Got a used PS4, trying to fix her up now.
1. On startup displays "PS4 cannot start", and prompts me to update to 3.11 or later.
2. I have updated via internet, it gets to 100%, restarts, and says PS4 cannot start, then prompts to update to 3.11 or later.
3. I have updated via USB, it gets to 100%, restarts, and says PS4 cannot start, then prompts to update to 3.11 or later.
4. Tried to initialize system, fails with error CE-33566-3
5. Tried to initialize system, (reinstalling system software), and now it says "Cannot use this USB storage" with error code CE-35952-4
When I opened the PS4 HDD cover I found the HDD was very loose and had no retaining screw. Perhaps the bad connection ruined the HDD and I just need a new one?
During startup the blue light blinks, then goes to solid white displaying the error code of CE-34335-8. Same thing when going to safe mode.
I am hopefull because safe mode still works, so what say you all? Whats my best bet here?