Removing NVRAM Fixes 8001050F

TSA reader solves the problem.

Published 01/03/2010 at 19:02.
By Alex C [nofi].

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Today’s leap year issue has caused chaos for planet Playstation, but TheSixthAxis reader theDAZBOMEGATRON has found a fix. It’s only for the brave, and will play havoc with your warranty, but it seems to have worked for him.

“I stripped the machine down to the motherboard,” he told us, “removed the CR2032 cmos (NVRAM) Battery, left it out for 2 minutes, rebuilt the PS3, and booted it. It worked.”

“It had lost the display settings, but more importantly, the time and date settings. I let the PS3 find the best display setting, then changed the date to 03/03/2010 and it worked fine, booted up fully, and connected to the PSN no problem.”

“So it definately seems to be a corrupt NVRAM that causes the problem,” he says.

Important: Do not do this. Do not open up your PS3 regardless of whether it’s under warranty or not. You’ll not only invalidate your warranty (if you have one) but you’ll also invalidate any local laws which may protect you long after the warranty has ran out like the sales of goods act etc…

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DaveyJam | 01/03/2010 19:04
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Trophies? Saves? etc.
- Kovacs | 01/03/2010 19:06
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  Trophies are as safe as houses. As you can see from this message from MusterBuster:
  
  Just checked my trophies here https://secure.eu.playstation.com/psn/mypsn/trophies/ – they’re safe and sound :)
  
  Well, at least HIS are safe!
  :)
  - f0wl3r89 | 01/03/2010 19:17
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    well y r playstation saying any trophies erned u will not have wen problem is fixed thts y newer games like dantes inferno can not be played all together now they are sayin dont use your playstation at all
  - Kronik76 | 01/03/2010 19:42
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    Surely the fact that trophy lists are stored on a server means that if you regularly sync your trophies you’ll be able to retrieve them once you can access PSN again.
  - Kronik76 | 01/03/2010 19:47
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    My friend lost trophies from his list last night after midnight, he then logged into PSN through his PC and all his trophies were there, so it seems trophies will be safe… I hope… still not switching my PS3 on though, until I read on here that it’s safe!!!
  - f0wl3r89 | 01/03/2010 19:48
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    kronik u r right but your game save has to tell the psn you have the trophie so if your game save says you have it with no psn to back that up it is none exsistant u will have to delete your game save and start again and as a trophies hunter yourself u can see the enoyyace
  - DaveyJam | 01/03/2010 19:49
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    Cheers!
    
    Let’s hope all my saves and DLC are cushty – Heavy Rain save is not copyable! D: So close to the end as well…
  - cc_star | 01/03/2010 20:20
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    Can someone please translate f0wl3r89 for me. I’ve tried Google Translate but come up blank
  - dirtyhabit | 01/03/2010 20:26
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    Sorry CC.
    
    Just ran it through Google translate, now my laptop now says its 11/07/1846 and none of my games work…….. weird.
    
    :-(
  - rabi_dave | 01/03/2010 21:18
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    LMAO at cc! Amazing!
  - s0602277 | 01/03/2010 21:19
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    Apart from grasping basic grammar, the f0wl bloke is unpleasent as well, really rude.
  - bunimomike | 01/03/2010 21:44
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    Agreed. If you’re going to mix it up with the ‘TSA massive’ then at least use 90% English when typing.
  - davidoff darko | 01/03/2010 22:47
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    i fink i cn undrstnd im coz i ws a teenagr nt 2 lng ago bt wot E sayz is rubbish (not got one for that) NEway coz E iz f0wl mowffed
  - s0602277 | 02/03/2010 00:15
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    LOL!
  - seedaripper1973 | 02/03/2010 00:53
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    Well well well, grown men an all (i think) tut tut! I’m hoping he was doin it via his phone, but nevetheless, it is damn irritating for a fellow grammar nazi ;)
  - s0602277 | 02/03/2010 00:55
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    Is a 21 year old grown man?
    Its not the fact he can’t type, he’s rude for no reason. He deserves a kicking.
  - spooner_22 | 02/03/2010 00:58
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    Ha ha ha ha ha…I thought YOURMUMANDME’s vids on the forum were funny…then I saw this! Brilliant
  - seedaripper1973 | 02/03/2010 01:09
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    @ s0602277
    
    I was refering to you lot you daft apeth :P
  - s0602277 | 02/03/2010 01:13
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    I ain’t no apeth! I’m a fully grown 21 year old man who can spell properly!
    ;)
webby_15-0 | 01/03/2010 19:04
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gotta love the contradiction
funkyellowmonkey(ps3 id) | 01/03/2010 19:04
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lol oh well, here’s something to kill time whilst waiting for the fix! ;)

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2010/03/01/8001050f-problem-fixed/
- John Malcolm | 01/03/2010 19:39
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  Ah, the good ol’ recursive/going-round-in-circles game.
  
  Keeps people (like me) occupied for hours (or until midnight).
  
  I’ve got some prayer mats and worry beads on stand-by…
Roynaldo | 01/03/2010 19:05
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So how can they fix it remotely or without having to recall all our consoles?
- theDAZBOMEGATRON | 01/03/2010 19:07
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  it will be a patch you download to a pc, transfer it to a memory stick, and install it on a PS3. There is almost certainly NO other way.
  - Jas-n | 01/03/2010 19:20
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    Erm, Firmware update, the clock affects the PSN not the internet, unless your PS3 isn’t connected the the internet, then its USB time.
  - teflon | 01/03/2010 20:53
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    What Jas-n said. The internet still works fine from all PS3s. Since PSN is not used for patch delivery but the internet is, Sony can still send a patch down the tubes to everyone with internet access.
    
    PSN itself is encrypted and requires a valid PS3 (PSP or PC software package) with a valid account to connect to. The D&T being completely out of whack at the hardware-software level is what’s broken everything.
- Kovacs | 01/03/2010 19:08
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  The most widespread accepted rumour is that, come midnight, the PS3 is no longer on an “invalid date” and after connecting to the PSN then, you should be fine. You’ll be a “day out” but at least you’re not trapped in a mystical, mythical day that doesn’t exist.
  I should add that I don’t know if this is true, I’m not a Sony engineer.
  - theDAZBOMEGATRON | 01/03/2010 19:11
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    I dont think that will be the case Kovacs, I tried to change the time and date of my corrupt PS3, and it still failed to work properly.
    Only those who have left theirs off will be fine after midnight.
  - Jas-n | 01/03/2010 19:21
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    OS clock gets its time from the internal clock. it’s the internal clock that’s bugged.
  - Jazzak | 01/03/2010 19:42
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    Alas its not true. Here in Aus where we are 11 hours ahead of you it has already clicked over to the next day and the problem is still there.
  - Cjdamon042 | 01/03/2010 20:02
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    Midnight GMT is what people are waiting for. The internal clock uses GMT as standard, so once it’s midnight GMT, that’s when the PS3 *might* fix itself.
  - Jazzak | 01/03/2010 20:39
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    Thanks, that actually makes sense
- Flightx | 01/03/2010 19:09
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  if this is all correct they wont have to and at 12 o’clock tonight or round about that time all the clocks in the affected ps3′s should reset and the problem will fix itself
  - 2ofclubs | 01/03/2010 21:33
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    Maybe they could simply block out the error message that occurs with the clashing dates when logging on to give enough time for an auto patch to quickly check the date/time and set correctly if it’s wrong? That may fix it.
    
    Hopefully that makes sense?
funkyellowmonkey(ps3 id) | 01/03/2010 19:05
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i mean:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu-vdhgkC6o

;)
- hazelam | 01/03/2010 19:35
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  and people think i’m opinionated, hitler complains about everything.
Snebjnr | 01/03/2010 19:08
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Well that’s one way of solving a problem eh lol
…..Take the thing to bits XD
- theDAZBOMEGATRON | 01/03/2010 19:14
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  I’ve repaired it twice to fix the YLOD, so I’m not bothered.
  I also worked as a laptop and PC repair technician for 15 years, so I have the skills and I’m not scared to dig into the thing.
  
  BUT I DONT ADVISE ANYONE to do the fix, wait for a patch.
cc_star | 01/03/2010 19:08
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Remember you not only invalidate you warranty (if you have one) but you also invalidate any local laws which may protect you long after the warranty has ran out like the sales of goods act etc…
clank250 | 01/03/2010 19:15
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Just a heads up, in case anybody didn’t know this, you can’t play the dlc of any game. I just tried to boot up SR 2 since it doesn’t have trophies, but it wouldn’t let me play because the dlc was corrupted. I’m assuming this is the case for all games, the dlc will be corrupted, but it’s just cause the SR 2 dlc includes clothing and stuff like that is the reason you can’t play it.
ShovellyJoe | 01/03/2010 19:15
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I think thousands of PS3 users are banking on this fixing itself overnight, needless to say I’m definitely waiting for a proper announcement from Sony before turning my machine on.
- englishgolfer | 01/03/2010 19:31
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  i think you’ll find that it’s thousands of sony share holders that are banking on this fixing itself tomorrow…..
  - BadBoyBoogie | 01/03/2010 20:47
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    :)
3shirts | 01/03/2010 19:15
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I think the title of this article is a little bit misleading. It suggests the problem is resolved, not that there is a dodgy warranty-voiding method to fix it yourself if you are brave and adept enough.

I hate to say it but it seems a little hit-whoring
- theDAZBOMEGATRON | 01/03/2010 19:19
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  3shirts, it’s not misleading, you can fix it yourself, but NO ONE is advising you to do so. Infact everyone is saying NOT TO FIX IT YOURSELF.
  I will add a new video showing the fix in action, then breaking it again. If you have turned on your phat today, and it crashed like everyone else’s, then your only option is to wait for a patch.
  Changing the time and date has no effect.
  - m1mv2.5 | 04/03/2010 05:44
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    can u plz post a link 2 the video to wipe ps3 nvram?
- 3shirts | 01/03/2010 19:20
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  Ok, well the title has changed now. I think this one is better
  - GamerRiley | 01/03/2010 19:24
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    We’ll get pictures next!
  - f0wl3r89 | 01/03/2010 19:35
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    sorri 3shirts i ant been a member long and all i eva c is u jabberin on
  - 3shirts | 01/03/2010 20:32
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    @f0wl3r89 I HAVE been a member for a long time and I respect other people and their right to think and post those opinions. If I disagree, I make my point politely, and try not to be a nob. It’s rule number one and you could do with paying it some attention.
  - davidoff darko | 01/03/2010 22:36
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    while i agree 3shirts sometimes has a opinion about many things, i dont think it needs that kind of comment. it helps the discussion and causes debate. which is good because its the best way of finding an answer.
  - f0wl3r89 | 02/03/2010 07:23
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    It’s hardly attacking sum 1 now is it ol chap it’s harldy rude either If a few comments get your back up then you’ve got a problem
  - 3shirts | 02/03/2010 08:31
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    @f0wl3r89 Put it this way. If you were in the pub with a large group and someone was talking to other people in that group about things you weren’t interested in, would you go up to them and tell them to stop ‘jabbering on’?
    I very much hope not because that would be incredibly rude, unnecessary and likely to earn you a slap.
- f0wl3r89 | 01/03/2010 19:29
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  i dont no y u cum on here all u eva go on about it is what you think hes one for yer no one cares what you think im shore u jus talk crap on here to get yer tsa points up
  - dirtyhabit | 01/03/2010 19:36
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    Thanks for your input.
  - nofi | 01/03/2010 19:37
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    wat
  - f0wl3r89 | 01/03/2010 19:53
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    im talkin about 3shirts above
  - s0602277 | 01/03/2010 20:31
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    r u innit, y r u tkin bout 2sts?
  - 3shirts | 01/03/2010 20:35
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    @f0wl3r89 What exactly is the comments section for if not to give ones own opinion?
    I come on here because it is the best gaming site on the net and (most of) the people here are funny, polite and willing to discuss opinions without resorting to rudeness.
    If I have offended you then please explain how.
  - f0wl3r89 | 01/03/2010 22:24
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    @ 3shirts well thn old bean if ive upset u in away i do apologise relentlessly but it was a title of a page not a tapestry its there to draw u in and read the artical wether its to your liking or not dosnt matter, you dont need to moan about for all to see you could have sent an email to the tsa as you said yourself this a gaming website i dont think any1 wants to see u moan about a title that the tsa have picked for a page now thats my opinion on the topic i hope you can see y i was a little anoyyed with your moan about a title at this time, as i HAVE NOT been a long serving member yet all i seem to see is your name with nothing interesting to say about a game so please in future try keep to the topic as i hope you appricate i came on the page to find out the last info on the problem as one of the first things i see was you yet again moanin and yes i do met yet again as this after noon you was sayin tht games are too expsensive and yes i do agree but £45 for hours of fun and pleasure is not alot
  - 3shirts | 01/03/2010 22:34
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    Wow, contradicting much?
    
    Have a go at me for not talking about games and then for expressing my opinion on the price of games?
    As for my comments being ‘nothing interesting’, may I suggest you just skip over them. As long as I am not posting anything offensive or hateful, I’ll carry on and if you don’t like then I’m afraid thats tough
  - davidoff darko | 01/03/2010 22:38
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    i really think there is no need to talk badly of 3shirts, he has the points to prove he has contributed to the site, and 63 points in you are already being rude to a member.
  - minerwilly | 01/03/2010 22:49
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    Yea come on now this is daft guys , not the sort of thing we are used to seeing around here , get it sorted or we will have to put you on Harry Hill for a fight or something !
  - SpikeyMikey23 | 01/03/2010 22:49
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    im interested in 3shirts’ comments, and im sure that no other member wants to see people attacking others for posting valid comments.
  - 3shirts | 01/03/2010 22:52
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    @SpikeyMikey23 Are you? Really? Gosh *blushes*
  - SpikeyMikey23 | 01/03/2010 22:57
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    awwww ;-), i read them like alan partridge would say them lol, we better stop, we’re amassing tsa points!
  - jonny_bolton | 01/03/2010 23:49
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    This could be a new, more realistic Friday Fights feature.
    
    Two TSAer’s fight it out to the death.
    
    I’ll take on Dex first and attack him with winky smileys ;)