.

Thank guys! (except Liam!!!)

PS3 is the only unit to buy now

the Wii is for kids and Xbox 360, the lifeline is almost over. The new one with BluRay will be coming out soon. A DVD can only hold so much data, 90% of the games now will almost an entire DVD.

Dammit I need to save up for a ps3 and 360 so i can learn to mod them. I had a pretty good business modding and fixing the original xbox and even the ps2.


cammaxwell what is your problem? If it's hard drive issue, I'm sure I could help you with it.

Well, i don't know exactly....

The system works, it turns on and will play CD's and media files. But when I go to play a game from the the PS3 menu screen, the screen will just go black? No game will start, no buttons work, and the system won't even reset. I have to turn the whole thing off, I guess its freezing up.

It's weird?

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Originally posted by cammaxwell It's weird?

It is?


PS. maybe you should try upgrading the firmware...might be corrupt firmware...u can even do it urself with just a usb cable to ur pc

http://playstation.custhelp.com/cgi...php?p_faqid=275

Yeah, I did all that. Reset factory settings, upgraded to the latest firmware, and everything else I could think of...

Ok, so I just came back from Sony and they no longer repair PS3's there. She gave me the US number to call and said you have to call them but that there is a local repair facility.

I called and got someone right away on the phone. He had never heard of any such problems so it has to be sent in. It will cost $169 to repair and they pay for shipping. Will take 3-4 business days and most likey they will just ship a refurbished model. Pretty easy and painless really....

Thanks again guys!

Is this the first time using the ps3 on this particular tv..??


I had the same problem and to fix it I had to uncheck the 720p box on my display settings.

Otherwise try posting your problem in the PS3 forums and see if anyone from there can assist you some more.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/pla...rd?board.id=ps3

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Originally posted by Rook Is this the first time using the ps3 on this particular tv..?? I had the same problem and to fix it I had to uncheck the 720p box on my display settings. Otherwise try posting your problem in the PS3 forums and see if anyone from there can assist you some more. http://boardsus.playstation.com/pla...rd?board.id=ps3

No, it's been setup for sometime but thanks. Again, even the customer service guy had never heard of this problem either...

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Originally posted by cammaxwell Yeah, I did all that. Reset factory settings, upgraded to the latest firmware, and everything else I could think of... Ok, so I just came back from Sony and they no longer repair PS3's there. She gave me the US number to call and said you have to call them but that there is a local repair facility. I called and got someone right away on the phone. He had never heard of any such problems so it has to be sent in. It will cost $169 to repair and they pay for shipping. Will take 3-4 business days and most likey they will just ship a refurbished model. Pretty easy and painless really.... Thanks again guys!

dude. you could always buy a new system switch the crappy one with the new one box it up and return it. problem solved. just make sure when you buy the system to get a blowdryer to lossen the glue on the sticker that is over the flap on the box so you can reseal it. if you dont do that the store will not accept the return.

mind you, if you are a person of ethics this may not be the solution for you. it is essentially stealing directly from sony

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Originally posted by Sentinal dude. you could always buy a new system switch the crappy one with the new one box it up and return it. problem solved. just make sure when you buy the system to get a blowdryer to lossen the glue on the sticker that is over the flap on the box so you can reseal it. if you dont do that the store will not accept the return. mind you, if you are a person of ethics this may not be the solution for you. it is essentially stealing directly from sony

soo what do you do if the one you switched needs service?? wouldnt they pick up on it when the PS3 displays a s/n that doesnt match the one on the cosole .??

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Originally posted by Sentinal dude. you could always buy a new system switch the crappy one with the new one box it up and return it. problem solved. just make sure when you buy the system to get a blowdryer to lossen the glue on the sticker that is over the flap on the box so you can reseal it. if you dont do that the store will not accept the return. mind you, if you are a person of ethics this may not be the solution for you. it is essentially stealing directly from sony

LOL!!!!!

Actually, I went and bought another one so I could still play but I'm returning it before the deadline. They will accept it returned if opened, in fact I bet they would open a sealed one just to check. People are smater than you think nowadays.

Anyway, I would rather pay the $169 to fix mine. I don't need do that.

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Originally posted by Rook soo what do you do if the one you switched needs service?? wouldnt they pick up on it when the PS3 displays a s/n that doesnt match the one on the cosole itself.??

then you switch it again. ive never done this but I know someone who has. you have to pay cash too. Credit and debit can easily be traced.

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Originally posted by cammaxwell LOL!!!!! Actually, I went and bought another one so I could still play but I'm returning it before the deadline. They will accept it returned if opened, in fact I bet they would open a sealed one just to check. People are smater than you think nowadays. Anyway, I would rather pay the $169 to fix mine. I don't need do that.

They won't open a sealed one. They then can no longer sell it as new. deminishs profits.

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