level 1rivecatOp · 4 mo. agoFixed it. Hold the power button until it cycles on and off. Hold it again until there's two beeps. Then in the menu restore file system. My drive was corrupted and it fixed it. I can't get to the two beeps when I hold the power button. It just keeps shutting off almost immediately PS3 Slim flashing green and yellow light on bootup. So I bought a PS3 Slim 2501A model with a broken disk drive a couple weeks ago for $25 and jailbroke it to load cfw 4.87 evilnat. I just noticed when I turn the PS3 on the power LED flashes green then yellow 4 times, and then back to green and the console boots up just fine and runs games no Turning it on is easy - you simply press the PlayStation button and the PS3 turns itself on. To turn it off, you either go as far to the left on the X-bar and all the way up and press Enter (the turn-off PlayStation icon will be highlighted) or you simply hold the PlayStation button pressed for a few seconds and then select 'yes' and press the Flashing red light means one of two things : Your hard drive is not seated properly, or your graphics processor is not seated properly. One of these is easily fixed, while the other means that you, sir, are fucked. Happened to me, and I had to buy a new slim. Suck city. Let us know how it turns out. What to Know. Connect USB to controller > connect other end to PS3 > press PS button > wait for lights to stop flashing. When a PS3 controller won’t sync, turn controller over > locate reset button > insert paperclip into hole. You can also connect PS3 controller to Windows and macOS systems. While your at it download the free Spotify app. Unfortunately I haven't found a way around the TV here. Normaly I just start spotify then turn of the tv and use my phone as the remote. urbnplnto. •. No luck. I have it turned on. I turn on the receiver, then insert a music Cd into a powered off ps3. The ps3 powers on and takes the Cd. The issue could be anything But if the unit goes back into standby without a full reset (unplug the power cord and plug it back in) then the issue is not the PSU It's more likely a power rail that's shorted someware You really need the Syscon errors to find the issue Top Voted Answer. I tried this and it worked for me but not sure if it'll work for you ::: 1. I plugged off the power cable. 2. I pressed the PS3 "On" button and held it for 20 seconds. 3. After 20 secs, I let go and plugged the cables back in. SirFanny - 9 years ago - report. 6pdXO8.

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