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How to Fix a Crashed PS3

One of the biggest annoyances for gamers using the PlayStation 3, or PS3, is unexpected system crashes. If your system experiences a crash, the files on your system are either missing or corrupt. To fix this problem, use the PS3's built-in System Restore function. When you perform a system restore, your custom configurations and saved games may be erased permanently, so back them up before proceeding.

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off your PlayStation 3.
- 2
  Hold down the "Power" button. The game system powers on and then powers off.
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  Press the "Power" button again until you hear two beeps, then release the button.
- 4
  Plug in your controller via the USB outlet when prompted.
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  Press the ̶0;PS̶1; button on the controller. The Recovery menu appears.
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  Select ̶0;Restore File System̶1; from the Recovery menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to check and restore corrupt and missing files on your system.

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