How to fix ps3 cannot start?

[Thunderstorm2]

Hey i haven't used my ps3 since last 2 years i think but now when i put it on it says cannot start system storage not found is there anyway to resolve this

 

[getochkn]

if it cant find the storage system it's probably the hard drive. ps3s take a 2.5" SATA laptop sized HD. you could replace it. That should be the issue.

Could also try going into service mode (google it) and try reformatting the hd from there.

 

[Thunderstorm2]

if it cant find the storage system it's probably the hard drive. ps3s take a 2.5" SATA laptop sized HD. you could replace it. That should be the issue.

Could also try going into service mode (google it) and try reformatting the hd from there.

I cant get into service mode and by the way can i use any laptops hard drive besides i cant afford another ps3

 

[getochkn]

any laptop SATA drive, yes. Worth a shot if you have a spare one lying around.

 

[Thunderstorm2]

any laptop SATA drive, yes. Worth a shot if you have a spare one lying around.

I replace my ps3 harddrive with a sata drive and when i turned on my ps3 it says connect the controller using a usb cable but when i put my cable in the starts blinking and not stopping is that bad

 

[getochkn]

did you press the PS (playstation button) to force it to resync the controller?

 

[Thunderstorm2]

did you press the PS (playstation button) to force it to resync the controller?

Yes that's what I'm doing all the time but its still blinking