Skill level:
No special technical knowledge or tools required
Intended users:
DIY console owners and aspiring repair technicians
Cost savings:
Saves roughly $100-$200 per repair versus third-party service
Content depth:
Complete training course, more than just a repair guide
Instruction style:
Step-by-step instructions loaded with pictures and diagrams
Coverage:
Over 300 pages covering the most common PS3 problems
Power / boot faults:
Beep and blinking red light fix, blinking console diagnostics
Display issues:
No display, HDMI problem and fix, video fixes, HDMI to composite switching
Disc drive:
CD/DVD reading errors, Blu-Ray lens cleaning, discs not ejecting, tray stuck after drop
Disc playback:
Blu-Ray discs not playing, some discs not reading, blue disc playback problems
Freezing:
Console freeze, freezing games and movies
Controllers:
Bluetooth controller issues, controller modifications and button contact repair
Error codes:
Sony PS3 error code reference
Diagnostic mode:
How to enter and use PS3 diagnostic mode
Disassembly & Modifications
Console disassembly:
Full PlayStation 3 disassembly walkthrough
Controller disassembly:
Sony PS3 controller disassembly
Hard drive:
3.5-inch SATA HDD mod, HDD replacement mini-guide
Accessories:
Adding IR remote control, USB flash memory and external USB hard drive use
Controller mods:
Light mods, adding extra buttons, PS360 controller hybrid
Other mods:
Charging station headset mod, voltage adjustment
Media, Networking & Firmware
Blu-Ray media:
Decrypting Blu-Ray, unique volume keys, playing movies without disc, HD-DVD to Blu-Ray conversion
Media streaming:
Media server setup, streaming AVI via Tversity, PC file transfer via WMP11/Nero
Audio:
Connecting PS3 to PC speakers
Networking:
Change NAT type 3 to NAT type 2, make a lag switch, Remote Play on-the-go
PSN:
Game sharing, creating Japanese and other region PSN accounts, downloading demos
Firmware:
Firmware update procedure, version check bypass, demonstration mode unlock code
Linux installation:
Fedora Core 5/6, Yellow Dog Linux 5.0, Ubuntu 7.04 and Kubuntu/Xubuntu/Edubuntu
Linux setup:
Partitioning, kboot GUI, uninstalling Linux, Wi-Fi with YDL, Mplayer and VLC installation
Emulation:
Emulate Windows XP under Linux on PS3
Backwards compatibility:
PS2/PS1 on PS3, jagginess semi-fix, swap trick, playing PS2 backups
Extras:
Game save installation, parental controls how-to, 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
Blu-Ray:
Lens cleaning, playback fixes, media decryption and conversion workflows
HDMI / video:
HDMI fault diagnosis, output switching between HDMI and composite
Storage:
3.5-inch SATA hard drive replacement and upgrade, external USB drive support
Networking:
NAT type adjustment, media servers, Remote Play, lag switch construction
Operating systems:
Linux installation (Fedora, Yellow Dog, Ubuntu family) and OtherOS setup
Care & Preventive Maintenance
Laser care:
Blu-Ray lens cleaning procedure to prevent disc reading errors
Dust & debris:
The dirt on Blu-Ray lens - causes and cleaning, console disassembly for cleaning
Firmware upkeep:
How to correctly update your Sony PS3 firmware
Drive wear:
HDD replacement mini-guide for failing or full drives
Controller wear:
Button contact cleaning and repair, Bluetooth controller issue fixes
