Beep and Blinking Red Light:
Full step-by-step fix for the beep and blinking red light fault
Blinking Console:
The mystery of the blinking PlayStation 3 explained and fixed
No Display:
Display and video output fixes, including HDMI problems
HDMI Issues:
PlayStation 3 HDMI problem and fix; HDMI to composite switching
Disc Read Errors:
Fix CD/DVD and Blu-Ray disc reading errors
Blu-Ray Lens:
The dirt on the Blu-Ray lens and how to clean it properly
Some Discs Not Playing:
Fix discs that won't play while others work fine
Disc Ejection:
Fix discs not ejecting and tray problems after drops
Freezing:
Fix freezing games, movies and console lockups
Clicking Sounds:
Diagnose and fix clicking and squeaking noises
Error Codes:
Sony PS3 error code reference and diagnosis
Diagnostic Mode:
How to enter diagnostic mode
Bluetooth Controllers:
Fix PS3 Bluetooth controller issues
Voltage Adjustment:
Voltage adjustment procedures covered
1.5 Firmware Blu-Ray Faults:
Owners' Blu-Ray problems after the 1.5 upgrade
Disassembly and Modifications
Console Disassembly:
Complete PlayStation 3 disassembly walkthrough
Controller Disassembly:
PS3 controller disassembly instructions
HDD Replacement:
PS3 HDD replacement mini-guide
3.5" SATA HDD Mod:
Install a 3.5" SATA hard drive modification
Controller Mods:
Controller light mods, extra buttons, contact repairs
IR Remote Mod:
Adding IR remote control to the PS3
Charging Station Mod:
Charging station headset modification
USB Expansion:
USB flash memory and external USB hard drive use
Media, Networking and Linux
Media Servers:
Set up media servers; stream AVI via Tversity
File Transfers:
Transfer files from PC or iPod to the PS3
External Hard Drive:
Get the PS3 to recognize your external hard drive
PC Speakers:
How to connect the PS3 to PC speakers
Networking:
Change NAT type 3 to NAT type 2; build a lag switch
Remote Play:
PS3 remote play on-the-go
PSN Accounts:
Create different-region PSN accounts; game sharing instructions
Linux Installation:
Fedora Core 5/6, Yellow Dog Linux 5.0, Ubuntu 7.04 installs
Linux Media Apps:
Install Mplayer, VLC, and set up a Linux UPnP media server
Firmware Bypass:
Firmware version check bypass methods (Linux and Windows)
PS2/PS1 Playback:
SWAP method to play PS2 and PSX games; backup playback
Homebrew Downloads:
Homebrew loaders, utilities, drivers, game saves, proof-of-concept exploits
Parental Controls:
PS3 parental controls how-to
Tips:
20 ways to get the most out of your PS3
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Note:
N/A - this is a console repair guide, not a vehicle manual
Primary Hardware Covered:
Sony PlayStation 3 console (Blu-Ray drive, motherboard, PSU, controllers)
Storage Covered:
Internal HDD replacement, 3.5" SATA drive modification
HDMI / Video:
HDMI problem fixes, composite switching, HD-MPG creation from HD-TS
Blu-Ray Media:
Play Blu-Ray without disc, decrypt movies, unique volume keys, HD-DVD to Blu-Ray conversion
Streaming:
Stream AVI via Tversity, media server setup, UPnP server with PS3 support
iPod Integration:
Copy music/videos from iPod to the PS3; watch iPod movies on PS3
Networking:
NAT type changes, lag switch construction, remote play
Operating Systems:
Full Linux installation: Fedora Core, Yellow Dog, Ubuntu variants
Emulation:
Emulate Windows XP under Linux on the PS3