PS3 Not Reading Discs Fix

PS3 - PlayStation 3 is the successor of PS2 and it is one of the excellent game consoles, which is powered by Sony Computer Entertainment. PS3 offers you some excellent video game console services like online gaming and various multilevel storage mediums. After undergoing numerous modification stages since its launch, the PS3 is currently available in two popular models which are - PS3 120 GB Slim and PS3 250 GB Slim. One of the most complained problem by the PS3 owners is - PS3 not reading the discs.

How to Fix the PS3 Not Reading Discs Problem

The PS3 is usually a trouble free game console and it doesn't create too many problems on a frequent basis. But still, I can understand the despair that you must be facing when the PS3 doesn't read any discs that you put in. First up, let me tell you that PS3 not reading discs sometimes is not a serious problem with PS3. There are a few tricks that you can use as easy PS3 not reading discs solutions. The tips that I have given below are not sequential and I would suggest you to try the DIY trick first and then the rest of them, in case it doesn't work.

Easy Fix #1
The first PS3 not reading discs solution is about sending the report of your problem to the manufacturers, the Sony company. You can directly send the problematic PlayStation 3 to Sony and let them handle the situation in their own way. However, you would have to play the repairing charges of about USD 150, if the warrantee period is expired. Secondly, you may need to wait for quite a long time, to get your PlayStation 3 game console back in your hand. Sometimes, you may also need to wait for over 6 weeks! Hence, I think this is the last possible solution that you should opt for.

Easy Fix #2
Finding the nearest repair shop for PlayStation 3 and asking for help to solve your problem of PS3 not reading discs, is always a better idea. There are two advantages of this thing - firstly, this is a bit cheaper than sending the console back to its manufacturers. However you are expected to spend around USD 75 for the repair. Secondly, it is less time-consuming and you can expect your PlayStation 3 to be back with you within about 2 weeks, which is a huge relief!

Easy Fix #3
The third one is the most cheapest and easiest way to solve the problem of PS3 not reading discs, which involves finding a way to solve the PS3 problems with help of the PlayStation 3 Repair Guide. But even before that, try the following steps to see whether you can solve the problem without the Guide. At first, check if all the cables are in place and there are no loose cables there. Secondly, restart the PlayStation 3 console and then reinsert the disc and check whether it is working fine now. Thirdly, turn off the console and unplug all its cables. Now, plug all the cables back in their original places, restart the console and reinsert the disc. If the problem still persists, take out the console's hard drive and replace it to its original place. Now restart it and reinsert the disc. If all these steps are found useless, then you may need to send the console to the manufacturer or the repair shop.

All in all, I would always suggest you to try the DIY repair methods as the best fix in case your PS3 is not reading discs. Sometimes, it may happen that if the file format of the disc is not supported by PS3, then it won't get recognized by the console for instance, PS3 MKV. Once you fix that problem, such discs can also get recognized by your console. Well, I hope these tips turn out to be useful!