(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hi guys ive seen a lot of post saying there stuck in recovery mode and i though id post a quick easy fix depending your ps3 model and you cfw but im not 100% sure if that matters so ive known this method for ages it worked for me ages ago on 3.55 and 1 on 3.60

1: Open the side of your PS3 where your HDD is
2: Take the screw out, but leave the HDD in
3: When the update begins, pull your HDD out of the slot
4: It will tell you an error occured and it tells you to restart your system and try again
5: Instead, let the count from 60 run out, your screen will go blank for about 30 seconds then it will start back up and tell you that your Hard Drive needs to be reformatted.
6: If you do not get this msg after 30 seconds, do it again until it does! Now, slide your HDD into place again -(make sure your controller is PLUGGED IN) and press the white PS3 button on the controller
7: It will then ask you to either press start and select at same time OR white PS3 Button - PRESS START and SELECT.
8: Do not agree to user agreements!! Simply hit cancel and it will kick back to the PS3 start up screen.

Should work for all models on all firmwares but im not 100% but enjoy and i hope this helps guys

you have bricked your ps3 by the sounds of it

U mean my ps3 was death?

Sorry bro that post wasnt directed at you, im just annoyed at idiots who think there NGU guru's asking to close this thread when alot of us find it quite insightful and current. Yes certain aspects of it have been around for some time, but not compiled into one step by step format like this, thanks again Aidan.

well if you have a black screen wen its on and you cant access the recovery menu then id say its bricked

no problem here help were i can