So my PS3 is broken.

[Gatsby]

They just don't make systems like they used to. R.I.P PS3

[G.I.R]

Apparently you can backup the hard disk on a PS3:  http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/backuputility.html

[LordKefka]

I think that back up option only exist for PS3 that can actually turn on.. :\

Too bad it doesn't apply to me..-_-;

[JTchinoy]

pull the hd and check if you can retrieve files by plugging it to your desktop.

[LordKefka]

pull the hd and check if you can retrieve files by plugging it to your desktop.

I was actually thinking of doing that. Gotta see if it'll work when I get a chance to look into it I guess.

[G.I.R]

pull the hd and check if you can retrieve files by plugging it to your desktop.

I was actually thinking of doing that. Gotta see if it'll work when I get a chance to look into it I guess.

That's if it is in a format that can be read (FAT32 / NTFS / LINUX / Mac OS Extended for example)

[JTchinoy]

Wouldn't it be in fat32 or ntfs format if they didn't install a 3rd party OS on it?

just checked google right quick.  it's fat32.

you can check it on your desktop.  :)