PS3 Repairs

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Cynn

Discussion Starter · Jan 17, 2008

OK so here's the deal: I got an "as is" 20 gig PS3 off ebay for $51.00. That's actually pretty awesome cause most defective PS3s go for at least $150-$200 on average. It has the classic no video output problem. Powers on, does it's thing, but just won't display a signal. You read about this error all the time.

So it arrives today and I see the warranty sticker is on and fine. I assumed the sticker would be long broken as most defective ebay PS3's are taken apart. I'm curious; does anyone think I could get a Sony warranty repair on this? I could have sworn I read somewhere that 20's and 60's got some kind of coverage extension. If I could get it fixed, what do they require you send? If they wanted a sales receipt or box upc I'm SOL.

If that's no good, do any of you have experience with a 3rd party repair service like OSG? If so, how much does it usually cost?

Thanks for any info guys and gals. I'd love to get lucky and have this thing running again cheap for a second Blu player.

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confidenceman

· #2 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by Cynn /forum/post/12842156

does anyone think I could get a Sony warranty repair on this? I could have sworn I read somewhere that 20's and 60's got some kind of coverage extension. If I could get it fixed, what do they require you send? If they wanted a sales receipt or box upc I'm SOL.

In my case (fixing/replacing a controller), they needed a copy of my sales receipt. I seriously doubt they'll honor the regular 1-year warranty without it. I suppose you could try calling Sony anyway, though; can't hurt.

Otherwise, repair through Sony could easily cost you at least a couple hundred bucks. Add in shipping costs, you're looking at the price of a new console. Unless you know someone who knows how to fix a PS3 themselves, I'd say cut your losses now before it gets stupidly expensive. You'll only be out $50. Otherwise, you may as well buy yourself a new PS3 at the price you'll be spending to get it running.

As far as 3rd party repair options go, I don't know of any trustworthy ones. Sony's about it for repairs.

Out of curiousity, why'd you buy a broken system you didn't know how to fix?

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sethhobrin

· #3 · Jan 17, 2008

Just call Sony and say you got it as a gift but don't have any kind of receipt and ask what your options are.

Cynn

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by confidenceman /forum/post/12842522

Otherwise, repair through Sony could easily cost you at least a couple hundred bucks. Add in shipping costs, you're looking at the price of a new console. Unless you know someone who knows how to fix a PS3 themselves, I'd say cut your losses now before it gets stupidly expensive. You'll only be out $50. Otherwise, you may as well buy yourself a new PS3 at the price you'll be spending to get it running.

As far as 3rd party repair options go, I don't know of any trustworthy ones. Sony's about it for repairs.

Out of curiousity, why'd you buy a broken system you didn't know how to fix?

I'm pretty sure Sony's standard repair rate is $150.00 and if you add my 50 to it and shipping of $15.00 you have a fully working Sony certified console for $215.00 as opposed to $399-$499. That's far and away from "Stupidly Expensive". Plus it's just fun to mess around with newer systems and learn how they work.

I already own an 80 gig and before that a 60. No matter what I figure out I want to do with this one It will be one more sku I'll have personally tested. Likely once it's up and running I'll make it my bedroom Blu player.

So I guess to answer your question of "why", I must say "Why not?" lol

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I'd say cut your losses now before it gets stupidly expensive. You'll only be out $50.

Or I could sell it for almost five times what I paid for it. Does that count?

AS-IS Sony PlayStation 3 20GB System PS3 Item number: 120208940069 Current bid: US $228.50 (how the heck do you post ebay links here anyway?)

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jlohrenz

· #5 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by sethhobrin /forum/post/12843571

Just call Sony and say you got it as a gift but don't have any kind of receipt and ask what your options are.

It's stuff like this above post that cause many manu. to raise their warranty and repair costs because people try to pull a 'quick one' on them. Don't lie.

sethhobrin

· #6 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by jlohrenz /forum/post/12844546

It's stuff like this above post that cause many manu. to raise their warranty and repair costs because people try to pull a 'quick one' on them. Don't lie.

How is that pulling a fast one? There is no need to mention it was purchased on ebay. As far as I am concerned it should be covered under warranty no matter who's hands the console is in as long as it is still within a year. By calling and asking what your options are they will more than likely explain their rates for repairs. My advise will lead to all of his answers.

kekborg

· #7 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by sethhobrin /forum/post/12844933

How is that pulling a fast one? There is no need to mention it was purchased on ebay. As far as I am concerned it should be covered under warranty no matter who's hands the console is in as long as it is still within a year. By calling and asking what your options are they will more than likely explain their rates for repairs. My advise will lead to all of his answers.

Are you moronic or just a troll?

Agreed. If the warranty says they will honor a specific time frame, they should honor it, regardless if it's the original owner or not. Only exception would be if it's dusty

(kidding).

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Vizion47

· #8 · Jan 17, 2008

is there a manufacturing date on that thing. If there is and it is less than a year...

Slacker George

· #9 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by Cynn /forum/post/12842156

OK so here's the deal: I got an "as is" 20 gig PS3 off ebay for $51.00. That's actually pretty awesome cause most defective PS3s go for at least $150-$200 on average. It has the classic no video output problem. Powers on, does it's thing, but just won't display a signal. You read about this error all the time.

It's got no video from either the HDMI or the analog multi-out port? I know it's really obvious but I guess you tried holding down the power button for ten seconds?

sethhobrin

· #10 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by Slacker George /forum/post/12845188

It's got no video from either the HDMI or the analog multi-out port? I know it's really obvious but I guess you tried holding down the power button for ten seconds?

I was just going to suggest this. If you set a video mode that your tv won't support you won't get any picture. There is a combination of buttons that will reset it to factory default. I hope that this is just the case and you end up with a working $50 PS3!

Try doing a google search for "reset PS3 video mode"

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jlohrenz

· #11 · Jan 17, 2008

The issue 'is' that it could be out of the 1yr warranty.

fcorona76

· #12 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by Slacker George /forum/post/12845188

It's got no video from either the HDMI or the analog multi-out port? I know it's really obvious but I guess you tried holding down the power button for ten seconds?

Hold it till you get a double beep and the power light will flash. That should reset it if in fact it is just in lock down mode.

Mines done that just from me switching inputs on my TV too fast from one HDMI-in to another to the VGA and back....the PS3 got confused.

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imdjenk

· #13 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by fcorona76 /forum/post/12845349

Hold it till you get a double beep and the power light will flash. That should reset it if in fact it is just in lock down mode.

Mines done that just from me switching inputs on my TV too fast from one HDMI-in to another to the VGA and back....the PS3 got confused.

HOLY CRAP GUYS IT WORKED!!!

Just kidding, I'm not the OP. Couldn't help it. Would be cool if you got a $50 PS3 though.

Scott_lb

· #14 · Jan 17, 2008

You mentioned that Sony might be extending their warranty for folks who have a receipt... I purchased a 60GB unit in December right after launch and might need to get my BlueTooth antennae fixed. Might it still be covered? (yes, I have the receipt)

fcorona76

· #15 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by Scott_lb /forum/post/12846070

You mentioned that Sony might be extending their warranty for folks who have a receipt... I purchased a 60GB unit in December right after launch and might need to get my BlueTooth antennae fixed. Might it still be covered? (yes, I have the receipt)

Wouldnt it make more sense to call Sony and ask them instead of getting speculation back from a random internet user? If a user on here says you're covered and then you send it back to Sony and they tell you it's not, are you going to be mad at Sony because you believed some random person? I'm not trolling here...just being reasonable. I wouldnt want to get my hopes up for nothing....

confidenceman

· #16 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by Cynn /forum/post/12844384

AS-IS Sony PlayStation 3 20GB System PS3 Item number: 120208940069 Current bid: US $228.50 (how the heck do you post ebay links here anyway?)

Sweet Jebus! Who are these bidders? Guess you did get a steal on a broken (er, I mean, "as is") system.

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kekborg

· #17 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by imdjenk /forum/post/12845573

HOLY CRAP GUYS IT WORKED!!!

Just kidding, I'm not the OP. Couldn't help it. Would be cool if you got a $50 PS3 though.

imdjenk,

As the Larry TCGuy would say "I don't care who are that there's funny".

I was actually conducting a conference call (with people in my office) and started laughing (trying not to).

Only other time that happened I was reading a thread (on another forum) that was talking about the orange box. Some guy replied "I thought only the female umpa lumpa's had orange boxes".

Sorry to go off topic and thanks for the laugh.

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Cynn

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by Slacker George /forum/post/12845188

It's got no video from either the HDMI or the analog multi-out port? I know it's really obvious but I guess you tried holding down the power button for ten seconds?

lol! Yeah that was the first thing I tried! I was all cross fingered hoping the seller was a doofus. No such luck though. I've tried all connections and it seems to be a bad video out card/port/etc. I say it's common because almost every single bad PS3 you see on eBay has that problem and if you look up PS3 repair on google all you see is people with the problem.

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Sweet Jebus! Who are these bidders? Guess you did get a steal on a broken (er, I mean, "as is") system.

I know! eBay is a crazy place. I just happened to hit an auction that ended around 4AM and for some reason it passed through the gate for only $51. Now you can honestly say "I saw a guy online who got a smoking deal on a useless PS3!"

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whyidie

· #19 · Jan 17, 2008

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Originally Posted by Cynn /forum/post/12849670

lol! Yeah that was the first thing I tried! I was all cross fingered hoping the seller was a doofus. No such luck though. I've tried all connections and it seems to be a bad video out card/port/etc. I say it's common because almost every single bad PS3 you see on eBay has that problem and if you look up PS3 repair on google all you see is people with the problem.

I know! eBay is a crazy place. I just happened to hit an auction that ended around 4AM and for some reason it passed through the gate for only $51. Now you can honestly say "I saw a guy online who got a smoking deal on a useless PS3!"

Video doesn't work on any ports, I'm assuming audio doesn't work either ?

Does the thing give any signs of powering up ? Green light comes on, fans spin up, hdd light flashes, etc ?

schroedk

· #20 · Jan 17, 2008

Unable to help on the OP's question, but along the eBay thing...

I, too, have been watching prices, and am amazed at the number of buyers bidding on the "as-is" units. Don't know if they're trying to get lucky, don't take the time to read the description, or what.

Anyway, I just picked up a second 20gb PS3 for about $320. I wanted the all-black, needed backwards-compatability for my PS2 games, have ethernet bridges upstairs and downstairs, and have no problem upgrading the HDD myself. I primarily use it for BD, anyway, so now I have one for my Panasonic ae1000u downstairs and my Toshiba 52hm84 upstairs.

I'm not all-blu, though; I've also got an XA2 downstairs and an A2 upstairs. Needless to say, I love my HD!

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