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According to ‘Zant’(Psnews, ps3hax.net user), Sony is no longer servicing the old backward compatible PS3′s, as pictured above. He’s only tested the 4 phat serial numbers listed below, but believes that they aren’t servicing the rest of them at all, entirely.

Sony no longer services any of the old PS3 models, most notably the desirable CECHA01, CECHB01, and CECHE01 systems that have backwards compatibility.

Entering the serial number on the PlayStation support site produces and “invalid” result, and refers to phone 1-800-345-SONY (7669) or chat for more options.

Upon phoning Sony, he was told that the old systems were no longer supported, and his only option was to pay $100 to trade in the CECHA01 for a 12GB Super Slim PS3. He laughed and hung up the phone.

Reballing/reflowing and DIY BD drive repairs are the only way forward with these systems now.

Zant has not tested ALL the old PS3 phat serial numbers, but I do know they no longer service CECHA01, CECHB01, CECHE01, or CECHG01 systems.

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You would need to pay a fee to have these serviced. Small shock

It was about time Sony ended their support for those particular models.

they should just kill the ps3 already