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sob1467
27th April, 2011, 10:24 AM
I came across a broken PS3 on Ebay this morning and I might go for it. This is the one eBay.ie: Sony PlayStation 3 (?? gb) Red screen (item 220768903942 end time 12-May-11 22:57:20 BST) (http://cgi.ebay.ie/Sony-PlayStation-3-gb-Red-screen-/220768903942?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_Vi deoGameConsoles&hash=item3366da2306) but there is a problem with it it has a red screen when it turns on. Is this problem fixable and would a ps3 with this problem be worth a punt of 75 euro?
elas00
27th April, 2011, 06:14 PM
Are you sure that isn't red light problem?
sob1467
27th April, 2011, 07:08 PM
Are you sure that isn't red light problem?

I don't know according to the listing it is a red screen.
cgscott
27th April, 2011, 07:09 PM
Dont think so mate some say this is easy fix some say its hard.

Not as simple as the ylod fix. So for that money it be a big gamble.
sob1467
27th April, 2011, 07:42 PM
Dont think so mate some say this is easy fix some say its hard.

Not as simple as the ylod fix. So for that money it be a big gamble.

Thanks for the advice cg. I think I might leave it I don't like fixing hard stuff and with all the talk of ps3 customer details been at risk at the moment on the news. It wouldn't surprise me if we see quite a number of used ps3s on Ebay. Then the price would decrease.:top:
andy1weir
27th April, 2011, 07:56 PM
ive read a few forums a bout this, it can be hardware issues which if it is its ~~~~ed , it can also be caused by a bad flash of CFW which is called REBUG CFW or something , so id leave if it if i were you....
owenb
27th April, 2011, 08:05 PM
leave it well alone mate it will be one that used the original wanikoko cfw that went wrong unless u have something to rejig it ( which costs about 3k) it aint worth the hassle imho
pandya
16th May, 2011, 10:05 AM
If you want to fix PS3 red screen error problems without expending a lot of money or waiting months, it?s best to fix it at home but with some guidance from a professional. If you return your system to the manufacturer you will spend way too much money (at least $100 if your system is not under warranty) and it will take far too long to get a working system back.