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How to Do the Recovery Method on a PS3

If you are experiencing major problems with your PlayStation 3 game console, such as difficulty launching games or movies, corrupt system files or other issues, you may need to access the system's hidden recovery mode. This mode allows you to perform a full system recovery, which is the equivalent to reformatting a hard drive on your computer. Keep in mind that when you restore your PS3, you will lose all of your game data and downloaded files, such as photos, music and videos.

Instructions

- 1
  Turn your PS3 off, then press the power button and hold it. The system will beep once when it turns on, beep three times while the system loads, then beep once when the system shuts back off. Keep your finger on the button until the system shuts off.
- 2
  Press your finger to the power button again and hold it there. The PS3 will beep once when it turns on, once while the system starts to load, then it will beep twice to indicate that it is going into Recovery Mode.
- 3
  Connect your PS3 controller to the console with a USB cable, then press the "PS" button. Press "X" when the lights on the controller stop flashing.
- 4
  Scroll down to "Restore PS3 System," then press "X." You will see a prompt explaining that all of your data will be deleted so the PS3 can be reset to its original settings. Select "OK" to acknowledge the warning and restore your PS3.

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