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If your PS3 is suffering from the dreaded disk read error then worry no more. Today you are going to learn three effective PS3 not reading games fix methods you can use in order to get your console repaired and working again as intended. The good news is that these three methods are extremely easy to perform, and will only take you a matter of minutes. Keep reading to learn how to cope when your PS3 wont read games properly.
Before we can fix your PS3, let's briefly look at what might be causing the problem, so that you have a better understanding of how to repair it. Basically, if your PS3 is not reading disks properly then either the disks are dirty/scratched, there is a software conflict, the Blu-Ray laser lens is dirty, or the Blu-Ray laser lens has "seen better days."
Now that you know the potential causes of your PS3 not reading games, here's how to fix this frustrating problem in a few simple steps:
1. Try cleaning your game disks by using a microfiber cloth dipped in a small amount of warm water, along with a small drop of dishwashing liquid dissolved in the water. Don't rub on the disks too vigorously, as you may risk damage to the disk. Leave the disk to dry in the air; this wont take long and will prevent scratching.
2. You should also try and clean the Blu-Ray laser lens of your PS3 by using Isopropyl Alcohol (also known as rubbing alcohol) on the end of a cotton bud. Be careful not to apply excessive pressure and therefore risk damage to the delicate laser lens.
3. To negate the risk of software conflicts causing your PS3 to not be reading games properly you should also try a complete software reset. NOTE- when done correctly this will not delete any save games or stored data on your hard drive, merely it will revert the PS3 to its factory standard operating settings. In order to do this, place your PS3 in stand- by mode, hold the touch power button until a series of beeps are heard (one long, followed by two short beeps) then release the button and follow the instructions on screen.
In the event that the above steps do not work, you will need to carry out more in-depth repairs on your console, as you will have a faulty Blu-Ray laser lens. Sony may charge you $150 to have this fixed, but you can do it yourself in less than a couple of hours, and for far less money. Click the following link to learn how to fix your PS3 Blu-Ray drive and carry out a PS3 not reading games fix today.
