Get the system up and running and then we can see if you need to reinstall HEN. If you can't get it running try a new HDD and reinstall the firmware. Guys I assure you that you can't brick your system due to HEN but you can cause damage freaking out and pulling the power. We put the readme files in there for a reason. My friend had a broken blue PS3 Super Slim which made a super loud noise. It turns out that when you turn it on the fan spins faster and faster and it vibrates the whole shell. It was spinning at max speed. When I got it, they hadn't used it in about a year or two so I thought that it was just dust. I brought it home and plugged it in to see Restore File System, 4. Rebuild Database, 5. Restore PS3 System and 6. System Update. Here is what you need to do in order to out you PS3 into Recovery Mode: Step 1: Turn off your Playstation 3 Just make sure you do it while it's off and/or unplugged and WAIT 30-45 minutes before trying to turn it back on again. I resurrected a super slim that got the YLOD in the same way. But anyway, the reason it stopped working is the super slims are JUNK. They feel so cheaply made and flimsy compared to the prior models. For high definition output, connect the TV and the PS3. TM. system using an HDMI. TM. cable (sold separately). to the outlet. Turn on the TV and then select the appropriate input. Press the power button to turn on the PS3. TM. system. If video is not displayed, turn off the PS3. TM. system, and then turn it on again by pressing the power button Select "Restore File System." This will attempt to repair any damaged files saved onto the hard drive that may be causing the issue. PS3 System Needs to be Restored Enter Safe Mode by holding down the power button until you hear three beeps. Select "Restore PS3 System." This will perform a factory reset. If you've connected wired headphones through a composite cable, you will need to adjust the PS3's audio output settings. From the main "Settings" menu, navigate to "Sound Settings" and then "Audio Output Settings." Change the audio input connector from "HDMI" to "AV MULTI OUT" and confirm your settings. Audio should now route to your headphones. RottenFox. Distinguished Member. Sep 8, 2011. #3. It'll need a hard drive in it, other wise it won't even boot fully. The OS is packed in the system, but will copy/install to a new hard drive when inserted. You don't need to boot it up, or fix it to get the disc out, all you need to do is strip the drive down, which won't take long, and just However if you don't already have a OtherOS partition already set up on your console hdd, you will only be able to install on USB storage. Otherwise if you want Linux on internal hdd you have to install a patched PUP that will install the partition for you. 22Gb is usually the size of partition that most PUP patched to install it will use but that can vary, you could choose another size if you Anyway, there's so many good PS3 games on the market, plus this thing plays DVDs and Blu-rays, of course. It's all I use to watch DVDs and Blu-rays. Gotta have the Bluetooth PS3 remote to enjoy fully. This is so much better than PlayStation 2. The graphics are amazing on this system. This is a must have. zkZJzO5.