how to format

[kopciller]

how do you format your ps3 and also how long will it take to get ur ps3 back from repairs

[Tutankhamun]

To format you go to system settings and to get it back from repairs depends on what country and what model of the PS3 you have.

[Agriel]

moved to the proper section

[VintageElise]

UK - Takes a couple of days for 40 and a week or so for 60 and its free

And format - System settings :)

[krazydayz]

i thought you get the ps3 replaced? refurbed one, or kick off for a new one.. i was under the empression they were dropping one off to me and taking mine the same day UK.

to formatt goto to system settings, formatt utility.. select all for console/system. then select quick format.

[brum4884]

i have just replaced my hardrive and put my old one in a new enclousure. but my ps3 or laptop isnt reconising it. my laptop has done the usual usb install but i cant find it in my computer or anything can anyone help?

[brum4884]

can anybody help? pls???????/

[Sam_From_Space]

can anybody help? pls???????/

Don't double post, especially in an unrelated topic 58 minutes apart.

It might be an unsupported enclosure. Ask Here (http://ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=31103&page=926)

[kalishnikov]

how do you format your ps3 and also how long will it take to get ur ps3 back from repairs

Generally, if your HD needs formatted when you first turn the PS3 on it will do it on its own. Took about 5 minutes to format my 200 gig HD after replacement.

And Sony's turn-around time on replacements/fixes is great, in the US it took me about 5 or 6 days from the time my box arrived till the time I had my system back and they completely refurbished it. I hear in the UK that when you return your system they bring a replacement when they pick up your broken one but I'm not from the UK and can't verify.

[Black Beard]

Generally, if your HD needs formatted when you first turn the PS3 on it will do it on its own. Took about 5 minutes to format my 200 gig HD after replacement.

And Sony's turn-around time on replacements/fixes is great, in the US it took me about 5 or 6 days from the time my box arrived till the time I had my system back and they completely refurbished it. I hear in the UK that when you return your system they bring a replacement when they pick up your broken one but I'm not from the UK and can't verify.

I think he's asking how to format it (erase the data) before he sends it to the repair centre. Makes you wonder how many people with PS3's have never even bothered to browse thru the system menu :suspect: