What to do with the PS3...

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KaizerDan

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Mmk, so, sad to say i am one of those people out there that has a ps3 with a broken bluray drive... I tried taking it apart and all that to clean it, put it back together, and still nothing. SO. Anyone know of anything that i can still do with it? Is there any way to install windows on it over a usv drive or something? I really dont want to waste whatever is left that makes it a ps3... dont want to junk it and just use the drive for my computer... thats too easy...

Also, is there a way to install windows 7 or something onto the sata and then put it back into the ps3 and have it try and find drivers? not 100% on how the OS install works on those when you do have a working bluray drive...

Sorry for the clustered thread but any help is welcome. thanks:rolleyes:
 
If it's still under warranty then I think you know what to do.

If not, then it should make a good paperweight or footrest.
 
Nope, absolutely not under warranty. Im going get a slim soon so thats not a big deal. just want something to do with it... other then crapily surf the web on it...
 
Installing a Windows OS would not be a good idea at all since it's been proven that it takes quite a while for the Windows OS to boot up:
- XP on PS3
- Vista on PS3 (25 minutes boot!!)

Just install Linux on it or something. Or use it as a makeshift HTPC to watch content stored on a PC or server.
 
you can still sell it for parts. some people are just looking for a small part here and there.
 
Hmm, never thought of that actually! I really dont want to spend money on just another drive though... might just go bad in another year... My self, a plumber at work, my brother, and a friend have all had this drive go bad on them in the past year... i think ill just give the slim a shot... just no ps2 games for me now : (

Thanks for the advice guys, ill get around to try and sell it on here.
already have 2 other computer sitting around doing that : P
 
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