Target audience:
DIY owners and technicians fixing PS3 consoles; no special technical knowledge required
Key advantage:
Complete training course, not just a repair guide; most common problems solved with common tools
Cost savings:
Fix it yourself for under $10 versus $100-$200 per third-party repair visit
Proven results:
Helped thousands of owners fix common PS3 problems themselves
Page count:
Over 300 pages with pictures
Format:
Step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and pictures
Skill level:
Beginner friendly; all procedures done with common tools and supplies
Full disassembly:
Complete PS3 console disassembly and controller disassembly
No display fix:
Display and video troubleshooting, HDMI problem and fix
Blu-Ray problems:
Lens cleaning, Blu-Ray discs not playing, discs not ejecting
Red light / beeping:
Beep and blinking red light fix, blinking console diagnosis
Freezing issues:
Freezing games and movies, console freeze fixes
Laser cleaning:
Step-by-step PS3 laser cleaning procedure
Controller issues:
Bluetooth controller problems, button contacts, controller repairs
Disc tray:
CD tray won't open after being dropped
Diagnostic mode:
Entering diagnostic mode
Error codes:
Sony PS3 error code reference
Noise fixes:
Clicking and squeezing sound troubleshooting
Voltage adjustment:
Voltage adjustment procedures
HDD upgrades:
3.5-inch SATA HDD mod, HDD replacement mini-guide, external hard drive recognition
Controller mods:
Light mods, extra buttons, PS360 controller hybrid
Media and streaming:
Media server setup, AVI streaming via Tversity, HD-MPG creation, iPod to PS3 file transfer
Audio:
Connecting PS3 to PC speakers
IR remote:
Adding IR remote control to the PS3
Blu-Ray extras:
Decrypt Blu-Ray movies, unique volume keys, play Blu-Ray without disc, HD-DVD to Blu-Ray conversion
NAT changes:
Change from NAT type 3 to NAT type 2
Lag switch:
How to make a lag switch
Region accounts:
Create different region PSN accounts, Japanese demos and Jap PSN account creation
PS3 Store on PC:
View PlayStation Store on PC, download demos and install to PS3
Remote play:
PS3 Remote Play on-the-go
Firmware checks:
Firmware version check bypass on Linux and Windows, SIMPLEDNS bypass
Network access:
Play online and access Sony Store without updating
Linux installs:
Fedora Core 5/6, Yellow Dog Linux 5.0, Ubuntu 7.04 family, full partitioning and uninstall guides
Linux media:
Mplayer, VLC, SNES9x, UPnP media server with PS3 support, Wi-Fi setup on YDL
Other OS:
Other OS boot, kboot GUI, WinXP emulation under Linux
Downloads section:
Homebrew loaders, utilities, firmware updates, drivers, proof-of-concept exploits, game saves
PS2/PS1 playback:
PS2 backup play/install, SWAP trick, jagginess semi-fix
Extras:
Parental controls how-to, demonstration mode unlock code, 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
Console Technology Covered
Networking:
NAT type change, lag switch, SIMPLEDNS, remote play
PSN access:
Multi-region PSN accounts, PlayStation Store viewing on PC
Media playback:
Blu-Ray, AVI streaming, media servers, HD-MPG, iPod integration
Linux capability:
Multiple distributions including Fedora, Yellow Dog, and Ubuntu
External storage:
USB flash memory and USB hard drive use
Laser maintenance:
Periodic Blu-Ray laser cleaning to prevent disc read errors
HDD replacement:
Mini-guide for swapping or upgrading the internal hard drive
Common wear items:
Blu-Ray lens degradation, disc tray mechanisms, Bluetooth controller faults
Firmware upkeep:
Firmware update procedures and version check workarounds
Known issues:
Red light beeping, freezing, HDMI handshake problems covered with fixes
