PS3 Won't Read Discs: Blue Light Shows, "Clean Disc" Error Fix

This is a classic PS3 optical drive failure. Here's the troubleshooting ladder:

1. Clean the Disc (First)

• Microfiber cloth + isopropyl alcohol (90%+) or disc cleaner.
• Wipe center → edge in straight lines (not circles).
• Test multiple clean discs—if all fail, it's the drive.

2. Clean the Laser Lens (Non-Invasive)

• Use a lens cleaning disc (brush type) – $5-10 on Amazon.
• Or: short burst of compressed air into disc slot (console off, vertical).