Error code 8002F997 on PS3

Question

Hello,
My son bought a second-hand PS3 2-3 months ago, and he managed to play online, so he was able to connect. Recently, he was asked to install a new update to connect, but each time the error message noted in the title appears. I admit I don't know anything about computers or the PS3; I just found the definition of this error code on the website, but it doesn't help me resolve my issue. Could someone please guide me on what to do?
Thank you very much

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New_gamer · Answer

I had the same problem; it comes from the hard drive. You need to buy a new one and then it'll be good to go. He’ll be able to update without any issues.

docsteph · Answer

hard drive defective, to format or replace.

TOMEMINI · Answer

AH ok, it's weird that it crashes all of a sudden during an update when it was working fine, right? I tried reformatting, but the same error code appears during the update.
If I buy a new hard drive, how do I proceed, second-hand or new in your opinion? And then how do you install it? I don't know anything about it; do I need to open everything up? Thank you very much.

docsteph · Answer

why don't you just take it for repair?

TOMEMINI · Answer

Well, my son bought it second-hand just 2 months ago and I have no warranty on it, so I confess I don't really know what to do, where to take it, and I wouldn't want it to cost him more than buying a new one!

docsteph · Answer

You just need to request a quote and repair at the most competitive price! Which department are you in?

TOMEMINI · Answer

I am in the north of 38, near Vienne.

docsteph · Answer

I found this that might interest you: https://www.facebook.com/Modification.console.vienne

TOMEMINI · Answer

Thank you, DocSteph. I'll try to contact him, we'll see. My son just told me that now it's the USB port of the controller that's failing, it says "electric overload, too many devices connected..." even though he only has one controller connected. I think everything is crashing! I had him turn it off, and we will try to find someone who knows about this... thank you very much in any case.

Error code 8002F997 on PS3

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