BluRay drive gets no power

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The BluRay drive went dead and I replaced it twice with new ones, and there is still no power getting to it. I changed the ribbons (cables?) twice. The PS3 starts up and I can play downloaded games. Only the BluRay drive doesn't get power.
It's a PS3 Slim.
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How do I reset my ps3 Blu-ray drive?
There are several reasons a disc may not play in the Blu-ray player. A dirty or scratched disc is the most obvious cause, but an incorrect region code or configuration of your home theater system can be the reason as well.How to fix a PS3 FAT Blu-Ray Device / No Power Function Issue By:NSC
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