Is my PS3 Hard Drive Corrupted? Maybe because of the Web Browser?

May be...

Every time I turn on my PS3, after the start up screen the only thing that shows is the wallpaper. Nothing else shows. I try pressing buttons on the controller and nothing works. It just stays at the wallpaper. No menu shows and game won't start. Is the PS3 Hard Drive Corrupted?



This didn't start happening until after my PS3 froze while using the web browser. After I rebooted it (I didn't have no choice but to), this whole "stuck at the wallpaper and games won't start" situation started.

Yes, that was a VERY stupid answer. This is not an NES, programmerlite.



It's unlikely the browser crashing was the source of the problem. Even if you just unplugged the console instead of shutting it off with the power button, the data shouldn't have been corrupted.



As for your question, it does sound like the PS3 HDD has gone bad. Do you hear a clicking noise coming from the area of the hard drive? If so, your disk is fried.

If no noise, try unplugging the console for about an hour, then replug it in.

If that doesnt work, you're gonna have to call Sony support. Even if the console is not under warranty anymore, they will probably know what to do. I can guarantee you that this is not the first time this has happened-however, it does not indicate some kind of a problem with the PS3's design-bad hard drives happen.





Good luck-hope everything works out for you.

If you buy a new hd, it can cost you more than a $100. Just give Sony a call and make a request for out of warranty repair which will cost you only $150 or even less maybe if there is no hardware problem at all. Let them fix it for you. the number to call is 1-800-345-7669.

Replacing your hard drive should fix your problem. If it doesn't work you should contact sony. Here is a link to their support and knowledge center