1. Posted: Sep 23, 2010. Options. I had the same problem and found this fix. Power on at the console but hold the button until you hear a second beep. "HDMI device has been detected" screen comes up. Continue through the prompts. I don't know why this works for me but resetting the output solves the freezing. 2. I fixed that problem simply deleting all the data for the game and updating both the system and the game. You have to select the game on the menu with triangle and press Update the game instead of starting it. Problem solved! Share. Improve this answer. Follow. Options. When a disc is loaded, the system attempts to read the TOC (table of contents) of the disc. This is the spinning that you hear. If the TOC is not readable, the spinning stops. This will be attempted 3 times (sometimes more). In your case, the disc is not readable. This can be as simple as dirt on the DVD lens or a failure of the laser Use your hand to carefully remove the released disc. If you touched the disc on the bottom, you should clean it before using it again. Turn your console right-side up again. 6. Plug in your PS4 and power it on. Connect the power cord and HDMI cable, then use the power button on your console or controller to turn it on. tl;dr - Repair shop gives back PS3 with non-working disc drive after I paid $30 for the pickup cost if they got the console to "work". Cashier says the disc drive is a "separate issue" from the YLOD. I was using the console just before YLOD and disc drive had no problems. 155K subscribers in the PS3 community. The PlayStation 3 Subreddit (PS3, PlayStation3, Sony PlayStation 3). From hardcore gamers, to, Nintendo fans… Step 1 Top Cover. Turn the PS3 over and lay it on its backside. Carefully peel the warranty sticker up off the lower case to reveal a hidden screw cover. To avoid activating the VOID that may come up, heat the sticker carefully to remove and replace it cleanly. One comment. The problem is that their game is stuck inside the drive. Lets check it out shall we? At work, got a customer in. The problem is that their game is stuck inside the drive. Lets check it out shall we? Do you want to know how to fix your PS4 Eject Button and get stuck discs out of your PS4??? Having your Eject Button broken on your ps4 can be frustrating. H 1. Drive teeth can get terribly misaligned because of worn gear teeth. You may find it easier to reassemble the drive in the loaded position. 2. With your Blu-ray drive open, remove the platform that holds the rollers. The only one screw is circled in red. Be careful not to touch the plastic bumpers circled in blue. ZhkLqd.