Try MCM Electronics; googlre them, the are a us dealer and have OEM drives.
I never heard of your problem in which you couldn't turn off the machine unless you turned off the switch in the back. I believe trying to...
I agree no one has given a good answer around the controller board. People say you can not do it but they really offer no proof that you can't. I...
Jester24, that is what I heard as too. They sent me back the same serial number. It's a shame Sony doesn't tell you what they fixed or replaced.
Don't worry, I received mine back today. Haven't had a chance to hook it up or even see if it was my orginal machine. It looks brand new, not a...
So on wendnesday i recieved from sony what looks like a brand new 60gb ps3. Not a scratch or smudge on it. Looks better then my current ps3. Don't...
Thanks atrac88. This is the kind of response that we are all looking for not just that it will not work but evidence as to what you or others...
If that is the case why would several companies be selling controller boards? There would seem to be a way to get around this problem if it is...
When checking the status on the web site it just reads: The unit you are inquiring about was shipped on 8/7/2008. Your UPS tracking number is...
I disagee that you can anyway tie this to bundles. First of all I wouldn't consider the 5 movies a bundle. Bundles are when the movie comes in...
It will interestimg to see what happens with one of the replacement boards that are being sold as to what happens when you replace. If they do...
Have you checked the status of your repair on Sony's website? Maybe they said they fixed it and are sending you repaired? You should have been...
Yes. Justin @ 5:45 PM eastern time
That is probably a standard message they send. Unfortunately I will be sending mine in for repair and will let evryone know the outcome. I would...
I Just got off the phone with Sony. Sony will repair the PS3 if there is NO warranty sticker. The only way they will not repair the unit is if...
So is what your saying they won't fix it at all if the warranry sticker is removed or tampered with?
561427: I haven't had a chance to replace the board and not sure if I will. The problem you run into is that you can't keep buying parts and...
You can get the complete controller board here for $25 (divineo.com/cgi-bin/div-us/search.html). It looks like a Foreign Company that can have the...
PsiLizard: Thanks for the update. I just have a hard time believing that you can not just replace the whole board unless it it is tied to the...
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