How do I fix my PS3 not reading discs?

PS3 Doesn’t Read Optical Media

Table of Contents

Insert a disk into the PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Drive.
Clean the Disk – Using a cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth, clean the disc.
Eject the disk.
Re-insert the disk into the PlayStation 3.
Clean the Lens.
Eject the disk.
Re-insert the disk into the PlayStation 3.

Can PS3 YLoD be fixed permanently?

You can fix the problem yourself using a phillips head screwdriver, a lint-free cloth, thermal paste, rubbing alcohol, and a heat gun capable of heating to 177ºC (350ºF). You could have the console working again in as fast as an hour.

How do I fix my PlayStation disc reader?

Restarting the PS4 system is likely to solve the disc read/eject problem.

Press the power button until you hear two beeps indicating it is completely off.
Take off the power cable for a few seconds and plug it back in.
Turn on the power button and try using a disc on the system.

Can PlayStation 3 be repaired?

With a common 24 hour turn around on all most all repairs. We will have you back in the game seat in no time flat. Common PS3 Repairs include “PS3 HD Blu-Ray Laser Replacement”, “PS3 Yellow Light Issues (YLOD)” and “PS3 Motherboard Failure”. No matter the problem you are experiencing we are confident we can fix it.

How do you clean a disc?

Dampen a clean, soft, cotton cloth with water. Use straight strokes and wipe the disc (non-labeled side) from the inside rim to the outside rim. Using a dry part of the cloth, repeat step 2 to dry the disc.

Why is my Playstation saying Cannot start application?

Cannot start the application CE-30005-8 means that either the game’s disc is corrupt or your PS4 console “thinks” that its hard disk drive is corrupt (e.g., if a PS4 update is installing and you try to install a game through the disc, then it may show the error at hand).

Why does my PS3 game disc keep freezing?

The most probable reason for PS3 freezing issue is the overheating. Both the PS3 and the Xbox 360 were very bad as thermals go. To solve this problem, you can clean dust. If you want to clean dust by yourself, you can search guides online.