[n0syst3m]

hi i have a phat ps3 with kmeaw 3.55 cfw, but the old bd-rom is completely broken (ribbon connector snapped)

Anyways when ever i try to start any app multiman or anything else the screen goes black and returns to the xmb.

It there any way around this?

Thx in advance

[Hannibal1471]

4.21 rex can use a dummy usb-stick to simulate a BD-Rom with multiman.

v04.10.00 Added full support for 4.21REX (REBUG) firmware Added support for 4.21REX in DEX full mode (DEX flash + DEX lv2 kernel) Added support for PS1 disc backups for 4.21REX CFW in DEX/DEX mode Added support for direct-disc-access for 4.21REX CFW in DEX/DEX mode (data CD/DVD/BD discs) Added support for flashing 256MB NAND *.EID0.NANDBIN backups Users with broken BD drives can use 4.21REX in DEX mode with fake BDEMU stick/image for 100% game compatibility

In dex mode of course

[alienkid]

Check out @itskamel TUT:
http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=45787

[pereb27]

NO!

You need at least the logic board connected in order to be able to do anything. Without logic board, the PS3 is SOL. You should be able to do something with your connector though, like, keep the cable in place with cardboard or something. I'm pretty sure you can still use the part that snapped aswell, I've had a 60GB PS3 which had the connector snapped and I still put it in place just fine.

[n0syst3m]

hi the connector is broken beyond repair, and i dont have the original bd-rom logic board

any solutions?
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Or is the only way to get a donor bd-rom and try to repair the connector and pair the drive?