Posted on Mar 25, 2008

Ps3 comes on and has an message that says"The hard disk's database will be rebuilt" When I click "ok" Its says rebuilding database. After a few seconds it says" An error occurred during the rebuilding operation. The hard drive must be formatted. All data on the hard disk will be deleted during formatting. Do want 2 format? When i click 'yes". Its says If formatted, all data on the hard disk will be deleted. This data cannot be restored. Are u sure u want to continue? I click "yes" and it say formatting...do not turn system off. Then it does nothing.

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Anonymous Apr 12, 2008

I have the same problem and don't know what 2 do. I have a warranty and I'm thinking about shipping it off to sony.
Anonymous Apr 12, 2008

when i hit ok it just turns off when i hit ok it just turns off
dfort May 04, 2008

had the exact same thing happen as dre24, What do I do?
Smurf1986 May 08, 2008

Switch on the PS3 and it displays an error, the database needs rebuilding. I click yes, to which it starts to rebuid the database. It then stops and displays the message, an error has occured, please format the harddrive to which i reluctantly clicked yes due to the loss of data, though nothing happens. It stops on the loading screen at 0% doesnt budge.
badmanbennet May 29, 2008

exactly same.. turn on it ses need 2 rebuild database click ok it ses dont work need 2 format so i click yes an it stays at 0%.
keane123 May 30, 2008

i hav the exact same problem

i hav the exact same problem
Micha89 Jun 11, 2008

i have the same problem to =D
Now all my saved data is gone :[

And i have to buy a new harddrive :@
i only have my ps3 2 months now, kinda sucks
Ryan142724 Jul 29, 2008

When i Turn My palystation 3 on it says The hard disk's database will be rebuilt" When I click "ok" it goes on to another page where it looks like it is good to load to 100 then it restarts itself to follow the same process!!!!

I need anwsers!!!!!!!!!!
bert_sunshin Nov 22, 2008

I have the same problem. The PS3 is brand new and only has played for 4 hours.

After powering on it takes a hell of a long time for the waves to appear.
Then the rebuilt message appears. After pressing the OK button, the % bar appears and the machine switches of, to start the whole process again. It's in a loop.

Tried to get to the restore screen, but I didn't manage. Always get to the same screens.

Bert

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So your saying i wont be able to pull anything off of that old harddrive now .............no possible chance?

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