Old Ps3 Broke..how can I deactivate it so I can download movies?

On my new PS3, when I go to System Activation under Games, it says the current system is activated, so I can re-download all my games.

when I try to activate the new PS3 for Videos, it tells me that I have to deactivate the old system first..this is obviously impossible because it wont even turn on..wtf?

This has got to be the dumbest f-ing method of DRM i've ever seen a company do. If Sony even tries to charge me $150 and wants me to send in my broke PS3, I'll be talking to my lawyer.

Why can I deactivate the old system for game downloads? I've re-downloaded all my old games.. is that because I can download games multiple times and videos only once? and what happens if I send in my Ps3 to a third party repair shop, they reflow it and it works.. will i not be able to play any of those videos?

I'm not sure, but try pulling the hard drive from the old system, and try it in the new one for de-activation and re-formating.

Also might wanna try going to playstation.com, access your account and see if you can de-activate it there.

I'm not sure, but try pulling the hard drive from the old system, and try it in the new one for de-activation and re-formating.

Also might wanna try going to playstation.com, access your account and see if you can de-activate it there.

brotherreese