Target Audience:
PS3 owners with no technical skills, DIY users, and anyone wanting to start a console repair side business
Skill Level Required:
None - no special technical knowledge or tools required
Tools Needed:
Common household tools and supplies only
Cost Savings:
Fixes most problems for under $10 versus $100 to $200 per third-party repair visit
Repair Success Rate:
Guide states 99% of common problems are easily solved using it
Business Potential:
Readers have become repair experts charging a minimum of $50 per inspection
Disassembly:
Full PS3 console and controller disassembly instructions
Beep and Blinking Red Light:
Complete diagnostic and fix procedures
Blu-Ray Lens:
Lens cleaning and dirt removal procedures
Disc Reading Errors:
Fix CD/DVD reading errors and discs not ejecting
Blue Disc Playback:
Repair/fix blue discs not playing problems
HDMI Problems:
PlayStation 3 HDMI problem and fix procedures
Display and Video:
No display fixes and video troubleshooting
Error Codes:
Sony PS3 error code reference and solutions
Freezing Issues:
Fixes for console freeze and freezing games and movies
Controller Problems:
Bluetooth controller issues and button contact repair
Diagnostic Mode:
How to enter PS3 diagnostic mode
Unusual Sounds:
Fixes for clicking and squeezing sounds
Voltage Adjustment:
Console voltage adjustment procedures
Hard Drive Upgrade:
3.5 inch SATA HDD mod and HDD replacement mini-guide
IR Remote Control:
Adding IR remote control to the PS3
Controller Mods:
Controller light mods, extra buttons, and PS360 hybrid controller
Accessories:
Charging station headset mod
Media, Networking and Software
Blu-Ray Media:
Decrypt Blu-Ray movies, unique volume keys, and play movies without disc
Media Streaming:
Media server setup, streaming AVI via Tversity, PC file transfer via WmP11/Nero
HD Video Conversion:
How to create a PS3 HD-MPG from HD-TS and convert HD-DVD to Blu-Ray
Audio:
How to connect PS3 to PC speakers
External Storage:
USB flash memory, USB hard drive use, and iPod file transfer
Networking:
Change NAT type 3 to NAT type 2, make a lag switch, Remote Play on-the-go
PlayStation Network:
PSN game sharing, region accounts, Japanese demos, store access
Firmware:
Firmware version check bypass, demonstration mode unlock code, update procedures
Linux Installation:
Fedora Core 5/6, Yellow Dog Linux 5.0, Ubuntu 7.04, partitioning, and uninstall guides
Linux Media and Apps:
Mplayer, VLC, Snes9x installation, Wi-Fi setup, UPnP media server, WinXP emulation
PS2/PS1 Playback:
PS3 swap method, playing PS2 backups, jaggy graphics semi-fix
Game Saves:
Installing and downloading PS3 game saves
Downloads Section:
Homebrew loaders, Linux builds, utilities, firmware updates, drivers, exploits
General Use:
Parental controls how-to and 20 ways to get the most out of your PS3
Step Detail:
Every step described in detail with supporting pictures and diagrams
Prerequisites:
No special technical knowledge or tools assumed
Scope:
Covers all the most common PS3 problems encountered
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
Blu-Ray Playback:
Blu-Ray movie playback, decryption, and troubleshooting
HDMI Output:
HDMI problem fixes and HDMI to composite switching
Media Servers:
UPnP and Tversity media server setup for streaming
External Devices:
USB drives, iPods, PC speakers, and external hard drive recognition
Networking:
NAT type adjustment, lag switch building, Remote Play, PSN access
Alternative OS:
Full Linux installation turning the PS3 into a PC
