I don't know if it's better to wait at this point. I haven't had a message saying that there is corrupted files on my ps3, but it freezes a lot when I play on games. So I put in safe mode and tried to restore the file system. A few years ago my console was factory reset when I played on it during a thunderstorm. Is it trying to find that data Start your PS5 console in Safe Mode: press and hold the power button, releasing after the second beep. Select Update System Software. Select Update from USB Storage Device > OK. If your PS5 console does not recognize the file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name using uppercase letters. Hi guys and girls. My PS3 Slim is stuck in an update loop. It loads up to 24% and then stops and gives me the 8002f147 error. I've checked the forums out and most of them advise to put the PS3 into safe mode and update from there, unfortunately I can't seem to put it into safe mode. 297. Occupation: Musician. Location: UK. The ps3 firmware is part installed to an on board chip, and part installed to the HDD. So, as you've just swapped them over, the firmware isn't present on the new HDD and the system won't boot correctly. So, you will need to install cfw again. I accidentally clicked on System Update instead and a screen came up to saying to insert USB to update the PS3. I then couldn't get off that screen and couldn't go back to the main Safe Mode PS3 tried updating to newest OFW, but now is stuck on installing @99%. I have to unplug it or it'll be stuck indefinitely. This is a slim ps3, CECH-2501A. I did the safe mode recovery sequence, doesn't work. Goes straight to update process. I don't mind replacing the HDD, which would cancel the update process. The disc usually gets stuck when the console is horizontally resting. Placing it vertically may help dislodge it. Wait about 30 minutes. Reconnect all of the cords. Boot into safe mode by holding the power button for 7 to 8 seconds. Cross your fingers. That's really it. The disc should hopefully eject now. PS3 not booting or updating in Safe Mode. Hi, I have an old PS3 I'm trying to repair. Currently I'm having some problems with it that I just don't know how to fix. The PS3 itself is an original 60GB model. CECHC03. The problem started to occur after the PS3 was updating normally and then got stuck on the install screen. When in Safe Mode, simply select Option 7 (Reinstall System Software). Check the hard drive. If you are still having an issue updating at this time, the cause of the problem may be the hard disc 22K views 7 years ago. This video shows you exactly how to access the Recovery Menu / Safe Mode on the PS3, giving you a step-by-step guide in real-time. You can also use this video to reset the sYTcxdz.