A bricked PS3

[bobk63]

Hi, I have searched for a solution but no joy. I have a PS3 that has "The data is corrupted. (8002F225)" error caused by upgrading the hard drive when rev 3.56v1 was in the console. I don't have the original drive, all I have is a PS3 drive and a PS3 "brick". Is there any solution to this problem OTHER then sending it in and paying $$$ to get it unbricked? I have not been able to find an answer, that is why I am here. I just want to know if anyone knows if this can be fixed or if anyone has done it WITHOUT the original drive. Thanks

[nathan2007]

have u tried putting a new hard drive in it?

[andy1weir]

hdd's arent specific to a ps3 console, any 2.5 sata hdd upto (i think) 740gb or sumet like that, you wont fit a 1tb inside

but stick in your new hdd,

put the UPDATE.PUP file onto a usb memory stick/ flash drive

the update must be like this on your stick PS3>UPDATE>UPDATE.PUP

hold power button until it beeps and goes off

hold power button again you should hear one beep, then two quick beeps, let button go after second set of beeps

you should now have a menu with about 6 options in front of you

plug in your controller and select system update

plug in flash drive

follow onscreen instruction, sumet like press start and select together

[bobk63]

Hi, Thanks for your help but I can't update the system. That is the problem, when I go through all the steps with any version of an update I get "The data is corrupted message". So I guess the answer to my question is: No solution at this time other then sending it in to have them fix something they broke. Thanks again

[andy1weir]

nope your ps3 will be fine, itll be the hdd thats goosed, i had to fix one for a friend other week, ps3 wouldnt use the hdd, so put a new hdd in it, then worked ok

the hdd that the ps3 didnt like, works fine as an external though

[bobk63]

Thanks for the idea, I had a new (still in sealed antistatic bag) WD 250 Gb drive. I put it in and did the upgrade process. No luck, the same thing happens. The problem is the rev 3.56v1 that was in the PS3 when the upgrade was attempted the first time. If I had that original drive I could fix this problem. Without that drive the only thing I know to fix it is sending it to $ony to have the system reflashed and that costs $100. I was hoping someone know of a solution. But I don't think the problem has effected enought system to get much attention. I think the only way to get around the corrupt data error is to have a special SW load to upgrade from. And that may not even do it, there may not be any way to fix this problem other then a factory reload of the OS. Thanks

[alom5]

ring up the ps3 customer services and tell them ur system is fuockd. you have had it less than a year and purchased from a large retailer.....they will sort you a replacement. you won't need anything else.

u wana get it sorted b4 MW3 comes out