That's what I thought. Maybe they sent him back a non BC 80GB because they do have those available and they didn't check first.

In my case there are no non BC 60GB models.

Well they give you the option.

They said they couldn't fix it but could send him back a "new one" or send back his old one.  He didn't know what a "new" 80 GB playstation meant.

Being normal and being done with all PS3 console news after he had the PS3 console.

If they've really started giving back refurbished models of what you had though... that's great.

Though I doubt they have any refurbished 20 gigs.

Probably close to 100% eventually. The solder used in early Xbox 360s and early PS3s was no good. Its not a matter of if, but when they will fail. In addition to this the thermal compound will probably dry up and become ineffective at some point which adds to the problem.

I successfully repaired my Ps3's disc drive today. It is simple and easy. I accidentally ripped off the clip from the old laser though so I wasn't able to send it in for a rebate but whatever it was only for like 5 dollars anyway.

Why worry about it. If it fails it fails and besides you said you had a warranty. The only thing you are doing is giving yourself high blood pressure.

it was mainly a problem with early 40gb lens.

they went for cheaper blu ray diodes, but improved later on.

they won't fail as much as DVD lens, it's a common problem with lens based systems.


wii 360, notebooks are prone to it.

Recently I've been hearing about of 60GBs and the MGS 80GBs breaking. Not so much for the non BC consoles. Maybe Sony actually removed it because it was causing problems and they didn't want to tell anyone that the BC was screwing up.