I have a problem with my PS3. when i turn it on nothing appears on my monitor, even tough it is plugged in correctly. The problem first appeared about a month ago. Back then it was rare that it wouldn't show anything on the screen, but it continued to get worse until now. now i have to try over and over again, without any results, and when the PS3 finally gets the picture on the monitor, it freezes after a couple of minutes. Im quite sure it isn't my monitor that has broken, because i've tried another ps3, and there was no problem whatsoever. Don't know is this has anything to do with the problem, but 2 months ago i replaced the Blu-ray optic, because the old one was broken. MY PS3 is the old model (fatty), 40GB - one of those that can play PS1 AND PS2 games.

Hello,

I will advice you try this steps to fix the problem,
Make sure PS3 is connected via correct cable
Power Off the PS3 via the power switch in back and power back on with switch. Hold Power Button on the Front until you hear 3 beeps. Your ps3 should automatically reset.

I will suggest you also try this, 1. Turn off Playstation®3.
2. Hold the power button down; the system will turn on and turn off once again.
3. Once the System has been shutdown, re-press you finger until you hear 2 consecutive beeps
4. When you hear the 2 beeps take finger off power button.
5. You will be prompted to plug in your controller via USB and then hit the PS button
6. The Recovery menu will pop up.

The current Recovery Menu supports:
Restart System: Restarts the PLAYSTATION®3 System. Restore Default Settings: Reset all system settings back to default. Restore File System: Checks for corrupt/missing system files. Rebuild Database: Rebuilds the OS for the PLAYSTATION®3. Restore PS3 System: Fresh restore; Deletes everything and starts from Scratch. System Update: Update the PLAYSTATION®3 System. This should fix the problem.

Take care.