The ps3 error code 80029940 is a error code that happens when the system tries to access a file that is either corrupt or missing. This error code can happen for a number of reasons, such as if the user has deleted a file that is needed by the system, or if the system has been infected by a virus.
1. Try rebooting your PS3 and then re-downloading the content
- Turn off the PS3 completely by pressing the power button.
- Wait a few seconds until the PS3 restarts.
- When the PS3 restarts, hold down the power button and the eject button at the same time.
- Once the PS3 has restarted, release the power button and the eject button.
- Press the power button to turn on the PS3.
- Enter your PSN account password.
- Select “Settings” from the main menu.
- Select “System” from the System menu.
- Select “Restore Default Settings” from the System menu.
- Select “Factory Reset” from the Reset menu.
- Press the power button to reset the PS3.
- Enter your PSN account password again.
- Select “OK” to confirm the reset.
- After the reset is complete, the PS3 will restart.
- Select “Playstation” from the main menu to start using your PS3.
2. If that doesn't work, try deleting the content from your PS3 and then re-downloading it
If that doesn't work, try deleting the content from your PS3 and then re-downloading it in order to fix ps3 error code 80029940.
3. If that doesn't work, try contacting Sony customer support
- If the power cord is properly plugged into an electrical outlet and the ps3 is turned on, try restarting the ps3.
- If the ps3 still does not turn on, try pressing and holding the power button for at least 10 seconds.
- If the ps3 still does not turn on, try replacing the power cord.
- If the ps3 still does not turn on, try contacting Sony customer support.