sigh....


on the backup thingy...i can alwiz insert the current hdd into my new ps3 right?
then thr new hdd i can use it for other purposes....
save me the trouble of transferring backup files here n there...

the new ps3 will reformat the old ps3 hdd

the only choice is do data transfer on lan network btw old ps3 to new ps3

Shah's right, you can't do that. You need to back up on a separate harddrive and then restore backup into the new PS3 hdd. Because your current HDD is encoded to tie back to the PS3 unit so you cannot simply transfer it around. Or you can do LAN transfer as well. Or be like me, just save your games (either online or on a USB drive - note some games cannot be save on USB and only online which you can get via subscription to PS+), then later redownload all again in the new PS3. Works well if you got fast and unlimited broadband (i use this method). Backing up takes forever!

always get error during data transfer from my previous ps3. all those pretty ladies pics in my hdd, RIP

I like the pretty lady on your profile

My PS3 slim HK unit (bought on 14th Sept 2009) is officially dead today. sob....

what happen? ylod?

Yes, adz83. But I'm fine with it. Mine is the first batch of slims that came out back then.

i see. the lifespan is about 4 years huh? for someone that just bought a 2nd hand model, this worries me
do i need to send it to the shop for servicing? and how much will it costs?

clean some dust inside your PS3 might help preventing from YLOD ... however YLOD still can happen .. other then that there is no way to stop the YLOD

adz83, the newer batch of slims after mine would work just fine. As GamersFamilia said, just avoid it to collect dust.

jus found out i need a 40GB 'thumbdrive' for a full backup....dang

can i back it up to a portable hdd? and if i do, will it format the portable hdd?

yes you can , make sure its fat32

wtf....
tat i hav to check it out myself later...

hi awak...

damm...its formatted as ntfs....

you can change it to fat32 bro .. google over the net on how to change it to fat32

so the most basic equipment to maintain it is a vacuum cleaner eh?
anyone has vacuum i can borrow?

i read somewhere about changing thermal paste, is it really helps or just placebo?

yay

Wanna ask abit. Got any of u all using TP-Link WR1043ND router with your PS3? My PS3 keep DC from my network dunno why. Last time dun have this problem but recently only have. Every time I need to do connection test then only will connect back to the network. Got 1 funny thing is that it can download patch without any problem and no DC. Any solution?