Target audience:
DIY owners and anyone wanting to repair a PS3 without special technical knowledge or tools
Skill level required:
Beginner friendly; all procedures use common tools and supplies
Cost advantage:
Repair yourself for under $10 instead of paying $100-$200 per third-party repair visit
Content scope:
Complete training course on the PS3, more than just a repair guide
Format of instruction:
Step-by-step instructions with pictures and diagrams on every procedure
Success rate claim:
Around 99% of common problems are easily solved using this manual
Console disassembly:
Full Sony PlayStation 3 disassembly procedure
Controller disassembly:
Sony PS3 controller disassembly step by step
Blu-Ray lens service:
Cleaning the PS3 laser and Blu-Ray lens dirt removal
Disc drive faults:
CD/DVD reading errors, discs not ejecting, tray won't open after being dropped
HDD service:
PS3 HDD replacement mini-guide and 3.5" SATA HDD mod
USB storage:
USB flash memory and external USB hard drive use
Voltage adjustment:
Console voltage adjustment procedures
Fault Diagnosis and Fixes
Power/symbol faults:
Beep and blinking red light fix; the mystery of the blinking PS3
Display faults:
No display, HDMI problem and fix, display/video fixes
Audio/video output:
How to change from HDMI to composite output
Blu-Ray playback:
Blu-Ray discs not playing; discs some play and some don't
Noises:
Fixing clicking/squeezing sounds
Freezing:
Console freezing; freezing games and movies
Controllers:
Bluetooth controller issues and controller problem repairs
Error codes:
Sony PS3 error code reference
Diagnostic mode:
How to enter PS3 diagnostic mode
Controller mods:
Controller light mods (2 versions), extra button contacts, PS360 controller hybrid
Console mods:
3.5" SATA HDD mod, IR remote control addition, charging station headset mod
Blu-Ray media:
Decrypt Blu-Ray movies, unique volume keys, play Blu-Ray without disc, HD-DVD to Blu-Ray conversion
Media streaming:
Media server setup, AVI streaming via Tversity, PC-to-PS3 transfer via WMP11/Nero
iPod integration:
Copy music/videos from iPod to PS3, watch iPod movies on PS3
External drives:
Getting PS3 to recognize external hard drives
PC speakers:
How to connect PS3 to PC speakers
NAT settings:
Change from NAT type 3 to NAT type 2
Online play:
Lag switch construction, SIMPLE DNS usage, access store without updating
PSN accounts:
Game sharing, Japanese demos, different region PSN accounts
Remote play:
PS3 remote play on-the-go
Firmware:
Firmware version check bypass (Linux and Windows), how to update your PS3, demonstration mode unlock code
Linux installs:
Fedora Core 5/6, Yellow Dog Linux 5.0, Ubuntu 7.04 and variants, partitioning, uninstall
Linux apps:
Mplayer, VLC, Snes9x, VLC+Mplayer bundles, Wi-Fi under YDL
Miscellaneous:
PS2/PS1 on PS3, jagginess semi-fix, PS2 backup play, parental controls, 20 tips, RAM locations on Resistance
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
Video output:
HDMI and composite output, HDMI problem fixes, output switching
Audio:
Connecting PS3 to PC speakers, audio settings
Networking:
NAT type adjustment, media servers (UPnP), Wi-Fi under Linux, online access
Storage expansion:
External USB hard drives and 3.5" SATA HDD upgrades
Streaming:
AVI streaming via Tversity, HD-MPG creation from HD-TS, media server setup
Remote play:
PS3 Remote Play on-the-go
Controller support:
Bluetooth controller troubleshooting, button contact repair, extra button mods
