There are a number of reasons why you need to reset your PS3.A quick reset is needed if your game or video is frozen.You may have to reset the video output settings if you've changed TVs or cables.You may need to use the hard drive tools in Safe Mode if you are having problems with the XMB.
Step 1: The PS3 has a power button.
A manual reset can be performed if your PS3 is frozen.You will have to do this from the console itself, as your controllers are likely frozen as well.
Step 2: The Power button needs to be held for 30 seconds.
The PS3 will turn itself off if you hear three rapid beeps.
Step 3: Wait a few seconds, then press the Power button to turn it back on.
It may not detect the PS3 if you turn it on using the controller.
Step 4: The system should be allowed to check for errors.
The PS3 will try to find errors on the disk.It may take a while or it may be done in a few moments.
Step 5: The PS3 should be turned off.
The light on the front should be red.If nothing is on the screen when you turn the PS3 on, you need to perform a reset.
Step 6: The PS3 and the TV need to be unplugged from their wall power sources.
Step 7: Attach the PS3 to the TV using an HDMI cable.
Step 8: The TV and PS3 need to be plugged back in.
Step 9: The TV needs to be connected to the correct input.
Step 10: Hold the PS3 power button until you hear the second sound.
Five seconds is how long this will take.
Step 11: The PS3 controller can be used to finish setting up the image.
Pressing the PS button on the controller will turn it on first.
Step 12: "Display settings" is the place to go.
The correct resolution can be set here.
Step 13: You should know why you use Safe Mode.
The PS3's Safe Mode allows you to access some diagnostic and repair tools that you can use to fix a system that is malfunctioning or freezing.Safe Mode can be used to rebuild the file system or reset the PS3.
Step 14: You can backup your saved game files.
If something goes wrong with the PS3 file system, it's always a good idea to back up your save data.Most game saves are between 5 and 20 MB in size.Attach the drive to your PS3.Select "Saved Data Utility" to open the game menu.Go to the first game you want to back up.Select "Copy".Pick a drive and copy the file.If you want to backup, repeat for all the saves.
Step 15: Turn off your PS3.
The PS3 needs to be turned off first to enter Safe Mode.
Step 16: Press and hold the Power button.
You'll hear the first sound.
Step 17: Hold the button until you hear a second and a third.
The light will turn red when the system is turned off.
Step 18: Hold the Power button again.
The first and second sound the same.
Step 19: Continue holding the Power button until you hear a loud noise.
The power button needs to be released.You will see a message that says to connect the controller with theusb and then press the PS button.
Step 20: Turn the controller on.
In Safe Mode, you can't use wireless controllers.
Step 21: You can use Safe Mode to reset your PS3.
There are several options that can be used to fix the PS3's problems.If anything can fix it, try these.If the fix doesn't help, move on to the next one.This will try to fix the files on the hard drive.This will be used to fix the database on your hard drive.Messages and notifications will be deleted as well as any folders you have created.No files should be deleted.Everything on the hard drive will be deleted if this is done.Before you do this fix, make sure you have everything backed up.