PS3 "The system cannot be run correctly" error

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DanielDn918

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Hey guys.

I found my old PS3 in storage a few days ago and wanted to set it up again. It didn't have the harddrive, so I searched my house and found one in the ps3 drive casing (Its an SSD samsung, so it's not the original drive and I have no idea if it was used on the PS3 or not).

Anyways, when I start the PS3 I get an error "The system cannot be run correctly, install 3.40 or later". The PS3 will not go to the main home page at all.

I downloaded version 3.55 and put it on my USB (PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP), put the USB into the PS3 and pressed SELECT and START, it starts checking then says "The data is corruped".

I downloaded version 4.87 from the playstation website, did the same as the above, and it says "No applicable update data was found".

Versions I've tried (3.40, 3.50, 3.55 and 4.87), tried different websites too.

Other things I've done:
- Bought a new USB 2.0 with 8gb storage and formated as Fat32
- Formatted SSD as Fat32
- Tried both ports on PS3
- Tried removing PS3 charger while it's checking

My PS3 details:
Model: CECH-2503A (Slim)
Date code: OC
Location: UK


I have no idea what firmware the PS3 was on previously, or whether it was jailbroken or not.

Please help me to fix this, or atleast tell me the PS3 is bricked with no hope so I can stop searching for a fix.

Thanks guys

*Edit*
I've also tried both CEX and DEX versions, and get the same issue.
I've searched so many forum posts and have done everything except replace the SSD


**I was able to get it working**
It turned out that my console was on DEX, and so I had to find a compatible version. I used rebug 4.84.2, and it worked perfectly.
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/4-84-2-rebug-d-rex-no-bd-xml-lv1-by-joonie.34587

Some additional things that may or may not have indirectly contributed to it working:
- Make sure the USB is formatted correctly, I used the below guide:

(Make sure the USB is partitioned as MBR to do this, Open CMD, Type "disk part", Then "List disk", Find the USB, Type "Select disk X" (X = the number next to your USB), Type "Clean", Then "Convert mbr", Then select the usb by typing "Select disk X" like last time, and type "Create partition primary", Then "select partition 1", Then "Active", Then "Format fs=fat32 label=(the name of the usb) quick")
Credit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PS3/s/AQRoUh7ml3

- Use a USB with little storage, I used a 2.0 USB with 8gb storage.
- Use the rightmost port on the console for the USB
- Uplug the controller charger as you click START + SELECT

Hope this helps
 
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DanielDn918 said:
@Charles_n_town @GuilloteTesla I've just found a cheap harddrive that says is PS3 compatible (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39561735...ar=664375524733&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY).

When it arrives, should I first connect it to my PC and format it was Fat32 with EaseUs before putting it into the PS3?

Really hoping that this fixes it!
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There is no need to format it before installing into the ps3, although you can. The ps3 will format it during installation of firmware.

When you put the hard drive in, enter recovery mode (may not have to, as it may do it automatically) and select the update firmware option. It will tell you to hold start and select and that will initiate the format and install.
 
DanielDn918 said:
@Charles_n_town @GuilloteTesla I've just found a cheap harddrive that says is PS3 compatible (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39561735...ar=664375524733&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY).

When it arrives, should I first connect it to my PC and format it was Fat32 with EaseUs before putting it into the PS3?

Really hoping that this fixes it!
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I did the same with the ps5 when it comes to drives that work with the system, but yeah, any 1TB hdd should work. you don't need to format it beforehand either.
 
@GuilloteTesla @Charles_n_town @esc0rtd3w
Hey guys, so I got the HDD this morning and not having any luck.

I've put the new HDD into the PS3, and tried reinstalling with 3.40 and 3.55 (Data is corrupted), 4.87 and 4.91(No applicable update data was found).

I've tried both slots for the USB, and also tried unplugging the controller charger as it's checking.

Any other suggestions please?
 
DanielDn918 said:
@GuilloteTesla @Charles_n_town @esc0rtd3w
Hey guys, so I got the HDD this morning and not having any luck.

I've put the new HDD into the PS3, and tried reinstalling with 3.40 and 3.55 (Data is corrupted), 4.87 and 4.91(No applicable update data was found).

I've tried both slots for the USB, and also tried unplugging the controller charger as it's checking.

Any other suggestions please?
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Download this OFW 3.55 PUP file: https://archive.midnightchannel.net...8c61/CEX_CRC[FC0B1B98]_FW[v3.55]_PS3UPDAT.PUP

And try using other USB drives, preferably older ones with 512 MB or 1 or 2 GB.
 
DanielDn918 said:
Yeah I'm really happy with this version. I've installed Multiman and Webman, and connected through FilaZilla on my PC. It's coming back to me, haha.

Haven't tried to create or sign in to an account yet, but hopefully it works.

Thank you guys for all your help, I really appreciate it
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You'll need a device password for your account. Use the PSN app, because the PS3 way seems to be messed up on Sony's end.
 
DanielDn918 said:
Yep this was the way, took me a little while to figure this out, thank you.

I also had to set np environment to "np" in the debug settings (this may be because I'm on DEX, not too sure).
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yes, the debug environment is sp-int iirc. np is right for cex, so it must be needed for the qr code thing. I didn't think about that.
 
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