PS3 problems Alright guys, here's the deal. My PS3 has suffered some problems, which we originally thought was because the uncle never cleaned it. The welcome screen won't pop up, and we've searched for solutions online, most of which we've tried. We've tried holding down the power button until we heard three beeps, we tried to get the menu up with the controller, we even took it apart and dusted the insides (which were incredibly dusty mind you) all of which to no avail. Please, someone help me fix my PS3 so I can get back to gaming!

SOURCE: PS3 has no picture, have sound, holding power button doesn't fix

did you do the steps right, push and hold, the push is one beep and hold is one beep

SOURCE: My ps3 froze the other day . So i waited but it

Hello,

You can try the steps below. Its from PlayStation Forum:

1. Turn off Playstation®3.
2. Hold the power button down; the system will turn on and turn off once again.
3. Once the System has been shutdown, re-press you finger until you hear 2 consecutive beeps
4. When you hear the 2 beeps take finger off power button.
5. You will be prompted to plug in your controller via USB and then hit the PS button
6. The Recovery menu will pop up.

The current Recovery Menu supports:
• Restart System: Restarts the PLAYSTATION®3 System.
• Restore Default Settings: Reset all system settings back to default.
• Restore File System: Checks for corrupt/missing system files.
• Rebuild Database: Rebuilds the OS for the PLAYSTATION®3.
• Restore PS3 System: Fresh restore; Deletes everything and starts from Scratch.
• System Update: Update the PLAYSTATION®3 System

If the above steps still does not solve the problem, then I think will have to update your Ps3.

Update your PS3 (in the settings menu the 1st option).

Go on the internet browser on the PS3 then go on the menu press triangle then on one of them there are delete cookies and the delete the others as
well as cookies.

You could also try this as well: put the PS3 on then press the eject button (with no disc in) then hold it and switch the PS3 off at the back with your finger on the eject button still holding it, then put it back on and the fan test should be working this may cool it down. It might be over heating.

But if your problem is not still solved, then maybe you should call sony for further assistance.

I wish you good luck