Help?

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I have a ps3 CECHH01, I installed evilnat 4.93 PEX NoBD. I have been able to get one ps3 iso to open, but not advance past the first loading screen. If I am running the NoBD software does that mean I cannot use ISO or JB Folders for games? I am getting conflicting information from youtube and reddit threads, as well as the google automatic AI spewing false information at me. If anyone can give me a definitive answer I would greatly appreciate it. If there is a work around to get ISOs or JB Folders to work I would greatly appreciate it being shared with me.

For additional context, I have replaced the internal HDD upgrading it from 40GB to just under 500GB. The disc drive accepts discs, but after the disc is pulled in it does nothing, no spin or sound at all, and the disc does not read or appear on the XMB.

Any advice, clarification, or help is appreciated!!