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pokchop · 12-31-2010, 05:25 AM

The shops at crystal mall don't fix ylod or lasers for ps3.
BR lasers are expensive, and a lot of times the ps3 stays dead after replacing the laser.
And if you DO find a shop that replaces lasers for you, they are not going to be the same brand of lasers you will find in a stock PS3, and it will probably burn out a lot faster.
So in the end, its better off just buying a new one.

Also, I was told that the PS3 laser was not meant to be used for BR movies because it will over use the lens. Since most games only use the lens for short periods of time loading new contents, on and off. Whereas movies will be constantly burning the lens throughout the whole duration of the movie. Not sure if this was the case for you but if you are playing BR movies, just buy a BR player.

12-31-2010, 05:25 AM	#5
pokchop Proud to be called a RS Regular! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 130 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Failed 40 Times in 5 Posts	The shops at crystal mall don't fix ylod or lasers for ps3. BR lasers are expensive, and a lot of times the ps3 stays dead after replacing the laser. And if you DO find a shop that replaces lasers for you, they are not going to be the same brand of lasers you will find in a stock PS3, and it will probably burn out a lot faster. So in the end, its better off just buying a new one. Also, I was told that the PS3 laser was not meant to be used for BR movies because it will over use the lens. Since most games only use the lens for short periods of time loading new contents, on and off. Whereas movies will be constantly burning the lens throughout the whole duration of the movie. Not sure if this was the case for you but if you are playing BR movies, just buy a BR player.