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PlayStation 3 Slim: ps3 slim turns on then right back off

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:05:46 -0700

The ps3 slim was giving to me by my sons friend. His father through it though the window and the cover cracked and now it will not start. I know but I - We should be able to fix it with the right parts or knowledge.

When I plug it in there are no lights but when I press the power button the red power standby light comes on. I press it again and the green light comes on, out lights on power and disk buttons come on, and the fan runs for a sec then it shuts down with all lights out.

I tried holding the power button in to check the video output and try to reset but it shuts down after a sec. It only beeps once when I first press the power button.

⟐ Answered 十一月 11, 2025 at 21:05 GMT-7

Nintendo 2DS: Why is my 2ds, cracked from the inside.

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:59:10 -0700

My 2ds, is cracked from the inside, its not cracked from the outside its cracked from the inside.

⟐ Commented 十一月 03, 2021 at 10:59 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: I am getting error code (8002F147) on my PS3

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:20:13 -0700

Alright so I have 2 PS3s. My friend let me borrow his broken ps3 to try to fix it. The problem is that he unplugged the AC unit during the update. So now I have error code (8002F147). Everytime I tried to restart it, it still went to update. It goes to about 36% then it gives me the error. It's an endless loop of errors.

IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIX THIS BESIDES SENDING IT TO SONY???

⟐ Answered 八月 23, 2022 at 16:20 GMT-7

PlayStation 3 Super Slim: Stuck on the update loop!#8002F1F9

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:25:08 -0700

The system update is stopped when it reaches 60% and it shows the error code#8002F1F9.

When I restarts the system, the system update starts from the beginning directly and repeats the same problem. What should I do? Please answer me fast...

⟐ Commented 一月 17, 2026 at 5:25 GMT-7

Xbox One: How do I fix my liquid damaged Xbox One?

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:54:33 -0700

Two weeks ago, I spilled 2/3 of a cup of washing up liquid into the the top fan of my Xbox One (don't ask how). Since than I have contacted Xbox Support and have read multiple forum threads saying you should let nature take its course (basically wait and see).

Things I have tried:

The rice thing

Putting it under a fan for 24 hours

Tilting it to the left for 18 hours

Although many recommend to teardown your console and clean it from the inside, I personally do not wish to take apart anything like this, and yes I can go to Repair Shops to fix it, but you see I am trying my absolute best not to spend any money because of Project Scorpio (ofcourse).

Please any advice or tips on how to fix my Xbox One will be most indeed helpful. If you wish to recommend me Repair Shops; make sure their in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Thanks.

⟐ Commented 十一月 27, 2025 at 13:54 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: ps4 wont read disc, just spinning and stops SOLVED!

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:34:54 -0700

I have trouble with my ps4. When I insert a disc on the drive unit, it starts spinning but after a few seconds it stops. Then it starts spinning again and stops. This continiu again and again. After a few minutes, DISC IS NOT RECOGNIZED. This happends with FIFA 14 and spiderman blueray movie.

I have clear the data base, unplugged the PS4 and I am out of ideas. Any help?

Here is a link of how it sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_AFaJ09...

⟐ Commented 三月 13, 2026 at 21:34 GMT-7

Nintendo Wii: How do I get a stuck disc out.

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 07:01:50 -0700

My wii will not turn on and it has a stuck disc inside it, how do i get it out.

First, lift open the GCN port and take off that piece of the faceplate. Unscrew the little black philips screws (i believe there are 9). that piece will come off . Under the wii there are white bumps that you can pry off as well certain stickers. check a guide to see where as I'm currently at school. these are slightly larger philips screws. there will be the same instance on the side of the wii that you can lay it on where you can use a spludger except these require a deep triwing screwdriver. Open these up and you will see extra triwings on the face plate of the wii. You can manually trip the sensor and eject the disc.

⟐ Commented 十一月 17, 2024 at 7:01 GMT-7

PlayStation 3: PS3 makes 3 beeps then shuts off

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:32:17 -0700

PS3 makes 3 beeps then shuts off every time I try to turn it on. it does it like 2 seconds after i turn it on with the red light blinking

⟐ Commented 一月 12, 2026 at 15:32 GMT-7

Nintendo 3DS: Nintendo 3DS Charge but won't turn on.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:23:28 -0700

Hello,

Recently I got a 3ds - The small first version.

When I plugged it into the charger, I noticed the light turn on, but when I try to turn the device on - nothing!

The lights turn off when I press the power buttom and after a few secounds - turn on again without the decive coming to life.

theres no crack on the screen.

Thanks you.

⟐ Commented 十二月 19, 2025 at 4:23 GMT-7

Nintendo DS Lite: turn on and then immediately off

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:47:42 -0700

My daughter dropped her ds on the floor and now it will turn on and then immediately off. I tried charging the battery and even replacing it with another good battery from another DS we have, but still the same problem. The right most light turns green when powered on for about 1 second but then shuts off

⟐ Answered 一月 29, 2026 at 13:47 GMT-7

Xbox: xbox Red Blinking Light

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:10:37 -0700

I have an xbox with a red blinking ring around the power button. The disc drive will not open and the main screen says I need to get tech assistence. There is more information on the net about the 360 and diagnosing issues by blink codes... I was wondering if the origenal xbox has similar codes and where i might start the troubleshooting process

⟐ Commented 十月 04, 2023 at 18:10 GMT-7

Nintendo DS Lite: When plugged up, DS won't charge

Wed, 07 May 2025 08:14:36 -0700

We have a DS lite that won't charge. When its plugged up orange light flashes on then immediately goes out. Tried replacing battery but still doesn't work.

⟐ Commented 五月 07, 2025 at 8:14 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Why wont my ps4 start up

Mon, 20 May 2024 04:37:30 -0700

hi i have a ps4 it was working perfect then i got cranky and pulled the power cord out (not angry at ps4) and a usb charge cable for controller after a while of cooling down i pluged back in and the message comes up cannot start the ps4 connect the dualshock 4 using the usb cable and then press the ps button = done next message says connect a usb storage device that contains an update file for reinstallation for version 4.50 or later. you can download the update file for reinstallation from playstation.com. done that pressed ok and please wait then says the update file cannot be used?? (CE-34788-0) press cancel and turns off

⟐ Commented 五月 20, 2024 at 4:37 GMT-7

Wii Balance Board: Why won't my Balance Board turn on?

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:22:34 -0700

No matter what I do, my Balance Board will not power on. I press the power button and it does not light up or turn on.

⟐ Commented 一月 18, 2026 at 16:22 GMT-7

Nintendo 3DS: My games will not load

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:47:57 -0700

I cannot play games on my 3ds. When I put a game in the 3ds does not load or even recognize the game. This happens with all games not just one particular game. I have inspected my games and the pins are not the problem. Help please

⟐ Answered 一月 23, 2026 at 10:47 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller 1697: Xbox One Controller is Flashing Slowly and Won't Work.

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:46:33 -0700

So, last night, I turned off my console for the night and went to bed. This morning, I tried to turn the controller (and the console) back on to play. The console worked fine, and started right up. However, my controller started to blink slowly, and none of the buttons work. I've tried syncing it, changing the batteries, and unplugging the console, but it's still blinking. It only stops after I take a battery out, or leave it alone for a while. But if I press it's power button, it just blinks away (slowly, if that matters). Help?

⟐ Answered 一月 08, 2025 at 8:46 GMT-7

PlayStation 4: Why does my PS4 overheat & turn off after opening any game?

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 01:29:11 -0700

My PS4 is turning off immediately after I open up any game, disc-based or not. The PS4 first gives an on-screen warning that the PS4 is overheating, shortly followed by the light bar on the PS4 flashing a red color, 3 beeps, then a black screen. It does not, however, immediately turn off when I am on the main screen, only when I open up a game. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening? (Additional information: it's the optical drive/HDD area which is overheating, and every time I turn the PS4 back on, it searches the HDD in the same fashion as though I installed a new one, and comes up with the error message that the PS4 what not shut down properly.)

Thanks in advance!

EDIT (2020.04.22): First off, wow I did not realize people even looked at this thread. Second, I want everyone to know I ended up sending my console to Sony, who kindly repaired it even after the warranty had expired (IIRC I only paid for shipping, it’s been so long IDEK). Thank you to Tronics as well as the many people who I have neglected these past (wow) 4 years for your wonderful tips, and best of luck to those who may have this problem in future. Stay savvy.

⟐ Commented 十二月 26, 2024 at 1:29 GMT-7

Xbox One: Why is my Xbox one keep turning off and on with the sensor beeping? X

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:49:57 -0700

Xbox keeps turning off and on soon as I press the power button. Beeps a couple times then turns on. Xbox green screen shows up then it powers back off. The power brick light turns white and when it shuts off it turns orange

⟐ Commented 十一月 27, 2025 at 13:49 GMT-7

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP: Charge light goes on then off

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:19:11 -0700

I plug in my charger and the charging light flashes on for about a second before it turns off. I'm pretty sure it's not the charger because it works with another GBA SP, though that one is a slightly different model.

The model that isn't working is the newer one, with the brighter screen. I don't know if that has anything to do with the problem. It's also not the battery because it works in my other GBA SP, the older model.

⟐ Commented 二月 23, 2026 at 20:19 GMT-7

PSP 3000: Why cant I connect to internet.. not supported

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:05:26 -0700

Trying to use my cellphone hotspot is WPA2 PSK but reads its not supported .is there a way to make it work or all PSP are the same in wi/fi connection .I have psp3001

⟐ Commented 十二月 14, 2018 at 12:05 GMT-7