PS3 Lens Cleaning Guide

The PlayStation 3 (PS3) uses a Blu-ray lens to read Blu-ray movies and Blu-ray video game discs. Dust can accumulate on the lens overtime. This can cause black screens and your movies and games to not load properly. You can fix this common problem in a few minutes by using a Blu-ray lens cleaner disc.

Things You'll Need

• Blu-ray lens cleaner disc

Instructions

1. Purchase a Blu-ray lens cleaner disc from a video game store or electronics store. You can also order it online.

2. Turn on your PlayStation 3 video game console and your television set.

3. Insert the Blu-ray lens cleaner into the PS3 drive. Follow the interactive on-screen instructions. The cleaning process takes about a minute. Remove the lens cleaning disc when instructed to do so.

4. Insert a Blu-ray movie disc or PS3 game in the drive to test the performance of your PlayStation. If you still get a disc-read error or a black screen, the problem might be a faulty lens. Take your unit to an authorized Sony repair center to get it checked.

Tips & Warnings

• Never use a DVD disc cleaner. These discs have small brushes that can damage the PS3 lens.

• Do not attempt to open your PS3 console. Doing so voids your PS3 warranty.

References

• Made Manual: PS3 Cleaning Tips
• Sony: Playstation 3 User's Guide

Resources

• Sony: Service Repair Centers
• Amazon.com: Maxell Blu-ray Lens Cleaner